Students hoard tampons at Zernike
Several faculties at the University of Groningen are struggling with students hoarding menstrual products. The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) has therefore decided to keep tampons and pads at the reception desk from now on. 
Decision on faculty merger postponed until spring 2026
The UG has postponed its decision on a potential faculty merger until the spring. The board of directors acknowledges the criticism from the university’s representative bodies and says it wants to take the time to develop a widely supported plan together.
Science and Engineering wants greater focus on technical education
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) wants to place greater emphasis on its technical education. This could be achieved by introducing more attention to mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level, as well as through increased collaboration with the Hanze University of Applied Sciences.
Science faculty won’t break even until 2028
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) will not succeed in returning to the black by 2026. An initial budget proposal was therefore rejected by the board of directors.
Dutch universities take on ministry over millions in budget cuts
The University of Groningen and all other Dutch universities want to take the Ministry of Education to court. They are objecting to the multi-million-euro cuts to the starter and incentive grants.
UG wants to strengthen technical profile with university-wide platform
The board of directors plans to spend €690,000 over the next two years – €345,000 per year – on the Groningen Engineering Centre 2.0. The new GEC will become a university-wide platform for technology.
Faculties and service councils: No support for merger (UPDATE)
Almost all representative councils of the University of Groningen want the executive board to reconsider and reassess their objections regarding a possible faculty merger.