Themes

High Tech, Human Touch

The University of Twente is a modern research university with a decidedly entrepreneurial character, where technology and life sciences come together. The development and application of relevant modern technology are key. The main areas of focus of research at the University of Twente are nanotechnology, biomedical technology, ICT, green energy and governance. Technical, natural, social, business and behavioural sciences, firmly embedded in disciplines and technologies, work jointly on resolving society’s challenges. This implies that technology is application-based. Our knowledge of the life sciences makes a significant contribution to this.

We highlight the relevance and applicability of our innovations around themes with a prominent position on the national and international agenda. In our vision, these themes include health, renewable energy, water, safety & security and learning.