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student ExperiencesAlexey studies the Master's in Construction Management & Engineering: 'I want to make construction more sustainable.'“I want to leave this world better than when I came here,” student Alexey from Russia says. “The construction sector is a powerful tool for change: it accounts for 40% of global emissions.” He shares what it’s like to study the Master's in Construction Management & Engineering at the University of Twente.
student ExperiencesDimitrios studies the Master's in Electrical Engineering: 'Societal progress depends on electrical engineering.'“Electrical Engineering is crucial not just for society but for driving innovation forward,” says student Dimitrios from Greece. “Especially when it comes to automated systems like drones, robots, and AI, knowing how to design and control these systems is what’s going to push innovation.” Here’s a peek into his experience of studying the Master's in Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente.
student Student tipsHow to build healthy habits as a (new) student? Here are 9 tips!After a fun and exciting Kick-In, you should have ‘partied out’ everything in your system, ready for the next academic year. Starting university is a major life transition, and adopting healthy habits early on can set the foundation for success. Whether it's meal prepping, budgeting, staying active, or managing screen time, these tips are designed to help new university students maintain their well-being, balance responsibilities, and thrive both academically and personally.
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Preparing for university: what can I expect?
Preparing for university is… an experience. It’s stressful enough back home – going overseas is an entirely different beast. Getting the confirmation letter was one thing, but actually preparing for life in the Netherlands? I didn’t know where to start. Luckily, looking back, it wasn’t that bad of an ordeal, considering the huge step you’re taking in your life. There are mountains of resources you can use to help you navigate this new chapter in your journey, and now you’ll be able to add this guide to the top – I’ve been there, I’ve done that.
Podcast
science DigitalisationPodcast #1: The human-machine interaction expertExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science HealthPodcast #2: The hypothesis extractorExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science TechnologyPodcast #3: The competence brokerExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science TechnologyPodcast #4: The data security detanglerExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
Videos
student BachelorWhat is the academic culture like at the University of Twente?Watch this video to see what you can expect when studying at a research university like the University of Twente.
student Q & AIWhat happens when AI interviews an Industrial Engineering & Management student?Welcome to Q&AI! A series in which we ask ChatGPT to come up with a bunch of study- and less study-related questions for our students. Lazy? Maybe. Fun? Yes. Surprising? Definitely! In this video: Charlotte, Industrial Engineering & Management student.
science DigitalisationMini-lectures Zwarte Cross, episode 3: Chips, digital tastemakers from Dutch soilThe Universitent at the Zwarte Cross, the largest festival in the Netherlands, has been a successful concept for years. In this summer series you can watch the mini-lectures again. In episode 3, Guus Rijnders talks about computer chips.
science Circular EconomyMini-lectures Zwarte Cross, episode 2: Beer cups and other plastics from sewage (video in Dutch)The Universitent at the Zwarte Cross, the largest festival in the Netherlands, has been a successful concept for years. In this summer series you can watch the mini-lectures again. In episode 2, Jeroen Cornelissen talks about the beer cups of the future.
student BachelorDoes screen time impact your lifestyle and health? Creative Technology students show you how!Most people know that spending too much time on your phone can negatively affect your mental health. Yet here we are – often chronically online and spending most of our (free) time on screens, with all its consequences. That’s why student Creative Technology Nina and her project group decided to create an interactive installation for people to reflect on their screen time and happiness. In this article, she talks all about their work and its importance in today’s society.