- Academic ceremonies and reoccuring corporate eventsReoccuring academic ceremonies and events: PhD defences ('promoties') PhD defences (Dutch: promoties) are organised by the Support Office of Twente Graduate School. See www.utwente.nl/phd-defences. Inaugural lectures ('oraties') New professors hold an inaugural lecture. See www.utwente.nl/oraties. Farewell meetings Professors who retire get the opportunity to give a farewell lecture. More information about this can be found on the page about farewell lectures. New year's gathering During the new year's gathering, the Executive Board looks back at the past year and looks forward to the next year, in presence of UT employees. The 'UT in de mediaprijzen' is awarded and there is entertainment in the form of, for example, cabaret. The gathering will be closed with a reception. The new year's gathering is organized by MC in order of the Executive Board. See www.utwente.nl/newyearsbreakfast. Dies Natalis The Dies Natalis, 'the birthday' of the University of Twente, is traditionally celebrated as an academic ceremony
- Overview of campus eventsThere are different categories of events organised on campus. These are divided into these categories, with links to the different departments that organise those activities. General activities UT website Novel-T (entrepreneurship, support for start-ups, etc.) Educational activities Inaugural lectures PhD defences Staff activities Service Portal UT Kring (mainly in Dutch) Cultural activities Vrijhof Culture Studium Generale Sports activities Sports Centre Large campus events Various large-scale events are organised annually, such as the Batavierenrace, UT Triathlon and festivals such as Green Vibrations. During these events there is always a chance of hinder on campus. Below is an overview of the events structured per month. April Date Name Category Times Location Inconvience Sunday 21 April Enschede Marathon Sports event Go to website Closure Horstlindelaan, Langenkampweg & Bosweg Friday 26 April De Reactie Music festival 17.00-00.00 Events area Set-up and dismantling; road closures Saturday 27 April Hardfest