Coronavirus pandemic information

Last updated 17 September

This page gives the latest information about the implications of the coronavirus for students, staff members, prospective students, and others affiliated with the UG.

Can I visit the University?

Check this corona protocol before you visit the University.

Information per target group

• Students
• Staff members
• Prospective students
• Others affiliated with the UG

Need to know

• 17 September: Coronavirus update 17 September 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 26 August: Corona-update 26 August. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 17 August: Relaxations of coronavirus measures. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 13 August: Reaction on the press conference.
• 12 August: Vaccination without appointment. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 16 July: Delta variant and rapid comeback. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 2 July: Testing for summer holiday and new variant. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 24 June: Lifting the COVID-19 restrictions and teaching in the 2021-2022 academic year. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 18 June: Preparing for reopening the UG. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 28 May: Rapid testing centre to close on 1 July and extension of opening hours for the University Library. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 21 May: Teaching in the 2021-2022 academic year and outdoor locations. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 6 May: Self-tests available and study spaces at Oude Boteringestraat 18. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 22 April: As from 26 April extra possibilities on location. Read more on Student Portal and MyUniversity.
• 18 March: Study stations available for students: how can I reserve one? Read more on Student Portal.
• 12 March: Study spaces available for reservation for all students. Read more on Student Portal.
• 1 March: Focus on Student wellbeing. Read more on Student Portal.
• 4 February: Coronavirus measures extended. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 22 January: Dutch Cabinet implements curfew. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 21 January: Board of the University lowers BSA threshold; read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 14 January: Extension of lockdown until 9 February 2021; read more on Student Portal and My University.

Useful websites

• Corona science news UG
• Municipal Health Service Fryslân (GGD Fryslân)
• Municipal Health Service Groningen (GGD Groningen)
• National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
• Safe in Groningen (Veiligheidsregio Groningen)
• Travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
• World Health Organization (WHO)