Programme employees

Date: 16th of June
Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Location: Sintelbaan at the outdoor fitness centre

As part of the UT Well-being Weeks, we’re offering a special outdoor strength training session for UT staff and retirees aged 50+. Led by certified personal trainer Tom from Topvorm, this session focuses on building and maintaining muscle strength, key to staying active and fit as we age.

No experience needed, just bring your energy and curiosity. This is a great chance to try out strength training in a supportive setting and see if it’s something for you!

Date: 16th of June
Time: 12:15/30 - 14:00
Location: If weather is nice, the square next to the sports centre. Otherwise, it will be in the sports canteen.

Take a breath of fresh air during your break, enjoy a delicious wrap, and don’t forget to invite your colleagues to join you. The lunch walks are a perfect opportunity to step away from your desk, recharge, and reconnect with yourself and your colleagues.

Date: 17th of June
Time: 08:00 - 12:30
Location: Sports Centre 

How is your lifestyle?
Make your own choices when it comes to your lifestyle and decide what is important to you. Take good care of yourself and learn to take control of your own well-being. During the lifestyle check, any potential health risks can be identified at an early stage.

The check (60 minutes) will take place at the Sports Centre and is carried out by a lifestyle coach from Topvorm Twente. It includes a physical examination with various measurements, such as blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. You will also complete two questionnaires, which will form the basis for a conversation with a lifestyle coach. During this discussion, you will receive personalized advice about your lifestyle.

Date: 17th of June
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Location: Carrilionveld

Join Our Outdoor Yoga Workshop! 

Take a deep breath and stretch under the open sky! We're hosting a relaxing and energizing yoga workshop at the beautiful Carrilionveld.
Bring your own yoga mat or large towel and get ready to flow, breathe, and unwind in nature.

Let’s move together, we can’t wait to see you there! 

Date: 17th of June
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Location: Logica

This boxing workshop is not just any boxing workshop. You will not only get in some movement, but you will also train your perseverance and focus and learn how to set boundaries, with the help of boxing movements.   

The two coaches giving this workshop will teach you how to train your physical and mental perseverance. They will help you to recognize and set your physical and emotional boundaries. And lastly, they will teach you how to consciously aim your focus., which can also help you with balancing your daily life.

Date: 19th of June
Time: 08:30 - 09:45
Location: Kleine Zaal (Vrijhof)

A 4-week wellbeing course - How to reconnect to your inner guide.

A short course based on exercises from positive psychology such as personal reflection, self-compassion and meditation. During the course we focus on increasing self-awareness, insight into your personal motivations, feeling connected to your environment, and most importantly ... insight into how you can support your well-being. There are 4 weekly live sessions guided by UT-colleagues Marjolein Prenger and Ed de Bruin, with additional online material such as videos and guided exercises.

If you register yourself for this course, we expect you on all 4 Thursday mornings (12,19,26 June and 3 July).

Date: 19th of June
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
Location: Main entrance of the Sports Centre

Balancing work and exercise can sometimes be quite a challenge.
Are you ready to take a short break, enjoy the outdoors, and get a great workout at the same time?

Join a free bootcamp session! During the bootcamp, you’ll work on your fitness, enjoy an energizing workout, and best of all—the training takes place outdoors!
We will meet at the main entrance of the Sports Centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable sports clothing. The session will be led by our UT colleague Gerwin.

Date: 19th of June
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: CR 3D

What do you see as the core values of the UT when it comes to social safety? We’d love to hear your perspective. In a short input session, we’ll open up the conversation and share ideas. Your input will help us build a safe and inclusive working environment—together. Join us and make your voice heard!

Date: 19th of June
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Main entrance Sports Centre

Find Balance Through Movement
As part of the well-being weeks, "in balance" is the central theme. Running therapy is a great way to support both your mental and physical health.

In small groups (max. 10 people), you’ll experience how physical activity like running or fast walking can bring mental relaxation. This is especially helpful for those dealing with stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, or fatigue. No prior running experience is needed.

The session is guided by Jorn Askes, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm Twente. You'll learn to recognize your body’s signals and set healthy boundaries—with expert support.

You can join a trial session to see if running therapy suits you. Normally an 8-week program, this shorter version lets you explore its benefits during the well-being weeks. If it’s a fit, you can continue with the full course afterward.

Sign up for our email series and receive 5 small but powerful habits throughout these Well-Being Weeks that can help you improve your mornings, workdays, and evenings.

Date: 3rd of June
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 
Location: RA 2503

Well-Being, what is it good for

Many media reports in the media show us that there is a kind of pandemic of stress and low well-being among students and the general population as well. But what is well-being and what is it good for? If we 'just treat each other normally', as one teacher once proposed as his 'solution' to low wellbeing among students, can't we just be happy in our work and personal lives?

