Get ready to exercise, while learning an exciting choreography!

Join us for a fun and energizing dance workshop where you can express yourself, learn new moves, and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts! No experience needed—just bring your passion and let’s dance together!

Location: GymNow, Turfsingel, 36, 9712KR, Groningen

Date: March 29th, 2025

Time: 11:00h

Cost: 5 euros

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

🧀🍷Indulge in a cozy and delicious evening at our Cheese Fondue Event! 🧀🍷

What's in store:

• Savor the taste of two distinct cheese fondue types.

• Enjoy a delightful selection of fresh vegetables and artisanal bread from Broodje van Eigen Deeg, perfect for dipping.

• Pair your fondue with wine, beer, or alcohol-free beverages.

Surprise: Did you like the cheeses? You have a 10% discount on a purchase made that evening.

Important Note: The shop is kept cool to maintain the quality of our products. Please come dressed warmly in your favorite sweater or hoodie to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Price: 15 euros per person.

We look forward to sharing a cheesy evening with you!

Date: Wednesday, March 19th Time: 7:00 PM (sharp!) - 9:00/9:30 PM 

Location: De Kaaskop Groningen, Zwanestraat 24

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Calling all beer enthusiasts! 🍻

In this shared Borrel between GOPHER and the GSMS PhD Council you'll get an inside look at the brewing process, and enjoy a selection of delicious craft beers.

What to expect:

• Guided Brewery Tour: Explore Baxbier facilities and discover the secrets behind their brews.

• Beer Tasting: 3 beers (15cl) can be tried.

• Snacks.

Don't miss out! Book your spot now!

Location: Baxbier, Friesestraatweg 201, 2a, 9743 AC Groningen.

Date: February 22nd, 2025.

Time: 16:15h.

Cost: 10 euros

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Are you a chocolate lover? Would you like to make new friends while eating unlimited chocolate?

Join us for a speed friending event, where you will get to meet other PhDs and bond over chocolate fondue.

Location: Grote Rozenstraat 19, Gadourekgebouw, Orangerie.

Date: February 4th, 2025

Time: 13:00

Cost: 5 euros

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Chinese New Year with engaging activities, cultural learning and festive fun! We will introduce you to the spirit of the festival through hands-on experiences, music and meaningful exchanges. 

Date and time: January 30th 2025, 17:30-21:30

Location: will be sent after payment

Dress Code: We encourage you to wear something red or traditional attire  

Price: 20€

The price includes: A dumpling making session where you will learn how to make traditional Chinese dumplings and taste them afterwards. Learning and singing a traditional Chinese New Year Song all together. Short introduction to Chinese calligraphy that we will use to write good wishes notes and exchange them with other participants. 

Celebrate with us and start the Snake year with joy, good fortune and community spirit! 

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Get Ready for a Creative Escape!

PhD students, it’s time to take an artistic break!

Join us for an invigorating arts workshop where you can:
*Express yourself: Unleash your inner artist and let your imagination flow.
*Spark New Connections: Meet and mingle with fellow PhDs from other faculties.
*Indulge: Enjoy drinks and pastries as you create your masterpiece.

Date: January 25th, 2025.
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Fee: €35 for PhD students | €40 for non-PhDs

Secure Your Spot by January 18th, 2025!

Spaces are limited, and they’re going FAST! Don’t miss this chance to unwind, unleash your creativity, and be part of an amazing community.

Location will be shared after payment.

This is going to be an event for the books!

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Dear Scholars, it’s time to put down the books and pick up the mic!

You’re welcome to a night of music, laughter, and pure fun on Saturday, the 11th of January 2025.

Whether you're channelling Beyoncé vibes, belting out classics, or just there to cheer for your fellow scholars, this is your chance to let loose and shine like the star you are!

Why come?
🎵 Shake off the research blues and unleash your inner superstar.
🎵 Meet fellow PhD students who've got the grind and groove.
🎵 Delicious drinks, a vibrant atmosphere, and unforgettable memories await you!

Don’t wait too long! Spaces are limited, and we want you to be part of the action. Register and make payment on or before the 4th of January 2025 to secure your spot.

Sign up now and make it a night to remember!

Life’s a stage—grab the mic and own it. See you there!

Time: 9pm

Cost: €5

Location is revealed after payment.

