GUTS stands for “Groningen University Theatre Society.” They are the drama society of the English department of the RUG. Their history goes back to 1968, when Everything in the Garden, by L. Cooper, was performed under the name E.S.C. Drama Society. Since then, with the help of the cultural student center USVA and its members, […]
At GSCF, enthusiastic auditioners can sign up every year for the selections of the Groninger Student Cabaret Festival! They will show their talents in Utrecht and Groningen to the selection committee, consisting of four professionals. The process begins with a participant weekend, where the introduction to each other, the committee and a well-known director takes […]
Gica is Groningen’s most sociable student choir! The choir has existed for over 55 years and during that time has sung a wide variety of classical music: from Bach and Handel to Britten, Fauré and Whitacre. Often a cappella, but also regularly accompanied by organ, piano or ensemble. The name Gica is an abbreviation of […]
Usva is the Cultural Student Centre of Groningen and an initiative of the University of Groningen. The Cultural Centre of Usva is located in a former bank building of ABN Banks at Munnekeholm. Usva is a cultural centre where you can practice a variety of different classes. From dance and music to expressive arts and drama; […]
The Groninger Studenten Toneel has not always been a student organization. In the summer of 2003, they were founded as a foundation by six students from the University of Groningen and Hanze University Groningen. These students felt that something was missing within cultural Groningen. Nowhere was there an independent organization where students could create theater […]
AEGEE is an interdisciplinary student association, they have 350 members in Groningen. They organize excursions, events and congresses around Europe. They also have a summer university programme. Membership costs 40 euros annually. Curious about AEGEE? Take a quick look at their website.
The student association Cleopatra was founded in 1985, so it has been around for some time. Cleopatra stands for openness, sociability and creativity and because the association has relatively few members, about 320, you get to know everyone quickly. You also have good opportunities to develop yourself within the association. Cleopatra’s premises are right in […]
Ganymedes LHBT+ also participates in this wide range of associations. It is an association founded for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.Every Thursday is party time at Ganymedes, as it is time for the weekly drink at Tram 13 in Gelkingestraat. Theme drinks are also often organised, with a variety of themes. In addition, monthly […]
The Groningen Student Union (GSB) is an association dedicated to the interests of students in Groningen. For example, by entering into discussions with the Groningen municipality, the University of Groningen and Hanzehogeschool, we stand up for student housing, good education and a strong legal position for students. An example of this is setting up the […]
Unitas was founded in 1996 and since then has managed to develop into a thriving association, thanks to its 250 members. Unitas is a student association, with an accessible atmosphere that allows members to quickly get to know their fellow members. Close friendships develop within the many associations Unitas has to offer. Moreover, you can […]