http://www.utwente.nl en-US http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/journey-planner UT researcher Kien Tjin-Kam-Jet has developed a new journey planner for NS Dutch Railways that has just one search field. It has been dubbed Treinplanner. All you have to do is fill in 'day after tomorrow at 11 o'clock from Enschede to Utrecht', for example, and the journey planner will display all departures and connections. The system can be easily adapted to search through other databases such as booking sites or online stores. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:52:33 +0100 /organization/stories/journey-planner http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/politiek-gaat-overgewicht-niet-goed-te-lijf Research at the University of Twente carried out by Sjaak de Gouw, Director of the Hollands Midden Regional Health Authority, reveals that government policy to prevent obesity is not working effectively enough. At present, the government tends towards taking isolated measures which have little impact in and of themselves. The research shows that an integrated policy does work in tackling obesity and that combining measures is a far more successful way of addressing the problem. Sjaak de Gouw was awarded his PhD for this research on 19 January at the University of Twente's Faculty of Behavioural Sciences. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:12:40 +0100 /organization/stories/politiek-gaat-overgewicht-niet-goed-te-lijf http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/erc-grant-voor-spintronica Electrons spin around their own axis, a property that could form the basis of futuristic high-speed, low-cost electronics. Researcher Michel de Jong of the NanoElectronics group (MESA+) plans to base these "spintronics" on organic materials. He has obtained a Starting Grant of €1.5 million from the European Research Council to fund this work. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:57:12 +0100 /organization/stories/erc-grant-voor-spintronica http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/hip-abnormalities-in-babies Early screening of babies for hip abnormalities is essential for the early diagnosis and possible treatment of the condition. An effective way to screen infants for hip abnormalities is with the aid of ultrasound. University of Twente PhD student Marjon Witting has conducted a comprehensive study of over four thousand infants and will defend her thesis on Friday, 13 January. Her recommendations may help policy makers in child health care make decisions about the possible introduction of a national ultrasound screening programme for hip abnormalities. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:04:45 +0100 /organization/stories/hip-abnormalities-in-babies http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twents-meesterschap The fourth conference in the Twente Mastership series will be held at the University of Twente on Thursday 26 January. This conference is intended to build bridges between secondary and higher education. The theme of the conference is "from research to teaching concept". To mark the occasion, Prof. Albert van den Berg will present the first "Lab-on-a-Chip" teaching kits to Prof. Ed Brinksma, Rector Magnificus of the University of Twente, and to the first school scheduled to test the kit. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:07:02 +0100 /organization/stories/twents-meesterschap http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/gezondheidszorg-die-recht-doet-aan-mens-zijn A broader focus on health care, centred on the individual, changes the perspective of care. The capacity to lead a meaningful life is at least as important as the elimination or reduction of suffering. This individualized approach may even help to cut health care expenditure. Consider, for instance, the cost of endless attempts to lead a life without pain. These were the views expressed by Ernst Bohlmeijer on the occasion of his inauguration as Professor of Mental Health Promotion, on Thursday 12 January 2012. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:24:23 +0100 /organization/stories/gezondheidszorg-die-recht-doet-aan-mens-zijn http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/proud-of-the-campus The first of January will mark the launch of Campus, a new administrative unit. Campus manager, Patrick Welman, has ambitious plans. "The Campus must evolve into a place where people meet, develop, and connect. In addition to staff and students, it will serve everyone in the region. After all, the campus belongs to everyone, not just the University of Twente. We therefore want everyone to be proud of the campus and the university, in the same way that they are proud of FC Twente." Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:54:17 +0100 /organization/stories/proud-of-the-campus http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ut-zet-prijswinnaars-in-het-zonnetje During the annual Laureate Meetings, the University of Twente celebrated its staff and student achievements. From leading scientists scooping top science awards to student sport teams such as the Twentse concrete canoe team winning the Dutch championships. All award winners were presented with a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers and a congratulatory handshake from the Chair of the Executive Board, Anne Flierman, who praised the rich variety of the university's achievements. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:05:54 +0100 /organization/stories/ut-zet-prijswinnaars-in-het-zonnetje http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twente-is-best-dutch-university-in-leiden-rankings The University of Twente has achieved the best ranking of any Dutch university in the annual international university rankings of the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University (the 'Leiden Rankings'). Twente is in 64th place of the 500 institutions which were included in the survey. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:04:37 +0100 /organization/stories/twente-is-best-dutch-university-in-leiden-rankings http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/synthetic-cricket-pricks-up-its-ears The tiny hairs on the abdomen of a cricket have inspired researchers at the University of Twente, to make a new type of sensor which is ultra sensitive to air flows. These synthetic cricket hairs can now also be tuned very precisely for a certain range of frequencies: the hairs are 10 times more sensitive in this range. The researchers of the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology are presenting these new results in the scientific journal Applied Physics Letters. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:25:56 +0100 /organization/stories/synthetic-cricket-pricks-up-its-ears http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/dies-natalis-2011 There was tremendous public interest for the University of Twente's 50th anniversary Dies Natalis celebration on 25 November. Queen Beatrix was also on hand to join in the celebrations. We are now ready for the next fifty years, because, as honorary doctor Adam Savage put it: 'This world needs hungry minds.' Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:19:26 +0100 /organization/stories/dies-natalis-2011 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/from-technical-college-to-entrepreneurial-research-university On Thursday 24 November, Jorrit de Boer will defend his doctoral thesis on the history of the University of Twente. A special celebratory edition of his doctoral thesis has been prepared. This will be presented to Her Majesty the Queen on 25 November, to mark the 50th anniversary Dies Natalis celebration of the university's foundation. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:12:11 +0100 /organization/stories/from-technical-college-to-entrepreneurial-research-university http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/meet-the-mythbusters-at-the-university-of-twente On 24 November, Adam Savage of MythBusters is giving a lecture at the University of Twente. He is coming to discuss his work and to talk about how to be a MythBuster. Mr Savage is in the Netherlands to receive an honorary doctorate at the University of Twente's 50th anniversary Dies Natalis celebrations on 25 November. The lecture is a special one-off event for secondary school pupils, students and other invited guests. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:48:39 +0100 /organization/stories/meet-the-mythbusters-at-the-university-of-twente http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-finishes-in-fifth-place After six days of racing, Solar Team Twente finished fifth in the World Solar Challenge. This represents the best team performance ever. With 3,000 kilometres on the clock, the team crossed the finish line in Adelaide on Friday 21 October at 16.26 Australian time (08.56 Dutch time). After a lap of honour through the cloudy city, they finally drew up next to the fountain in Victoria Square, where friends, family, sponsors and spectators were waiting to greet them. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:43:35 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-finishes-in-fifth-place http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/topochip-analyzes-thousands-of-‘braille-for-cells’-structures-at-lightning-speed The surface structure of a medical implant influences the body's reaction to it. The physical characteristics of the surface (at both micro and macro-level) determine the behaviour of cells: whether they will attach themselves, grow or in the case of stem cells, develop into the required cell type. The University of Twente has now developed a chip that can be used to test the impact of various structures, both simply and on a large scale. The chip, which is the result of six years' work, makes it possible to examine the effect of 2,178 different surface structures in one go. Up until recently, it was standard procedure to study just a few structures at a time. This means that from now on, analysts will be able to identify the surface with the best effect on the cells much more quickly. An article proving that the chip works was published online on the site of the leading scientific journal PNAS on 26 September. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:10:46 +0100 /organization/stories/topochip-analyzes-thousands-of-‘braille-for-cells’-structures-at-lightning-speed http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/opening-of-academic-year-for-faculty-of-itc Shortly before three o'clock, accompanied by the sounds of organ music, people started arriving at the stately Grote Kerk on the old market square in Enschede: lecturers, guests of the ITC department and of course, countless students wearing the traditional dress of their native countries. Yesterday, ITC, the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation from the University of Twente, celebrated the official opening of the Academic Year. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:23:32 +0100 /organization/stories/opening-of-academic-year-for-faculty-of-itc http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/university-of-twente-launches-improved-student-portal Last year the University of Twente introduced the first (beta) version of the Student Portal. Students can use the portal to find all relevant information such as timetables, news, and education-related announcements. The University of Twente will introduce an improved version of the portal on 5 September. Students will be able to customize the portal to suit their individual preferences, and they will have access to personal information such as their transcripts. A mobile version of the portal will also be launched; students with a smartphone will always be just a few taps away from the most important information. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:43:04 +0100 /organization/stories/university-of-twente-launches-improved-student-portal http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-klaar-voor-vertrek Good news: the solar car has arrived safely in Australia. Now the Solar Team Twente just need to pack their bags before they fly to Australia to be reunited with their vehicle. On Wednesday the team flies to Darwin in Australia to take part in the World Solar Challenge. "Now it all gets real." Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:36:24 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-klaar-voor-vertrek http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/spitsuur-in-een-koffievlek A remarkable effect never witnessed before has been discovered in the ring-shaped stains of tiny dissolved particles ('coffee stains') that develop after a liquid has evaporated. While the particles on the outside of the ring are neatly organized, chaos reigns on the inside of the ring where the particles seem to have collected in a great hurry. Researchers from the Physics of Fluids department at the University of Twente explain this phenomenon in Physical Review Letters to be published on 15 August. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:28:48 +0100 /organization/stories/spitsuur-in-een-koffievlek http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/evil-cities The Russian city of Chelyabinsk has the greatest concentration of cybercrime on the internet. Kuala Lumpur is in second place and Buenos Aires has the dubious distinction of coming in third. This finding has emerged from research carried out at the CTIT research institute of the University of Twente in collaboration with the spin-off company Quarantainenet. The study looked into which cities carried out the most cyber attacks per million inhabitants. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:19:24 +0100 /organization/stories/evil-cities http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/honorary-doctorates At the celebration of its 50th Dies Natalis, the anniversary of its Foundation Day in late November of this year, the University of Twente will be awarding honorary doctorates to the leading scientists Prof. Wolfgang Knoll and Prof. Helga Nowotny as well as the inspirational entrepreneur Henri Termeer. For their role in popularising science and technology, a honorary doctorate will also be awarded to the creators of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:18:21 +0100 /organization/stories/honorary-doctorates http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twente-spin-off-business-delivers-brain-drain-solution Wouter Schotborgh of the University of Twente has developed a method for converting the knowledge and experience held in the minds of employees very rapidly into an easy-to-view summary on paper. This enables businesses to retain the valuable knowledge of retiring employees. It can speed up training by up to ten times for new specialists. This is one solution to the looming brain drain. Schotborgh has recently set up a spin-off company, Schotborgh Consulting, in order to market his idea. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:34:08 +0100 /organization/stories/twente-spin-off-business-delivers-brain-drain-solution http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-unveils-new-solar-powered-vehicle Solar Team Twente unveiled its brand new solar-powered vehicle today, and government minister Halbe Zijlstra was also there to meet the team members. The car has been named 21Connect and the team will take it all the way to Australia to compete in the World Solar Challenge later this year. Zijlstra was very impressed with both the car and the hard work done by the team, and was positive about the prospects for a victory. "I'll see you again in the autumn with the trophy!" he said. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:36:03 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-unveils-new-solar-powered-vehicle http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/hoogleraar-daniël-saris-“zorgverzekeraars-remmen-innovatie” Health reforms progress slowly in the Netherlands because health insurers frequently refuse to reimburse the cost of new medical treatments. As a result, there is a danger that patients do not receive the best possible treatment. Plenty of new technologies are being developed, often even with active support from the government, but they are not subsequently put into practice. This is not only a case of knowledge and capital destruction; it also affects the Netherlands' position as a country of expertise. This view is expressed by Profession Daniël Saris, professor of reconstructive medicine, in his lecture at the University of Twente on Friday 24 June. Saris is also an orthopaedic surgeon at UMC Utrecht. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:33:07 +0100 /organization/stories/hoogleraar-daniël-saris-“zorgverzekeraars-remmen-innovatie” http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/satellite-images-to-combat-avian-flu It is not only domestic poultry but also wild waterbirds that play a significant role in the spread of the avian influenza variant H5N1. With the aid of satellite data, it is possible to create risk maps for the spread of the virus by wild waterbirds. This has been shown in research by Yali Si, who obtained her doctoral degree from the ITC faculty of the University of Twente on 16 June. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:58:17 +0100 /organization/stories/satellite-images-to-combat-avian-flu http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/university-of-twente-develops-smart-shoe Researchers from University of Twente's MIRA research institute have developed a shoe that can show exactly how a person walks. The shoe contains a range of sensors which measure the foot's movements and the forces exerted on the ground. The shoe has primarily been developed to help the rehabilitation of stroke patients who are coping with paralysis on one side of the body. In the long term, the researchers expect to achieve many more applications, for example in sport at the highest level. Xsens, a University of Twente spin-off company, is bringing the shoe onto the market. Tue, 31 May 2011 04:03:31 +0100 /organization/stories/university-of-twente-develops-smart-shoe http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/blind-faith-in-wikipedia Wikipedia is a major source of information for many people. However, it is known that Wikipedia articles do not always contain factually accurate material. Teun Lucassen of the University of Twente is attempting to find out how much faith people have in the reliability of Wikipedia articles. One of his recent studies has shown that even if an article contains serious factual errors, this does little to dent people's confidence in that article, even when those involved are experts in the field. In Mr Lucassen's view, the study shows that people scan such content in a very superficial way, and that they usually blindly believe what they read there. Mon, 30 May 2011 02:40:45 +0100 /organization/stories/blind-faith-in-wikipedia http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/internet-treatment-for-gaming-addiction University of Twente is carrying out a large-scale study to test whether an online course can help young people to understand their own behaviour when it comes to video games. The researchers hope that the course will prevent young people from developing an addiction to video games. Thu, 19 May 2011 03:33:18 +0100 /organization/stories/internet-treatment-for-gaming-addiction http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-assembly-well-underway More than two months ago, Solar Team Twente presented a scale model of the car that they will enter into the World Solar Challenge event in Australia later this year. The team is now hard at work on the construction of the actual car that they will take down under for the competition. Frank Aarns is the team's technical manager and he is responsible for ensuring that the work goes smoothly. The job is keeping the team quite busy at the moment. "We are currently working about seventy hours per week. You just keep going and going to get the most out of your car." Mon, 16 May 2011 05:03:40 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-assembly-well-underway http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/catch-up-camp-–-revision-and-recreation "Oh, you don't understand? Well it's all in the book on page 102." Often, that's how lessons can be at school. With thirty students in one class, there's little time to deal with individual students' questions in detail. But at Twente Academy's catch-up camp, there's plenty of time to do exactly that. "Here you work in small groups, the supervisor asks you really good questions and you get lots of personal attention," says Naomi Otten (18) from Utrecht. Fri, 13 May 2011 09:57:50 +0100 /organization/stories/catch-up-camp-–-revision-and-recreation http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/dave-blank-wins-simon-stevin-meester-2011-prize The STW Technology Foundation has awarded Prof. Dave Blank the title of Simon Stevin Meester 2011. Blank is Professor of Inorganic Materials Science at the University of Twente and scientific director of MESA+, Institute for Nanotechnology. He will receive half a million euros to be spent on research of his choice. Blank will use the money to explore new ideas and develop technology in the area of nanosensors. The prize will be presented on 6 October during a conference organized in honour of STW's 30th anniversary. Tue, 03 May 2011 04:55:26 +0100 /organization/stories/dave-blank-wins-simon-stevin-meester-2011-prize http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ut-opens-ectm The Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine (ECTM) of the University of Twente was officially opened on 13 April. Part of the MIRA research institute, the 1,300 m² ECTM centre will provide teaching to students in the university's Technical Medicine programme and research facilities for biomedical innovations. The ECTM will educate a new generation of students and it will also provide continuing education for doctors and other medical professionals from hospitals and clinics. The new centre has been fitted with the most modern equipment such as an ICU for training purposes and an OR simulator featuring state-of-the-art technology. There is a high-tech training dummy, for example, that simulates a real-life patient. Students and researchers will work closely together at the ECTM on ground-breaking technologies such as rehabilitation with robotic assistance (LOPES), robotic prostate operations using flexible needles (MIRIAM) and new research into epilepsy. In its first year, the ECTM will open its doors to around 3,500 students. This number is expected to increase rapidly in the years to come. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:12:29 +0100 /organization/stories/ut-opens-ectm http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/premier-mark-rutte-praises-the-entrepreneurial-spirit-at-ut Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte paid a working visit to the University of Twente. The theme of the premier's visit was how knowledge and expertise can most effectively be marketed. Rutte was full of praise for the region of Twente and for the entrepreneurial climate within the University of Twente: "I am truly impressed." Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:09:03 +0100 /organization/stories/premier-mark-rutte-praises-the-entrepreneurial-spirit-at-ut http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/perceived-waiting-times-at-stations When light, colour, music and digital video screens are used in the right way, it is possible to make time spent waiting on station platforms pass more pleasantly, and even to shorten perceived waiting times. This is according to the PhD research carried out by Mark van Hagen, a senior project leader for strategic research of the Department of Market Research and Advice at Dutch Railways (NS). Van Hagen received his PhD with distinction on 1 April at the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences at the University of Twente. