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As AI tools become inseparable from student essays, scientific writing, and data analysis, universities across the globe are scrambling to decide what counts as “ethical use.” Some draw the line at letting tools such as ChatGPT write for you; others simply ask that you be transparent and honest.

A partner who always listens, never gets angry and does exactly what you want. What does that mean for how we think about intimacy? PhD researcher Maaike van der Horst investigates at the University of Twente how sex robots and digital AI partners are changing our ideas about relationships, desire and vulnerability.

Life-support machines can save your life. But sometimes they can make patients sicker. When doctors use an artificial lung to keep someone alive, the kidneys often also fail. Up to 70% of patients on this treatment develop kidney problems. Could both be solved with the same device?

Your smartwatch knows how you sleep, how much you move – and even how stressed you are. But how accurate is that, really? Around 40% of people in the Netherlands use wearables to track their health. In this podcast by Universiteit van Nederland, we dive into the world of stress wearables with University of Twente professor Matthijs Noordzij. How do these devices measure stress? What do those scores do to your mind? And can they actually help us live healthier lives?

The debate on green steel has become strikingly sharp in recent months. Not only in politics, but particularly among economists and other scholars. In a blog on ESB, 117 economists argued against government support for more sustainable steel production in the Netherlands. According to them, public funds could be spent more effectively elsewhere. A group of scientists responded with a counterargument, advocating investment instead. This sense of nuance is also shared at the University of Twente, says Professor of Nonlinear Solid Mechanics Ton van den Boogaard.

As a university student, you’re always on the lookout for the next big thing to keep you from boredom: a new game, a new show, or even a new place to study. However, if you want to look even deeper, it might be a good idea to consider new hobbies – ones that tie in to what you’re studying, and could be used to build up the skills that university teaches you.

Sooner or later, you’ll realise that your student years go by much faster than you'd like. One moment you're hopelessly lost trying to find your first lecture, and the next you're handing in your thesis and picking up your diploma! But before you leave your student life in Enschede behind, there are a few things you simply must do. Because let’s be honest, can you really call yourself a UT alumnus if you haven’t had your picture taken in front of the letters 😉? Whether you’re graduating this summer or still have a few years to go, this is the ultimate bucket list for UT students.

Throughout the entire year, Enschede has plenty to offer to its students. Both in summer and in winter, all kinds of events take place here. From festivals to sports events, Enschede has it all! These are the best annual events that make Enschede a unique student city.

Life has its ups and downs, and it’s no different at university. It’s turbulent at times: exams eat you up, and then suddenly you’re free - unless you failed an exam and need to study for the resit. We’ve all failed before, from exams to personal goals and more. And while it does hurt, you’re not alone: Let me help you out with some tips to get through failure.

What is Chemical Science & Engineering? “It’s a mix of chemistry, physics, and maths, and you learn to apply them on a large scale by, for example, designing a chemical plant that produces biogas,” student Deena says. “It’s exciting to know you could develop a new energy-saving process or an electric car battery with more energy storage.” She shares her experience studying the Bachelor's in Chemical Science & Engineering at the University of Twente.