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Breathing. You’ve been doing it since birth, so what could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, according to research by respiratory physiologist Frans de Jongh from the University of Twente. In fact, millions of people breathe incorrectly, often without realising it.

Every recipe website seems convinced that you simply cannot make banana bread without first reliving someone’s traumatic childhood memory. But I’m not here to get sentimental about a fake sob story. I’m using a recipe format for a very simple reason: at the University of Twente, we “bake” mini-hearts in the lab. They squish, they jiggle, they contract. And the steps to make them read surprisingly like a cookbook minus the calories, plus some stem cells and all the fun.

In January 2026, the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Centre (IKNL) emphasized that there is convincing evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of various types of cancer. If people in the Netherlands drink just two fewer glasses of alcohol per week, it could prevent hundreds of cancer diagnoses annually in the long term. For many, the start of a new year is the perfect moment to take a closer look at unhealthy habits. With Dry January, known in the Netherlands as IkPas, you can easily take the first step toward more mindful drinking. According to University of Twente researchers Marcel Pieterse and Joanneke van der Nagel, such a month is a powerful “mini-intervention”.

After a cardiac arrest, patients and their families enter a period of deep uncertainty. Who will wake up? And what will life look like afterwards? UT PhD researcher Astrid Glimmerveen (TechMed Centre) studied brain signals that could help doctors better predict recovery and organise aftercare more effectively.

When we talk about artificial intelligence, we often think of data, algorithms and efficiency. But what if we approached technology not just as something functional, but as something deeply human? Something that doesn’t replace us, but connects us?

Tracy is a geospatial data analyst at Rabobank, a Dutch cooperative bank. She completed the Master’s in Spatial Systems and Society at the University of Twente.

We’ve all been there: you head out the door, leaving your raincoat and umbrella behind, only to get caught in a downpour. But ending up soaked? That may soon be a thing of the past thanks to Nathalie, a master’s student in Industrial Design Engineering and Industrial Engineering & Management. Together with Miguel, a master’s student in Mechanical Engineering, she founded PLU – a start-up developing machines that provide access to shared umbrellas.

Writing your thesis: some people look forward to it, others dread it. Either way, if you want to graduate, there is no way around it. Instead of working on a group project in each module, you suddenly find yourself working alone on a research project that lasts several months. No worries, though! These 11 tips will make writing your thesis a lot easier.

In Enschede, you'll find plenty of cosy lunchrooms where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. As students, our budget may not be infinite, but thankfully, going out for lunch does not have to be that expensive. Here are the best places in Enschede where you can enjoy a delicious lunch for under €10.

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.