In this lecture, Dr. Ed de Bruin will discuss what well-being is, what can go wrong and right with it, and what we can do to support or improve well-being.

Date: 3rd of June
Time: 08:00 - 12:30
Location: Sports Centre 

How is your lifestyle?
Make your own choices when it comes to your lifestyle and decide what is important to you. Take good care of yourself and learn to take control of your own well-being. During the lifestyle check, any potential health risks can be identified at an early stage.

The check (60 minutes) will take place at the Sports Centre and is carried out by a lifestyle coach from Topvorm Twente. It includes a physical examination with various measurements, such as blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. You will also complete two questionnaires, which will form the basis for a conversation with a lifestyle coach. During this discussion, you will receive personalized advice about your lifestyle.

Date: 4th of June
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Main entrance of the Sports Centre

Balancing work and exercise can sometimes be quite a challenge.
Are you ready to take a short break, enjoy the outdoors, and get a great workout at the same time?

Join a free bootcamp session! During the bootcamp, you’ll work on your fitness, enjoy an energizing workout, and best of all—the training takes place outdoors!
We will meet at the main entrance of the Sports Centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable sports clothing. The session will be led by our UT colleague Gerwin.

Date: 5th of June
Time: 12:15/30 - 14:00 
Location: If weather is nice, the square next to the sports centre. Otherwise, it will be in the sports canteen.

Take a breath of fresh air during your break, enjoy a delicious wrap, and don’t forget to invite your colleagues to join you. The lunch walks are a perfect opportunity to step away from your desk, recharge, and reconnect with yourself and your colleagues.

Date: 5th of June
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Location: Atelier (Vrijhof)

Unleash Your Creativity: Beginner Painting Workshop

Join us for an inspiring beginner painting workshop. In this course, you’ll explore tools, techniques, and approaches designed to kick-start your creative journey and help you develop your unique artistic voice.

Through engaging exercises, you’ll learn to trust your creative instincts and bring your own artwork to life. While this course won’t turn you into the next Van Gogh, it will help you discover a more creative version of yourself, ready to express and explore new ideas. Together, we’ll break down the myth of the “artistic genius” and embrace the idea that creativity is for everyone.

In a supportive environment, we’ll observe and discuss each other’s work, building an appreciation for how creativity flourishes in collaboration and exchange. By the end of the course, you’ll have created your own artwork and contributed to a collaborative group piece, experiencing the power of community in the creative process.

Date: 5th of June
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Main entrance Sports Centre

Find Balance Through Movement
As part of the well-being weeks, "in balance" is the central theme. Running therapy is a great way to support both your mental and physical health.

In small groups (max. 10 people), you’ll experience how physical activity like running or fast walking can bring mental relaxation. This is especially helpful for those dealing with stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, or fatigue. No prior running experience is needed.

The session is guided by Jorn Askes, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm Twente. You'll learn to recognize your body’s signals and set healthy boundaries—with expert support.

You can join a trial session to see if running therapy suits you. Normally an 8-week program, this shorter version lets you explore its benefits during the well-being weeks. If it’s a fit, you can continue with the full course afterward.

Date: 6th of June
Time: 15:45 - 17:15
Location: Logica

This boxing workshop is not just any boxing workshop. You will not only get in some movement, but you will also train your perseverance and focus and learn how to set boundaries, with the help of boxing movements.   

The two coaches giving this workshop will teach you how to train your physical and mental perseverance. They will help you to recognize and set your physical and emotional boundaries. And lastly, they will teach you how to consciously aim your focus., which can also help you with balancing your daily life.

Date: 10th of June
Time: 08:00 - 12:30
Location: Sports Centre 

How is your lifestyle?
Make your own choices when it comes to your lifestyle and decide what is important to you. Take good care of yourself and learn to take control of your own well-being. During the lifestyle check, any potential health risks can be identified at an early stage.

The check (60 minutes) will take place at the Sports Centre and is carried out by a lifestyle coach from Topvorm Twente. It includes a physical examination with various measurements, such as blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. You will also complete two questionnaires, which will form the basis for a conversation with a lifestyle coach. During this discussion, you will receive personalized advice about your lifestyle.

Date: 10th of June
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
Location: Main entrance of the Sports Centre

Balancing work and exercise can sometimes be quite a challenge.
Are you ready to take a short break, enjoy the outdoors, and get a great workout at the same time?

Join a free bootcamp session! During the bootcamp, you’ll work on your fitness, enjoy an energizing workout, and best of all—the training takes place outdoors!
We will meet at the main entrance of the Sports Centre. Please make sure to wear comfortable sports clothing. The session will be led by our UT colleague Gerwin.

