Coronavirus pandemic information

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

Latest information (short version)

The UG has been fully open since 22 March. Organizing and partaking in large-scale events is possible again, as are teaching activities in large groups. Staff members can also return to their offices.

We will, of course, keep a close eye on the situation and prepare for any measures that may have to be taken in the future.

Basic rules

The basic rules mentioned below still apply:

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
• If you have any symptoms, please do a self test or a test at the Municipal Health Service (GGD). This also applies if you have mild symptoms and if you have been vaccinated or received your booster shot. Is the test positive? You will have to go into isolation immediately. Read more about this on the Government web page. Note: do not come to the university if you have any symptoms and have not tested yet.
• Self tests can be collected from reception desks. You can read more about this on the Student Portal or My University.
• Ventilate rooms and ensure that there is sufficient fresh air.
• Get vaccinated (initial vaccination, booster shot, or repeat vaccination). Some locations offer vaccinations without an appointment.

More information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 policy is available on the RIVM government website.

More specific information and an overview of the most recent updates can be found below.

Information per target group

• Students
• Staff members
• Prospective students

Other individuals and groups affiliated with the UG should contact communicatie rug.nl for further information.

Need to know for staff/students

2022:

11 July: Self tests available at reception desks. Read more on Student Portal and My University.

18 March: Coronavirus update 18 March 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Most corona measures lifted

17 February: Coronavirus update 17 February 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
In-person teaching fully possible again, group size no longer relevant

27 January: Coronavirus update 27 January 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Minor relaxations in higher education

15 January: Coronavirus update 15 January 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Partial reopening of the UG

13 January: Coronavirus update 13 January 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Extra time slot for on-site examinations

6 January: Coronavirus update 6 January 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Corona measures Aletta Jacobs Hall

4 January: Coronavirus update 4 January 2022. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Higher education stays online until further notice

2021:

18 December: Coronavirus update 18 December 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Higher education will be online until further notice

16 December: Coronavirus update 16 December 2021. Read more on My University.
Primary schools closing sooner, emergency daycare for children of key workers

2 December: Coronavirus update 2 December 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Face masks and self-tests available at the reception desks

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)