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:28:47 +0100 /organization/stories/perceived-waiting-times-at-stations http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/minors-buy-alcohol New research from the University of Twente indicates that minors under the age of 16 who want to buy alcohol are consistently successful in their purchase attempts. The research shows that alcoholic beverages can be purchased in a matter of minutes, and that the transaction is not even significantly more difficult than buying soft drinks. Also, most young people complete their purchase in the first store they visit, according to the study. "The various age-limit enforcement campaigns of recent years have had no effect whatsoever on youngsters' ability to purchase alcohol." Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:06:31 +0100 /organization/stories/minors-buy-alcohol http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/earth-observation,-but-then-on-mars The ITC Faculty of the University of Twente is now involved with geo-information science and earth observation. But it seems that the techniques they are using are not only suitable for use here on planet Earth, but also beyond. Researcher Frank van Ruitenbeek and his colleagues have been using them to explore part of the surface of Mars. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:40:53 +0100 /organization/stories/earth-observation,-but-then-on-mars http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/major-savings-possible-in-cotton-industry The industrial pre-treatment of cotton causes significant environmental damage. Gerrit Bouwhuis, a lecturer/researcher at Saxion, has developed a new, enzyme-based, industrial pre-treatment process which enables major reductions in the use of water, energy and chemicals. This innovative production process is not only good news for the environment, but also very interesting in economic terms. "If this method were to be applied worldwide, then it would create a saving of 2.1 billion euros." On 10 March, Bouwhuis is being awarded a doctorate for his research at the Faculty of Engineering Technology of the University of Twente. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:36:30 +0100 /organization/stories/major-savings-possible-in-cotton-industry http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-unveils-new-solar-car-design Last week Solar Team Twente unveiled the design for its new solar car to the press and the general public. This is the car the team will take to Australia to compete in the World Solar Challenge later this year. The team has opted for a completely new design compared to previous races, with the focus on optimum weight savings and sleek aerodynamics. Leader Siebe Brinkhof is optimistic about his team's chances. "With this car we're going for gold in Australia." Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:47:47 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-unveils-new-solar-car-design http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ut-commits-itself-to-improving-quality-of-teaching-and-research During the next few years, the University of Twente, with its 'high tech, human touch' profile, will be making even greater efforts to improve the quality of its teaching and research. One aspect of this more focused strategy is the renewal of the curriculum. This is a response by the UT to the plans of the current government, which has adopted most of the recommendations from the Veerman Commission. Students currently at the UT or who will be enrolling for the forthcoming academic year will be able to complete their programmes without being affected. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:12:34 +0100 /organization/stories/ut-commits-itself-to-improving-quality-of-teaching-and-research http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/crops-from-space In order to ensure a good and consistent supply of food it is very important that countries and regions know how much harvest a particular area will produce. PhD student Mobushir Riaz Khan at the University of Twente's ITC Faculty has developed a method for using satellite images to determine which crops are cultivated where. A second method then estimates how much harvest that given area is likely to yield, so far at an accuracy of 95 per cent. He defended the dissertation based on this research on Wednesday, 23 February at the ITC Faculty. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:35:19 +0100 /organization/stories/crops-from-space http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/university-of-twente-leads-the-field-in-open-access-publishing The University of Twente's digital archive (UTpublications), that members of the university's academic staff can use to post scholarly articles online, is a world leader. This was revealed in The Ranking Web of World Repositories, created by the Spanish company Cybermetrics Lab. UTpublications came tenth in the list of institutional repositories, making it the highest ranking institution in the Netherlands. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:48:34 +0100 /organization/stories/university-of-twente-leads-the-field-in-open-access-publishing http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/opportunities-for-web-access On Thursday 3 February the Accessibility Foundation, Bartiméus and the University of Twente, in the presence of researchers from five European countries, signed a research agreement in the field of web access. Within the agreement they will jointly carry out research into barriers and opportunities for accessible IT applications. Since 2003 the European Commission has been calling on governments of member states to ensure that websites comply with web access requirements, so that people with a disability, such as blind people or those with a visual impairment, can also make good use of online information and services. Research has repeatedly shown that web access to government and business organizations is far from optimal. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:38:07 +0100 /organization/stories/opportunities-for-web-access http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/high-meat-diet-puts-pressure-on-earth’s-freshwater-resources Many times more water is needed for the production of meat and other animal products, such as eggs and dairy produce, than for the production of plant products. The University of Twente has for the first time calculated the exact water footprint of both animal and plant products per kilo, per calorie and per protein. Among the results of the calculations are that beef uses up twenty times more water per calorie than grain or potatoes. In combination with the growing world population, this is putting pressure on the earth's freshwater resources: only three percent of all the water on earth is fresh, and only a small proportion of this is available for human use. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:43:26 +0100 /organization/stories/high-meat-diet-puts-pressure-on-earth’s-freshwater-resources http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/improved-ehealth-applications-through-smarter-design The use of ICT to support healthcare, known as eHealth, has become increasingly popular in recent years. But despite its great potential, eHealth has so far failed to achieve a widespread breakthrough. eHealth researcher Nicol Nijland, who works at the University of Twente and for the innovative healthcare company Medicinfo, conducted research into why so many applications ultimately fail and has developed a guideline for research and design in order to ensure improved and more rapid acceptance of eHealth applications. On Friday 21 January, Nijland was awarded her PhD at the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences for her research. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:26:26 +0100 /organization/stories/improved-ehealth-applications-through-smarter-design http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/opening-of-twente-academy-leerlingenlab On 20 January, the University of Twente will officially open the doors to its new Twente Academy Leerlingenlab. Secondary school students will come to the laboratory for practical lessons in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Nature, Life & Technology. The lab has the type of high-quality facilities that most secondary schools are unable to provide, enabling students to conduct experiments that are not possible at school. Furthermore, a visit to the laboratory will give them an idea of the work carried out at a university. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:09:52 +0100 /organization/stories/opening-of-twente-academy-leerlingenlab http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/phd-candidate-from-ut-optimizes-new-data-storage-method Increasingly more memory on increasingly smaller surfaces; the storage capacity on mobile equipment is improving every day. Johan Engelen from the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology of the University of Twente optimized a new storage technique by adding another motor. The storage method is now ten times more energy-efficient than the old technique. He will receive a PhD from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science on 14 January. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:55:41 +0100 /organization/stories/phd-candidate-from-ut-optimizes-new-data-storage-method http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/vici-voor-friender-mugele Prof. Frieder Mugele of the Physics of Complex Fluids (PCF) research group of the University of Twente has been awarded a Vici grant by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Mugele will use the 1.5 million euro grant for research work on influencing droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces with the use of electrical voltage: an effect that can be used for applications in microfluidic and optofluidic systems. The research will be carried out at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:23:01 +0100 /organization/stories/vici-voor-friender-mugele http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/‘low-level-of-internet-skills-is-alarming’ The low level of internet skills among Dutch people is alarming, says communication researcher Alexander van Deursen on the basis of a major survey he has carried out. Van Deursen's research examined aspects including the differences in internet skills between young and old people. He will obtain his PhD from the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences on 17 December. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:25:00 +0100 /organization/stories/‘low-level-of-internet-skills-is-alarming’ http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team-twente-2011-will-be-our-year The new Solar Team Twente has now been busy with preparations for the World Solar Challenge 2011 for three months. It is still over ten months until the race begins, but the team is already more than fully occupied with the event. Inge Hoogland and Gerke Feitsma talk about what is occupying their time. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:51:24 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team-twente-2011-will-be-our-year http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/chip-provides-its-own-power Microchips that 'harvest' the energy they need from their own surroundings, without depending on batteries or mains electricity. That will be possible now that researchers from the University of Twente's MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, together with colleagues from Nankai University (China) and Utrecht University, have for the first time succeeded in manufacturing a microchip with an efficient solar cell placed on top of the microelectronics. The researchers presented their findings at the International Electron Device Meeting that was held from 5 to 8 December in San Francisco. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:49:25 +0100 /organization/stories/chip-provides-its-own-power http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/lab-on-a-chip-for-sustainability Research into the application of nanofluidics in environmental issues and sustainable energy. That is one of the new routes being taken by Prof. Albert van den Berg of the University of Twente's MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, who has just been appointed as a 'distinguished professor' of the university: a rare honour bringing with it extra funding for research and reduced managerial and teaching responsibilities. