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Maimoena is ready for King's Day!

Everything you need to know about King’s Day in Groningen

Date:26 April 2022
Author:Maimoena
Orange everywhere, flea markets on every street corner and being surrounded by happy people - that can only mean one thing: it’s King’s Day! In this blog, Maimoena tells you all you need to know about this day.
Get your groceries at the Vismarkt where everything is cheap, fresh and delicious!

5 Easy Tips For a Sustainable Student Life

Date:06 April 2022
Author:Maimoena
Are you convinced that living a sustainable life as a student is expensive and takes too much effort? Then think again! In this blog, Maimoena shares with you 5 easy, and even money saving, tips on how to live a sustainable student life here in Groningen.
Go for a walk around Groningen's Noorderplantsoen or visit a museum

4 Fun Weekend Activities In And Around Groningen

Date:31 March 2022
Author:Anna
Do you want to do something different this weekend in and around Groningen? In this blog, Anna will give you some ideas that you might have not yet thought of. 
The University of Groningen supports you as you start your career.

Facilities For Master’s Students at the University of Groningen

Date:24 March 2022
Author:Sander
The University of Groningen has several departments that can assist you in your career preparation, from Career Services to a worldwide Alumni Network. In this blog, Sander will introduce you to them. A must-read for anyone thinking about their future.
Writing my Master's thesis in the sun :-)

Week in the life: MSc Marketing Management student

Date:19 March 2022
Author:Sander
Are you still doing your Bachelor’s and would you like to know whether life as a Master’s student is similar to your current routine? Or are you curious how busy a student from a different faculty is? MSc Marketing Management Sander shares his week.
With over 45 Bachelor's programmes, there are plenty of options to choose from at the UG!

Questions to ask when you're looking for a Bachelor's programme

Date:26 January 2022
Author:Avital
Our Online Bachelor’s Week is right around the corner (31 January - 4 February) and to help you make the most of it, Avital wrote a blog in which she shares some suggestions for questions you can ask during the presentations.
There are plenty of skills to gain during your time at university!

Skills every university student should have

Date:19 January 2022
Many of the skills you gain during your studies will be useful in your future career, even if they don’t seem directly relevant to your field of studies. Here are some you should definitely have!
Explore the city, read regularly and spend some time offline - here are our healthy habits for the new year.

Healthy habits to adopt in 2022

Date:08 January 2022
Are you planning to read more books or get into shape this year? It’s always good to take a moment and think about what you would like to accomplish in the new year. Here are some of our suggestions!
From plants, to cooking and attending virtual concerts - we've got you covered!

What to do in Groningen during the winter break

Date:22 December 2021
Are you spending your winter break in Groningen and not sure yet how to fill your days? We're here to suggest some fun activities!
Make sure to apply for our selective programmes before 15 January!

Everything you should know when applying for a Numerus Fixus programme

Date:15 December 2021
Author:Anna
Are you ready to apply to one of our selective programmes (Numerus Fixus) but could use some help with your application? Anna is here to provide you with all the information you need to prepare before the application deadline on 15 January 2022.