Student activities

ASCI is a study association for the students of Information Science at the University of Groningen.

ASCI's main aim is to represent the interests of its members and to stimulate contact between the students, companies and the faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen. In this way, ASCI organizes a vast array of activities such as socials and trips.

Bachur is the study association for all Archaeology students of the University of Groningen. Next to offering various leisure activities, Bachur’s goal is to expand archaeology students’ network in order for students to find out where they would like to work. In this way, Bachur organizes various activities such as field trips and socials.

Boréas, named after the ancient Greek god of the north wind, is the study association of the bachelor Greek and Latin Language and Culture and the associated master's programmes in Groningen.

Boréas organizes several annual events for its members including an introduction camp and a Christmas dinner. Besides leisure activities, Boréas also organizes study related activities such as lectures and excursions.

Clio is the study association of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen.

It has around 1000 members and is one of the largest study associations in Groningen and the largest study association at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organizes numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.

Commotie is the study association for all communication students in Groningen. They offer their members a wide range of both educational and social activities and want their members to get the most out of their student life. In-house days, workshops, lectures and congresses give a broad insight in the workfield and career possibilities of communication.

Social activities contain an annual trip abroad, monthly socials, parties and many other fun activities. These activities give members the opportunity to make new friends and meet new people.

E Pluribus Unum (EPU) is the study association for students who study American Studies. EPU’s main goal is to unite all American Studies students, both from the Bachelor and Master programs. By doing so, the study association can represent the entire student body in their interests, and provide them with ample opportunities to expand those interests. EPU organizes a vast array of activities, ranging from monthly (themed) drinks to study trips abroad.

ESN Groningen is a student organisation that is part of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). ESN Groningen works under the motto “Students helping students” and this is achieved by organising over 150 activities for students throughout the year, including a huge Introduction Week at the beginning of each semester to ensure that new students have the best possible start that they can in Groningen. We are open to international and internationally oriented Dutch students from the RUG and Hanze University of Applied Sciences.

Esperia is the study association for the students following the programme European Languages and Cultures at the University of Groningen. The aim of Esperia is to combine academic activities which will help the students with their studies, with social activities that connect all the students in the association. To realize this goal, Esperia frequently collaborates with other organizations in Groningen in order to provide a vast array of activities to its members.

Activities organized by Esperia include socials, company visits, pub lectures, yoga sessions and an annual trip abroad.

GHD Ubbo Emmius is the study association of the History department at the University of Groningen.

The association organizes a broad set of activities year-round. These can vary from social, study related, career or even activities that focus on all together. Not only this, but you can also get a nice discount on all your study books if you order them through the association. The organization of the activities lies, for the main part, with the 17 committees that Ubbo has. There is for example the Career Committee, the Party Committee, the Travel Committee and the list goes on. All in all being a member of Ubbo is a great addition to your time as a student! For a full overview of who they are and what they do, you can take a look on their website or social media.

IK is the study association of Arts, Culture and Media and Art History at the University of Groningen. IK organises various cultural events and allows students a chance to gain practical experience in the world of arts and culture, such as making a movie or organising a concert. Activities organised by IK include an introduction week, a career event and a trip abroad.

Max L. Snijders is a study association for students taking a Master's track in Journalism at the University of Groningen.

The association is named after the first Dutch professor of journalism and former editor-in-chief of the Utrechts Nieuwsblad.

MESA is the study association of the bachelor and master programmes of Media Studies. The association aims to help the cultural and academic growth of its members as well as improve contact between them. Additionally, the association plays a vital role in promoting and introducing the bachelor to both new and prospective students.

MESA is comprised of various committees, each with their own objectives to help us achieve our goals. Numerous events are organized all year round such as the first years introduction camp, parties, trips, excursions and debates amongst other things and offers services such as high-quality summaries.

NUTS is the study association of English Language and Culture and its associated master's programmes. They make studying English a lot of fun by organising all sorts of activities throughout the year. Their diverse events include: drinks, high-teas, pub crawls, pub quizzes, book clubs, game nights and career events. As a NUTS-member, you benefit from a discount on your study books at Studystore (via the website) and free entrance to most of their events. Besides this, NUTS annually organizes a trip abroad to for example the UK or Ireland.

Siduri is the study association for both Bachelor and Master students of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Groningen. Siduri aims to create a unifying environment for its students by organizing study related activities, such as symposia, lectures and trips to various Middle-Eastern countries, but also socials and an annual Christmas dinner.

Study association ZaZa is the study association for the study Dutch Language and Culture and Linguistics at the University of Groningen.

As a study association for Dutch Language and Culture and Linguistics, naming the association after our beloved alphabet seemed a perfect fit. After all, what are language and literature without letters? Take the first and the last letter of our alphabet, double them, add a touch of creativity and there it is, our name ZaZa. The goal of ZaZa is to unite students with a passion for the Dutch language/literature and linguistics by organizing both events related and unrelated to our studies. That goal is pursued with the help of eleven active committees, two lustrum committees and two advisory committees.