Welcome to GOPHER’s clubs — groups of PhD students united by a common hobby. Members of each club meet regularly to have a good time together.
You can join one of the existing Gopher clubs, or even start your own one. If you are interested in starting a new club, let us know! The Gopher board is happy to help out with the planning and organization of Gopher clubs.
Tabletop club
Are you into card/board/dice-games? Great! We play them all at the Gopher Tabletop Club. We usually meet once per month to have some boardgame fun. Depending on the number of attendees we play one game with the whole group or split up into multiple groups. Currently, we are usually around 5-10 players, so we would be happy to welcome new boardgame-fans.
We have some club board games, but please feel free to expand our repertoire by bringing your own games when you join us!
WellnessClub
A space to relax, recharge, and connect!
✨ Join us for:
Guided meditation 🧘♂️
DIY spa & aroma workshops 🌸
Tea breaks & cozy chats 🍵
Fun wellness activities to refresh your body & mind
💬 Meet fellow PhD students, share tips, and build friendships while taking care of yourself!
Positive vibes only — support & friendship welcome! 🌼
Sports Club
We are currently looking for enthusiastic administrators for this club! If you are interested please email gopher@rug.nl
Squash, padel, running, workshops, tips & tricks and a blossoming community!
Gopher Book Club
We read and discuss a nice book every month.
Arts & Crafts Club
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Join our vibrant arts & crafts club! Spark creativity, make friends, and explore different artistic techniques in a supportive, fun environment.
Dinner Club
The Dinner Club is all about bringing people together over delicious dinners. You’ll have the chance to share meals and conversation with fellow PhD students, and it’s all designed to fit around your busy schedule.
• Sign Up: Indicate which dates work for you and how often you’d like to meet (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
• Get Matched: We’ll create groups of 4-6 people, taking into account any dietary needs and preferences.
• Decide Together: Decide as a group how you’ll organize your dinners—whether cooking together, rotating cooking duties, or choosing another fun approach. You also pick the location!
Note: Please use your RUG email when signing up.