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Subsidy via judge
After a court case, astronomer Marc Verheijen finally received a Vici subsidy for 1.5 million euros from research financier NWO.
Enrolment spike
The number of internationals signing up for European Languages and Cultures grew from 6 last year to 128 for 2015.
ReThink at FBSS
Several members of ReThink RUG met last week to discuss the problems facing the university.
News of the Week 21
What’s happened in week 21? University elections, University Council chairperson changes, thousands new teachers and more.
International debate
On Monday, three internationals candidates for the University Council participated in the first ever international student debate.
'Research 11th faculty'
The new provincial coalition in Friesland wants further research into the proposed eleventh RUG faculty in Leeuwarden.
Debate on Groningen
D66, a local political party, is organizing a debate with international students about their student lives in Groningen.
News of the Week 20
What’s happened in week 20? ReThink RUG and University Council want reform, matching doesn’t work and more.
'International' Classroom
A report on the International Classroom pilot in the FMNS faculty reveals that the project still has room for improvement.
Board agrees with ReThink
The RUG board of directors is largely in agreement with the participants in ReThink RUG, according to an official response.
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Shelter City in Groningen
The Shelter City project brought African human rights defender Abdou to Groningen, where he has a safe haven to work and study.
Is the RUG earthquake proof?
On Wednesday afternoon, several RUG buildings were inspected for their seismic vulnerability.
Success stories: Braincaps
Students David Lo Dico and Mucahit Yalaniz came up with the study pill ‘Braincaps’ and are selling hundreds each month.
Participation not enough
Giving students and staff more say in decision-making is not enough to protect the humanities. University leadership has to get on board, too.
Value of a bachelor's degree
Master’s selection could mean more students entering the job market with ‘only’ a bachelor’s degree. Is that so bad?
Home for the homo laetificus
From literary café De Graanrepubliek, former GSb member Willem Bos is fighting for a better world. ‘This is my first embassy.’
The children's guardian
RUG professor Margrite Kalverboer will continue to work for children’s rights in her new position as Children’s Ombudsman.
Knocking knees
The very thought of public speaking is enough to make some people anxious. But you can learn how to do it, says Jelena Golubovic.
The media of IS
RUG lecturer Pieter Nanninga closely follows how Islamic State is spreading its message via their own media.
Education: a natural resource?
Just like the sea, forests and oil, education could be seen as a natural resource equally subject to exploitation.