Welcome at the Science Shop for Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Research for citizens and civil society organisations by students and scientists of the Faculty Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Groningen. 

Civil Society Organizations:

Do you encounter a practical or societal problem?
Are you looking for scientific advice?
Do you have questions about scientific research?  

Students:

Are you looking for a research question for your BSc or MSc project?
Would you like to study a problem with practical relevance? 

Teacher/scientist:

Are you looking for an interesting and relevant case?
Are you looking for applications for your research?
Would you like to perform or supervise research with partners from civil society organizations? 

In that case, the Science Shop is your partner! 

We can perform scientific research in the fields of chemistry, nature & environment, occupational safety and health, pharmaceutical drugs etc. In general, we mediate for civil society organizations like foundations, unions, local civic groups, environmental or patient groups and local authorities.The aim is to have no financial obstacle for such groups to have their research performed: if no money can be made available, the research may be executed free of charge.Businesses and industry looking for scientific advice can turn to the Transfer en Liaison Group of the university. If you are not sure whether your question can be answered by the Science Shop, please contact us for advice at wewi-fwn@rug.nl.

We can perform scientific research in the fields of chemistry, nature & environment, occupational safety and health, pharmaceutical drugs etc. In general, we mediate for civil society organizations like foundations, unions, local civic groups, environmental or patient groups and local authorities.The aim is to have no financial obstacle for such groups to have their research performed: if no money can be made available, the research may be executed free of charge.Businesses and industry looking for scientific advice can turn to the of the university. If you are not sure whether your question can be answered by the Science Shop, please contact us for advice at wewi-fwn@rug.nl.

 

Are you a student in pharmacy, biology, physics, chemistry or a related discipline? You are welcome to take on one of our research projects. We offer projects suitable as BSc or MSc thesis subjects, as well as smaller projects which will earn you extra ECTS points. Our open questions can be found here but we often have more topics in store, so contact us to discuss your opportunities.

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The University of Groningen has 5 different Science Shops: one for each of the large faculties of the university. To go to one of the other Science Shops, visit www.rug.nl/wewi

Need more information? Watch the promo film of the Science Shop.  

Science Shop coordinators:

C.M. (Karin) Ree, MSc
R.M. (Rachel) van der Kaaij, PhD
H.A.J. (Henk) Mulder, PhD
Phone: 050 - 363 4132 / 4686 / 4436
e-mail: wewi-fwn@rug.nl

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Our mission

The University of Groningen actively seeks cooperation with citizens, governments and business. The Science Shops of the universities are the entry point for nonprofit organizations and civil society groups who wish to have scientific research carried out.

The University of Groningen actively seeks cooperation with citizens, governments and business. The Science Shops of the universities are the entry point for nonprofit organizations and civil society groups who wish to have scientific research carried out.

The mission of the Science Shop is:

1. To deploy academic expertise for the benefit of nonprofit groups and organizations which represent apublic interest.
   
2. To contribute to practice based education, social engagement and the acquisition of communication skills by students.
   
3. To observe important trends and themes in society and to introduce these topics into the regular study and research programs of the university.