Drinking like Brugman: new blog entry Gauronica
On our weblog Gauronica, about things from Groningen, that is to say: objects from the Special Collections in the University of Groningen Library, a new, richly illustrated article was published by UB staff member Wim Braakman.
"Ubbo Emmius is considered the founder of the University of Groningen. His tombstone draws the eye, taking pride of place right in the centre of the foyer of the university building, and a statue bearing his likeness stands taller than man in the staircase. The text on his tombstone has been translated from Latin so everyone can read it – after all, the 21st century is nothing like the year 1624.
The following question has been asked throughout the ages: while Ubbo Emmius was the first rector of the University of Groningen, that is not the same as being the founder, right?"
| Last modified: | 16 February 2021 3.46 p.m. |
More news
-
24 May 2024
Lustrum 410 in pictures
Lustrum 410 in pictures: We are already over half way through our lustrum! Enjoy a few photos of the lustrum so far.
-
21 May 2024
Results of 2024 University elections
The votes have been counted and the results of the University elections are in!
-
13 May 2024
Trapping molecules
In his laboratory, physicist Steven Hoekstra is building an experimental set-up made of two parts: one that produces barium fluoride molecules, and a second part that traps the molecules and brings them to an almost complete standstill so they can...