A good year for godwits, but the population is still declining Not everyone enjoyed the cold, wet spring, but it was a blessing for godwits. ‘We haven’t seen this many chicks survive in years.’ Wed 23/06
Self-testing before going to campus? But I don’t have symptoms! Students don’t seem to use rapid self-tests before they go to campus, a small UKrant survey indicates. They do use them before going to friends or family, however. Tue 22/06
Higher education furious at Van Engelshoven University employees are furious at Ingrid van Engelshoven. She wants them to prepare forms of education with and without social distancing for September. Mon 21/06
Van Engelshoven: ‘UG should sever ties with Confucius Institute’ Outgoing education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven (D66) is advising the UG to sever its ties with the Confucius Institute. Mon 21/06
Committee will investigate validity of election results Because some staff members weren’t allowed to vote in the university elections, one candidate missed out on getting a seat. Mon 21/06
Costs rise after lack of printing due to corona Printing costs at the university will be raised starting July 1, since very few people printed documents over the past year, due to the pandemic. Tue 15/06
Final decision on Nestor replacement postponed The decision on which system is going to replace Nestor has been postponed until September. One of the contenders has objected to the provisional winner. Tue 15/06
Training for students against sexual violence Board members and pub commissioners with Groningen student associations are receiving training in how to recognise (sexually) transgressive behaviour among students. Mon 14/06
How is FEB going to deal with its diversity issues? The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity, inclusion, and social safety, according to a report. Is the faculty due for an overhaul? Wed 9/06
