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)

Starting 17 January the UG will be partially open again. Our goal is to return to as much on-site education as possible with the start of the next block (3). For the remaining education in block 2, this can be done on-site or online.

For on-site education the following rules apply in the coming period:

• Wearing a medical face mask (type II-R) is mandatory, both when moving through the building and when sitting down.
• The maximum group size is 75 people per room
  (see also: information on exams and the Aletta Jacobshal)

Additional measures

• Staff are urged to work at home.
• Academic ceremonies can take place on site with a maximum of 75 people per room.

• The ACLO Sports Center will be open again from 16 January.

See also: Can I visit the University? (for government info on covid)

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:

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

29 November: Coronavirus update 29 November 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Adjusted closing times and working from home advice

18 November: Coronavirus update: help and support. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Balans and safe working from home

12 November: Coronavirus update 12 November 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Maximum group size and mandatory face masks

3 November: Coronavirus update 3 November 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Working from home advice and basic rules

28 October: Coronavirus update 28 October 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Do a self-test regularly, free self-tests are available via zelftestonderwijs.nl

17 September: Coronavirus update 17 September 2021. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
End to compulsory face masks and maximum group sizes

26 August: Corona-update 26 August. Read more on Student Portal and My University.
Return to on-site teaching, one-and-a-half-metre rule and face masks

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)