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:53:26 +0100 /organization/stories/lab-on-a-chip-for-sustainability http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/dies-natalis-on-sustainable-education-and-sustainable-science Friday 26 November was the 49th anniversary of the University of Twente: the Dies Natalis. Rector Magnificus Prof. Ed Brinksma spoke on the theme of sustainable education and Prof. Hans Bressers on sustainable science. Following the speeches the Overijssel PhD Award was presented to Dr Tingting Han, and Dr Kitty Nijmeijer was awarded the Professor De Winter Prize. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:24:37 +0100 /organization/stories/dies-natalis-on-sustainable-education-and-sustainable-science http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/new-ravelijn-building-provides-meeting-place-at-university-of-twente Friday 26 November sees the official opening of the new Ravelijn building at the University of Twente. The new home of the university's Faculty of Management and Governance will be opened by Theo Rietkerk, a member of the Provincial Executive for Overijssel, during a spectacular opening ceremony to be held at 16.30. The ceremony will follow the Dies Natalis celebrations. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:10:45 +0100 /organization/stories/new-ravelijn-building-provides-meeting-place-at-university-of-twente http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/accepting-psychological-problems-helps-combat-depression The findings of a large-scale study conducted by the IBR research institute at the University of Twente reveal that a self-help course, where people learn to accept their psychological distress, is effective in reducing mild to moderate depression and anxiety. At the start of the study, 83 percent of participants were suffering from clinically relevant depression symptoms; by the end of the study, just 30 percent. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:21:23 +0100 /organization/stories/accepting-psychological-problems-helps-combat-depression http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/high-tech-health-farm-introduces-medical-innovations Last week, at the Health Valley Chapter Twente event in the Cinestar cinema, the province of Overijssel and the University of Twente presented seven projects that will form a part of the future High-Tech Health Farm (HTHF). In a few years the HTHF will be providing personalized treatment to patients using innovations originating from MIRA, the institute for biomedical technology and technical medicine of the University of Twente. In the HTHF MIRA will be working in close partnership with regional hospitals - including the Medisch Spectrum Twente and ISALA - and with the business community. The first projects will include a device for painless and safe diagnosis of breast cancer (PAM), a gel for treating arthritis of the knee (Hy2Care), a method of relieving pain by measuring the pain threshold (NociTRACK), a robot that helps in screening for bowel cancer, technology for 'EEG' monitoring of epilepsy patients at home, a portable system for continuous blood pressure measurement for dialysis patients and lab-on-a-chip technology. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:45:50 +0100 /organization/stories/high-tech-health-farm-introduces-medical-innovations http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/crown-prince-impressed-by-nanolab By writing the words 'The MESA+ NanoLab is hereby opened' on a human hair, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands opened the new laboratory on 5 November amid great public interest. It was clear that the crown prince was greatly impressed by his guided tour of the laboratory's cleanroom. It was a day of celebration for MESA+, the University of Twente and the scientific community in the Netherlands as a whole. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:03:31 +0100 /organization/stories/crown-prince-impressed-by-nanolab http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/erc-advanced-grant-for-detlef-lohse Professor Detlef Lohse has been awarded an Advanced Grant by the European Research Council. The 2.1 million euros will be used to conduct research into vapour bubbles. Until now, the behaviour of vapour bubbles in, for example, boiling water has been explored mainly from an engineering point of view. The aim of this new study is to examine the physics of cooking. The research will be conducted at the Mesa+ and Impact research institutes of the University of Twente. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:31:51 +0100 /organization/stories/erc-advanced-grant-for-detlef-lohse http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/new-nanolab-ut With the new NanoLab that Prince Willem-Alexander will be opening on Friday 5 November, the knowledge infrastructure of the Netherlands will be gaining a real gem. The new MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology has attracted keen interest both in the Netherlands and from the international arena. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:30:10 +0100 /organization/stories/new-nanolab-ut http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/five-veni-grants-for-university-of-twente Five young researchers from the University of Twente are to be awarded a Veni grant, the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) announced today. The researchers will each receive an individual grant of €250,000, enabling them to carry out research for three years. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:59:46 +0100 /organization/stories/five-veni-grants-for-university-of-twente http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/conferentie-igs-2010 This conference is organized by the Institute of Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) of the University of Twente. For emerging science and technology (EST) governance becomes tentative when it is designed as a  dynamic  process to manage interdependencies and contingencies. Tentative governance aims at creating spaces of openness, probing and learning instead of trying to limit options for actors, institutions and processes. It answers political and organizational complexities with explorative strategies, instead of relying only on orthodox or preservative means. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:50:23 +0100 /organization/stories/conferentie-igs-2010 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/kick-off-for-twente-children’s-academy The Bastille assembly hall played host to some very young visitors last week, as around 500 children from various primary schools came to visit the University of Twente. They were given an introduction to science in a way that was fun and accessible. The children had a busy programme: they did all sorts of chemistry and physics experiments, used an inflatable planetarium with real telescopes and took part in a lesson about sustainable energy. The result was a fun, busy, and sometimes rather chaotic, Wednesday afternoon. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 05:20:17 +0100 /organization/stories/kick-off-for-twente-children’s-academy http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/gold-particles-against-cancer Researchers at the MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine are developing a method of detecting and treating tumours with the help of gold particles with dimensions measure in mere nanometres. The underlying concept is that proteins (antibodies) can be attached to miniscule particles of gold. The antibodies ensure that the gold particles come into contact with a tumour. They can then be detected, or used to destroy the tumour. It will be some time before the method can be used clinically, but the researchers have recently made several important scientific breakthroughs, says researcher Srirang Manohar. He and his colleagues have already published three scientific papers on their research this year. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:10:17 +0100 /organization/stories/gold-particles-against-cancer http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/erc-starting-grant-voor-marieke-huisman Marieke Huisman of the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) at the University of Twente has won a European Research Council Starting Grant of €1.3 million. She will use the prestigious individual grant to develop new technology that will help prevent errors in the development of software. She will recruit two trainee research assistants and two postdoctoral researchers for the project over the next five years. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:17:45 +0100 /organization/stories/erc-starting-grant-voor-marieke-huisman http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/tire-road-consortium Recently, the Tire-Road Consortium was launched at the University of Twente. Four research groups at the University of Twente's IMPACT research institute will develop technology for quiet and safe tires and roads. The Tire-Road Consortium works closely with the tire industry and with road builders in the eastern region of the Netherlands. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:06:55 +0100 /organization/stories/tire-road-consortium http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/effect-licht-in-leeromgeving-schoolkinderen Can variations in the strength and colour of light enhance the concentration, behaviour, comfort and motivation of primary-school children? Philips teamed up with the University of Twente to explore ways in which lighting can contribute to learning processes in primary schools. The project consisted of two parts: a field experiment and an experimental laboratory study. The results indicated that pupils who were exposed to the SchoolVision light system scored, on average, eighteen percent higher in concentration tests, were more motivated in the longer term, and were more appreciative of their learning environment in the long and short term. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:48:23 +0100 /organization/stories/effect-licht-in-leeromgeving-schoolkinderen http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ut-takes-part-in-four-major-joint-ventures-in-healthcare On 13 October, the Centre for Care Technology Research (CCTR) will be founded in Eindhoven. This joint venture involves the University of Twente's MIRA research institute, Maastricht University and TNO among others. Its aim is to develop technology to improve healthcare outside of the hospital. The centre is one of eight new Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs) being set up with financial support from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). NWO plans to allocate a total of €200 million for the eight centres. The University of Twente's MIRA research institute is the coordinating body for two of these centres and a partner in two others. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:03:23 +0100 /organization/stories/ut-takes-part-in-four-major-joint-ventures-in-healthcare http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/opening-oo-square On Thursday 30 September, a ceremony was held to mark the opening of the new 'Onderwijs & Onderzoek' square (Education and Research square) on the University of Twente campus. This multifunctional area is sure to become the favourite gathering place for students and staff members. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:19:15 +0100 /organization/stories/opening-oo-square http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/longer-interval-before-beginning-radiotherapy-can-increase-likelihood-of-survival The standard advice for breast-saving treatment for patients with breast cancer - a technique which involves a combination of surgery to remove the tumour and radiotherapy - is to begin radiotherapy within six weeks of surgery. However, research carried out by Jan Jobsen, a radiotherapist at the MST clinical hospital in Enschede, shows that there is little scientific evidence to back up this advice. In fact, survival rates seem to increase when there is a longer interval before beginning radiotherapy. The research was carried out as part of Jobsen's PhD, which will be awarded to him by the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences of the University of Twente on 30 September. