- Centre for Engineering Education (CEE)/4TUThe 4TU.Centre for Engineering Education is a collaboration between the four technical universities in the Netherlands: Delft University of Technology (TUD) Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) University of Twente (UT) Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Groningen University joined 4TU.CEE in 2025. Together, we inspire, stimulate, and support effective and high-quality Engineering Education through research, application of evidence-based innovations and dissemination events. The centre collaborates internationally with organisations like SEFI and CDIO and organises conferences and workshops where TU teaching staff can exchange ideas and gain inspiration. Funding comes from the universities and external sponsors, including the Dutch Ministry of Education and Science. Representing UT on the 4TU.CEE Board are: Priyanka Pereira (Coordinator) University of Twente Cindy Poortman (Leader) University of Twente You can find 4TU.CEE progress reports and publications here Publications Read more about the 4TU.Centre
- Educational conferencesWe will provide a list of relevant educational conferences. Conference Theme(s) Short description The International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) https://issotl.com The International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Inc. serves faculty members, staff, and students who care about teaching and learning as serious intellectual work. Through building intellectual and collaborative infrastructure, the Society supports the associational life that fosters scholarly work about teaching and learning. The European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning (EAPRIL) https://eapril.org/ The mission of EAPRIL is to inspire and advance educational development and professional learning. We believe in the transformative power of practice-based research and collaboration to drive meaningful improvements in education. We achieve this by fostering a collaborative environment and facilitating impactful discussions among educational researchers and practitioners
- Professional development for teaching staff: English, UTQ/BKO, Teaching FrameworkAttractive and high-quality academic education largely depends on the skills of the teachers employed. Within a challenging study environment such as the Twente Educational Model (TEM), the teacher is both a source of inspiration and a critical coach for the students. Investing in the professional development of teaching staff greatly contributes to maintaining and further improving the quality of education at the UT. At the UT, professional development of teaching staff is enhanced in two ways: by way of the University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) and by way of improving the teacher's English communication skills. In addition, the Centre for Training and Development (CTD) offers an extensive range of professional development activities for both starting and (more) advanced teachers. Looking for development possibilities for employees? Language Policy The UT actively promotes internationalization, as a result of which the English communication skills of UT staff are becoming