CuriousU lineup

Today CuriousU officially starts, welcome!

Join this online game show that is just a littly bit silly! What is required from you? Speed, creativity, brainpower but not pants. Disclaimer: If you decide not to wear pants during the game, please, don't stand up!

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.

Well, Finnish doesn't seem to be the easiest language, right? Let´s get introduced to different languages at this language café because the more languages you speak, the easier you are at home anywhere in the world.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.
Speaker: Peter Joosten (Our Cyborg Future)

Investing in your personal development is self-caring. Care about yourself and join this two-session personal development course! (2/2)

Have you always wanted to be part of a jury? Join this virtual crime story and decide the future of the defendant by asking questions. Your decision will not be easy, as there are some uncertainties and ethical dillemas in this case.

Join this virtual role-play game in our CuriousU version of Dungeons & Dragons and decide the future of those two characters.

You don't need to be good at sports what matters is that you are good to yourself.

Researchers proved that there are so- called "social-seekers" among us even in 2021. If you belong to this group, we have great news for you! Join this informal chit-chat where you can not only share your tips on how you survived year 2020 but you can talk about many other topics. Don´t forget your drink!

Are you a Curious person? Do you like mystery, discovering clues and solving puzzles and riddles? We urgently need your help solving this mystery!

If you are a music geek who can recognise a song by its first tone, can name its interpret, album name and the release date, then come to compare your skills with others. Dont worry, apart from Jonas Brothers, we will also play heavy metal and classical music.

Join this online game show that is just a littly bit silly! What is required from you? Speed, creativity, brainpower but not pants. Disclaimer: If you decide not to wear pants during the game, please, don't stand up!

Researchers proved that there are so- called "social-seekers" among us even in 2021. If you belong to this group, we have great news for you! Join this informal chit-chat where you can not only share your tips on how you survived year 2020 but you can talk about many other topics. Don´t forget your drink!

It's never too late or early to start thinking of your professional development. Join this session if you want to kick-start with acquiring some skills that will come in handy for your future next step! (2/2)

Some prefer mystery, some prefer comedy and some of us dream to date Ryan Gossling (are we the only ones?) or Scarlett Johansson. But what we all agree on is that a good movie needs POPCORN. What movie would you like to watch?

Join this virtual role-play game in our CuriousU version of Dungeons & Dragons and decide the future of those two characters.

...what goes up and down, but still remains in the same place? Knowing the answer to this question could be very helpful in trivia but there is no other way to prepare than being a Curious person your entire life. Join our pubquiz!

Researchers proved that there are so- called "social-seekers" among us even in 2021. If you belong to this group, we have great news for you! Join this informal chit-chat where you can not only share your tips on how you survived year 2020 but you can talk about many other topics. Don´t forget your drink!

Follow online or pre-recorded lecturers, engage in a project or just self-study. Let´s see what the course leaders prepared for you.

Follow online or pre-recorded lecturers, engage in a project or just self-study. Let´s see what the course leaders prepared for you.

Some prefer mystery, some prefer comedy and some of us dream to date Ryan Gossling (are we the only ones?) or Scarlett Johansson. But what we all agree on is that a good movie needs POPCORN. What movie would you like to watch?

...what goes up and down, but still remains in the same place? Knowing the answer to this question could be very helpful in trivia but there is no other way to prepare than being a Curious person your entire life. Join our pubquiz!

If you are a music geek who can recognise a song by its first tone, can name its interpret, album name and the release date, then come to compare your skills with others. Dont worry, apart from Jonas Brothers, we will also play heavy metal and classical music.

Have you always wanted to be part of a jury? Join this virtual crime story and decide the future of the defendant by asking questions. Your decision will not be easy, as there are some uncertainties and ethical dillemas in this case.

It is difficult to resist singing along, right? After very hard yet exciting week, we all deserve to blow the steam off and have some fun at a virtual party. Yes, we invited a DJ.

Follow online or pre-recorded lecturers, engage in a project or just self-study. Let´s see what the course leaders prepared for you.

Boost your knowledge in a virtual class environment.

You are the only one who can change your life, no one else can do it for you. But we may just gently push you ...

Boost your knowledge in a virtual class environment.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.

Follow online or pre-recorded lecturers, engage in a project or just self-study. Let´s see what the course leaders prepared for you.

Do your little bit of good and contribute to sustainable living.

Follow online or pre-recorded lecturers, engage in a project or just self-study. Let´s see what the course leaders prepared for you.

Checkmate or check your mate?

What do you like more: stroopwafel, pepernoten, frikadel or pindakaas? Do you celebrate Sinterklaas and Koningsdag? I guess you have no idea what we are talking about... So let's find out!

Slow down a bit because great ideas happens in calm minds!

Boost your knowledge in a virtual class environment.

