Bauke Vermaas writes Birthday poem
Every year, the RUG sends a birthday poem to all alumni for whom we have an email address. The new poem, ‘We became’, was written by Bauke Vermaas, a physics alumn, science journalist, writer of cycling poetry and, until recently, City Poet of Zwolle. Donald Gardner made the English translation. Would you also like to receive the birthday poem? Then sign up with your email address via www.rug.nl/alumni/update
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Birthday poem
04
OCT
Alumni Day with
golf clinic, Glimmen
29
JUL
Alumni Event
Santiago, Chile
24
JUL
Vindicat-lustrum
with UEF-event
!
Right to DUO compensation



FOTO: STELLA DEKKER / MARKETING GRONINGEN
Vindicat Lustrum with UEF meeting
Vindicat is celebrating its 210th anniversary with an
extensive lustrum. Information will soon be available at www.lustrumvindicat.nl. One of the events is Concert@Diep on Tuesday 15 July, a festive canal concert on the Diepenring.
The Ubbo Emmius Foundation is organising an exclusive meeting for its Friends and Supporters during this event.
For more information, reach out to e.kamphuis@rug.nl

Lustrum VESTING (econometrics)
Study association VESTING is organising an activity for former econometric students in the Randstad (exact location will follow) on Saturday, May 3. This day is part of VESTING’s 7th lustrum and will be celebrated in an extra festive manner! The evening before, on May 2, a lustrum closing party will take place in Groningen, to which former econometric students are also warmly invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite and celebrate this special lustrum together! More information about these events will be available soon at devesting.nl/alumni.
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Nominate the Alumn of the year
!
RUG-connect - new alumni platform
Check rug.nl/alumni/agenda (from May onwards rug.nl/rugconnect) for more information
and an updated overview of events and activities for alumni.
2&3
MAY
Lustrum VESTING (econometrics)
27
MAY
Alumni Event
Zürich
23
MAY
Alumni Event
Beijing

Nominate the Alumnus of the Year 2025
You can still nominate a former student for the
2025 Alumnus of the Year award. Previous
winners include Stef van Grieken, Taku Mutezo,
Iris de Graaf, Christiaan Triebert and
Sander de Hosson. Do you know a former
student who:
• has made a special contribution to society, science, sports or
• culture,
• is a source of inspiration for others,
• and is considered a further promise for the future.
Then submit your nomination and motivation before 14 april 2025 via alumni@rug.nl.
More information: rug.nl/alumni/alumnusvanhetjaar
AGENDA

PHOTO: JOËL HUNN
On Tuesday 27 May, EAWAG, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Sciences and Technology, will host an alumni meeting in Zurich. Speakers include Stef van Grieken (Alumnus of the Year 2024 and co-founder of AI platform Cradle) and Jacquelien Scherpen (Rector of the University of Groningen). There will also be a guided tour and a discussion about high-tech startups.
Alumni event Zurich
Alumni meeting Santiago, Chile
On Thursday 29 July (preliminary date; subject to change),
the RUG is hosting an alumni meeting in Santiago, Chile. Information will follow at rug.nl/alumni/agenda and rug.nl/rugconnect.
UG alumni day at the Glimmen golf course
On Saturday 4 October, the UG alumni day will be held in Glimmen. A fun day full of golf and a great clinic, for everyone – whether you are an experienced golfer or have never held a club before. More information will follow, but put the date in your diary now!
Alumni event Beijing
On Friday 23 May, the University of Groningen will hold an alumni meeting in Beijing, China. Among others, Chairman of the Executive Board Jouke de Vries will be present.
Details will be available soon on rug.nl/alumni/agenda and rugconnect.rug.nl.

Right to DUO compensation?
Did you study for one or more years under the loan system (2015-2023) and did not receive a basic grant at the time?
Then you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Do you want to know if you meet the conditions? Then go to duo.nl/tegemoetkomingleenstelsel, fill in the form and check
if you are entitled. This also shows whether you will receive
the compensation automatically or whether you have to apply for it yourself.

