University of Groningen Student Blog

From the outside, the famous Groningse snack looks like a big bitterbal [breaded and fried balls of thick stew], but inside, you will find a small layer of thick stew and, at its core, a whole boiled egg. We will reveal how this interesting snack came into existence and other fun facts in today’s blog. So, read along!

We all know the trusty cheese sandwich or the sandwich with hagelslag. Still, there are loads of other things that are typically Dutch and, most importantly, delicious. In today’s blog, we list 11 Dutch foods you should try. Read along because you might find a new favourite! ;)

Now that the days are slowly getting darker and colder, it might be hard to find things to do. Here are 29 activities you can do alone or with your friends to make the coming months more joyous!

The end of the month is here, your money is running low, so the big question is: what are you having for dinner? Not to worry, we’ve come to the rescue! Here are five budget-friendly, easy, and incredibly delicious recipes.

Now that summer is in full swing, you see people barbecuing in parks, on roof terraces - literally everywhere. Rightly so, because let’s be honest, barbecue is the ultimate summer evening meal. In this blog, I’ll show you that organising a fully vega(n) barbecue is very easy and might even be tastier.

Do you know what's typically Gronings? From the province's history to some lovely phrases in Grunnegs, Hylke talks about all things Groningen in today's blog!

Hylke shares some cheap activities you can do that will help you to get into a festive mood and to make the most of the festive season!

Autumn is really here, so nothing beats something warm and tasty during a long day of studying. Here are five budget-friendly, easy, and incredibly delicious autumn recipes recommended by students!

Are you a new student at the UG? This blog might be helpful to you! Here are some tips and tricks about how to maximise your student life at the UG!

Cooking is an integral part of everyday student life. However, students want to cook fresh and not spend the whole day in the kitchen doing so. This is why in this blog, Asmo will focus on some practical tips and cooking hacks to make your life in the kitchen a little easier.