University of Groningen Student Blog

Do you know any of the LGBTQIA+ hotspots in Groningen and Leeuwarden? In light of Purple Friday, we talk about some lovely spots you can visit whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community yourself or an ally!

Are you going to take your final exams soon and do you want to decide what the next step in your life is? Then come to our Bachelor's Open Day! After registering via our website, the preparations can start to make the most of this day. In this blog, we have listed some places and sights you must remember, these will make your day complete!

Now that the days are slowly getting darker and colder, it might be hard to find things to do. Here are 29 activities you can do alone or with your friends to make the coming months more joyous!

While Groningen is one of the safest cities in the Netherlands, unsafe situations can sometimes occur, for instance, during nighttime. It’s therefore useful to know how you can safely enjoy everything Groningen has to offer. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 9 handy tips you should definitely keep in mind!

Now that the weather is getting better and better and the last exam period is still some weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get away from Groningen for a little while to indulge in culture and nature, or to relax. Here are 10 cheap and fun day trip ideas for you to enjoy!

You probably already know a lot about all the customs and traditions surrounding the day, but do you know the history behind it? Let’s travel 138 years back in time…

Do you know what's typically Gronings? From the province's history to some lovely phrases in Grunnegs, Hylke talks about all things Groningen in today's blog!

Are you currently looking for a Master’s programme? Read along! In light of the Master’s Week, we are highlighting some interesting programmes. This week, we asked student Daan some questions about Religion, Conflict and Globalisation.

You either love it or hate it: Valentine’s Day! Here are 10 unique (self-)date activities you (+ your significant other) can do in and around Groningen tomorrow. Enjoy!