Investing in your personal development is self-caring. Care about yourself and join this two-session personal development course! (1/2)

High tea is not only known in the United Kingdom but also in the Netherlands, however we definitely don't call it "hoge thee". Grab a cup of tea or coffee, glass of juice and meet your CuriousU fellow friends.

Are you a Curious person? Do you like mystery, discovering clues and solving puzzles and riddles? We urgently need your help solving this mystery!

An Italian screenwriter Federico Fellini said: "A different language is a different vision of life." Join this virtual language café and and get a new vision of life.

High tea is not only known in the United Kingdom but also in the Netherlands, however we definitely don't call it "hoge thee". Grab a cup of tea or coffee, glass of juice and meet your CuriousU fellow friends.

It's never too late or early to start thinking of your professional development. Join this session if you want to kick-start with acquiring some skills that will come in handy for your future next step! (1/2)

Boost your knowledge in a virtual class environment.

Are you a Curious person? Do you like mystery, discovering clues and solving puzzles and riddles? We urgently need your help solving this mystery!

Boost your knowledge in a virtual class environment.

If you are not sure how to get to our beatiful campus, have a look here. Travel safe and see you soon!

This is your free day! There is no CuriousU programme but what about a trip around Enschede? Or have you already been to Amsterdam? Wash your hands, wear a face mask and have fun!

Ready to depart? But first enjoy your breakfast.

Somebody once said: "Learn something new every day." This is your chance - join the morning session of one of our courses. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose: check our courses here.

It´s time to say goodbye! Check out and make sure you don´t forget to take your belongings. Travel safe & stay in touch! Or shall we say "See you next year?"

Go for a walk, relax at the CuriousU chilling zone or get to know your coursemates.

Whether you are a party animal or you prefer a sloth party, we can ensure you that you won´t forget your last CuriousU night.

Welcome to our beautiful University of Twente!
Have dinner and meet your fellow students, this time physically on the campus.

We can´t wait to meet you! Upon your arrival, please, register at the registration desk. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl 

Unpack, explore our beautiful UT campus, or just chill.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.

Speaker: Nancy Beers (Serious Play)

Go for a walk, relax at the CuriousU chilling zone or get to know your coursemates.

What a productive day, right? Boost your energy for the social evening programme with dinner.

Somebody once said: "Learn something new every day." This is your chance - join the morning session of one of our courses. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose: check our courses here.

Go for a walk, relax at the CuriousU chilling zone or get to know your coursemates.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast. 

Team up! You don´t neccessary need to be born the best volleybal player what counts is that you aspire to be the best for your team.

Go for a walk, relax at the CuriousU chilling zone or get to know your coursemates.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast. 

Speaker: Khiet Triong

Is your Curious mind still eager to learn? Enjoy a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on your course.

Go for a walk, relax at the CuriousU chilling zone or get to know your coursemates.

You don't have to dream to escape reality, you just need to make your mind flow on Tuesday evening.

Is your Curious mind still eager to learn? Enjoy a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on your course.

Is your Curious mind still eager to learn? Enjoy a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on your course.

What a productive day, right? Boost your energy for the social evening programme with dinner.

What a productive day, right? Boost your energy for the social evening programme with dinner.

Do you prefer to be a legendary heroic outlaw or a world record holder in sprint? Or are you a follower of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya Yogi? That´s the question of today.

Even though UT campus offers everything you need, let´s grab a bite in one of our favourite restaurants in the city centre and enjoy the Grolsh rock music festival together.

Can you appreciate and value a masterpiece? Or do you just stare at paintings for a couple of minutes pretending your interest? Whether you belong to the first or the second group, we are sure that you can be creative and make something extraordinary.

What a productive day, right? Boost your energy for the social evening programme with dinner.

Somebody once said: "Learn something new every day." This is your chance - join the morning session of one of our courses. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose: check our courses here.

Is your Curious mind still eager to learn? Enjoy a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on your course.

We don't have a timemachine, at least not yet, but we can still take you to the near future without ageing. Doesn´t it sound promising?

Somebody once said: "Learn something new every day." This is your chance - join the morning session of one of our courses. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose: check our courses here.

Somebody once said: "Learn something new every day." This is your chance - join the morning session of one of our courses. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose: check our courses here.

This is it! This night we close off CuriousU 2021 summer school, you receive your certificate and say good bye to your new international friends.. but don´t get sad yet, enjoy tonight´s party and get ready for Saturday night.

Is your Curious mind still eager to learn? Enjoy a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on your course.

Have you ever wondered how an astronaut feels in space without gravity?

Would you like to become a child again? We have a game that fits any taste. Come and check our curious chest full of games!

Invest in your health because a healthy mind and body is the cheapest but the most valuable gift that you can give to youself.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast. 

Speaker: David Fernandez Rivas

What a productive day, right? Boost your energy for the social evening programme with dinner.

Start your free day with a good breakfast that fuels you up.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast. 

Speaker: Daniël Poolen