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:43:01 +0100 /organization/stories/longer-interval-before-beginning-radiotherapy-can-increase-likelihood-of-survival http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/muziek-maken-op-de-micrometer Strings a fraction of the thickness of a human hair, with microscopic weights to pluck them: researchers and students from the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology of the University of Twente have succeeded in constructing the first musical instrument with dimensions measured in mere micrometres - a 'micronium' - that produces audible tones. A composition specially written for the instrument will be performed in Enschede on Sunday 26 September. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:56:30 +0100 /organization/stories/muziek-maken-op-de-micrometer http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/opening-facultair-academisch-jaar-itc Last Thursday, the Grote Kerk [Great Church] in the centre of Enschede was the setting for the opening of the faculty academic year of the ITC, the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente. Some two hundred new students, most of whom originate from developing countries, were welcomed by Dean Tom Veldkamp and presented with their first lecture. The lecture was given by Michael Frank Goodchild from the University of California, a leading light in his field. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:32:05 +0100 /organization/stories/opening-facultair-academisch-jaar-itc http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/€800,000-for-new-stem-cell-research-at-twente Scientists from the University of Twente's MIRA and MESA+ research institutes are about to begin a new chapter in stem cell research, initiated by Dr Lorenzo Moroni. In the project 'gradient scaffolds for tissue engineering' they plan to develop three-dimensional structures with which they can influence the development and migration of stem cells. For this project, they have been awarded a grant of €800,000 from the STW Technology Foundation. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:34:58 +0100 /organization/stories/€800,000-for-new-stem-cell-research-at-twente http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/political-scientist-jacques-thomassen’s-academic-farewell Let us not be too hasty in proclaiming a crisis of democracy. Despite the wave of populist outpourings, the culture of democracy is more firmly established than ever. This is what Jacques Thomassen will be telling his audience on Friday 24 September during his farewell speech as professor of political science and university lecturer at the University of Twente. One of the speakers at his farewell symposium will be the State Secretary for the Interior, Ank Bijleveld. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:27:18 +0100 /organization/stories/political-scientist-jacques-thomassen’s-academic-farewell http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/€15-million-grant-for-pascal-jonkheijm Researcher Pascal Jonkheijm of the MESA+ research institute at the University of Twente has won a €1.5 million individual ERC Starting Grant. He will be using the grant over the next five years for research work creating artificial cell membranes on microchips so that, among other things, he can measure how living cells communicate with each other. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:31:42 +0100 /organization/stories/€15-million-grant-for-pascal-jonkheijm http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/sustainable-kickoff-2010-2011 Monday saw the official kickoff of the 2010-2011 academic year. This year's theme of 'Sustainability' is designed to show off the green side of the University of Twente. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:40:08 +0100 /organization/stories/sustainable-kickoff-2010-2011 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/tyres-of-the-future Better tyres can considerably reduce the fuel consumption of a motor vehicle. With his research group, Prof. Jacques Noordermeer is closely involved in the development of energy-saving tyres and now his efforts have been rewarded with a prestigious international award: the American Chemical Society's George Whitby Award 2010. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:24:55 +0100 /organization/stories/tyres-of-the-future http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/water-intensive-products Our consumption patterns are heavily dependent on water: in particular, water from elsewhere in the world and often from areas where water is at a premium. This has to change, according to Prof. Arjen Hoekstra. However, in order for this to happen, we have to create transparency in production and break taboos surrounding, for example, the consumption of meat. Hoekstra's water footprint helps us gain a better understanding of these problems. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:43:41 +0100 /organization/stories/water-intensive-products http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/oil-from-forestry-and-agricultural-waste Researchers from the University of Twente's IMPACT institute are developing a method for converting biomass into oil as efficiently and cheaply as possible. Such oil could then be used as a raw material for existing refineries, in the production of transport fuels. This process involves the use of second generation biomass - oil from forestry and agricultural waste. Sascha Kersten anticipates that many cars, and certainly trucks, will be running on such biofuels by 2020. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:39:28 +0100 /organization/stories/oil-from-forestry-and-agricultural-waste http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/kick-in-2010-for-and-by-students Over the past ten days, the University of Twente campus and the centre of Enschede have been overflowing with brand new first-year students. During the Kick-In, the university's introductory period, they got to know the city, the university and each other. For the latest batch of students, the Kick-In began last Wednesday, but the students who organize the event have been working full-time on the programme for months, reveals Kirsten Janssen of the Kick-In committee. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:58:40 +0100 /organization/stories/kick-in-2010-for-and-by-students http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/guest-lecture-by-peter-paul-verbeek-at-lowlands For one whole day UT professor and philosopher in the ethics of technology, Peter-Paul Verbeek, must have felt like a pop star at a festival, complete with all the accoutrements: limousine transport, backstage access, and an auditorium jam-packed with festival-goers. Last weekend Verbeek took centre-stage when he delivered a guest lecture at Lowlands. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:21:41 +0100 /organization/stories/guest-lecture-by-peter-paul-verbeek-at-lowlands http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/products-‘grow’-by-evolutionary-development For the fifth time, Arthur Eger, Professor of Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente, is organizing the annual 'Twents Design' exhibition in cooperation with Saxion and the Bijenkorf. This year's exhibition will feature new designs of existing products by students who have applied various approaches, including Eger's theory of 'Evolutionary Product Development'. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:13:48 +0100 /organization/stories/products-‘grow’-by-evolutionary-development http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/17000-km-op-frituurvet Next Saturday will mark the official start of the Mongolia Charity Rally, a race from London to Ulan Bator. 'Momentum From Waste' will be the only Dutch team taking part in this event. Unlike the other participants, this team will not be fuelling their vehicle with ordinary petrol. On the way, they will be burning their own biodiesel, made from used cooking oil. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:36:16 +0100 /organization/stories/17000-km-op-frituurvet http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/nieuw-biomateriaal Many cardiac patients who have percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) receive a stent. A stent is a thin metal tube which is placed in the coronary artery to prevent it from closing up again. In practice, 10 percent of these patients develop complications from stents. The University of Twente in the Netherlands is therefore starting a research project to develop a new generation of stents. The project will cost a total of 1.8 million euros. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:37:36 +0100 /organization/stories/nieuw-biomateriaal http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/diepzeecommunicatie Researchers at the University of Twente and the CTIT research institute are embarking on two major research projects to build sensor networks for deep-sea communication. The networks comprise small sensors that can communicate with each other under water at depths of up to 1,500 metres. This new technology could be used for monitoring the quality of pipelines, detecting oil leaks and measuring pollution levels in major ports. The funding available for the projects amounts to over €4 million. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:33:58 +0100 /organization/stories/diepzeecommunicatie http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/more-investment-needed-in-superconductivity Europe needs to invest much more in superconductor electronics. It is only then that the technology which we have been researching for years can be put to use on a large scale. That is according to the 'Roadmap for Superconductive Materials', which has been written by an international group of academics led by Horst Rogalla, a professor at the University of Twente. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:33:23 +0100 /organization/stories/more-investment-needed-in-superconductivity http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/werken-bij-de-ut University of Twente offers the stage to show your talents. With the freedom to explore, and the certainty of guidance from colleagues and through training and development. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:57:52 +0100 /organization/stories/werken-bij-de-ut http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/oratie-paul-havinga In the future, the internet will increasingly be backed up with intelligent networks of sensors. Even smart phones or other devices that 'happen' to be nearby will become part of a 'global monitoring system', taking measurements and communicating their results. This is the prediction made by Prof. Paul Havinga on 10 June during his inaugural address as Professor of Pervasive Systems at the University of Twente. The speech is entitled 'Seeing the Unseeable'. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:40:04 +0100 /organization/stories/oratie-paul-havinga http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/economics-of-football Football could rediscover both its excitement and its social face. But only if Europe wants this. A ban on the encryption of football coverage and a socially progressive tax on football clubs would be a start, according to the new book by Twente researcher, Tsjalle van der Burg, which is entitled 'The Economics of Football' (or 'Een kleine economie van het voetbal' in Dutch). It will be published by Arko Sports Media in June. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:14:38 +0100 /organization/stories/economics-of-football http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ctit-symposium "IT is everywhere." These were the opening words of Peter Apers, scientific director of Centre for Telematics and Information Technology, CTIT, at the centre's annual symposium. "Nowadays, it is perfectly normal for IT to play a role in our everyday lives." This has numerous advantages, certainly. However, it also means we have to accept the fact that we are dependent on IT. Take your mobile phone, for example, your car or your washing machine. For the majority of people, it is extremely difficult to comprehend how complex these systems are. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:31:05 +0100 /organization/stories/ctit-symposium http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/final-preparations-for-mongolia-charity-rally Only six more weeks to go before the starter fires his pistol and the Mongolia Charity Rally gets under way. For Justin Dorneanu and Avinash Narayanaswamy of the University of Twente, it will mark the start of a 17,000 kilometre journey. On the way, they will be burning their own biodiesel, made from frying fat. The pair are currently busy preparing for the rally. Despite encountering setbacks during a test rally to Rome, their spirits remain high. "Our reactor is working well. And the car is running smoothly on our self-made biodiesel." Fri, 28 May 2010 09:16:58 +0100 /organization/stories/final-preparations-for-mongolia-charity-rally http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/virtual-storyteller It's a wonderful thing to be carried away in a story, but will you as the reader soon be able to determine how the story unfolds? With the Virtual Storyteller, developed by Ivo Swartjes at the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) of the University of Twente, the reader will soon be able to take an active role. What he or she does determines how the story progresses. The key to making this possible is to devise intelligent software, so that the 'storyteller' is also prepared for unexpected situations. Swartjes obtained his PhD from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. Tue, 18 May 2010 02:18:39 +0100 /organization/stories/virtual-storyteller http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/congratulations-fc-twente The University of Twente congratulates FC Twente with a large red and white banner. Mon, 03 May 2010 12:29:54 +0100 /organization/stories/congratulations-fc-twente http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/innovation-lecture-2010 The University of Twente presented the fifth Innovation lecture on 28 April 2010. This year's lecture was given by Albert van der Touw, CEO of Siemens in the Netherlands. The lecture was entitled Innovatie, wij kunnen niet zonder (Innovation: indispensible). Mr Van der Touw spoke of the need for innovation and the opportunities it presents. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:51:28 +0100 /organization/stories/innovation-lecture-2010 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/nanotechnologists-create-molecular-glass-fibres Nanotechnologists from the MESA+ research institute of the University of Twente have discovered that the photosynthesis system of bacteria can be used to transport light over relatively long distances. They have developed a type of 'molecular glass fibre', a thousand times thinner than a human hair. The results of their research are published in the April edition of the leading journal Nano Letters. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:07:03 +0100 /organization/stories/nanotechnologists-create-molecular-glass-fibres http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/university-of-twente-team-in-mongolia-charity-rally On 10 July, the starting gun for the Mongolia Charity Rally will be fired in London, from where the race will take the participants all the way to Ulan Bator in Mongolia. The only Dutch team to take part will be driving under the name of Momentum from Waste. The two team members, Justin Dorneanu and Avinash Narayanaswamy, are both students at University of Twente. Just like all the other participants, the pair will not be relying on conventional fuel. While on the road, they will be producing their own biodiesel from used cooking oil. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:21:20 +0100 /organization/stories/university-of-twente-team-in-mongolia-charity-rally http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/the-children’s-university-lectures-for-youngsters It's rather full in the lecture theatre today. Wim van Leussen, professor in water management, is just starting his PowerPoint presentation. Today's lecture is about climate change and the rising sea level. Up to now, it seems like a normal lecture, but it's not. Those aren't students sitting in the lecture theatre, but school children - a group from the De Esch primary school in Oldenzaal. As part of the Children's University, they are attending one of the lectures on climate change and sustainable energy. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:34:18 +0100 /organization/stories/the-children’s-university-lectures-for-youngsters http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/the-shell-makes-the-difference Contrast echography is a commonly used medical imaging technique that is used to show up abnormal blood circulation in organs and tumours. The method makes use of ultrasound and a contrast agent containing special microbubbles. The bubbles are coated with a thin protective layer to prevent them from dissolving in the blood. Until now it was assumed that this layer limited the echo, but now Marlies Overvelde of the University of Twente has shown that it is precisely the shell that determines the sensitivity of contrast echography. Her discovery brings the prospect of new diagnostic techniques. Overvelde will receive her PhD from the faculty of Science and Technology on 9 April. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:36:33 +0100 /organization/stories/the-shell-makes-the-difference http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/new-light-system-improves-childrens-concentration The University of Twente and Philips are conducting joint research into the effectiveness of a light system specially designed by Phillips for schools. The new system allows teachers to control the light intensity as well as the colour temperature to suit classroom activities. Initial findings show that children in classes where the system is used score on average 8.7 percent higher in concentration tests. More importantly, their concentration levels continue to increase with time. A month later, the pupils scored an average of 13.6 percent higher. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:28:08 +0100 /organization/stories/new-light-system-improves-childrens-concentration http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/mira-ambitious-plan-for-the-future On Wednesday 31 March and Thursday 1 April, MIRA, the Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine at the University of Twente, presented its work to leading scientists from the Netherlands and abroad in the Creatieve Fabriek in Hengelo. Under the banner of 'Top Technology for Patients', the Institute showed three films detailing its current research projects and the activities engaged in to launch the developed technology onto the market. The institute's plans certainly do not lack ambition. "MIRA is striving to become the very best in Europe," says science director Clemens van Blitterswijk. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:03:23 +0100 /organization/stories/mira-ambitious-plan-for-the-future http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/detlef-lohse Prof. Detlef Lohse, professor of Physics of Fluids at the University of Twente, has been made a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. He received the royal honour, which was presented by the mayor of Enschede, Peter den Oudsten, for his outstanding contribution to science and the connections he has succeeded in making between fundamental research and practical applications in society. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:55:02 +0100 /organization/stories/detlef-lohse http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/robot-soon-able-to-operate-inside-mri-scanners The MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine of the University of Twente has been awarded a €1.9 million grant from the Dutch government's 'Pieken in de Delta' regional economic development scheme. With the grant it will develop technology to enable robot-assisted operations inside MRI scanners. The researchers will initially develop the technology for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, but the technology will be applicable for a variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures. MIRA will be working on the project in partnership with the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Demcon, Siemens and Xivent Medical. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:06:46 +0100 /organization/stories/robot-soon-able-to-operate-inside-mri-scanners http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/mira---operating-theatre-of-the-future The University of Twente is developing a new generation of surgical robots. Ivo Broeders, one of the project leaders, expects to see a breakthrough in minimally invasive surgery. "The University of Twente is making a big commitment to the Operating Theatre of the Future". Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:29:02 +0100 /organization/stories/mira---operating-theatre-of-the-future http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/14-percent-faster-treatment-with-new-patient-registration-method We can help patients faster and better by giving nurses in accident and emergency departments more responsibility. That is one of the findings of research by Remco Rosmulder of the University of Twente. He carried out trials of a new protocol for the registration of patients, and his findings will be published next month in a Dutch medical journal (Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde). Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:24:24 +0100 /organization/stories/14-percent-faster-treatment-with-new-patient-registration-method http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/taaltreffers The educational online game Taaltreffers was developed in 2008 as part of the 'Scoring in the neighbourhood' project, an initiative of football club FC Twente. Several students from the University of Twente Educational Science programme are closely involved in the project. The game has been a great success. After the summer holidays, a new version of Taaltreffers will be introduced at 150 schools across the country. The following year, the game will be introduced at 250 additional schools. Moreover, new versions of the game are being developed for several other professional football clubs in the Netherlands. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:17:31 +0100 /organization/stories/taaltreffers http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/boost-for-bioenergy-and-healthcare-technology Healthcare that is more accessible and more affordable. New sources of energy that reduce CO2 emissions in the province. In two new Centres for Research and Innovation, the Province of Overijssel is collaborating with the University of Twente to find solutions to current social issues. Solutions which also generate business and employment. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:10:47 +0100 /organization/stories/boost-for-bioenergy-and-healthcare-technology http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ns,-rust-treinen-uit-met-wrijvingssensoren Radu Popovici from the University of Twente advises the Dutch national rail company and ProRail to equip their trains with sensors that measure the slipperiness of the tracks. Such measures can reduce the number of delays and make the tracks safer, especially in the autumn. On 19 February, the Faculty of Engineering Technology awarded Popovici a PhD for his research into friction on slippery tracks. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:16:28 +0100 /organization/stories/ns,-rust-treinen-uit-met-wrijvingssensoren http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/fertility-chip A new 'fertility chip', developed by researchers at the University of Twente's MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, can accurately count spermatozoa in sperm. This is an important step towards the development of a compact device for reliable 'pre-scanning' of male fertility. The researchers are publishing the invention of the chip in the scientific journal Lab on a Chip. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:08:48 +0100 /organization/stories/fertility-chip http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/improving-patient-risk-profile-assessment According to Job van Palen, health care providers should take advantage of new research methodologies such as computerized adaptive testing. Using these methods, specialists would be better able to assess individual patients' risk profiles. 'Personalized management' would also be facilitated. Job van der Palen spoke on these topics on 11 February 2010 during his inauguration as Professor of the endowed chair in Evaluation and Assessment in Health Research at the University of Twente. He is a clinical epidemiologist at the Twente Medical Spectrum (MST). Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:38:04 +0100 /organization/stories/improving-patient-risk-profile-assessment http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/more-modelling-in-schools Prof. Wouter van Joolingen gave his inaugural speech on 4 February at the University of Twente. He argued strongly for teaching secondary school pupils how to design their own models. Engaging in modelling not only helps pupils improve their powers of abstract thought, but it also teaches them more about the subject of their models. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:37:24 +0100 /organization/stories/more-modelling-in-schools http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/smart-xp-lab-prikkelt-onderzoekers-tot-interactie Move research away from the sheltered laboratory environment! Let experiments from far removed fields of research interact! Deliberately introduce unrest and disturbance! Be astounded at the unexpected applications that result! The University of Twente's Smart Experience laboratory (SmartXp) is a lab where experience and interaction are fundamental. It will open its doors on February 2nd. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:18:00 +0100 /organization/stories/smart-xp-lab-prikkelt-onderzoekers-tot-interactie http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/inaugural-speech-petra-de-weerd-nederhof Last year Dr Petra de Weerd-Nederhof was appointed to the post of Professor of Organization of Innovation. Her research focuses on successful ways for businesses to innovate. For a long time the guiding principle in the academy was that there was but one best practice, and that this was the gold standard that we should strive for. According to De Weerd-Nederhof, however, things are not quite so simple. "There is no such thing as one single best practice. You need to make strategic choices and view innovation as a process." De Weerd-Nederhof will give her inaugural speech on 28 January at the Faculty of Management and Governance of the University of Twente. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:22:36 +0100 /organization/stories/inaugural-speech-petra-de-weerd-nederhof http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/tlem-safe Researchers from the University of Twente's MIRA research institute, UMC St Radboud and various other institutions have developed a highly detailed computer model of the musculoskeletal system of the lower half of the human body. Surgeons can use this model to enhance their preparations for surgery, and even to "practice" these procedures in advance, using Virtual Reality. The model can be personalized for individual patients. The researchers recently received a European grant of 3 million euros for the development work. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:21:08 +0100 /organization/stories/tlem-safe http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/giantpanda We are all aware that the giant panda is an endangered species. Researchers at the University of Twente's Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) have suggested that these animals are becoming increasing endangered due to local inbreeding. This was announced in an article published by Tiejun Wang and Andrew Skidmore on 18 January, at the website of the leading scientific journal Nature. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:20:22 +0100 /organization/stories/giantpanda http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/meesterproef Just four weeks to go until they race against each other: who is the fastest rower? Niki, Ingrid and Nienke are not training specifically for this race, but they are working up a sweat for science. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:36:46 +0100 /organization/stories/meesterproef http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/teun-terpstra Though the risk of a flood in the Netherlands is not imminent, the Dutch public is not sufficiently prepared should one occur. This is the finding of a study carried out by the behavioural scientist Teun Terpstra. 'The government places too much emphasis on reassuring people that we're safe rather than informing the public of the possible consequences of a flood so we know what to do if it all goes wrong.' Terpstra will be awarded his PhD by the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences of the University of Twente on 15 January. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:14:11 +0100 /organization/stories/teun-terpstra http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/europe-wants-to-lead-the-way-in-ict Professor Peter Apers of the University of Twente's CTIT research institute and the 3TU's NIRICT centre is a happy man. In his role as representative of an international consortium of universities and major companies, he rounded off 2009 in style by winning a hard-fought contest for a major subsidy aimed at making Europe's ICT sector far more competitive. "It was nail-biting stuff," he reveals. "In Budapest we had to present our proposal to a kind of jury. They were there to assess the ideas from all of the competitors. The result was announced that very same evening: our group emerged as the winner. It was like the final of Pop Idol." Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:38:52 +0100 /organization/stories/europe-wants-to-lead-the-way-in-ict http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/kennispark-twente-at-the-forefrond Kennispark Twente, a cooperative venture involving the University of Twente, the Province of Overijssel and the Municipality of Enschede, is one of only four genuine knowledge campuses in the Netherlands. This has emerged from a recent study by Buck Consultants International, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The study was designed to investigate the economic added value of stimulating campus developments. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:26:25 +0100 /organization/stories/kennispark-twente-at-the-forefrond http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/adjusting-acidity-with-impunity How do individual cells or proteins react to changing pH levels? Researchers at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente have developed a technique for 'gently' adjusting pH: in other words, without damaging biomolecules. This should soon allow them to measure the activity of a single enzyme as a function of pH. The researchers will publish their findings in the journal Lab on a Chip, which will devote a cover story to their research in the December 21st issue. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:36:40 +0100 /organization/stories/adjusting-acidity-with-impunity http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/itc-–-the-sixth-faculty-at-ut That striking building, which you are sure to have noticed in Hengelosestraat on the edge of Enschede city centre, houses the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation It is probably better known as ITC, short for International Training Centre, the name it was given sixty years ago. On 1 January 2010 the ITC building becomes home to the sixth faculty at the University of Twente. The analogy of a child who is older than its parent springs to mind. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:22:00 +0100 /organization/stories/itc-–-the-sixth-faculty-at-ut http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/researcher-as-teacher A new scheme at the University of Twente is now available to provide an avenue for young researchers to earn a secondary education teaching qualification. Researcher Jan-Willem van ’t Klooster has been teaching at a secondary school two days a week since September. He enjoys the combination of research and teaching. “You’re still working in the same field, just in a completely different way.” Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:15:21 +0100 /organization/stories/researcher-as-teacher http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/ut-study-‘typhoon-insurance-encourages-entrepreneurial-spirit-among-poor-filipinos’ Four typhoons hit the Philippines in 2009. The consequences of this 'climate-related disaster' were witnessed first-hand by Karlijn Morsink, who is attached to the Twente Centre for Studies of Technology and Sustainable Development (CSTM) at the University of Twente. Morsink was in the area in October as part of her research into the significance of micro-insurance for the Philippines' sustainable development. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:18:57 +0100 /organization/stories/ut-study-‘typhoon-insurance-encourages-entrepreneurial-spirit-among-poor-filipinos’ http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/three-‘ellens’-win-the-day-with-beer-concentrate On 11 December three UT students, Ellen Sprenkeling, Ellen Meijer and Ellen Oude Luttikhuis, won a neat 8,000 euros when they came first in the grand final of the TV programme Made in Overijssel. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:07:53 +0100 /organization/stories/three-‘ellens’-win-the-day-with-beer-concentrate http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/25-years-top-regeling University of Twente's TOP Programme has now been running for 25 years. The scheme was set up in order to guide new businesses through their difficult first year and enable the local region to benefit from the knowledge available from the university. The programme has been a been a great success and has benefited over 400 entrepreneurs so far. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:07:52 +0100 /organization/stories/25-years-top-regeling http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/geavanceerdere-hersendiagnostiek-door-ut-onderzoek At present the task of diagnosing brain disorders using electroencephalography (EEG) is still performed by humans, but in years to come it will increasingly be taken over by computerized systems. This will then also enable us to monitor the brain better in critical situations, during surgery or in intensive care, said Michel van Putten upon his inauguration as Professor of Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of Twente on Thursday 10 December 2009. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:23:24 +0100 /organization/stories/geavanceerdere-hersendiagnostiek-door-ut-onderzoek http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/hoe-ziet-de-toekomst-van-industrieel-ontwerpen-er-uit On 3 December, Professor J.W. Drukker delivered his inaugural address as professor of History of Design at the University of Twente. Of course, Professor Drukker generally looks at the past, but on this occasion he will be making an exception and consider the future. On the basis of current trends, the professor predicted the future of industrial design. The fundamental 'form follows function' principle, for example, is becoming obsolete, and is making way for 'interface design'. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:43:51 +0100 /organization/stories/hoe-ziet-de-toekomst-van-industrieel-ontwerpen-er-uit http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/doorbraak-in-spintronica-kan-leiden-tot-energiezuiniger-chips Scientists from the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology of the University of Twente and the FOM Foundation have succeeded in transferring magnetic information directly into a semiconductor. For the first time, this was achieved at room temperature. This breakthrough brings the development of a more energy efficient form of electronics, so-called 'spintronics', within reach. The results were published on November 26 in Nature. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:12:44 +0100 /organization/stories/doorbraak-in-spintronica-kan-leiden-tot-energiezuiniger-chips http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/vidi-voor-mesaplus--onderzoekster-mireille-claessens It was announced on Tuesday that Mireille Claessens from the MESA+ research institute has been awarded a Vidi grant of 800,000 euros to set up her own line of research and her own research group. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:13:59 +0100 /organization/stories/vidi-voor-mesaplus--onderzoekster-mireille-claessens http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/die-nanopil-spreekt-tot-de-verbeelding A children's book about the 'nano-pill'. A spectacular 3D glimpse into this very phenomenon during his 'Dies Natalis' Lecture. Albert van den Berg has other ideas for the newly awarded Spinoza Premium besides high-powered research. He wants to communicate his work to the broadest possible audience. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:57:16 +0100 /organization/stories/die-nanopil-spreekt-tot-de-verbeelding http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twee-promoties-in-het-fries-museum-in-leeuwarden Wednesday 18 November turned out to be a landmark day for the Membrane Technology research group when a PhD was conferred on two of its members at the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:25 +0100 /organization/stories/twee-promoties-in-het-fries-museum-in-leeuwarden http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/studeren-in-twente,-maar-dan-in-het-engels English has been the preferred language of scientists for many years now, regardless of their nationality. Though most of the Bachelor's programmes at the UT are taught in Dutch, there are plans to teach some in English starting from next year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:04:21 +0100 /organization/stories/studeren-in-twente,-maar-dan-in-het-engels http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/snellere-malariadiagnose-mede-dankzij-ut-onderzoek Major gains can be made in combating malaria at only a modest extra cost. That is the conclusion of the University of Twente and Philips in an advisory report to the Brazilian government on new diagnosis technology. The study was recently presented at an academic conference in Paris. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:47:38 +0100 /organization/stories/snellere-malariadiagnose-mede-dankzij-ut-onderzoek http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/prestigieuze-erc-advanced-grant-voor-hans-kuipers The €2.5 million awarded by the European Research Council to Prof. Hans Kuipers (IMPACT) means that his research group can radically expand its research into multiphase reactors. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:43:37 +0100 /organization/stories/prestigieuze-erc-advanced-grant-voor-hans-kuipers http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/animatie-onderzoeks--en-onderwijscentrum Various construction projects are currently underway on the University of Twente's campus. The ideas derive from the 2000 Master Plan. In addition to the need to improve quality (and following the 2002 fire in Cubicus), the new buildings are required for the growth in student numbers. As Route '14 indicates, the University of Twente aims to expand its teaching capacity to 10,000 students, which in turn means an increase in the number of employees and of course has consequences for the university's buildings. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:32:01 +0100 /organization/stories/animatie-onderzoeks--en-onderwijscentrum http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/australie6 A delirious Solar Team Twente crossed the finish line of the World Solar Challenge today. The last day had been fairly tense, with the team having to drive at an average speed of over 90 kilometres per hour to be able to finish. Team leader Tim Plattel is immensely proud of his team. 'Together, we showed how strong we are.' Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:34:29 +0100 /organization/stories/australie6 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/australie5 On Thursday, the fifth day of the World Solar Challenge race, the Solar Team Twente covered almost 600 kilometres. The team are calling it a 'good fifth day'. The 21Revolution, which crashed two days earlier, held up well. But the car is generating somewhat less solar power than before the crash. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:13:54 +0100 /organization/stories/australie5 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/australie4 It was only on Tuesday that the Solar Team Twente solar car crashed, breaking into two as it landed on the road surface and sustaining extensive damage. Nevertheless at 8:00 local time on Wednesday morning, after the team had worked through the night repairing their vehicle, the 21Revolution was once again ready to rejoin the race. Indeed, it ended up covering more 550 kilometres - a cause for great satisfaction among the team. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:58:48 +0100 /organization/stories/australie4 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/australie3 The car of Solar Team Twente has crashed while taking part in the World Solar Challenge. On the third day of the race, a defect in the rear right wheel caused the solar vehicle to leave the road at 95 kilometres an hour and flip over. Driver Mart Bruinja did all in his power to keep the car - the 21Revolution - on the road, but he was unable to do so. Fortunately, Mart himself managed to get out of the car and has escaped with barely a scratch. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:12:50 +0100 /organization/stories/australie3 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/chips-bouwen-met-moleculen A prestigious European 'Grant' of 1.75 million euros. Wilfred van der Wiel (34) couldn't have wished for a better start to his professorship. The money will be used for exploring new avenues of research in nano-electronics. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:21:18 +0100 /organization/stories/chips-bouwen-met-moleculen http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/robotinbuis The Netherlands is home to around 120,000 kilometres of underground gas pipelines. Researcher Edwin Dertien of the University of Twente is working on a robot which can inspect the gas pipelines independently. His long, thin robot will snake its way through the pipe network. "It's like a mission to Mars, but then underground." Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:10:45 +0100 /organization/stories/robotinbuis http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/bijspijkerkampen-ta While her classmates are off enjoying their autumn mid-term break, Jeske van Diemen (17) and 23 fellow pupils are poring over their textbooks. Jeske is taking part in one of the brush-up camps at the University of Twente. "They keep on explaining until you really understand everything." Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:29:36 +0100 /organization/stories/bijspijkerkampen-ta http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/australie1 The World Solar Challenge kicks off in just under a week's time. This is the moment that the 18 students of the Solar Team Twente have been working towards for the past year and a half. Driver Haico Stegink tells us about the team's final preparations down under. "It gives you a real buzz being able to drive the solar car here." Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:06:35 +0100 /organization/stories/australie1 http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/oratieverbeek On 15 October, Philosopher of Technology Peter-Paul Verbeek will give his inaugural speech at the University of Twente. His research examines the relationship between humans and technology and asks: What are the limits of humanity? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:49:25 +0100 /organization/stories/oratieverbeek http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/spieghellingendaet "It can begin with just a little experiment producing strange reactions that we want to explain." Detlef Lohse, recipient of the Simon Stevin Mastership Prize 2009, is a researcher driven by curiosity. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:12:58 +0100 /organization/stories/spieghellingendaet http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/huygens On 7 October, Raluca Marin-Perianu was presented with the prestigious Christiaan Huygens prize for her research. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:40:38 +0100 /organization/stories/huygens http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/nanopodium Roughly half of the population of the Netherlands have no idea what is meant by the term 'nanotechnology'. There are plans to change this situation through social dialogue. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:51:33 +0100 /organization/stories/nanopodium http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/verhoor In her youth psychologist Karlijn Beune devoured crime stories. Now the world of crime is her field of expertise. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:34:53 +0100 /organization/stories/verhoor http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/bp Given the rising demand for energy and the fact that for the time being alternative sources of energy remain limited and expensive, research must be conducted into ways in which the adhesion of the oil to the bed rock can be reduced or prevented. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:03:48 +0100 /organization/stories/bp http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/bachelorkrant How can you run a car on green custard? Why do you hear 'plop' when you throw a stone into water, and how can robots teach a human to walk? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:07:50 +0100 /organization/stories/bachelorkrant http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/mrsa On average, one in ten Europeans contracts an infection such as MRSA during hospital treatment. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:50:56 +0100 /organization/stories/mrsa http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/janusdeeltjes Researchers at the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente have devised a method for fabricating Janus particles, so called because, like the Roman god Janus, they have two faces. The research is to be published in the leading trade journal, ‘Angewandte Chemie’. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:37:04 +0100 /organization/stories/janusdeeltjes http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/sustainable-energy Biofuel from algae or nuclear fusion. But also 'clean fossil' and capture of CO2. Sustainable energy is more than just technology. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:34:21 +0100 /organization/stories/sustainable-energy http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twente-design A baby lamp, a Donkervoort sports car and bamboo interior effects are a few of the amazing items exhibited by UT Industrial Design students at the Enschede Bijenkorf. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:32:20 +0100 /organization/stories/twente-design http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/twente-graduate-school Rector Ed Brinksma opened the academic year with a bang when he announced the start of the Twente Graduate School, the UT’s research education flagship. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:29:29 +0100 /organization/stories/twente-graduate-school http://www.utwente.nl/organization/stories/solar-team Solar Team Twente are ready for the World Solar Challenge, a 3010km race in solar cars across the Australian desert. Last week they drove three solar cars around Enschede. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:36:54 +0100 /organization/stories/solar-team