On this page, you can read the latest news from and about the campus: stories about partnerships, new projects, companies and initiatives on and around the campus.
Ustainability goes beyond the environment; it is also a vital part of the future of our healthcare system. During the fourth edition of the LIFE Science Conference, the theme 'Sustainability in Health(care)' takes center stage—a topic that evokes both urgency and inspiration within the life sciences and healthcare sector.
Running is popular, and in the run-up to the Groningen Half Marathon, powered by Campus Groningen, runners are everywhere, on campus and throughout the city. Some are training for the full 21 kilometers, others for the 5 or 10 kilometer race, or the 2.5 km Kids Run. Among them are members of Loopgroep gRunn, a spirited running group based in Groningen. On Sunday, May 25, several of them will take part in the event. Runners Richard Oude Breuil and Annekin Faber (also chair of the group), along with trainer Egbert Euving, share their preparation stories.
Parrhesia Fermentery is a unique company developing artisanal and healthy fermented beverages and plant-based cheeses. With support from Innolab at Campus Groningen and an Mkb Feasibility Voucher, initiator Floris Glasbeek can take significant steps in the development and scaling of his innovative products.
Today, Niemeyer in Groningen opened its doors for a working visit by Minister Beljaarts (Ministry of Economic Affairs) and State Secretary Van Marum (Reconstruction Groningen). During their visit, the officials gained insight into ambitious plans to transform Niemeyer into the hotspot for digital innovation in Northern Netherlands. They were welcomed by Mayor Mirjam van 't Veld, Kristiaan Capelle (owner of MWPO), and Edward van der Meer (director of Campus Groningen).
The Half Marathon distance for the Groningen Half Marathon powered by Campus Groningen is sold out – and more than a month before the start! But there's good news for everyone still wanting to join: tickets are still available for the 10 KM, 5 KM, and the 2.5 KM Kids Run.
The Groningen-based startups IMChip, founded by Prof. Dr. Tamalika Banerjee of the University of Groningen, and MimeCure, led by Prof. Dr. Erik Frijlink and Dr. Luke van der Koog, have made it into the top 10 of the national Academic Startup Competition. This recognition places them among the most promising academic startups in the Netherlands. This spring, members of both startups will join a trade mission to Silicon Valley with ScaleNL.
Attention campus community! Especially for you, in preparation for the first edition of the Half Marathon Groningen, powered by Campus Groningen on Sunday, May 25th, we are organizing free running clinics. Want to prepare optimally? Seize this unique opportunity to train with Bram Buigel, top athlete from Groningen, Dutch Champion in the 800 meters in 2023! He also studied at Zernike Campus and knows the campus well. Bram will be joined by Nik Lemmink, winner of the Groningen 4 Mile in 2024, for these clinics.
An article was published about the Half Marathon powered by Campus Groningen, which will take place for the first time on Sunday, May 25! Amber van der Schaaf, Communications & Community Manager at Campus Groningen, and Angelo Fornerino from DNV share their thoughts on this exciting event.
In the March edition of the Groninger Ondernemers Courant (2025), an article was published about the startup Fused Button Battery, a collaboration with the University of Groningen, the UMCG, and TU Delft.
