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The Groninger Student Union is the advocate and representative for all students in Groningen.
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The Student Union
Information
The GSb keeps you informed and up-to-date on policies and issues at your university and in your area.
Services
The GSb offers support in disputes with your landlord or university. We are always available to provide advice.
Advocacy
The GSb represents your interests to policymakers such as the Executive Board of your university, the municipality, or the province.
Participation
The GSb ensures genuine participation in your study environment and represents your voice in co-governance.
Upcoming Activities
Latest Posts
Gaat RUG nu eindelijk naar studenten luisteren? GSb eist breuk met omstreden partners
Groningen, 16-10-2025. Leden van de Groninger Studentenbond eisen dat de RUG onmiddellijk alle banden met universiteiten in Israël verbreekt. Vandaag maakte de RUG bekend...
Lees meerGroningse studenten komen in actie tegen de wooncrisis
Groningen, 29-09-2025. Studenten van de RUG en de Hanze kondigen vandaag een demonstratie tegen de aanhoudende woningnood aan. Op 17 oktober trekken zij, samen...
Lees meerStudenten reageren: RUG onverschillig tenopzichte van genocide.
Groningen, 1 september 2025. De Groninger Studentenbond (GSb) reageert teleurgesteld op het statement over Gaza-Israël van het College van Bestuur. Het statement maakt duidelijk...
Lees meerGroningse studenten starten gezamenlijke actie tegen fusieplannen faculteiten van de RUG
Groningen, 5 juni 2025. Studentenvertegenwoordigers van 8 faculteitsraden van de RUG slaan de handen ineen tegen de plannen van de universiteit om meerdere faculteiten...
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Get to know our working groups
Action Team
The Action Team focuses on activism. They are involved in coming up with ideas to fight for student-related issues in Groningen and in collaboration with our sister unions countrywide.
Designers Collective
The Designers Collective is responsible for the merchandise and design of
the GSb and consists of students who are studying media, communication, or
art, or who have these as hobbies.
GSb Academy
GSb Academy organizes workshops, training courses, and lectures for board members, student representatives, and students who are active in a student or study association.
Legal Helpdesk
The Legal Helpdesk provides free legal advice on a wide range of topics. Are you having trouble understanding the exam regulations of the RUG or Hanze? Or do you have a problem with DUO or your part-time job? The Legal Helpdesk offers help for free.
Lustrum Committee
The Lustrum Committee is responsible for the GSb’s five-year anniversary: the lustrum. They organize lectures and activities during this festive week.
Nait Soez'n Editorial Team
Nait Soez’n is the independent opinion magazine of the GSb. The editorial team writes opinion pieces about the student world and publishes an issue of the magazine each year.
Education Team
The Education Team focuses on issues affecting your university. They agendize important and current issues at the RUG and Hanze. They write the election programme for the GSb factions and work closely with the Commissioner of Education and other representatives.
Research Bureau
The Research Bureau focuses on student issues or interesting social issues. They conduct interviews and distribute surveys. The collected results and recommendations are published and presented to, for example, the municipality, the RUG and Hanze.
Social Activities Committee
The Social Activities Committee ensures a pleasant atmosphere during or after GSb activities. They organize after-parties, celebrations, and other enjoyable activities for members and visitors.
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