This illustrated English-language history of the University of Groningen covers the years from its foundation in 1614 to 2018. It is structured around a chronological overview of the major events and significant people in the university's life placed in the context of Dutch national history. Its final chapter deals with current debates and changes at the university. Separate sections are dedicated to the role of women in academic life, the university's library, its medical faculty and its museum.The bibliography includes the principal Dutch and English language sources for the history of the university. Appendices explain Dutch educational terminology.