Covid costs Europeans their Dutch student benefits The shutdown of the hospitality sector has hit European students hard. Without a part-time job, they lose their right to DUO benefits. Thu 7/01
Heritage clubs protest law faculty’s alterations to library If the Faculty of Law isn’t allowed to add an extra storey to the former public library (OB), it will look for a different location. Wed 6/01
No more Erasmus exchanges to and from the United Kingdom Under the new Brexit deal, students and lecturers will no longer be able to go on exchange to the UK through the Erasmus+ programme. Tue 5/01
Professor of tax law leaves over tax fraud Ruben Freudenthal left his position as professor of tax law after the Dutch Prosecution Service fined him for attempting to commit tax fraud. Mon 4/01
UKrant wishes you happy holidays The UKrant staff is taking a two-week break, but first we asked people about their Christmas messages. We wish you happy holidays and a virus-free 2021! Thu 17/12
Survey: Two thirds of students want corona vaccine (+video) UKrant asked a random sample of 130 UG students how they feel about taking a corona vaccine. A majority says they would take it. Wed 16/12
In spite of lockdown, internationals won’t be alone on Christmas The events that have been organised for internationals during the Christmas holiday will still take place, although they'll look a little different. Wed 16/12
Practical classes at UG will continue All UG buildings will be officially closed from Wednesday, December 16, to Monday, January 18, but practical classes and necessary lab work will be allowed to continue. Tue 15/12
Tenure track will no longer automatically lead to professorship The university no longer wants people on a tenure track to automatically become professors. The UG wants to prevent 'bloating'. Tue 15/12
Five-week lockdown in the Netherlands, online teaching only The Netherlands will be on lockdown until January 19, prime minister Mark Rutte announced Monday evening. All public venues, schools and non-essential shops will be closed. Tue 15/12
Video: Swimming outside in winter is super cool Going for a swim in a pond in Groningen when it's 5 degrees Celsius outside? Some students love doing just that. 'Once you get used to the temperature, it's awesome.' Mon 14/12
Board forces law faculty to hire scholarship PhDs The UG will no longer support faculties who refuse to hire scholarship PhDs with funds for employed PhD positions. Mon 14/12
