external relations
AEGEE-Groningen is affiliated with a number of external associations. Below you can find all the collaborations we are currently a part of. These consist of collaborations and activities that we organise in Groningen with several other student associations, as well as collaborations with our sister-associations located in the Netherlands
batavierenrace aegee-gleiden
The Batavierenrace is the world’s largest relay race, with participants running from Nijmegen to Enschede every year.
Since 2024 AEGEE-Leiden and AEGEE-Groningen have teamed up to run the race together.
integration night
Every year the so-called ‘Integration Night’ is organized. The Integration Night Committee is composed of one member from AEGEE-Groningen and members from SOG, SIB, Albertus, Dizkartes and ESN. The Integration Night aims to stimulate contact between Dutch and International students. The evening offers AEGEE-Groningen the opportunity to increase its brand awareness and to introduce international students to our association.
Galant Gala
AEGEE-Groningen organizes the annual Galant Gala in collaboration with numerous associations within Groningen. Members of AEGEE-Groningen, SIB, NEXUS, Ubbo Emmius, Clio, SOG and VIP are members of the Galant Gala organization.
groninger internationalization platform (GIP)
The Groninger Internationalization Platform (GIP) consists of internationally oriented student associations in Groningen, namely: AEGEE-Groningen, AIESEC, ESN, IFMSA, SIB & TEIMUN. This initiative is actively supported by the International Students Office of the University of Groningen. The Platform meets regularly to consult on possible joint activities and their future plans.
nedertop
Four times a year, all boards of Dutch-speaking AEGEE-locals come together to exchange tips and experiences, to discuss general European policy, to organize events together or to promote their own activities. These meetings, also referred to as “Nedertops”, provide good cooperative relationships and often more knowledge. The Nedertop meeting is always organized by a different local. Traditionally, Groningen is the location of the last Nedertop of the academic year, to which all candidate boards are also invited. Would you like to receive more information about the Nedertop? Send an e-mail to president@aegee-groningen.nl!
National Youth Council
Together with the Dutch-speaking locals, AEGEE-Groningen has a vote in the National Youth Council (NJR). Every year there is one delegate who represents AEGEE. The delegate is chosen during one of the Nedertop meetings. Through the NJR we can influence Dutch politics and keep the members of AEGEE Groningen more politically aware. In addition, the affiliated AEGEE-locals are entitled to two NJR trainers every year. The NJR has a large and professional trainer pool.
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