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Christmas Cookie Workshop

Join us for a Christmas Cookie Workshop! Learn how to make ginger cookies. After the presentation everybody will get to decorate a set of cookies. There will also be a ginger shot, a piece of banana cake, and a Christmas souvenir for all participants.

When: December 4th

Where: RaBowls

Time: 6 pm

Cost: 5 Euros

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

ATTENTION: Due to its great popularity, we have organized an additional date for the Cocktail Workshop so more people can join.

Do you enjoy drinking cocktails but never dared to do them yourself? Join us for an evening of creativity and flavour at our Cocktail Workshop!  Our experts at Hemingway’s will guide you through the art and science of mixology in a fun and engaging environment.  Get ready to impress everyone at your next gathering ;)

Date: 28.09.2024 

Time: 21:30

Price: 5 €

Location: Hemingway’s Cuba, Gedempte Kattendiep 23 1, 9711 PL Groningen

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats. Registration will be complete after your payment.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

ATTENTION: Due to its great popularity, we have organized an additional date for the Cocktail Workshop so more people can join.

Do you enjoy drinking cocktails but never dared to do them yourself? Join us for an evening of creativity and flavour at our Cocktail Workshop!  Our experts at Hemingway’s will guide you through the art and science of mixology in a fun and engaging environment.  Get ready to impress everyone at your next gathering ;)

Date: 27.09.2024 

Time: 16:00

Price: 5 €

Location: Hemingway’s Cuba, Gedempte Kattendiep 23 1, 9711 PL Groningen

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats. Registration will be complete after your payment.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Escape to the "Venice of the Netherlands": Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour 🛶🌼

Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Giethoorn, a car-free village on this enchanting day trip. Enjoy a bus journey directly from Groningen train station to Giethoorn and a traditional boat trip at the picturesque canals. After, browse through the local shops and find unique souvenirs or indulge in a delicious meal at a waterside restaurant. 

Date: September 14th, 2024

Time: We will meet in the main station (next to the bridge of the Groningen Museum) at 8h10 am and the bus will leave Groningen at 8h30 am. The bus back to Groningen will leave at 4h00pm and arrive in Groningen close to 6h00pm.

Price: 10€ per person (Refund will be possible until 7 days before the event)

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Are you interested in staying and working in the Netherlands after completing your PhD? And do you have a non-EU nationality? What then are your resident permit options and how does the process work? 

In this workshop, Karen Prowse (Operations Manager IWCN) will review all the available residence permit options, from Orientation year, Researcher  and Highly-skilled migrant permits to Startup and Self-employed permits.

Karen will also give a quick tour of the IWCN and explain what other services IWCN offers in addition to formalities.

So why not come along and find out how you can stay in the Northern Netherlands!

Date:  Wednesday 14 August 2024

Time:  15:00 - 16:00 hrs

Place:  Gemeente Groningen building, Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98, Groningen; Room 401

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By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Join Us for the Gopher Crazy 88 Event!

We invite everyone to join the exciting Gopher Crazy 88 event! The winning team will receive free entry to our Halloween party (unlimited drink and snacks) and a mysterious prize. Additionally, each member of the winning team can bring three friends to the Halloween party at a 50% discount.

During this event, everyone will be divided into groups of 5-6 people. Gopher has prepared an assignment list for you. Each assignment has a corresponding score, and the team with the highest score will be the winner. Each group has 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete as many tasks as possible.

After the game, we will announce the final result in a bar in the city  with one drink and snacks on us.

📅 Date: 10 of August

🕒 Time: 15:00-18:00

📍 Location: City center Groningen

💰 Price: Free

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By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

This event is fully booked. You can sign up for the waitlist and we will let you know if we have a spot for you.

Join us for a day of delicious food and fun at the Gopher BBQ! We will provide drinks and food to put on the grill. Vegan/vegetarian options will be available! Please, bring a dessert or snacks (ideally, something typical from your own country). 

Date: 26th of July

Place: Noorderplantsoen

Time: starting at 14:00

Cost: free (Please, bring a dessert or snacks)

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions and don’t forget to put on your solar protection! We will take care that you stay hydrated.

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Join us for an exciting Volleyball Tournament on July 12th! Come and showcase your skills, meet fellow researchers, and enjoy a day of friendly competition. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer to the sport, this event promises fun, teamwork, and great prizes.

