Internationalisation in balance
Dutch universities are taking steps to bring more balance to internationalisation in higher education. For Radboud University, this means that controlled growth in the number of international students is possible in the coming years.
Radboud University disappointed in continuation of budget cuts and takes case to court
On 8 April, the Dutch Senate approved the cabinet's budget cuts to higher education. Radboud University considers the decision unlawful and therefore wants to take it to court.
Meeting on international cooperation ended early
On Monday 7 April, a meeting at Radboud University that was scheduled to last an hour ended after just twenty minutes.
A dialogue about the recommendation of the International Partnerships Advisory Committee
At the request of the Executive Board, the International Partnerships Advisory Committee has submitted a preliminary recommendation. You can read more about this recommendation here.
Michael Veder and Hansko Broeksteeg join the Board of the Faculty of Law
The Executive Board has appointed Michael Veder as interim dean of the Faculty of Law (until 1 November) and Hansko Broeksteeg as interim vice dean (until 1 January).
‘Talk’ makes it easier to talk about a safe work environment
Talk is a web application that supports organisations in creating a safe and happy workplace. Talk is also a company, the result of behavioural research and based at the Science Park of Radboud University.
Radboud University shares concerns about Big Tech and is working on strategy
There are regular concerns about the university's dependence on Big Tech, such as Microsoft 365. The university is therefore working on a new strategy in which digital sovereignty is a major theme, it wrote in a response.
Keuzegids Masters 2025: 18 Master's programmes score above average
In the new Keuzegids Masters 2025, which has been published on 27 March 2025, students rate 18 Master's programmes at Radboud University above average compared to the national average.
Discount on Summer School courses for students and employees
As a student, PhD, alumnus or employee of Radboud University, you receive a 15% discount on your Summer School course fee.
Radboud University will participate in the Institutional Quality Assurance Audit for education
The Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) assesses the quality assurance system for education at institutions of higher education. Radboud University will participate in the Institutional Quality Assurance Audit (ITK).
Meet Nijmegen’s ‘City Linguist’
Nijmegen has various city specialists: a city poet, a city archivist, a city archaeologist, a city illustrator… and now, a city linguist. Linguist Luis Miguel Rojas-Berscia is the lucky one to hold this new title.
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Preliminary recommendation of Partnerships Committee expected on 1 April
Under what circumstances should the University discontinue, not enter into, or make adjustments to an international partnership? On 1 April, the Partnerships Committee will submit its preliminary recommendation on this matter to the Executive Board.
Radboud Forest boosts biodiversity in Nijmegen
The newly planted forest near Radboud campus comprises 1923 trees, a reference to the year the University was founded.
Reaction to disrupted lecture on 11 March
On 11 March 2025, a meeting in the Spinoza building with a pro-Israel speaker was disrupted several times. It is not the first meeting about the situation in the Middle East to cause controversy.
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Executive Board and Faculty Board of the Faculty of Law work together to find a solution
The Executive Board and the Faculty Board are working to find a way out of the administrative impasse facing the Faculty of Law. This follows from reactions from various quarters to the Executive Board's recent appointment of an interim dean.
No trains between Cuijk and Nijmegen in the first week of November
The train connection between Nijmegen and Venlo (the Maaslijn) will be electrified and improved between 2025 and 2027. This involves major construction work that will affect train traffic. The first period is in November 2025.
Thousands of employees and students take action against budget cuts
The protests against the budget cuts to higher education held today on the campus of Radboud University and in the city centre of Nijmegen have mobilised thousands of people.
Digital Cleanup Day: reduce your carbon footprint by cleaning up your mailbox
Saturday 15 March is Digital Cleanup Day, an international day dedicated to cleaning up your digital life. Read on for tips on how to reduce the environmental impact of your inbox by regularly cleaning up your inbox.
These 4 tips will help you support your fellow students and colleagues who are observing Ramadan
Do you know colleagues or fellow students who are observing Ramadan? If so, follow these tips from the Nijmegen Muslim Student Association (MSV) to be considerate and support them during this month of reflection, unity, and blessings.
Demonstrations against budget cuts on 13 March
Staff members have announced that they will join a relay strike on Thursday 13 March against the Dutch Cabinet’s cuts to the education budget. Some students also want to demonstrate.
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