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Impact in focus - René Veenstra about bullying20 September 2023
Gas extraction in Groningen: recovering from a fiasco19 September 2023
Self-disgust fuels negative body image19 September 2023
De nieuwe huisdichter Ruth Ruijgers: “De wereld ligt aan onze voeten.”19 September 2023
Royal decoration for Jan Willem Drijvers15 September 2023
Visit the European Researchers' Night & Zpannend Zernike13 September 2023
MIT and UG researchers jointly work on improving impact13 September 2023
Storm and flooding in Libya13 September 2023
Art in times of AI12 September 2023
Vulnerable 'girls knee' cries out for preventative measures12 September 2023
Earthquake in Morocco11 September 2023
Het ontstaan van optimisme onderzocht door de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en Lifelines08 September 2023
University of Groningen and Deloitte Netherlands sign letter of intent to promote closer collaboration07 September 2023
ERC Starting Grants for three UG researchers05 September 2023
Learning from every suicide05 September 2023
The UG, Hanze UAS Groningen, and NHL Stenden UAS introduce The Change Dialogues; a series of conversations on sustainable transformation04 September 2023
UG unveils portraits of former Rectores Magnifici Doeko Bosscher and Elmer Sterken04 September 2023
‘I hope that I’ve managed to contribute in some way’28 August 2023
Liekuut | Drastically revise the disaster and emergency law before the next crisis28 August 2023
Zout in urine goede raadgever voor behandeling acuut hartfalen28 August 2023
Harish Vedantham and Casper van der Kooi nominated for 'Wetenschapstalent 2023'28 August 2023
UG to celebrate opening of the academic year on 1 September with Imagination as central theme25 August 2023
First online issue of Broerstraat 5 pops off the screen23 August 2023
Alumnus of the Year 2023: Taku Mutezo22 August 2023
Environmental lawyer Taku Mutezo elected as UG Alumnus of the Year 202322 August 2023
UG researcher develops eco-friendly pesticide based on tomato plant22 August 2023
Relief of Groningen at the UG18 August 2023
Nierschade effectief opgespoord door thuistest. Onderzoek bouwt voort op UMCG paradepaardjes PREVEND en Lifelines 17 August 2023
Uitgebreide studie weerlegt theorie dat depressie en angst het risico op kanker verhogen07 August 2023
Veni grants for fifteen Groningen researchers03 August 2023
Collaboration with the fossil fuel industry: dialogue table two31 July 2023
Five promising UG researchers to top institutes abroad on Rubicon grants26 July 2023
Picky green sea turtle has travelled to the same place to eat for generations18 July 2023
A farewell to Franck Smit: the humble hero of the University Museum13 July 2023
More than 100 female professors employed at UG for first time in history13 July 2023
Accommodation at peak arrival times: temporary sleeping places for internationals without a room12 July 2023
Open-hearted and focused on solutions: an introduction to the new Rector Magnificus Jacquelien Scherpen11 July 2023
Trickle-down effects of the women’s quota – are there any?11 July 2023
I Shop (University Shop) closes for summer vacation11 July 2023
Millions for research on heritage and stress in young children11 July 2023
Liekuut | The province: a peculiar level of government with an image problem10 July 2023
Awards handed out during UG Ceremony of Merits07 July 2023
Embracing uncertainty: Empowering students through specifications grading07 July 2023
University of Groningen involved in successful applications in the third round of the National Growth Fund04 July 2023
When research turns into a business04 July 2023
M20 PhD Scholarship Programme attracts great interest04 July 2023
Philosophy in pre-vocational education (VMBO)04 July 2023
EU grants ENLIGHT four more years  03 July 2023
Jacquelien Scherpen to be new Rector Magnificus of the University of Groningen30 June 2023
Six UG and UMCG researchers awarded Vidi grant29 June 2023
Publication of UG Annual Report 202229 June 2023
Impact in Focus - Oscar Franken's Waddensea research28 June 2023
Social Safety campaign encourages dialogue27 June 2023
The Young Academy Groningen welcomes seven new members27 June 2023
University of Groningen to join two new Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence26 June 2023
Open House of Connections: a closer look at science for a sustainable future26 June 2023
The University of Groningen is looking for a new In-house Poet21 June 2023
UG concerned about Minister's proposal on internationalization20 June 2023
Leah Henderson: ‘Trust holds society together. Most successful when it is invisible’ 20 June 2023
Working towards a closed cycle20 June 2023
Programme Open House of Connections now online!20 June 2023
Right to a healthy mouth20 June 2023
Leah Henderson appointed Endowed Professor of Societal Trust: ‘What makes people susceptible to disinformation?’20 June 2023
