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student Study tips11 tips for writing your thesisWriting 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.
student CareerDoing an internship as a university student: here are the pros and consInternships: in most Dutch universities, they are not compulsory. Nevertheless, more and more students are choosing to do an internship during their studies. And with good reason: internships can be a very valuable experience. Are you wondering whether doing an internship during your studies might be a good option for you? Let’s dive into some of the advantages and disadvantages.
student InternationalsHow to build a rollercoaster? Exchange student Mauricio on rollercoaster engineering at the University of TwenteDon’t we all love rollercoasters? Whether you actually enjoy going on rides or prefer to admire them from afar, at least most people agree that they’re a pretty cool feat of engineering. But how do you build one? And what’s the physics behind it? Exchange student Mauricio from Mexico came to Enschede to learn just that, during his minor in rollercoaster engineering.
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5 unconventional sports YOU want to try at UT!
We're fresh into the new year, and that can only mean one thing... failed New Year's Resolutions. Where on the 1st of January, exercising more seemed such a good prospect, motivation is now nowhere to be found. Do you also dread making yet another trip to the gym or the football pitch? Then try one of the rather unconventional sports the University of Twente has to offer instead!
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science HealthNew year’s resolutions? Put ‘healthier breathing’ on your list!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.
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.
science HealthA break from alcohol? Always a good idea!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”.
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 DigitalisationHow can we make AI more humane and inclusive?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?
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student Student tipsGrocery shopping with a student budget? Here are my tipsLife isn’t the easiest when you’re a student. You’re just starting out with life, after all, and most of the time you have no idea what you’re doing. Luckily, we’ve written a couple of articles on how you can best manage life’s essentials, such as cooking, studying, and travelling. However, have you ever come out of the grocery store, looked at your receipt, and thought, ‘Damn, why is this so expensive?’ Hopefully, these grocery tips will help you stick to your budget!
student Personal developmentFive ways to develop yourself next to your studyDeveloping yourself outside your studies is never a bad idea. It provides opportunities to grow, develop new skills, participate in interesting activities and meet exciting people. At the University of Twente, there are several ways to improve your skills, and if you’re looking for a challenge, then these opportunities might just be for you. With insights from Tymur and Jakub over at the UT Journeys podcast, we've compiled five unique opportunities to further develop yourself during your time as a student.
student Personal developmentStudent, strategist and leader: Daan and Daan on Solar Team TwenteThey’re both called Daan, both studied Mechanical Engineering in Amsterdam and Enschede, and each chose, independently, to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Twente. Coincidence or not, they also applied separately to join Solar Team Twente. By now, they’re not just fellow students but also former teammates and active mentors of one of UT’s most renowned student teams. “We wanted to do something you simply can’t learn anywhere else.”
student ExperiencesMaarten studies the Master’s in Industrial Design Engineering: "I close the gap between technical product development and marketing."How can you turn an innovative idea into a practical, market-ready solution? That’s what you’ll learn in the Master’s in Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente. Student Maarten explains: “You learn to make an impact by creating products that improve everyday life and contribute to sustainable practices.”
student EnschedeTwents 101: 17 expressions and words every student in Enschede should know!Studying in Enschede means a new study, a new city, and, for most students, a new language and dialect: Twents! While you might think Dutch is already hard to understand, understanding Twents dialect with its own words and expressions is even more challenging. Don't worry, with this guide you will soon realise what the local 'Tukkers' mean and be able to impress them in a conversation.