BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WebHare bv//NONSGML WebHare Calendar//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Home (EN) BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739792-49156510-978209@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260827T100000Z DTEND:20260827T210000Z SUMMARY:FUSE Enschede on August 27 DESCRIPTION:On August 27\, FUSE Enschede brings founders\, investors\, and decision-makers into one charged space where ideas don’t just meet. They start to move\, connect\, and evolve. It’s not about scale. It’s abou t intensity. The right people\, brought close enough to spark friction\, e nergy\, and reaction.  URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/8/978209/fuse-enschede-on-august- 27 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739785-44309445-967547@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260831T130000Z DTEND:20260831T143000Z SUMMARY:Opening Academic Year DESCRIPTION:Monday\, 31 August | 15:00\nMuziekcentrum\, Enschede URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/8/967547/opening-academic-year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:738930-54423763-1354250@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260902T110000Z DTEND:20260902T160000Z SUMMARY:Public Management Dialogues DESCRIPTION:Polarisation does not stop at the workplace URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/9/1354250/public-management-dialo gues END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:738341-40355061-703208@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260910T153000Z DTEND:20260910T180000Z SUMMARY:Pioneers in HealthCare Matchmaking event DESCRIPTION:Within the Pioneers in Healthcare (PIHC) Innovation Fund\, the University of Twente\, Saxion\, Medisch Spectrum Twente\, ZiekenhuisGroep Twente and Deventer Hospital have a mutual goal: faster introduction of in novative technology in clinical practice. The Pioneers in Healthcare Innov ation Fund pioneers both by developing new technology for clinical challen ges\, and by exploring the possibilities to use existing technology for ne w medical applications. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/9/703208/pioneers-in-healthcare-m atchmaking-event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739799-48561840-996698@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260915T173000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z SUMMARY:Sloppy science - Fiddling with science DESCRIPTION:The lines between real and fake are becoming increasingly blurr ed. This applies to scientific knowledge as well. Fortunately\, most peopl e still rely on the academic world as an independent source of facts and h ypotheses. However\, malicious individuals and mechanisms are eroding this status: unreliable publications in dubious journals or AI-generated resul ts from obscure universities. But it is also closer to home: academics who cherry-pick from their measurement results and integrity rules that are n ot being upheld. In short\, scientific fraud is everywhere and becoming in creasingly insidious. Award-winning science journalist Stan van Pelt provi des examples of this malpractice and thrilling exposés. He wrote about it in Sloppy Science (2025). URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/9/996698/sloppy-science-fiddling- with-science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739799-50571009-996952@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260922T173000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z SUMMARY:Let’s make peace work DESCRIPTION:Our world today is plagued by numerous wars and conflicts. How can these be understood\, and more importantly: be resolved and prevented? PAX is a Dutch organization trying to end armed conflict and building inc lusive peace. Director Rolien Sasse\, who has a lot of experience in confl ict areas\, published the book Vrede. Wat het is en waarom het kan (2025) in which she distinguishes hard power (weapons) from soft power (diplomacy ). Soft power is often overlooked\, but indispensable for lasting peace. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/9/996952/lets-make-peace-work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739799-52509837-997304@utwente.nl DTSTART:20260929T173000Z DTEND:20260929T190000Z SUMMARY:Founding Father of ASML – Martin van den Brink DESCRIPTION:After finishing his study Applied Physics at the University of Twente Martin van den Brink joined ASML from the beginning. Van den Brink played a key role in driving ASML’s technology and innovation success. Among many other achievements Van den Brink invented the Mask-to-Wafer a lignment method that is still used today. Van den Brink rose through the ranks to become Chief Technology Officer and President\, and in the proces s helped to shape the entire semiconductor industry. Van den Brink retire d as President and CTO of ASML in April 2024\, but remains active as an a dvisor to the Board. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/9/997304/founding-father-of-asml- martin-van-den-brink END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739799-53327968-997403@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T200000Z SUMMARY:Grid congestion – when will the fuses blow? DESCRIPTION:New residential areas\, data centres and large companies all re quire a lot of power sockets. Demand for electricity and grid capacity is rising rapidly\, whilst the infrastructure is lagging behind and energy su pply is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Dr. Gerwin Hoogsteen (UT\, EE MCS) is investigating how supply and demand can be balanced. Do smart grid s and regional energy networks offer a solution? Karsten Roelfsema MSc\, S trategic Advisor Energy Transition for Overijssel at Enexis\, explains the extent to which the pressure is mounting for a major grid operator. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/997403/grid-congestion-when-wi ll-the-fuses-blow END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739799-54189680-997625@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261006T173000Z DTEND:20261006T190000Z SUMMARY:Megaprojects: Building the Impossible? DESCRIPTION:From the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge to high-speed rail\ , megaprojects capture the imagination but they also bring immense risks\, delays\, and costs. Why do so many of these projects struggle\, and what can we learn from them? Dr. Mazen Wahbeh\, structural and civil engineer\,  has more than 35 years’ experience in mega-project construction. Drawi ng on his experience with the Bay Bridge Wahbeh reflects on how the lesson s learned can be applied to deliver infrastructure more effectively\, sust ainably\, and with greater public benefit. Wahbeh currently is a Research Professor at the University of Southern California. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/997625/megaprojects-building-t he-impossible END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-34248640-1002244@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261020T173000Z DTEND:20261020T190000Z SUMMARY:Ready for a disaster: preparedness or paranoia? DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands could wake up tomorrow to find itself under wat er. Or without electricity. Without the internet. Perhaps even with war on the border. The government advises us to put together an emergency kit an d get to know our neighbours. Three days of self-sufficiency\, and then th e worst should be over. But what if a crisis lasts for weeks? How quickly will the certainties on which our society relies – such as electricity\, food\, order and trust – disappear? Prof. dr. Mariëlle Stoelinga (UT\, EEMCS)\, an expert in the field of critical high-tech infrastructure\, an d prof. dr. Michel Dückers (RuG)\, endowed professor of Crises\, Safety a nd Health\, will explore the question of how we distinguish preparedness f rom paranoia. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/1002244/ready-for-a-disaster-p reparedness-or-paranoia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739784-55940839-964864@utwente.nl DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 SUMMARY:N-AERUS Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Development thinking and practice are currently under considera ble pressure. Across many regions\, universities face shrinking budgets\, overseas development assistance is declining\, and governments are increas ingly focused inward. At the same time\, global challenges demand collecti ve responses that transcend borders\, scales\, and sectors. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/964864/n-aerus-conference-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-34472536-1002265@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261027T173000Z DTEND:20261027T190000Z SUMMARY:Nobel Lectures DESCRIPTION:The Nobel Prizes for Physics\, Chemistry and Medicine are award ed every year in October. Curious who will receive this honour in 2026? Co me and join the annual Nobel Lectures organized by the faculty of Science & Technology and Studium Generale. Scientists and journalists explain what these prizes are all about and who the laureates are\, both in their work and in their personal life. Keep an eye on this page to see who this year s' line up will be or follow us on social media. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/1002265/nobel-lectures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739386-27333035-311790@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261029T110000Z DTEND:20261029T120000Z SUMMARY:Online infosession parttime Master Public Management DESCRIPTION:Will you be attending the online information meeting of our pa rttime programme Master Public Management on October 29? During this meet ing participants will share their experiences with you. Next to that\, th ere is plenty of time to ask the programme team questions about this uniqu e part-time programme. We hope to see you! We kindly ask you to register b y using this online form.   URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/10/311790/online-infosession-part time-master-public-management END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739779-28438205-956236@utwente.nl DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 SUMMARY:Climate Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Climate Centre of the University of Twente organizes its t hird annual Climate Event on Tuesday\, 3 November 2026 in the Technohal on the campus of the University of Twente. At the Climate Event\, we connect  researchers\, professionals\, policy makers and students who want to col laborate to address climate change. Let’s work together on solutions to the world's climate challenge! URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/956236/climate-event-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-34750883-1002310@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261103T183000Z DTEND:20261103T200000Z SUMMARY:Good night! DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is important\, but i n practice it’s often hard to achieve. Troubling thoughts\, exam stress\ , social media\, distractions galore! What can you do to fall asleep more quickly and sleep deeper? Psychologist dr. Ed de Bruin (UT-BMS)\, speciali zed in insomnia treatment for adolescents\, explains how much sleep we nee d and offers tips and tricks for a healthier lifestyle and a better night ’s sleep. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002310/good-night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739688-54108008-846974@utwente.nl DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 SUMMARY:Risk & Resilience Festival - Digital Autonomy DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 5 November 2026\, the campus of the University of Twente will host the Risk & Resilience Festival. This edition focuses on a theme that is becoming increasingly urgent for organisations and governm ents: digital autonomy. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/846974/risk-resilience-festiva l-digital-autonomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739785-31149598-966689@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261105T080000Z DTEND:20261105T160000Z SUMMARY:The TechMed Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:The TechMed Event is an inspiring space where professionals sha re knowledge\, discover new perspectives\, and strengthen valuable collabo rations. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/966689/the-techmed-event-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-35058782-1002339@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261110T183000Z DTEND:20261110T200000Z SUMMARY:Eat yourself healthy and smart! DESCRIPTION:Proteins are banned\, fats are in the bin\, carbohydrates are o ut… It’s hard to keep up with all the trends about what constitutes a healthy diet. Toon Scheurink MSc\, neuroscientist at UMCG\, focuses on wha t is good for our gut and our brain. The brain and gut communicate with ea ch other via the gut-brain axis. Through a direct neural pathway and our i mmune system\, there is a constant interaction: the gut is thought to play a role in brain disorders such as Parkinson’s or schizophrenia. We can positively influence our brain through certain foods. Fatty acids from nut s\, oily fish and avocado are excellent. Proteins\, vitamins and plenty of water too. Real food for your brain! URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002339/eat-yourself-healthy-a nd-smart END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-35315578-1002378@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261119T190000Z DTEND:20261119T210000Z SUMMARY:Hormones: how parenthood affects body and mind DESCRIPTION:“It’s different when you have children of your own” is a frequently heard cliché. But just how different is it? Can you detect in your brain that your mind works differently after having children? Prof. d r. Peter Bos (Leiden University) is a neuroendocrinologist and conducts re search into how hormones trigger a nurturing instinct in both mothers and fathers. And what about the rest of your body\, which is visibly different ? Dr. Marjolein de Boer (Tilburg University) investigates how women experi ence their own bodies after pregnancy and the menopause. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002378/hormones-how-parenthoo d-affects-body-and-mind END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-35873279-1002472@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261123T183000Z DTEND:20261123T200000Z SUMMARY:How can the Ministry of Defence become more effective? DESCRIPTION:Things are in quite the state on the global political stage. Wa rs and conflicts between countries\, ethnic groups\, political leaders… everything seems to be in a constant state of flux. For the Ministry of De fence\, this means it must adapt more quickly to the current situation. Ho w do you transform such a cumbersome organisation – comparable to the Un iversity of Twente – into one that can operate more swiftly and is more ‘warfighting capable’? Different ways of working and decision-making s eem logical\, but what about different weapons\, a more rapid collaboratio n within NATO\, or a greater emphasis on cybersecurity? And what does this volatile geopolitical landscape mean for Dutch citizens? Brigadier Genera l Nicole de Wolf focuses on the changes within the Ministry of Defence. Sh e is also Commander of the Land Operational Support Command and one of the highest-ranking female military officers. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002472/how-can-the-ministry-o f-defence-become-more-effective END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-39600202-1002728@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261124T114500Z DTEND:20261124T130000Z SUMMARY:Food for Thought – Kadir van Lohuizen DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the average meal has travelled around 30\,000 kilometres before it ends on your plate? In his project Food for Thought photographer and filmmaker Kadir van Lohuizen reveals a complex and worl dwide food system in which the Netherlands plays a key role. The large sc ale and efficiency of our high-tech food industry evoke as much respect a s they raise questions: what is the effect on the planet? How future-proof is it? Indeed food for thought! URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002728/food-for-thought-kadir -van-lohuizen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-39933042-1002757@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261124T183000Z DTEND:20261124T200000Z SUMMARY:Staying mentally sound in a crazy world DESCRIPTION:The idea that we must be increasingly happy and increasingly su ccessful is deeply ingrained in our times. No matter how hard you try to ‘become the best version of yourself’\, there is always something to b e dissatisfied with. Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains how to hold you r own in a world of performance pressure\, the tyranny of happiness and ri diculously high expectations. How do you stay mentally sound in a crazy wo rld where nothing is ever enough? Connection – both with ourselves and w ith others – is the antidote. Launspach is a bestselling author\, includ ing: Fokking druk (2018)\, Je bent al genoeg: Mentaal gezond in een gestoo rde wereld (2022) and Asociale media (2023). URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002757/staying-mentally-sound -in-a-crazy-world END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-40308738-1002787@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261125T114500Z DTEND:20261125T130000Z SUMMARY:High Tech\, Human Touch: intimacy with robots DESCRIPTION:Everyone experiences touch differently. Does it make a differen ce whether you receive a handshake or a hug from an acquaintance\, a stran ger or a robot? You could even take it a step further and have sex with a robot. The philosophical implications are fascinating. After all\, when a robot replaces a human being\, is there still such a thing as genuine cont act? Don’t you get an unrealistic image of the perfect body or the ideal friendship? Two PhD students from the University of Twente\, Marie-Laure Snijders MSc and Maaike van der Horst MSc\, will talk together about the ir research into touch. Snijders will discuss the Hand in hand to reduce s tress project (tested at Lowlands\, among other places) and Van der Horst will discuss sex robots. URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002787/high-tech-human-touch- intimacy-with-robots END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-40592799-1002835@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261126T150000Z DTEND:20261126T163000Z SUMMARY:Honorary Doctors DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow the University of Twente will celebrate its 65th birth day. Reason enough to award honorary doctorates! It is an honour bestowed upon individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to a specific field of expertise\, academia\, or society at large. During this session two of the honorary doctors will explain their research and answer quest ions. Curious who will be given the honour? Keep an eye on this page to fi nd out! URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/11/1002835/honorary-doctors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739804-43767571-1003076@utwente.nl DTSTART:20261201T183000Z DTEND:20261201T200000Z SUMMARY:The Century of Women DESCRIPTION:Home\, hearth and kitchen: that was the woman’s domain! Or at least\, that was the norm for a very long time. It was not until 1922\, f or example\, that Dutch women were able to vote. But after that\, women’ s lives in the Netherlands changed dramatically. In her book De omwentelin g of de eeuw van de vrouw (2022)\, bestselling author Suzanna Jansen descr ibes the past century from the perspective of women. Drawing on personal s tories from her own family history\, she reveals the roots of the gender r elations that still underpin our society and which sometimes resurface. Co nsider\, for instance\, the trend to banish women back into the home. Jans en has written a large number of award-winning books\, such as Het pauperp aradijs (2008). URL:https://www.utwente.nl/en/events/2026/12/1003076/the-century-of-women END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR