The University of Groningen provides high quality teaching and research, is internationally oriented, respects differences in ambition and talent, works actively with business, the government and the public, and ranks among the best universities in Europe.
On the pages "mission in person and in practice" you will find portraits of a variety of researchers, teachers, PhD students and students who personify the mission of the RUG.
400 years of passion and performance
After 395 years of excellence in teaching and research the University of Groningen is moving confidently towards the future. The University continues to strive to strengthen its international position, always with an eye to national and global developments and a clear awareness of its strengths and weaknesses. Outlining a strategic plan provides a perfect opportunity to thoroughly analyse our research and teaching achievements to date and to set a course for the coming years on the basis of a critical grasp of past strategic policy.
Strategic Plan
The University of Groningen has formulated its vision of the future in its Strategic Plan: 400 Years of Passion and Performance. Strategic Plan 2010-2015 . You can request a English copy at the Communication Office secretariat. There is also a Dutch[PDF] webversion available.
Video registrations
On the intranet, you can also see video recordings of the presentations of the strategic plan. Log into the Intranet and go to "Video Registration". .
