University of Groningen Student Blog

What the lustrum gala is and why you should go!

Confused about Lustrum? Here's a "quick" guide introducing you to Lustrum and the related events!

This weekend in Groningen: our top party picks, the Eurovision finals, ESN Culture event, language lessons and more

Candela shares her experiences as a Spanish student living in Groningen.

Whether you are on your way to uni, doing sports or just hanging out - podcasts are a great way to relax and maybe even learn something new on the way. In this blog post, I want to share some of my favourite podcasts with you that you might not have heard of:

This weekend in Groningen: ESN international dinner, plant trade, parties and much more.

It’s already the fourth block, and when you look back it all seems like a bit of a blur. Time has gone so fast and you’re not sure you’ve got a good routine going. Don’t worry, after reading through these tips, you will be able to convince yourself when you look back that you were thriving at university. 

Liberation Day is celebrated each year on the 5th of May to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany. But how does it feel to be in the Netherlands as a German student during Liberation Day? Does one feel uncomfortable, weird or even guilty? Read Asmo's blog to find out why he loves to celebrate this day with his Dutch friends.

Find out what to do on Liberation Day! Our tips include festivals, exhibitions, discussions and more!

University teaches you a lot, here are some tips that I would've told my first-year-self if I had the chance.