Liekuut: The countryside cannot be engineered19 June 2023
RUG- en UMCG-onderzoekers op Lowlands Science 202319 June 2023
Changing food choices to increase our chances of tackling global warming15 June 2023
UG organizes ‘open’ House of Connections in the former V&D building on 24 June15 June 2023
Hanna Végh wint de Gerrit Krolprijs 202315 June 2023
Collaborating with the fossil fuel industry: report on a dialogue13 June 2023
A meeting with the University of the North on Friday afternoon, 23 June13 June 2023
Wholeheartedly towards a plant-based society13 June 2023
Home@House of Connections: the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology and AI12 June 2023
UG connects Groningen to Europe through ENLIGHT12 June 2023
UG/ UMCG and TU Delft join forces for child-friendly button cell battery12 June 2023
Onderzoekers brengen de zieke en gezonde menselijke long voor het eerst volledig in kaart 09 June 2023
Skater’s cramp and trial and error in elite sports08 June 2023
Lars Hendrikman appointed new Director of the University Museum Groningen07 June 2023
Home@House of Connections: the Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health05 June 2023
Rehabilitation through virtual reality games05 June 2023
Interdisciplinary research internships: The X-Phi Lab Group Groningen.02 June 2023
Large mural for House of Connections at the Grote Markt01 June 2023
Ombudsperson's annual report published31 May 2023
First results National Student Survey 202331 May 2023
University of the North presents seven hybrid research groups31 May 2023
Management Day 2023: Concern regarding academic freedom and social safety30 May 2023
Home@House of Connections: the University of the North30 May 2023
Groningen carbon-neutral by 203030 May 2023
Connecting imagery for Schools for Science and Society30 May 2023
Ben Feringa Impact Award 2023 awarded to George Azzopardi and Guru Swaroop Bennabhaktula26 May 2023
The inescapable advance of the gospel in Brazil23 May 2023
Home@House of Connections: de Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development22 May 2023
Impact: Streetfront, stories about an unusual Canadian school.22 May 2023
Save the date: UG anniversary celebration ‘Making Connections’22 May 2023
New audio tour on biodiversity on the Zernike Campus22 May 2023
Jouke de Vries presents Ubbo Emmius medal to Maria Jongsma17 May 2023
22 May: International Biodiversity Day17 May 2023
First University of the North roadshow dedicated to water17 May 2023
Jeanine Olsen awarded honorary doctorate from University of Gothenburg17 May 2023
CurioUs: two-way relationship between citizens and science16 May 2023
Impact: 'The Good, the Bad, and the Necessary' of sexual education15 May 2023
Home@House of Connections: Wubbo Ockels School for Energy and Climate15 May 2023
Liekuut: ‘Take pupils seriously and Dutch will flourish again’15 May 2023
Impact: Agreements for the sake of judicial economy in criminal cases15 May 2023
‘The University is a goldmine of applicable ideas’15 May 2023
Results of 2023 University elections15 May 2023
Antistoffen in ons bloed geven informatie over ziekte en gezondheid | UMCG12 May 2023
Ben Feringa Impact Award 202310 May 2023
More loneliness among elderly with a migration background10 May 2023
Research into hereditary poverty completed: customization and long-term planning important09 May 2023
Do you have a manager from hell?09 May 2023
Liekuut: ‘Restricted choice hampers sustainability’08 May 2023
Impact: Dealing with complainants who make repeated use of the disciplinary rules for lawyers08 May 2023
Impact: Intelligent tools help with child abuse forensics08 May 2023
Board of the University lays wreath in memory of staff and students killed in WWII04 May 2023
Language for the future02 May 2023
Maria Jongsma receives Ubbo Emmius medal 202301 May 2023
Exhibition on gender and sexuality from Ghent to be shown in University Museum Groningen26 April 2023
Royal Decorations for UG staff members26 April 2023
Follow-up statement occupation UG 25 April26 April 2023
Cisca Wijmenga in Raad van Toezicht Hanzehogeschool26 April 2023
Follow-up on social safety within the UG25 April 2023
KNAW appoints Marrink and Rosmalen as members25 April 2023
Innovation Day 202325 April 2023
A geographical take on Dutch discontent25 April 2023
Impact in Focus – Lisa Herzog20 April 2023
Nardi Steverink helps older people get more grip on life18 April 2023
Gerrit Krolprijs voor beste Nederlandstalige essay18 April 2023
Marc Hertogh: ‘Educational innovation is a question of experimenting’11 April 2023
Rector Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México visits Groningen11 April 2023
How to ask and structure questions07 April 2023
UG joins recently established Circular Groningen Association06 April 2023
Start of new, unique, and ground-breaking minor, Expedition the Healthy North06 April 2023
University of the North presents first Booster Fund cheques and launches round two05 April 2023
Parkinson’s: the search for a cure (video, episode two)05 April 2023
Studying zebrafish pancreases to understand diabetes04 April 2023
Nine MSC Doctoral Networks for the University of Groningen04 April 2023
Liekuut: ‘Regaining trust in the province of Groningen? It’s time for reliable policies’03 April 2023
Grief is not unique03 April 2023
ERC Advanced Grant for Filippo Fraternali30 March 2023
Meet the winners of the Best Practice in Teaching & Learning Award 2023!28 March 2023
Drie RUG-onderzoekers benoemd tot leden van Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad24 March 2023
March 22 joint statement following the occupation of the Academy Building stairs23 March 2023
Lezing Het universum van Willem Frederik Hermans23 March 2023
Brigit Toebes selected as chair of State Commission on MDMA21 March 2023
Safe, independent cycling for the visually impaired20 March 2023
Miljoenendonatie impuls leefstijlprogramma’s UMCG20 March 2023
RUG-studenten gaan racen op waterstof, deelnemers gezocht!17 March 2023
Koninklijke onderscheiding KNIR-bibliothecaris Janet Mente16 March 2023
Experiential workshop — Studying with a visual impairment16 March 2023
Jacquelien Scherpen winner of Prince Friso Engineering Award 202316 March 2023
Imagining ‘Transformative Futures’ for our World, Climate and Sustainable Development15 March 2023
Social safety highlighted in UG Staff Survey14 March 2023
Hans Biemans reappointed as Vice President of the Board of the University14 March 2023
'Consolation is being able to give meaning to loss'14 March 2023
Shorttrack star and UG student Xandra Velzeboer wins four gold medals at World Championships in Seoul13 March 2023
More Jewish residents of five Groningen municipalities killed than previously estimated: 90%09 March 2023
Productive visit from the Vice Chancellor of Macquarie University09 March 2023
The UG celebrates International Women’s Day08 March 2023
Jingyuan Fu and Merel Keijzer win Ammodo Science Award 202307 March 2023
Equality – Also between the sheets07 March 2023
Raoul de Jong is gastschrijver 2023-2024 van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen06 March 2023
Getting students back to stats class: A blended and challenge-based approach to teaching research skills03 March 2023
Liekuut: 'No meat on your plate for a day? Yes, that helps!'03 March 2023
Minister Kuipers bezoekt UMCG 03 March 2023
Opportunities for better after-care after an ICU stay02 March 2023
ERC Starting grant for Dr Inge Holtman - UMCG02 March 2023
Farming insects on manure27 February 2023
Vici grants for four researchers23 February 2023
Eight Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships granted22 February 2023
Kick-off collaboration between 4TU.Centres and UG institutes on research and teaching21 February 2023
How a troll army is disseminating the Kremlin’s war rhetoric21 February 2023
PhD Day 2023 very successful17 February 2023
Support for those affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria14 February 2023
Questions about love14 February 2023
Lift to the inclusive workplace14 February 2023
Voorkennis: the city is silting up. Now what? (video in Dutch)13 February 2023
Call for submissions: Photo exhibition on diversity & inclusion09 February 2023
Tackling climate change through international collaboration with Osaka University09 February 2023
Music therapy is a benefit for preterm born babies and their parents09 February 2023
RUG stelt interim-hoogleraar Friese taal en cultuur aan08 February 2023
Watch out for invisible influencing!07 February 2023
Online ratings promising weapon in fight against fake news06 February 2023
Working with discomfort in the classroom03 February 2023
Twenty-four faculties of 4TU and the UG are joining forces in integral plan to strengthen the technology sector01 February 2023
Major European grant for Ana Guerberof Arenas and Tina Kretschmer31 January 2023
From paper industry waste to sustainable kerosene31 January 2023
Comprehensive medical PhD dissertation presents predictors of inflammatory bowel disease26 January 2023
Interview Stephan van Galen, manager University Services: 'I was quite nervous in the beginning’26 January 2023
Video lecture Roelof Hut: Having trouble waking up? This is how you can become a morning person23 January 2023
Three promising UG researchers to top institutes abroad on Rubicon grants16 January 2023
Can we crack the code of effective learning at the university of Groningen?13 January 2023
UG call-to-action: measure the darkness by counting stars with us!12 January 2023
Watch the State of the University: Making Connections (video)10 January 2023
Coming soon... State of the University 202304 January 2023
Combined heart-liver transplant in UMCG – a first in the Netherlands02 January 2023
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