EDUCATION AWARD
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the best lecturer of the University of Twente wil receive the Education Award. With this award, both students and the University emphasize the importance of the quality of education and encourage lecturers to teach with a high level of excellence. The winner will receive a certificate as well as a cheque of € 2,500. Once a year, this event is organized by the Centrale Onderwijsprijs Commissie (COP).
TGS AWARD
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the Twente Graduate School (TGS) issues the TGS Award to a future TGS student. This award, a full PhD position, is handed out by the Rector Magnificus.
Nominees for this award are talented and excellent UT Master’s students who have the ambition to pursue a PhD degree. Each faculty within the UT can nominate one candidate. In total, five candidates compete for a full PhD position by writing a short proposal and presenting and discussing their proposal for the TGS Award jury. The jury will rank the proposals and choose the winner. Eligible students are in the final phase of their Master’s programme. Each faculty organises a selection process for the nomination.
GRADUATION AWARDS
The Graduation Award is given by the University of Twente to excellent MSc students to honour their achievements. Five Master students (one from each Faculty) will receive the award during the Opening of the Academic Year. The Rector Magnificus hands out these awards: a certificate and a cheque of €1000.