Details:

Date: July 12th

Location: Zernike Aclo.Volleyball beach court

Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Cost: Free

Teams: Formed on the day 

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bond with your peers and enjoy a day of volleyball!

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By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Join us for an exciting kayaking adventure at the end of June! Enjoy the summer sun and strengthen your body while paddling through the scenic waterways. Whether you're a seasoned kayaker or a beginner looking for a new experience, this event promises excitement and fun for everyone.

Kayaking offers a unique perspective on nature and the city, allowing you to explore hidden coves and witness stunning views only accessible by water. It’s a great way to relieve stress, with the rhythmic motion of paddling and the tranquility of the water creating a perfect environment for relaxation.

In addition to the physical and mental benefits, this event is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends. Share the adventure with like-minded individuals and build lasting connections. Whether you come alone or with friends, you'll be part of a welcoming GOPHER community that loves outdoor activities and nature.

Don't miss this unforgettable experience of two person kayaking. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship on the water!

📅 Date: 29 of June

🕒 Time: 14:00-16:00

📍 Location: STARTPLEK RONDJE GRACHTEN: Herebrug 1, 9711 GB Groningen

💰 Price: 5  euro p.p

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

From the Outside the Bubble series, this time with Petra Rudolf!

Petra Rudolf will give a talk about her research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. She will explain why objects with dimensions on the nanometer scale behave differently from macroscopic materials and how such new materials make an impact in different fields such as biomedicine, environmental remediation, and energy storage.

🗓 Date: June 13
🕒 Time: 16:00 - 17:30

Location: Harmoy Building, Room 1315.0055

Costs: FREE

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

From the Outside the Bubble series, this time with Jana Declercq!

Chronic pain is a complex and multilayered illness experience, and consequently a significant medical and social challenge, for several reasons. First, there often is not/no longer a clear physical cause for chronic pain, while biomedicine traditionally strongly orients to finding such a cause for diagnosis and treatment. Second, pain as such is a fundamentally private and inaccessible experience, and even more so when it is chronic in nature – for chronically ill patients, typical forms of pain communication, both verbal and non-verbal, tend to be less present, in comparison to patients suffering from acute pain. Third, chronic pain patients still experience stigma and lack of recognition, within medicine and beyond.

This presentation aims to understand this complexity and multilayered nature of the chronic pain experience, by taking an interdisciplinary perspective: I combine a sociolinguistic approach with insights from biomedicine, health sociology, and philosophy. I analyse interactions between patients and health professionals and research interviews with patients collected in a pain clinic, and explore the discursive construction of the body, pain, illness and medical treatment in this data set. More specifically, I zoom in on how many of the complexities surrounding chronic pain can be related to the pervasiveness of mind-body dualism in Western medical thinking, and other specific constructions of the interplay between body, the mind and the social. To conclude, I will discuss implications for clinical practice, and reflect on what it means to study this phenomenon from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Date & Time: 12.06.2024, 16.00-17.30

Location: to be announced (City Centre Groningen)

Costs: FREE

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Unveil Your Creativity!

PhD candidates of Groningen, get ready to add a touch of mystery and magic to your gala dinner next week Saturday (15.06.2024)! Join us for a "Craft Your Own Mask" event, where imagination meets elegance under the theme of "Mystique and Masquerade."

Channel your inner artist and design a mask that embodies the allure and intrigue of the night. Whether you envision yourself as a masked marvel or a mysterious phantom, this is your chance to shine!

We'll provide all the materials – you bring the creativity! From feathers and sequins to glitter and gems, the possibilities are endless.

Date & Time: Thursday, 06.06.2024, 17.00-19.00

Location: to be announced (City Centre Groningen)

Costs: FREE

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Looking for a creative outlet to express yourself? Join us on April 14th at Artsy for an exciting Pottery Painting Event!.

We'll take care of the entrance fee and provide complimentary coffee. Participants will be responsible for covering the cost of their chosen pottery items. It's a small price to pay for an evening filled with relaxation, creativity, and good company

Date: April 14th, 2024

Time: 14:00

Cost: We'll take care of the entrance fee and provide complimentary coffee. Participants will be responsible for covering the cost of their chosen pottery items (further info: https://artsy-avenue.nl)

Location: Artsy Avenue, Oude Boteringestraat 1A, 9712 GA Groningen

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

🌷 Experience the Beauty of Keukenhof Tulip Fields! 🌷

Join us for an unforgettable journey to experience the mesmerising colours of spring at Keukenhof, the world-famous tulip gardens. Departing from Groningen we embark on a scenic adventure through the Dutch countryside.

