- A Policy Brief Signalling Outside-inThis (recurring) briefing interprets the Strategy & Policy department's role in providing the UT with relevant information from the outside world. This is extra important in a constantly changing world, and the circumstances of the UT are changing rapidly. The briefing is compiled with colleagues from other departments and faculties. Policy Briefing December 2025 links to UT Policy Brief_DEC 2025_ENG.pdf Visual April 2025 links to April 2025 visual Engels.pdf Policy Briefing April 2025 links to April 2025 Policy Brief ENG.pdf Visual October 2024 links to visual ENG def.pdf Policy Briefing October 2024 links to Policy Briefing Signalling Outside in Oct 2024 ENG.pdf Visual April 2024 links to Visual ENG.pdf Policy Briefing April 2024 links to Policy Briefing April 2024 Signalling Outside in ENG text.pdf
- 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.
- BBR: Administrative regulations/Bestuurs- en beheersregelementDownload: Administrative regulations
- Codes of conductService Portal - HR Codes of conduct UT / Gedragscodes
- Elections for participation bodiesInformation about elections of the various participation bodies at the UT and the UT Electoral Committee. This election page provides current information about upcoming or recently held elections for both the University Council and the decentralised bodies in the faculties and services. Documents for the elections 2026 Declaration of preparedness links to declaration of preparedness.pdf Form Candidate Lists for the Elections links to form candidate lists elections.pdf for General information When are the elections? From 15 to 19 June 2026, you can once again take part in the student and employee elections for the University Council and Faculty Councils. At TNW, there are only student elections, as the term of election is not yet equal to the UT-wide standard term for employees. Why is voting important? Your voice is crucial to strong representation for employees and students. This is the only way you can make a difference and strengthen the position of students and employees at the UT. By participating in the
- 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
- National innovation and investment programmesUT is involved in several major national innovation programmes, as listed below. Chiptech reinforcement plan ('Beethoven') The Dutch microchip sector is of strategic importance for the national economy and technological sovereignty, and plays an important role in various societal transitions. To maintain and strengthen this position in a competitive international field, a substantial and continuous growth of qualified talent is needed. The National Reinforcement Plan for Microchip Talent (hereinafter: the Reinforcement Plan) addresses this urgency with an ambitious programme aimed at structurally scaling up talent for the sector up to and including 2030. An initial government funding of €450 million has been made available for this purpose. Of this, €20.5 million will go to the University of Twente. Service Portal dossier on the Chiptech reinforcement plan links to https://www.utwente.nl/beethoven The National Growth Fund Through the National Growth Fund, the Dutch government invests over €11 billion in 50 projects
- ParticipationEmployee and student input is essential for the functioning of our university. Whether you work or study here, your input and ideas about UT policy matter and your opinion, approval, or advice are essential. Of course, your input differs from policymakers; precisely because you represent your department, colleagues or faculty, your input is essential. Codetermination is the place where you take responsibility, have influence, discuss policy, meet new people and contribute together to an even better university. UToday Special (April 2024) This is a magazine about participation, full of stories about students and employees who think along and co-decide on the policies of UT. The employee participation bodies form an essential bridge between the boards and society. They play an important role in good times and, perhaps more importantly, in difficult times. https://specials.utoday.nl/4628674/ Why is your voice important? Why should you apply for one of the UT's participation bodies? You will get something in return
- UT Language Policy: guidelines, style guide, educational terms, translations and editingUT has the following guidelines and starting points resulting from UT's Language Policy: Information for a heterogeneous target group is provided in two languages (Dutch and English) Information for a Dutch-speaking target audience is provided in Dutch Information for a non-Dutch-speaking target audience is provided in English. More information about UT's language policy? Want to know how to write consistent English in accordance with the UT style guide and list of eductional terms? Need to have your text translated or edited? Take a look below! UT Language Policy links to https://www.utwente.nl/en/language-centre/language-policy/ English is the primary language of communication at UT; you can find more information here. UT English Style Guide links to https://www.utwente.nl/en/language-centre/translation-editing-services/english-styleguide/ A guide for UT staff to a consistent presentation in communications written in English. UT List of Translated Educational Terms NL-EN links to https://www.utwente.nl/en/language-centre
- Vision on Learning and TeachingHow can education at UT empower students to contribute to a better world? And how can UT’s commitment to making a positive impact on society through technology, strengthen that contribution? The ‘UT Vision on Learning and Teaching’ offers guidance, outlining how we can equip students with ‘more than a degree.’ Taking the challenges of our time as starting point, it places three goals at the heart of our education: learning by doing, building inclusive communities and self-development. Interconnected like the rings of a Borromean knot, these three goals form a roadmap to achieve our UT mission: to be a people-centred university of technology that empowers society through sustainable solutions. The UT Vision on Learning and Teaching provides a basis for strategy, investments, and the implementation of educational activities. The University of Twente vision on learning and teaching links to Vision on Learning and Teaching.pdf Contact M. Poldervaart (Marike)