DAG: Action or elections? DAG will no longer stand in the elections for the university council. Will they turn their critical eye back on the university when they’re done re-examining themselves? Tue 30/03
Extra study room available at faculties If you’re looking for a place to study that isn’t your room, you are welcome again at various faculties. The Forum has also opened its door to students. Tue 30/03
Can DNA predict whether you’ll get covid? How come, when someone has covid, their family members often don’t get sick at all? The RIVM, the UG, and the UMCG will be studying how corona is transmitted in families. Mon 29/03
UG cuts ties with Hanban over Chinese professorship The UG will not continue its relationship with Chinese organisation Hanban, which helped fund the professorship of Chinese language and culture at the Faculty of Arts. Thu 25/03
‘Dear rector. Develop. A. Vision’ Rector magnificus Cisca Wijmenga was ‘disappointed’ only a few students showed up to a brainstorming session about education. Student Tesse Tiemens has somthing to say about that. Wed 24/03
Students may be allowed to return to uni in late April If all goes well, students may be able to return to on-campus classes from April 26 onwards. With home and on-site testing, they could go to class once a week. Wed 24/03
Corona compensation scheme for non-EU master students extended Non-EU master students who fell behind last academic year due to the corona pandemic can take a little longer to graduate. The UG board has extended its compensation scheme. Wed 24/03