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, 2026StudentNoord category
City News
Timely updates on events, institutions and changes across Groningen.
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