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Refined mission statement for the University of Twente

In 2019, our current vision, Shaping2030, was established. Gradually, we are finding out how it helps us achieve our goals for 2030. Based on all these experiences, we have now adopted a refined mission statement. This should provide more guidance on UT's course for the coming years.

The sharpened statement has been developed in recent months with various stakeholders. The Strategic Board gave the initial impetus. Then, it was discussed at the Higher Management Day, with the Supervisory Board and the University Council. All feedback has been incorporated into the intervening versions.

Entrepreneurship, a characteristic that has marked us since our foundation, has been given a slightly more prominent place. The recently named impact domains have also been placed in the updated statement.

In the coming period, the mission statement will be further incorporated into UT's various communications, and will also form the guideline for our substantive course.

We are the entrepreneurial university of technology, educating the next generation of ‘High Tech, Human Touch’ innovators to build a better world together.

Since 1961, we are committed to combining our entrepreneurial mindset and personal approach with technological innovation across disciplines.

An entrepreneurial mindset is essential for our success: by constantly challenging ourselves and each other we can grow and innovate. We embrace a culture that prioritizes trust and responsibility over rigid hierarchies.

Our lush green University campus is a symbol of high-tech facilities and cross-industry innovation as well as a vibrant homebase of a welcoming, open and inclusive community of personal development, sports and culture.

On that campus and further, we foster a community spirit to achieve our goals together. In our way of working, we are there for each other and ensure that everyone feels seen and recognized.

When it comes to our research, education and innovation activities, we strive to put the needs of society central – especially in our focus on climate, health, safety & security and chip technology.

United by our shared values and ambition to bring society forward, we are 'Team UT', the entrepreneurial university of technology.