Coronavirus pandemic information

Last updated 18 March

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

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Information per target group

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

Need to know

• 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.
• 15 December: Tightened coronavirus measures, lockdown until 18 January 2021; read more on Student Portal and My University.
• 1 December: Travel policy and mandatory face masks; read more on Student Portal and My University
• 25 November: Almost holiday time, a message from the Board of the University
• 12 November: Clarity regarding teaching in the second semester and BSA; read more on Student Portal and My University
• 5 November: Temporary additional measures to stop the virus from spreading; read more on My University and Student Portal
• 3 November: Online exams - malfunctions and fraud
• 20 October: Face masks mandatory in UG buildings from today. See Student Portal and My University.
• 15 October: Updates for students and staff members: New coronavirus measures - Education and research to continue. See Student Portal and My University
• 6 October: Update for staff members: Ventilation in UG buildings. See My University

Nice to know

• 12 October: Read our interview with the Board of the University, about managerial struggles, the path to a new university and the impact of corona on their lives.
• 9 October: Study spaces for Hanze and UG students in De Oosterpoort.
• 21 August: Update for students and staff members: Outcomes of corona student surveys on wellbeing and education. See 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)