Coronavirus pandemic information

Last updated 6 May

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

• 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)