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How can we encourage economics and business students to deal with important societal challenges in their master's thesis? The 14 Dutch faculties of economics and business, united in the Council of Deans in Economics and Business (DEB), have set up a new thesis prize for this purpose: Humanity in Economics and Business. The thesis prize is enabled by the Goldschmeding Foundation.

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The Faculty of Economics and Business is pleased to announce that Ward Romeijnders has been appointed as Professor of Optimization under Uncertainty. The chair is situated within the Department of Operations.

Over fifty UG teachers received their University Teaching Qualification certificates from Rector Jacquelien Scherpen during a recent ceremony to celebrate the achievement.

Cooperation proved to be the key word during Stellenbosch University's visit to the University of Groningen. During the visit, which took place last week, ties were strengthened and plans were made for the future.

Investment in real estate appears to be an important explanation for the gap between big cities and the region, argues Michiel Daams, associate professor of Economic Geography of the Real Estate Market. He conducted research on investments in the United Kingdom and the United States.

In a significant stride toward advancing responsible research assessment and open science, the University of Groningen has officially signed the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.

A European team of astronomers has discovered the largest stellar black hole of the Milky Way.

Every two weeks, UG Makers puts the spotlight on a researcher who has created something tangible, ranging from homemade measuring equipment for academic research to small or larger products that can change our daily lives. That is how UG researchers contribute to the solutions for big scientific and societal challenges.