Who we are

GRIN is dedicated at University-wide level to improving the lives of PhDs. The board of GRIN consists of five PhD candidates of the University of Groningen. Within the various graduate schools, the PhD councils are representing the voice of PhDs on the faculty level. We work together with the PhD Councils and other PhD representatives to make Groningen the best place to pursue your PhD!

GRIN’s mission is to represent and defend

the interests of all PhDs

of the University of Groningen.

We facilitate a dialogue on policy between representatives of the university, such as the Groningen Graduate School, and representatives of PhDs, such as PhD councils and PhDs active in co-governance. Furthermore, we aim to facilitate coordination between PhD students and Councils on University-level matters that concern them, and to empower PhDs and PhD Councils to function at their best.

We believe that all PhDs should have the support of the University to get the most out of their PhD period, that the interests of PhD students may be defended better through collective action, and that PhD Councils play an important role in this.

Board of GRIN

  • Thijs De Vroet

    CHAIR

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  • Kjelda Glimmerveen

    SECRETARY

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  • Willemijn Krugers Dagneaux

    TREASURER

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  • Paula Brosius

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Jari Tönjes

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Rita Vieito Villar

    BOARD MEMBER

What we do

The Groningen Graduate Interest Network (GRIN) is the PhD representation organization at the University of Groningen. Our primary goal is to bring PhDs and policy makers together within the whole University and improve the PhD experience in Groningen.

Dialogue

We facilitate a dialogue on policy between representatives of the University, such as the Groningen Graduate Schools, and representatives of PhDs, such as PhD councils and PhDs active in co-governance.

Empowering PhD councils

We empower PhDs and PhD councils to function at their best by informing them of their rights and helping them to reach their goals.

Improve PhD policies

We improve PhD policies by raising current PhD issues and thinking about solving these on the policy-level. If you have suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us!