If you're a business owner on Zernike Campus and have a question or complaint regarding the Proxima student housing, you'll find all the information you need here. Below, we provide details on house rules, security, and contacts for addressing any concerns or inquiries you may have.
Starting August 8th 2024, the first residents will begin moving into the new Proxima student complex on Zernike Campus. This building offers 401 rooms and can accommodate up to 802 international students during the peak period at the beginning of the academic year. It’s important that local businesses are informed about where to direct their questions regarding safety and community well-being. In this newsletter, you’ll find more information about SSH and where to report any disturbances.
About SSH
Stichting Studenten Huisvesting (SSH) is the owner of Proxima and a specialist in student housing. SSH manages over 19,000 student rooms and apartments in Utrecht, Tilburg, Rotterdam, Zwolle, and Groningen. Other student complexes managed by SSH in Groningen include Libertas, Upsilon, and Plutolaan
Proxima House Rules
For international students, there are specific rules: they must be quiet after 10:00 PM, be considerate of the surrounding area, stay off business premises, and dispose of their waste in the underground containers at the complex. There is ample bike storage on-site, and a few parking spaces are reserved for residents and visitors. SSH also directs students to use the P+R Reitdiep for additional parking. A Property Manager has been appointed to oversee Proxima.
In general, international students adhere well to the rules. In cases of rule violations, there is a conversation and a warning issued. For repeated violations, another discussion follows, and appropriate measures are considered.
Contact Information for SSH and Security
Patrick Markies is the primary contact for property management matters in and around the complex. Security is also present outside office hours, from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
SSH Contact Information:
- Phone: 088 - 730 42 00
- Email: info@sshxl.nl
- Proxima Address: Zernikepark 33, Groningen
If there’s a need to meet with local business owners in the coming period, this will be organized and communicated via the business park association.
What to Do in Case of an Incident Related to Safety and Community Well-being
In an emergency, always call 112! To report an incident on Campus Groningen, you can call the general number 0900-8844. Depending on the situation, you may be redirected to local enforcement (BOA) or a community police officer. The community police officer or BOA is in contact with the various security organizations present on Campus Groningen during the evening hours.
BOAs (Special Enforcement Officers)
BOAs are responsible for enforcing parking and environmental regulations in the area. You can recognize BOAs by their national BOA uniform, which is labeled "handhaving" (enforcement). Ditmar Werkman and Kimberly Sikkema are the BOAs for Zernike Campus and will be more visible on campus in the coming period.
The BOAs will visit different businesses on Zernike Campus. They are keen to hear feedback and can provide advice. They will also share their direct contact numbers to maintain close communication.
Community Police Officers
The community police officer is an experienced police officer. Together with colleagues from the basic team, such as patrol officers and detectives, they work on maintaining a safe neighborhood through enforcement and investigation. Jouke van der Veen and Eva Dijkman are the community police officers for Zernike Campus. You can contact them via 0900-8844 or send them a message through the contact form.
Emergency Plan Updated to Include Housing
The emergency plan for Zernike Campus will be updated to include the housing function. This will be further developed after the summer in collaboration with the various involved parties. You will be kept informed about this through the West business association newsletter.