Date: April 6th, 2024

Time: We will meet at the Flixbus stop in the main station (next to the bridge of the Groningen Museum) at 8:10 am and the bus will leave Groningen at 8:30 am. The bus back to Groningen will leave at 4h30pm and arrive in Groningen close to 7h30pm

Price: to be announced

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Join us for a Waacking workshop with the collaboration of Nikos! 

Waacking (or Whacking) is a club-style dance that was born out of Punking. Punking was created as an expression of oppression by the queer men of color of LA in the 1970’s, who were struggling to express themselves. The word “Punk” was a derogatory term for gay men and so the original Punkers wanted to shift the meaning of the word and give it a positive glow.

The popular TV show soultrain featuring Tyrone Proctor brought whacking to the public eye and exposed multiple dancers to it. Catching the beat, posing, theatricality and grooving to the music are some of the original elements that Punking & Waacking embodies. Furthermore, great sources of influence were old Hollywood actors, martial arts and singers/performers like Elvis Presley & MJ. 

Having trained and learned amongst multiple whackers over the past years, Nikos tries to create a safe space for expression and release of all kinds of identities while sharing his passion for Waacking. If you have any question or want to see more, feel free to contact him on his Instagram account @nkkrp. See you on the dance floor! 

Date: 23rd of March

Time: 16:30-18:00

Price: 5€ per person

Location will be sent after registration

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of spots.

Tikkies: if you pay the tikkie for other people, please send us an email with the full names of everyone you paid for. This would really help with our administration, thank you!

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Shared Borrel + Karaoke Night!

Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar because the PhD Councils are coming together to organize a night of camaraderie, laughter, and unforgettable performances! Join us on March 15th at The End for an epic Shared Borrel & Karaoke Night!

Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-timer, this event promises to be a blast for everyone. Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes, team up with friends for duets, or simply sit back and enjoy the fantastic performances from your fellow PhD colleagues. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, socialize, and create lasting memories with your peers.

The first 2 drinks are on us!!

Date: 15th March 2024

Time: 6 pm onwards

Location: The End Karaoke, Gelkingestraat 10, 9711 NC Groningen

Participation fee: free of charge! 2 drinks included

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

A Cultural Journey Through Chinese Traditions: Tea & Calligraphy

Join us for an immersive experience delving into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture through the art of tea and calligraphy. Begin your journey with a captivating mini-lecture, where you'll uncover the fascinating history and general knowledge surrounding Chinese tea, led by our knowledgeable guide.

As you savor the aromatic brews, our seasoned calligraphy instructor will guide you through the intricate techniques and symbolism behind this revered art form. From mastering brushstrokes to understanding the elegance of composition, you'll gain invaluable insights into the profound significance of calligraphy in Chinese culture.

Date: March 1st 2024, 17:00

Cost: 6€ per person

Location: City Center Groningen (details will be shared later)

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of spots.

Tikkies: if you pay the tikkie for other people, please send us an email with the full names of everyone you paid for. This would really help with our administration, thank you!

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

Salsa workshop 

Are you ready to spice up your dance moves and ignite the dance floor? Then join us for a salsa workshop. No dancing experience is needed and dancers from all levels are welcome. 

Date: 24th February 2024, 19:00

Cost: 5€ per person

Location: Bieslookstraat 23, 9731 HH Groningen

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of spots.

Tikkies: if you pay the tikkie for other people, please send us an email with the full names of everyone you paid for. This would really help with our administration, thank you!

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions

GOPHER as matchmaker: Speed-friending event

Sick of solo experiments? Connect with fellow PhDs who understand your thesis troubles and share a laugh or two! Whether you're into quantum physics, microbiology, or the science of friendship, we've got a match for you!

Get ready for the chance to meet your new study buddies, coffee companions, or partners in academic crime!

Date: 10.02.2024

Time: 20.00 - 22.00

Location: Lust Groningen (Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 58, 9712 EL Groningen)

Participation fee: free of charge! 1 drink included,

Registration is mandatory because there is a limited number of seats.

By filling out the registration form, you agree to our terms and conditions