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student Career6 things you should know before starting your first jobThe final stage of your studies can be intense. The finishing touches on your thesis weigh heavy, and in the meantime, you’re likely already thinking about what you’ll do after graduation. For instance, finding your first "real" job. Perhaps you’ve already managed to secure a great position, or you’re currently applying: either way, your life is going to look very different after obtaining that degree. Here are six things you should know before you start your first job!
science HealthOlympic questions: How likely is a flu epidemic during the Olympics?When you think about the Olympic Games, you probably think about medals and world records. Thousands of athletes travel from all over the world. They live and train close to each other. In earlier Olympic Games, that raised a serious question: what if flu or COVID spreads quickly in the Olympic Village?
student Personal developmentPropulsion engineer at RISE: Nino on building rockets next to your studiesNino is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student and part of the propulsion team at RISE, the space exploration student team, where he works on one of the most technically demanding parts of the student-built rocket: the engine.
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It takes two to tango: why combining engineering & social sciences is a great idea
The University of Twente (UT) is a technical university. That doesn’t mean you can only find engineers walking around campus, though. With a broad selection of bachelor’s and master’s programmes in social sciences as well, studying at UT gives you the best of both worlds. It’s a place where you can build bridges between technology and society – whether you want to dive deep into the world of tech or prefer to explore the human side of it all. Here are three reasons why collaboration between these (what seem to be) polar opposites is actually a great idea!
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science HealthOlympic questions: is data the new doping?With the Olympic Games approaching, wearables are once again in the spotlight. Elite athletes measure everything: heart rate, sleep, recovery and stress. In some cases, this goes so far that sports federations step in, as recently happened with tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, who was no longer allowed to wear a wearable during the Australian Open. One thing is clear: data has become inseparable from elite sport. But what does all this mean for the average athlete, or for the average person in the Netherlands?
science HealthOlympic questions: how safe is the road to gold?No whining, just perform. For many athletes, that's a lesson they learn early on at their sports club. Standards like that travel with them, from youth teams to the Olympic podium. But they also have a downside: an increased risk of physical, psychological and sexual misconduct. The Winter Games show a glorious result. But how safe is the road to get there?
science ClimateNatural ice in decline? Bridges may hold the answerDuring the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, we hope that TeamNL will win a record number of speed‑skating medals. Go Joy, Jutta, Kjeld, Joep, et al.! Yet, ironically, our Dutch champions can rarely train on natural ice in the Netherlands. Quite simply because it is too warm. Professor Mark van der Meijde is determined to keep the tradition of natural ice skating alive in the Netherlands, and he may have found a potential solution. In a rather surprising place: on bridges and flyovers. These can become icy even when temperatures are still just above freezing. How is that possible? And can we use the same effect to get skaters onto the ice sooner?
science HealthCan recovery after cardiac arrest be predicted?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.
science HealthFrom the UT-kitchen: Recipe for mini-heartsEvery 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.
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student ExperiencesShawn studies the Master's in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation: “I can contribute to a sustainable future using geospatial information.”“This Master’s combines technology and environmental science in a way that’s so versatile. I’m learning to apply remote sensing and geographic information technologies to reduce disaster risk, and these same technologies can be used to make cities more sustainable, map rare minerals, and find geothermal energy,” says student Shawn from Singapore who is studying the Master's in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente. In this article, he shares his journey and what he’s gained from the programme.
student BachelorInclusive gaming: Industrial Design Engineering students make it happenTraditionally, games for the visually impaired include mostly playing cards with braille – fun, but not nearly as immersive and engaging as a game can be. That’s what Industrial Design Engineering students Jonathan, Kara, Leire, Martina, Marcello and Nuria thought when they first started developing BRIGHT, an inclusive collaboration and communication game. Now, about one and a half years later, they have presented their game at Dutch Design Week 2024.
student Student tipsThe best podcast recommendations based on your studyWhether it’s on the way to your lecture, on the train or while cooking: a nice podcast makes everything better. Podcasts are not only useful as a way to pass the time, though; you can also learn a lot from them! So, are you looking for the best podcast recommendations based on your studies? Or do you want to learn something from a completely different field? Here are the best study-related podcasts!
student GraduatesFrom student to AI analyst: “I develop responsible AI and raise awareness about it.”Babiche is an AI analyst at Brush AI, a startup providing AI services across different industries. She completed the Master’s in Interaction Technology at the University of Twente.
student Study tipsNo motivation to study? Try out these 8 tips!The end of the academic year is in sight! Temperatures are rising, festival season has started, and your summer plans are probably already made. Chances are your motivation to study is hard to find. Yet deadlines and exams of the last module are just around the corner... Don't worry! These 8 tips will help you find back your motivation to study, so that you can enjoy your well-deserved summer break without any resits.