GSb’s Action Team is a group of students dedicated to on the ground, real activism. We are engaged in creating ideas to fight for student-related issues. Apart from developing close relationships within the activist community and creating change in Groningen, you will also be involved with the LSVb’s (national student union) actions.

What you can expect:

• Postering
• Bannering
• Protests
• Weekly or bi-weekly meetings
• Concrete change!

Interested? Send an email with your motivation (CV optional) to actionteam@groningerstudentenbond.nl!

The Designers collective is responsible for the visual identity of the Groninger Student Union! Do you want to unleash your creativity on designing for a website, campaign, and even our magazine Nait Soez’n? Then apply now by sending an email to promotie@groningerstudentenbond.nl! No resume or portfolio is needed, but appreciated.

The Designers Collective is a new committee, consisting of GSb’s most creative minds. Together with other members, you plan and execute how our union is presented towards the rest of the world in the promotional materials. Unlike PR, this does not include organising stunts and marketing campaigns. However, what you decide to do is up to your imagination! Think stickers, buttons, or even socks! With the Designers Collective, you will meet once every two weeks. How much time you commit on top of that, is up entirely up to you! Everyone is welcome! Experience with design software like Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva is not necessary, but it is appreciated.

The Legal Helpdesk is a Committee of the GSb run by current Law Students. It offers free legal advice, as well as help with any administrative issues students may come across with their university/school. It is a great way to put your knowledge of Law to practise and gain experience in providing legal advice!

The Helpdesk deals with a large variety of cases, including (but not limited to) Dutch Labour Law, Dutch Civil Law, administrative issues within Hanze and administrative issues within the University of Groningen, so we appreciate the help from any type of Law student! Thus, anyone who has passed the first year of their Law Degree and is currently a Law student in Groningen (RUG, HBO, etc.) is allowed to join the team. For further information, please contact: steunpunt@groningerstudentenbond.nl.

You may have noticed it already, but next year marks the 55th year of the Groninger Student Union! GSb was officially established on July 1st 1971. This means it is time to start preparing for the celebrations of lustrum XI! There are already great things being planned to celebrate both our rich history and our current achievements. Such as the publication of a whole book, covering the first decade of our existence in all its chaos and glory. Do you share the vision and want to help about the biggest party that the student union has seen in years? Then sign up now to join the Lustrum Committee for the next academic year!

Become part of the Groninger Student Union Research Bureau!

The GSb Research Bureau conducts independent research with a high societal impact in a non-academic environment. Our research is read by the leaders of both the University of Groningen, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and the municipality of Groningen. The GSb’s press officer also ensures that the research receives local attention. Joining the Research Bureau allows you to develop various skills, and it looks good on your resume.

Throughout an academic year, a small group of students will conduct research on matters concerning students. Last year, this involved a mixed-method study on student well-being, where the results were compared to a similar study from the GSb Research Bureau in 2017. Another well-known study is our 2015 research on student housing. The research revealed that international students in Groningen pay on average 75% more in rent. This research also received national media coverage at the time.

Each year, one study is conducted, and you are expected to remain with the Research Bureau for at least one year. There is approximately one meeting per week, and research is conducted outside of these meetings. Apart from pursuing a degree in the social sciences, there are no further requirements.

Are you interested? Send an email to onderzoeksbureau@groningerstudentenbond.nl with your motivation and experience.

The Nait Soez’n is the independent opinion magazine of the Groningee Student Union. The editorial board consists of about ten members from different corners of the student community, who write articles twice a year for the physical editions of the Nait Soez’n. The editors meet sporadically to discuss articles and other issues with each other in an approachable, sociable manner. Would you like to let your creativity shine in the Nait Soez’n with complete freedom? Then send a message to naitsoezn@groningerstudentenbond.nl!