PhD Introductory Event

Welcome to Groningen! The Office of the Dean of Graduate Schools organizes an introductory event for new PhD students from all across the UG to get them acquainted with each other, the university and its surroundings.

The first day of this two-day event takes place just outside the city of Groningen. At 8:30am, a bus will take the participants from the main train station in Groningen to the first location. After dinner, at around 8:00pm, the bus will take you back to Groningen. The second day takes place in Groningen. In the morning we will continue the programme and the event will end with a lunch during which a few PhD organisations will introduce themselves to you. Participation is free. All new PhD students should preferably take part within the first six months of their project.

Register below for the event.

To register for the Intro Events in 2025, please use the form below:

Events on location in 2024:

• 12-13 September 2024 (full)
• 19-20 September 2024 (full)
• 17-18 October 2024 (full)
• 31 October - 1 November 2024 (full)
• 14-15 November 2024 (full)
• 21-22 November 2024 (final seats)
• 5-6 December 2024

Events on location in 2025:

• 9-10 January 2025

More dates will be added over time. Please contact us via phd-cps@rug.nl to be put on a waiting list for events that are listed as full.