Welcome to our 25th anniversary page! Here you’ll find all the latest information, events and activities celebrating 25 years of our programme. There’s plenty to look forward to, so keep an eye on this page for all the exciting activities and updates! Let’s celebrate 25 years together!
IDE: What is Fun about That?
Each month, we invite an IDE alumnus to share their journey, from their time as a student to where they are today in their career. Get inspired by their experiences, discover different career paths, and learn where an IDE degree can take you!
2026-10-22 Dirk Ettema
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For our second IDE lunch lecture celebrating the 25th anniversary of our programme, we are happy to welcome Dirk Ettema. Dirk started his IDE journey in 2008.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to see where his IDE roots have taken him and even better to welcome him back to celebrate 25 years of IDE with us. Join us for an inspiring, nostalgic, and energising lunch lecture you won’t want to miss.
Walk‑in: 12:30 – 12:45
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2026-09-24 Bram Norp & Lieke Middel
For our first IDE lunch lecture celebrating the 25th anniversary of our programme, we are happy to welcome Bram Norp and Lieke Middel.Both started their IDE journey in 2009. Since then, quite a lot has happened: they got married, became proud parents of two children, and built their own professional careers.
Today, Lieke works as a lecturer and researcher at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, within the IPO programme, while Bram works as a senior engineer and User-centered Design specialist at PCV Group in Enschede.
Besides talking about their professional development, Bram and Lieke will share some of their best IDE memories, their most memorable assignments, and even showcase their favourite designs.