Opening Academic Year 2025-2026

The Opening Academic Year 2025 - 2026 will take place on Monday 1 September 2025 from 3.30 - 5 pm. in the Martinichurch. The theme of this year's ceremony is 'Impact Without Borders: Local Meets Global'. The programme includes a keynote speach by Prof Robbert Dijkgraaf, speeches by rector magnificus Jacquelien Scherpen and chairman of the Board of the University Jouke de Vries, and the presentation of the Ubbo Emmius Medal.

The Opening of the Academic Year is intended for the UG community: staff, professors, relations and students. They can sign up up to and including 24 August.