Fate will decide who wins the Open Research Awards Many scientists feel the way research funds are distributed is more like a lottery. So why not turn it into an actual lottery? Mon 29/06
Give lonely students a common room, city council says The Groningen city council wants new student residences to include a common (living) room in an effort to prevent students from getting lonely. Mon 29/06
Considering a master in psychology? You’ll have to apply Students who want to do a psychology master programme at the UG will have to go through a selection procedure from 2021 onwards. Mon 29/06
UB to reopen for studying June 29 The city centre UB will open its doors to students this Monday. Students will be able to reserve a study spot for two timeslots a week. Sat 27/06
Students may travel during peak hours in September Starting September 1, students will once again be allowed to travel by public transport during peak hours, prime minister Mark Rutte announced on Wednesday. Fri 26/06
This is what the UG looks like after the corona crisis There is hand sanitiser everywhere, arrows, stickers, traffic signs. This is what the UG will look like once the uni opens its doors again. Thu 25/06
Survey: How are you affected by the corona crisis? Working from home and online education have become the new normal. UKrant and other university papers are collaborating on a national survey that asks: How are you dealing with the crisis? Wed 24/06
‘On-site education is here to stay, but it needs improvement’ Last week, the discussion about online university education reached a nadir. But the UG board never wanted to do away with on-site education, they say. Wed 24/06
Students want ACLO to refund them A group of students has asked the ACLO to refund them the money the paid for the Fitness Card. The sports centre will decide on a refund over the summer. Wed 24/06
Student clubs get corona subsidy Groningen study and student associations will receive a one-time subsidy to make up for costs incurred for events that were cancelled because of corona. Tue 23/06
SSH agrees to change short-stay contracts Housing corporation SSH is open to itemising the prices on its rental contracts, so tenants can see how much base rent they’re paying for a short-stay room. Tue 23/06
Internationals feel excluded from student life in Groningen Internationals are feeling excluded from Groningen student life because Dutch is the dominant language, so says an investigation by the Groninger Studentenbond. Tue 23/06
Absenteeism at FSE keeps rising, cause unknown Long-term absenteeism at the Faculty of Science and Engineering keeps rising, and the cause is difficult to pinpoint, according to a report. Mon 22/06
