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According to biologist Auke-Florian Hiemstra, bird nests tell the story of a rapidly changing world while also holding up a mirror to us humans. During the European Researchers’ Night, an annual science festival that brings science closer to the public, he will share his remarkable stories as a guest speaker. Here’s a preview of the festival on 26 September.

Who gets a mortgage, how are cuts in higher education implemented, and how do we finance the European Union's Green Deal? Financial infrastructures shape how our world operates. The Cambridge Global Handbook of Financial Infrastructures, which will be presented on 16 September, highlights the deep interconnection between economics and politics.

Four researchers from the University of Groningen have been selected as authors for the Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — the world’s foremost body for assessing climate science. Raul R. Cordero and Prajal Pradhan have been appointed as Coordinating Lead Authors, Klaus Hubacek and Linda Steg will serve as Lead Authors. All four experts are fellows of the Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development (RAS). 

The Rudolf Agricola School is thrilled to announce that Dr. Elke van Dermijnsbrugge will deliver the keynote at our upcoming event on 27 October 2025: Make it happen: Fellows accelerating change together | The role and relevance op the University in the 21st Century

Come to the European Researchers' Night on Friday, 26 September 2025! We are organizing a vibrant science festival full of music, dance, shows, science battles, and a fun get-together. For all the curious!

The Rudolf Agricola School, together with the University of Groningen Business School, is creating a walking route that follows the flow of water from the Fochteloërveen to Schiermonnikoog. This walking route emphasizes slowing down, experiencing wonder, and connecting with nature and with one another. In addition, art projects, leadership training, and lectures are being prepared to take place along the route.

In an inspiring collaboration between Hanze University of Applied Sciences and the Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development (University of Groningen), a team of dedicated students created Ah! Plastic Attack! — a fun game designed to raise awareness about microplastics and promote sustainable alternatives.

An inspiring gathering of interdisciplinary PhD researchers took place during the “Science for Change: Creating Societal Impact in Sustainability Research” event on the 16th of June. Organised by the RAS PhD Community, the half-day programme offered a dynamic look at how sustainability research can move beyond academia to shape real-world outcomes.