About the Ubbo Emmius Fund

The University of Groningen was one of the first universities in the Netherlands to work with professional fundraising and relationship management. The Ubbo Emmius Fund, named after the founder and first vice-chancellor of the University of Groningen, seeks financial support as well as critical input from the business community, institutions and alumni.

Thanks to great efforts made by board members of the Ubbo Emmius Fund, chaired by Hans Wijers, CEO at AKZO Nobel, an extensive network has come into being of people and companies interested in the University. These partners are prepared to financially support the University. Funds are raised for scholarship programmes, to fill honorary chairs, education centres and special research projects.

 

Overview of projects

Overview of partners

 

International network

As partner of the University of Groningen, you have access to an international, high-quality network of knowledge. You can interact with researchers, students and other university partners. Members of the Board of the Ubbo Emmius Fund, who come from a wide range of backgrounds and who are often alumni from the University of Groningen themselves, contribute substantially to the development of this network.

Overview of Ubbo Emmius Fund board members