Tools

To study well, you’ll need a few essential tools. Think, for example, of a reliable laptop, your course materials, and access to the right online tools. On this page, you’ll find out which resources are indispensable, where to get them, and how to make the most of them. Here you will also find information about tools that can help you conduct research.

Viewing your timetable

Your timetable shows you where and when your classes and examinations will be held.

Brightspace

Brightspace is the digital learning environment of Radboud University. It contains course information, documents, and online lectures. You can also submit assignments.

Viewing your grades

You can find your grades and study progress in the OSIRIS system.

View study progress in OSIRIS

The study information system OSIRIS allows you as a student to register for courses and exams and view your study progress.

Uploading documents in Scorion

Medical faculty students can upload documents and give and receive feedback in digital portfolio system Scorion

Viewing your course guide

The course guide contains the courses and minors for your study programme.

Apps for students

See which apps Radboud University offers for students.

Ordering study books

Read how you can order study books, readers, and other course material.

Using laptops, phones and tablets

To follow your study programme, you need to have the appropriate devices. Ensure that your laptop meets the minimum required specifications.

Study workplaces

There are various libraries and rooms with study workplaces on the Radboud University campus. Some (group) workplaces, with or without computers, can be used freely, some have to be reserved.

Writing help

Do you need to write a paper, essay or thesis? You can get free help with any writing assignment.

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Creating surveys in Qualtrics

Qualtrics is a web-based tool you can use to easily make comprehensive surveys. On this page you can read what this tool has to offer and how you can request an account.

Create surveys with LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey is online open source software, which allows you to design and carry out online surveys. You can use LimeSurvey if you study or work at the Faculty of Social Sciences or at the Faculty of Science.

Analysing data with ATLAS.ti

ATLAS.ti is a software programme used to analyse qualitative data. You can process different types of data; documents, audio clips, video clips, and photos. ATLAS.ti can thus also be used for ‘soft’ data, not just hard statistical data.

Analysing data with SPSS

SPSS is a software programme that is often used within the social sciences. SPSS can be used to process and analyse large amounts of quantitative data.

Data analysis with Stata

Stata is a software programme that can be used to statistically analyse quantitative data. The programme offers several features that can be used to analyse data, visualise data, and create reports.

Transcription with aTrain

Transcription, the conversion of audio to text, is carried out within Radboud University at all levels of teaching and research. With aTrain, a secure, free tool is now available that works completely offline.

Statistical and Methodological Advice via SMAP

The Statistical and Methodological Advice Point (SMAP) is a service for (PhD) students from various programmes who have questions about processing and analyzing research data or interpreting results while performing their research.