Sustainability

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A SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION

The University of Twente is working to become a sustainable organization. It is our mission to respond to societal needs by developing sustainable, proactive measures to support our planet and the people to which it is home. And as a university, we lead by example. Our education, research, innovation and the way we run our own organisation are centred around environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Sustainable process technology

Boelo Schuurs works on revolutionary separation techniques

The story of Brechje Marechal and Albert van den Berg

Read about their vision of a green future

Safe batteries with an energy boost

Better energy storage thanks to research in material science

Your Sustainability Journey

Gain and spread awareness about a sustainable future

The central point for sustainability knowledge and initiatives at the University of Twente

A sustainable campus

Learn about what the UT does to become a sustainable organization - and what you can do to help

Energy dashboard

Explore data about the footprint of the University of Twente

Virtual Sustainability Walk

In this virtual tour, you can explore the campus - and discover some of the measures the university has taken to become more sustainable.

News & Events

University of Twente commits to further reduce the energy consumption of buildings

Two new trucks for logistics

Since this week, the logistics department has two new trucks for transporting goods on and off campus available. One of them is a fully electric Renault Master. Berjan Nijzink, logistics coordinator, and Herman Kuiper,…

Executive Board receives call for climate action

This afternoon, the Executive Board of the University of Twente received the Climate Letter from Scientists4Future Twente. All three EB members were present to receive the delegation, consisting of Frieder Mugele, profe…

A future proof university

Dutch universities are working hard to make themselves and society more sustainable. The same goes for the University of Twente. In Shaping2030, the mission and vision of the UT, sustainability plays an important role:…

New minor 'Energy Transition Perspectives'

The University of Twente is going to put more effort into the energy transition in its educational programmes. The new minor in Energy Transition Perspectives was recently launched. Lecturers from all five faculties wil…

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