The Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development
The Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development is the University of Groningen network organisation in the area of sustainable development. It is where UG scientists and lecturers from a broad spectrum of disciplines work together on important social challenges of our time. The guiding theme is how to retain or improve the wellbeing of people for current and future generations.
Sustainable Development is a pressure cooker for scientific research. The staff of the Rudolf Agricola School supports scientists, creates meetings and forges alliances. We make links with national and international colleagues, organisations and social partners. We inspire, innovate and accelerate. We share results, make them visible and usable. We develop ground-breaking research projects, organise research meetings and major events with a national and international impact. On the basis of our expertise, we support scientists with obtaining funds, communication and publicity.
Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Growth
This Summer School, presented by Stellenbosch Business School, Laval University and the University of Groningen, will discuss the major developments regarding research on financial inclusion, including microfinance. It will provide insight into how financial inclusion can induce sustainable growth in low-income economies, with explicit attention paid to African countries.
Dates: 5 – 11 July 2026
Corporate Governance and the Effectiveness of Boards
What do boards do? How do they perform and contribute to the performance of the company they represent? In this summer school we answer these questions taking a multi-disciplinary approach.
Dates: 6 - 10 July 2026