The speed breakers that were constructed at the Zernike campus are not sufficient to prevent bus drivers from speeding. This is one the results of a preliminary evaluation. Hanze University, University of Groningen and the city, among others, think extra measures are necessary to improve traffic safety at the campus. !–more–On Thursday November…[Read more]

In cooperation with the City of Groningen, Outdoor International is organizing exciting outdoor activities on the terrain of the former sugar factory of Groningen. In need of a kick or something new? The 13th of November is the last in a series of Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays of the temporary project, outdoor activities on a monumental [...]

With the dreaded ‘Exam season’ creeping up upon students, the comment heard rebounding off the walls of student houses and university walls is this: “I really need to get off Facebook and study”. Why is Facebook such a distraction? According to Hanze Student Anna it is because “Facebook is so easily accessible, nowadays it is [...]

From Thursday November 3rd until Friday November 11th busses will not stop at the stops Nijenborgh and Zernikeplein, the busiest stops for bus lines 11 and 15. This is because of construction work at Zernikelaan, where special roadblocks for busses will be made. Passengers from bus lines 11, 15, 174, 309, 504 and 682 need [...]

If Apple introduces something new, they usually do with their very own media event. Only a small delegation of the press is invited to hear what Apple has to announce. Sure thing these are the biggest media outlets, like Reuters and CNN. Last Tuesday Apple organized such an event to introduce their newest iPhone, the [...]

Den Haag is  located on the western side of the Netherlands. It takes only about  two and a half hours traveling  from Groningen . The town is very important because there is the seat of the government and the royal house. Although, Den Haag is not the capital of the Netherlands the city has many [...]

Everyone may call up their mums and dads to tell them not to worry, because they are safe here in Groningen. Thanks to the police department specialized in solving student cases. I already heard that Groningen was the safest city in North-Netherlands but now Matthijs Beukema, a member of this team, confirmed this statement. With a population of [...]