Date: 10th of June
Time: 12:15/30 - 14:00
Location: If weather is nice, the square next to the sports centre. Otherwise, it will be in the sports canteen.

Take a breath of fresh air during your break, enjoy a delicious wrap, and don’t forget to invite your colleagues to join you. The lunch walks are a perfect opportunity to step away from your desk, recharge, and reconnect with yourself and your colleagues.

Sign up for our email series and receive 5 small but powerful habits throughout these Well-Being Weeks that can help you improve your mornings, workdays, and evenings.

Date: 11th of June
Time: 10.30 - 11.00
Location: Carillon veld (behind the Spiegel)

To raise awareness for the importance of mental health and a safe environment where people feel free to talk about their well-being, EB member Machteld Roos will reveal a blue tree on our green campus during the Well-Being Weeks.

This initiative is part of the global Blue Tree Project, which has seen nearly 1,400 trees painted blue around the world. UT is joining this movement — making a tree blue as a visible statement and an invitation to every member of the UT community to speak up about how you're really doing.

Date: 11th of June
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
Location: Logica

A reason to take a CPR course
Each year, 17,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. The chance of survival is highest if CPR is started within 6 minutes. However, many people don’t know how to perform CPR.

Most cardiac arrests happen at home
About 70% of cardiac arrests occur at home, often involving a parent, partner, or child. A CPR course gives you the confidence and skills to take immediate action if a loved one experiences a cardiac arrest.

You can save lives
Anyone who has completed a CPR course can register as a civilian responder. If someone nearby suffers a cardiac arrest, you will receive an alert on your phone to take action. This way, you can help save lives.

Anyone can learn CPR
During the course, you’ll receive practical information that you can apply right away. You’ll practice with a CPR manikin and a training AED, and learn how to recognize a cardiac arrest.

Date: 11th of June
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Kleine Zaal (Vrijhof)

Do you often take your vacation photos with a smartphone and want to take them to the next level?
Then this photography workshop is perfect for you!

Guided by Foton, the photography association of the University of Twente, we’ll head out together to take photos around campus. We’ll review the photos and provide useful tips to help you improve your photography. We’ll also explain how to enhance aspects like photo composition so you can get the most out of your vacation shots. The workshop lasts about two hours and is interactive. All you need is a mobile phone.

Date: 12th of June
Time: 08:30 - 09:45
Location: Kleine Zaal (Vrijhof)

A 4-week wellbeing course - How to reconnect to your inner guide.

A short course based on exercises from positive psychology such as personal reflection, self-compassion and meditation. During the course we focus on increasing self-awareness, insight into your personal motivations, feeling connected to your environment, and most importantly ... insight into how you can support your well-being. There are 4 weekly live sessions guided by UT-colleagues Marjolein Prenger and Ed de Bruin, with additional online material such as videos and guided exercises.

If you register yourself for this course, we expect you on all 4 Thursday mornings (12,19,26 June and 3 July).

Date: 12th of June
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Location: HB 2A

What do you see as the core values of the UT when it comes to social safety? We’d love to hear your perspective. In a short input session, we’ll open up the conversation and share ideas. Your input will help us build a safe and inclusive working environment—together. Join us and make your voice heard!

Date: 12th of June
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Location: Atelier (Vrijhof)

Unleash Your Creativity: Beginner Painting Workshop

Join us for an inspiring beginner painting workshop. In this course, you’ll explore tools, techniques, and approaches designed to kick-start your creative journey and help you develop your unique artistic voice.

Through engaging exercises, you’ll learn to trust your creative instincts and bring your own artwork to life. While this course won’t turn you into the next Van Gogh, it will help you discover a more creative version of yourself, ready to express and explore new ideas. Together, we’ll break down the myth of the “artistic genius” and embrace the idea that creativity is for everyone.

In a supportive environment, we’ll observe and discuss each other’s work, building an appreciation for how creativity flourishes in collaboration and exchange. By the end of the course, you’ll have created your own artwork and contributed to a collaborative group piece, experiencing the power of community in the creative process.

Date: 12th of June
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Main entrance Sports Centre

Find Balance Through Movement
As part of the well-being weeks, "in balance" is the central theme. Running therapy is a great way to support both your mental and physical health.

In small groups (max. 10 people), you’ll experience how physical activity like running or fast walking can bring mental relaxation. This is especially helpful for those dealing with stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, or fatigue. No prior running experience is needed.

The session is guided by Jorn Askes, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm Twente. You'll learn to recognize your body’s signals and set healthy boundaries—with expert support.

You can join a trial session to see if running therapy suits you. Normally an 8-week program, this shorter version lets you explore its benefits during the well-being weeks. If it’s a fit, you can continue with the full course afterward.