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We are living in times of geopolitical tensions. That is why universities want to address the issues of security and resilience. The University of Groningen is involved in the security campus (Veiligheidscampus) in Assen. In the latest episode of RUG & Co, the focus is on this collaboration.

Four UG projects receive NWO funding for innovative research in bioplastics, sustainable materials, and AI-driven antiviral strategies.

Today, the UG has launched its new Institutional Plan. The plan, entitled ‘Creating impact together’, outlines the University's ambitions and strategic goals for the coming years.

In recent years, mayors in the Netherlands have closed an average of between one and five premises per year in connection with drug trafficking. This is according to research carried out by the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen.

25 years ago, biologist Christiaan Both was one of the researchers who discovered a mismatch between birds’ breeding season and the timing of peak food supply, with many birds breeding too late with spring coming earlier. Follow-up research has shown that birds are capable of adapting, but does this apply to all species and can they adapt quickly enough?

Scientists at the University of Groningen studied cells growing under different conditions and found that some conditions led to changes in molecular mobility inside the cells. This was caused by the clustering of proteins that produce amino acids. These findings could improve cell factories.

Sepide Taleb builds brains (embedded control systems) for tiny robots that operate in a swarm. Together, they can inspect pipes or bridges for structural faults. Designing and testing these brains is a challenge. ‘Some work on software, others on hardware. My job is to do both and design a robot that is robust enough for practical use.’

The XR Hub on 21 May 2026 will focus on the use of VR in aphasia: how VR can help people with aphasia to participate in everyday life again, the use of VR to ensure safe handling of radioactivity in laboratories, and a VR game that enables dental students to practise dealing with acute medical situations.

On April 2^nd 2026, the Second National Congress on Autonomous Systems took place in Drachten. It brought together scientists, technology suppliers, businesses, and policy-makers to explore the potential of autonomous systems and how we can deploy them responsibly and effectively.

'Potje Nederlands' is the new interactive podcast from the University of Groningen Language Centre, designed to help non-native speakers practise Dutch at A1 level. A new episode will be released each week from Monday 13 April. The introductory episode is already available for listeners to familiarize themselves with the format.