RUGconnect – New online platform
RUGconnect is the new online platform of the UG. RUGconnect has been set up to connect the various members of our academic community: students and alumni but also UG staff, study associations, and businesses. Through RUGconnect, you can expand your network, search interesting vacancies or internships, share and attend events, get in touch with other professionals from your field, explore collaborations in the professional world, or reminisce about the good old days with former students. This enables us to collaborate even better in the future and allows us to contribute to a valuable, life-long connection between students, alumni, and the labour market.
For alumni, RUGconnect will be available at the beginning of May. As soon as it is available, you will notified by email and social media.
Alumni meeting Santiago, Chile
On Thursday 29 July (preliminary date; subject to change), the RUG is hosting
an alumni meeting in Santiago, Chile. Information will follow at rug.nl/alumni/agenda and rug.nl/rugconnect.
!
Birthday poem
Alumni meeting Santiago, Chile
On Thursday 29 July (preliminary date; subject to change), the RUG is hosting
an alumni meeting in Santiago, Chile. Information will follow at rug.nl/alumni/agenda and rug.nl/rugconnect.
UG alumni day at the Glimmen golf course
On Saturday 4 October, the UG alumni day will be held in Glimmen. A fun day full of golf and a great clinic, for everyone – whether you are an experienced golfer or have never held a club before. More information will follow, but put the date in your diary now!
Alumni event Beijing
On Friday 23 May, the University of Groningen will hold an alumni meeting in Beijing, China. Among others, Chairman of the Executive Board Jouke de Vries will be present. Details will be available soon on rug.nl/alumni/agenda and rugconnect.rug.nl.

Lustrum VESTING (econometrics)
Study association VESTING is organising an activity for former econometric students in the Randstad (exact location will follow) on Saturday, May 3. This day is part of VESTING’s 7th lustrum and will be celebrated in an extra festive manner! The evening before, on May 2, a lustrum closing party will take place in Groningen, to which former econometric students are also warmly invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite and celebrate this special lustrum together! More information about these events will be available soon at devesting.nl/alumni.

Right to DUO compensation?
Did you study for one or more years under the loan system (2015-2023) and did not receive a basic grant at the time?
Then you may be entitled to financial compensation. Do you want to know if you meet the conditions? Then go to duo.nl/tegemoetkomingleenstelsel, fill in
the form and check if you are entitled. This also shows whether you will receive the compensation automatically or whether you have to apply for it yourself.
FOTO: STELLA DEKKER

Vindicat Lustrum with UEF meeting
Vindicat is celebrating its 210th anniversary with an extensive lustrum. Information will soon be available at www.lustrumvindicat.nl.
One of the events is Concert@Diep on Tuesday 15 July, a festive canal concert on the Diepenring. The Ubbo Emmius Foundation is organising an exclusive meeting for its Friends and Supporters during this event. For more information, reach out to e.kamphuis@rug.nl

Nominate the Alumnus of the Year 2025
You can still nominate a former student for the 2025 Alumnus of the Year award. Previous winners include Stef van Grieken, Taku Mutezo, Iris de Graaf, Christiaan Triebert and Sander de Hosson. Do you know a former student who:
• has made a special contribution to society,
• science, sports or culture,
• is a source of inspiration for others,
• and is considered a further promise for the
• future.
Then submit your nomination and
motivation before 14 april 2025 via alumni@rug.nl.
More information: rug.nl/alumni/alumnusvanhetjaar

PHOTO: JOËL HUNN
On Tuesday 27 May, EAWAG, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Sciences and Technology, will host an alumni meeting in Zurich. Speakers include Stef van Grieken (Alumnus of the Year 2024 and co-founder of AI platform Cradle) and Jacquelien Scherpen (Rector of the University of Groningen). There will also be a guided tour and a discussion about high-tech startups.
Alumni event Zurich

RUGconnect – New online platform
RUGconnect is the new online platform of the UG. RUGconnect has been set up to connect the various members of our academic community: students and alumni but also UG staff, study associations, and businesses. Through RUGconnect, you can expand your network, search interesting vacancies or internships, share and attend events, get in touch with other professionals from your field, explore collaborations in the professional world, or reminisce about the good old days with former students. This enables us to collaborate even better in the future and allows us to contribute to a valuable, life-long connection between students, alumni, and the labour market.
For alumni, RUGconnect will be available at the beginning of May. As soon as it is available, you will notified by email and social media.
04
OCT
Alumni Day with
golf clinic, Glimmen
29
JUL
Alumni Event
Santiago, Chile
!
Right to DUO compensation
!
Nominate the Alumn of the year
!
RUG-connect - new alumni platform
Check rug.nl/alumni/agenda (from May onwards rug.nl/rugconnect) for more information and an updated overview of events and activities for alumni.
2&3
MAY
Lustrum VESTING (econometrics)
27
MAY
Alumni Event
Zürich


24
JUL
Vindicat-lustrum
with UEF-event
23
MAY
Alumni Event
Beijing
AGENDA