UT Stories Editorial Team

How do you build a working algorithm? How can we use artificial intelligence (AI) to make predictions about the weather, the spread of diseases, or cyberattacks, for example? And what about the ethical questions surrounding AI? With artificial intelligence becoming an increasingly prominent part of our daily lives, these are important questions – meaning there’s also a growing demand for AI experts. Are you curious whether a degree in artificial intelligence might be a good fit for you? In this article, we highlight a few options.

How can companies become more sustainable without compromising their profits? How can we keep healthcare affordable and accessible for everyone? And how can governments protect citizens’ safety and privacy rights in the digital age? Effective management is crucial in addressing such questions, especially in a world full of technological and societal developments. Are you considering a management-related study but unsure which direction to take? Let’s explore your options.

Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? How do you market a new, sustainable product? And how do new technologies influence human behaviour, political choices and our health care system? All very different questions, but all equally relevant in today’s modern, digital society. Are you considering pursuing a study in social science, but are you still hesitating about which study programme fits you best? In this article, you’ll discover some possibilities!

Data science is a very broad field that innovates with immense speed – think of how within a year’s time, ChatGPT has grown out to be one of the most popular chatbots worldwide, or how the TikTok algorithm is able to show you very specific videos that perfectly fit your interests. This means that there’s a huge demand for data specialists: people who can turn data into valuable insights and practical solutions for a better world. Do you see yourself becoming such a specialist? In this article, you’ll discover which data-related study is the perfect fit for you!

The chips in your phone, the sustainable packaging of your shampoo bottle, the bridge you cycle over every day, or the smart lights in your house — we often don’t realise how much technology is behind the things we use daily. How do those chips make your phone respond so quickly? What makes packaging environmentally friendly? How does a bridge stay sturdy, and what innovations power smart lighting? If you’re curious about the technology behind everyday objects and want to learn how to create such innovations yourself, a technical study might be perfect for you. But which study programme suits you best?

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: Joris, Creative Technology 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: Diana, Educational Science & Technology student.

Starting as an international student in a country you don't know can be daunting. As an upcoming student of the University of Twente, it starts with travelling to the Netherlands. How do you travel from Eindhoven Airport to the campus? We will help you on your way!

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: Nils, Communication Science student.