Two Years of Detours: Groningen’s Gerrit Krolbrug Crossing to Close in 2027
Gerrit Krolbrug is set to close from spring 2027. What Groningen students should know about the timetable and Noordzeebrug and Oostersluis diversions.
October 22, 2026StudentNoord category
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Timely updates on events, institutions and changes across Groningen.
Dutch Bus Strike Hits Groningen as Unions Warn of Weekly Action Until Christmas
A 24-hour regional bus strike disrupts Groningen travel. What students should check for buses, trains, attendance and separately announced follow-up strikes.
October 14, 2026
4,500 New Homes, No Room on the Power Grid: Groningen’s Housing Dilemma
About 4,500 planned homes in Groningen await electricity-grid capacity. What the shortage means for development timetables and students assessing future housing.
October 12, 2026
Groningen Ranks Third for Students Leaving Home, New CBS Figures Show
CBS figures place Groningen third among destination municipalities for students leaving their parents’ homes in 2024, with 3,395 students. What the count means for housing seekers.
September 28, 2026
Asbestos Checks at Aquamarijnstraat Flats: What Groningen Tenants Need to Know
Asbestos checks at Aquamarijnstraat flats in Groningen: what tenants should ask their landlord, which work to pause and how to contact Nijestee, Patrimonium and the GGD.
September 25, 2026
Visserbrug’s Temporary Crossing to Close on 25 September: What Cyclists Need to Know
Groningen’s temporary Visserbrug crossing is scheduled to close on 25 September, with its return expected on 23 October. Route advice for cyclists and pedestrians.
September 25, 2026
UG Corrects Email About Removed Lecturer After Court Ruling
The University of Groningen has corrected an email about a removed lecturer after a court found that it implied uninvestigated complaints were established facts.
September 22, 2026
Groningen Central Station Gets a New Kiss+Ride Area and Taxi Stand
Groningen Central Station’s new Kiss+Ride area and taxi stand are on the western side, at the former platform 1. What arriving passengers need to know.
September 21, 2026
Groningen Keeps Limits on Student-House Conversions: What Renters Should Check Now
What Groningen’s student-house conversion limits mean for renters: check the address, permits, occupancy, contract and routes to independent advice.
September 18, 2026
Prinsjesdag Is Tomorrow: What Groningen Students Should Watch in the Dutch Budget
What Groningen students should watch in the 2027 Dutch budget: tuition, student support, university funding, housing, healthcare and part-time work.
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Groningen closes the consumer-fireworks exemption route for New Year 2026/27
No Groningen association or foundation will receive permission for an F2 consumer-fireworks activity this New Year.
August 30, 2026
New international students arrive: the week ahead
Two consecutive programmes will bring new arrivals into university systems and city life. Here are the dates and practical checks.
August 24, 2026
Noorderzon enters its final week in Noorderplantsoen
Noorderzon runs from 20 to 30 August 2026. Students can still catch the festival—if they check the live programme first.
August 24, 2026
Campus Trail returns on 11 September
Campus Groningen has announced the 2026 Campus Trail for Friday 11 September at Zernike Campus.
August 24, 2026
ACLO City prepares to close and relocate
ACLO says its city-centre site will close around December, while the replacement location is not expected to open until September 2027.
August 24, 2026
LIFE Science Conference sets 22 September date
The 2026 conference is scheduled for Tuesday 22 September, adding another major event to the autumn Zernike calendar.
August 24, 2026