The student who counts sea slugs How many sea slugs does Bonaire have? Lukas Verboom (27), a master student of marine biology, visited the island to count them. Wed 8/01
‘Hinting at resignation is particularly disrespectful’ Scholarship PhDs think that the RUG ignores their objections too easily, they write in a letter to the university council. 'Hinting at resignation is particularly disrespectful.' Thu 19/12
Student enterprise Swapcouch decorates your room for you If you don’t feel like dragging a couch up two floors or swear your way through an IKEA manual, Swapcouch has got you covered. Wed 18/12
Linnaeusborg closed around Christmas The Linnaeusborg will be closed on December 23, 24, and 27. The central ventilation system needs a lot of work. Tue 17/12
More female professors, RUG mediocre Like other Dutch universities, the RUG had more female professors in 2018 than the year before. Its score across the board is mediocre, though. Mon 16/12
Rector: ‘Scholarship PhDs aren’t paid the equivalent of a tip’ The RUG has definitively decided to apply for 650 new scholarship PhD positions. The university council reluctantly supported the board of directors’ plans. Mon 16/12
FSE students want to study at Zernike on the weekends Students of the Faculty of Science and Engineering want the libraries on Zernike to be open on the weekends. The faculty board has promised to look into the possibilities. Mon 16/12
Springer reaches quota, Open Access temporarily closed Researchers won't be able to publish their work Open Access for free this December in any of the journals owned by publisher Springer. Fri 13/12
An introduction to Dutch swearing From cancer to tuberculosis and the plague, the Dutch really bring their A game when it comes to cursing. Thu 12/12
UB staff sick of smoking students The UB hasn't managed to get rid of the students smoking outside the building's entrance. The employees are annoyed and have submitted a complaint. Wed 11/12
