Education
Groningen entrepreneurs ‘concerned’ about gov’t plans to limit English-language teaching
A group of entrepreneurs based in Groningen have voiced concerns over the plans of Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and...
Questioning “Just ask”, UG’s social safety campaign. Just how relevant is it?
How effective is the University of Groningen’s “Just Ask” social safety campaign? The university’s recent campaign focuses on raising awareness...
University of Groningen climbs 6 places in world rankings
The University of Groningen (RUG) has risen 6 places in the QS World University Rankings for 2024 which were released...
Universities launch project on multilingualism in education
Several Dutch universities have embarked on a research project to better understand the impact of education on the country's multilingual...
Academy Building occupied again by protestors calling for reinstatement of professor Susanne Täuber (UPDATE)
UPDATE: 21:13, Tuesday, 25 April As the students had refused to leave, the university decided to call the police. Protesters...
How Newcomer Academy helps refugees start new life
A school where students can learn an indispensable skill, the English Academy for Newcomers Groningen serves as a landing pad...
University of Groningen students stage sit in for social safety (UPDATED)
Photos by Zuzanna Stawiska UPDATE: 17:02, Thursday, 23 March Just before the building’s closing time on Wednesday, both parties found...
RUG announces drastic measures to deal with rising costs
The University of Groningen Executive Board will implement a package of austerity measures to close a budget deficit caused primarily...
Dutch universities suspend recruitment of international students
Dutch universities have put all recruitment activities abroad on hold until February, the Dutch universities organization Universiteiten Nederland said in...
Students sue five municipalities over energy bonuses
A group of students have filed a lawsuit against Groningen and four other municipalities over their decision to exclude students...