Will the UG’s new coffee supplier pass the taste test? Maas is the UG's new coffee supplier. That is to say, if their coffee actually tastes good. University staff were allowed to judge the brew for themselves. Mon 12/10
UG experiments with quick-test lane The UG, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and the UMCG will work together to set up a quick-test lane to test staff and students for the coronavirus. Mon 12/10
Vindicat tightens corona measures at Mutua Fides Vindicat will employ crush barriers and a doorman at the front door of its club house to ensure members stand at a safe distance from each other. Mon 12/10
Internationals call out UG and municipality over corona video A poorly worded start to an Instagram video by the municipality of Groningen and the UG has angered international students. Thu 8/10
International staff meets up online to practice their Dutch To ensure international staff and their partners can brush up their Dutch in the time of corona, Dual-Career Support has set up weekly online conversation meetings. Wed 7/10
BSS pulls out of Lecturer of the Year election The BSS faculty says the annual Lecturer of the Year has lost sight of its original goal to shine a spotlight on quality education. Wed 7/10
Oosterpoort possible new meeting place for UG students The UG and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences are looking for external locations where students can meet. The Oosterpoort might be the first proper option. Mon 5/10
‘Everyone who works this hard is lecturer of the year’ The ‘Lecturer of the Year’ election sends the wrong message, says associate professor Stephan Schleim. ‘Don’t we have more important things to do?’ Mon 5/10
UG ‘urgently advises’ use of face masks in its buildings In response to the tightened Covid-19 measures, the UG 'strongly advises' everyone to use a face mask when they're in a university building. Thu 1/10
