I’ve left Groningen and my room is sitting empty. What are my rights? Many students have left Groningen, leaving their rooms empty. What are your rights if you can’t pay rent or want to cancel your contract? Wed 8/04
The first online PhD ceremony concludes with a Zoom party The corona crisis has put a stop to all regular PhD ceremonies at the UG. On Monday, the first online ceremony was held for toxicologist Danial Afsharzadeh. Tue 7/04
‘The real shock to world trade is still coming’ The global economy, and especially the open Dutch economy, will be hit hard by the corona crisis, fears UG professor of economic growth and development Marcel Timmer. Fri 3/04
University switches to digital PhD ceremonies PhD candidates will be defending their thesis in an empty room in the next few weeks. Due to the corona crisis, all UG PhD ceremonies will be online. Wed 1/04
UG gets three ERC Advanced Grants Three researchers at the University of Groningen have been awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Grant. Together, they’re getting a total of 8.5 million euros. Tue 31/03
Professor Joost Herman appeals his dismissal Professor Joost Herman, accused of fraud, continues to fight his dismissal. He is appealing the local judge’s verdict. Tue 31/03
UG agrees with minister and defers binding study advice for a year The UG is following education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven’s advice to let all students with a negative BSA move on to the next year anyway. Tue 31/03
Judge: Dismissal of professor Joost Herman was justified The UG had cause to fire professor Joost Herman, who stands accused of fraud, the court decided last Thursday. Mon 30/03
Yantai: Conflagration of wrong assessments According to the evaluation report on the cancelled project to set up a UG campus in China, the decision-making process around ‘Yantai’ was a conflagration of wrong assessments. Thu 26/03
Broke because of corona? Pay your tuition in May If students can’t pay tuition on Thursday because of the coronavirus, the UG will delay the payment to May. Thu 26/03
Lustrum evaluation: let’s not pick such a loaded theme next time The team that organised the Lustrum celebration last year has concluded that next time, the UG should not pick a socially loaded theme. Wed 25/03
Uncertainty around exams remains There is still much uncertainty about what to do with the exams. Students are inundating their lecturers with e-mailed questions. But they don’t know what to tell them. Wed 25/03
FSE appeals to students: Donate your safety goggles and masks If you have any safety goggles, disposable gloves, or face masks lying around, Theo Jurriens is asking you to hand them in. Healthcare facilities need them. Wed 25/03
Internationals can dissolve their rental contracts The UG has decided that internationals renting a room from SSH or a container from Rizoem, can have their continuing contracts dissolved. Tue 24/03
No physical lectures till end of August The UG classrooms will stay empty until the end of this academic year. All physical classes and exams have been cancelled until August 31 because of the novel coronavirus. Fri 20/03
Students with no income: ‘How will I pay my rent?’ The coronavirus is losing many students their income over the next few weeks. But that's money they really can't do without. Wed 18/03
Student hospitality sector suffers from lockdown Hospitality businesses that are largely dependent on the patronage of students have been struck by the lockdown. They can’t always make the switch to delivery. Tue 17/03
