Kick-off activities

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Kick-off Schedule

Introduction to the degree programme

Information Market

Escape Room
Introduction to the Dutch workshop

Introduction Camp

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During the Kick-off Activities you will be introduced to the faculty, the degree programme, the study association(s), and most of all, to your fellow students.
You can find these activities in the table below and in the UG Schedule if you search for your programme. We strongly encourage you to attend these.

Kick-off Schedule

You can find your timetable on rooster.rug.nl, please find the timetables via the links:

Astronomy

Please note that the welcoming event on Friday 30 August from 9 to 11 is not visible on the timetable.

Introduction to the degree programme

We start the academic year together on the welcoming day on Friday 30 August. During this day you will get to meet the programme director, academic advisor, your mentor and your fellow students.

Your timetable for Friday August 30 is:

Kick-Off Activities Study Associations

* Dear first year Astronomy students,

We've arranged a event for the first year astronomy students where the students meet outside BB at the camper Sirius A is setting up. From there they will be guided through three locations, the Gratama Telescope, a mobile planetarium outside the 5161.151 lecture hall and the Kapteyn Institute.

Your astronomically,

Sofia Mendonça

Candidate Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Sirius A

Information Market

The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.

The organisations listed below will all be present at the market. There will also be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day!

@ease

Confidential Advisor

Honours College

Diversity,Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

International Welcome Centre North (IWCN)

Mobility & Internship Center

Student Administration FSE

Student Service Centre

Language Centre

Teaching Qualification - MSc Science, Education and Communication

Escape Room

We need your help solving a big problem! Prof. Ben Feringa, a professor at our faculty, won a Nobel Prize for his work on the development of molecular machines. But the Prize is missing! Can your mentor group find it in time? 

The game will take approximately one hour, including instructions and playing time. It has been developed as a teambuilding activity for your mentor group. Your mentor will tell you when you will participate in the game.

The door will not be locked, and the environment will be that of a regular education setting in terms of lighting and sound. The puzzles are varied and require the use of different senses. Some require you to stand and move around, for others you can stay seated if you like. You can choose which puzzles you participate in. If you need to take a break during the game, that’s possible.

If you have concerns about participating in the FSE Escape Game, you can contact your academic advisor or let your mentor know.

Introduction to the Dutch workshop

Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop Introduction to the Dutch on 19 September from 11.00 to 13.00 (FBG 5614.0095A). We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!

Introduction Camp

A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.

Dear prospective first-year student,

You have made an excellent choice in joining us here in Groningen at the RUG! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Faculty of Science and Engineering during the upcoming academic year. This year, like every other year, there will be an introductory camp which we call the Pienter Camp! This camp is a way to meet your fellow first-year students in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy.

Pienter Camp will be held on the weekend before the first week of the academic year, which will be Friday the 30th of August until Sunday the 1st of September. On Friday there will be an introduction day for (Applied) Physicsand Astronomy students on campus organized by the university, after which we will start Pienter Camp! (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics students have this Introduction Day later in the week)

Friday afternoon, directly after the university introduction, we will bike together to the Loryann in Bakkeveen. This will be a journey of about 40 km so make sure to pack some snacks and water. Your luggage will be brought to the camp location, so you won’t have to worry about dragging your stuff with you on your bike. Please do not pack too heavily though! When we arrive at the Loryann, we have a nice evening planned, including a lovely dinner and fox hunt.

On Saturday, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting our lovely and holy Pienter tradition called vlaby, which we dare not speak about until the weekend. Furthermore, we will play some sports and finish the day with karaoke.

Sunday will be a chill day, where there is the option to go swimming or just hang out in the common rooms. After lunch, Pientercamp will sadly be over and we will bike back to Groningen.

This camp is a lovely opportunity to meet your fellow first-year students, so make sure to check out our website and Instagram where more information will be provided such as what to pack, what you can expect, and where you can sign up. The costs for the camp will be 54€ (excl. fees). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email at mail@pienterkamp.nl.

Hope to see you there!

Kind regards,

The lovely Pienter committee <3