PhD Councils
Every faculty has a PhD council, which represents the interests of that faculty’s PhDs, organizes social events and has regular meetings with their Graduate School. GRIN is in touch with every PhD council to provide support when needed, collect input on the topics we’re working on and flag any issues that arise for PhDs. If you run into faculty-specific problems or questions or if you have ideas for events, you can contact your PhD council!
Arts
Campus Fryslân
Economics and Business
Behavioural and Social Sciences
Law
Science and Engineering
Philosophy
Religion, Culture and Society
Medical Sciences
Spatial Sciences
Co-governance councils
Apart from the PhD councils, students and staff at the Universtiy of Groningen are represented in several co-governance councils. There is a university-wide University Council and each faculty has a faculty council. Employed PhD candidates are eligible to vote for the staff section of these councils. If you are interested in learning more about the role and responsibilities of the councils or joining a council, you can find more information here.
Other PhD organisations
Groningen Organisation for PhD Education and Recreation (Gopher)
Gopher organizes social events and hobby clubs for all PhDs at the University of Groningen. Check out their website for their agenda and more information!
PhD Network Netherlands (PNN)
PNN is the national interest organization for PhDs. They organize events such as symposia about national topics they are working on, and on their website you can find information about national labour laws, tips for PhDs and support options.