Week in Review: May 06 — May 12, 2024
A round up of what you need to know from last week in Groningen.
Groningen’s Voice: Perspectives on the EU Election
While the EU election is increasingly significant, many feel less represented and heard by the EU than ever. In the latest EU election, in 2019, only 50.7 % of eligible voters in the EU made use of their right to vote. Though this might not seem like a lot, Dutch Green MEP Bas Eickhout identified the turnout as a sign of how import…
Grote Markt Book Seeks Artists' Contributions
The Grote Markt in Groningen is finally nearing completion after a lengthy construction, and the municipality is inviting residents of Groningen to take part in celebrating it. On June 1, the completion of the Grote Markt will be celebrated with the
Controversy Surrounding Pro-Palestinian Protests at the University of Groningen
In recent months, the University of Groningen (RUG) has faced a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have stirred controversy and even prompted security measures. During November, December, and April, there were incidents of vandalism and defacing of university buildings, including the Academy Building located …
Trump in Groningen
Since Biden's election and Trump's defeat in 2020, which triggered the storm on Capitol Hill, everyone has been wondering about the upcoming US election in November of 2024. With the election only a few months away, Forum is holding an exhibition by the American artist Andres Serrano called: “America & Trump”.
I Went to EMI Night, Here’s How It Went
On Tuesday, May 7th three student Associations IK, Mesa and EPU (hence EMI) came together to bring forth a music night with live bands playing all evening. The event is the fruit of a dedicated committee, formed at the beginning of the academic year, working and organising all the details to finally hold the event as the culmi…
Sight of the Week
