- Abbreviation list - UT ABCEven after working at the UT for many years you will still find new abbreviations you have never heard before. Find your abbreviation like UT departments, study programmes, etc in the UT ABC: www.utwente.nl/abc.
- Academic ceremonies and reoccuring corporate eventsRecurring academic ceremonies and events: PhD defences ('promoties') PhD defences (Dutch: promoties) are organised by the Support Office of Twente Graduate School. List of upcoming defences Support Office / Information for current candidates Inaugural lectures ('oraties') At UT, it is common for new professors to inform the academic community about the nature of their discipline and their intended activities concerning that discipline through an inaugural speech (Dutch: oratie). The inaugural lecture will also be published as a publication. Although the publication contains the text of the inaugural lecture, the book can be more elaborate and scientific in nature. The support of an inaugural lecture is provided by the support office Doctorate Board of the Twente Graduate School. Information about upcoming inaugural lectures and support is available via the Academic Ceremonies webpage. Contact Astrid Scholtens – Hofenk Telefoon (053) 489 4471 E-mail oraties@utwente.nl Farewell meetings Professors who retire get
- House rules UTTO GUARANTEE EVERYONE'S SAFETY, THE University of Twente uses HOUSE RULES. The campus of the University of Twente is a private property that is open to the public and where normal (traffic) regulations apply. The UT campus is an excellent location for parties and events. However, parties and events must satisfy some conditions to guarantee safety and compliance with environmental provisions. This protocol lists what measures must be taken when a party or event is to be organised on campus. This and a few other regulations that are related to the specific character of the campus area are illustrated below. Campus security Our campus security ensures that the house rules are enforced. Phone number: (+31) 053 489 2134. house rules The purpose of these rules is to safeguard order, neatness and security at the UT. They apply to every person on campus. Short overview Meetings after (office) hours Group meetings after office hours need to be registered. In case >20 people present BHV (emergency response team) is mandatory
- Internal process design criteriaSince 2025, UT designs all processes according to established process design criteria. When we design a new process, or improve an existing one, we make sure that the process complies with these criteria. General UT Process Design Criteria One goal, one uniform UT process Standardised processes for all UT units. Differentiation in processes where necessary. Example: Goal 1 = Awarding of diploma at graduation ceremony > process 1 Goal 2 = Awarding of diploma immediately after colloquium > process 2 Processes comply with legislation and regulations, UT policy, UT code of conduct and code of ethics Continuity of processes is guaranteed (not dependent on one colleague) Standardised definitions are used Processes are designed in consultation with relevant functions from across the entire process chain Principles per process Every process: Has one specified goal (the result to be delivered by the process) Has a ‘definition of good’ consisting of: What is the desired performance of the process (e.g. maximum turnaround