Mushrooms: magical and essential to the ecosystemFor most plants, the blooming season is over by autumn. Not so for mushrooms: anyone who walked or cycled across campus last autumn surely noticed them. In a dazzling variety of shapes and colours, mushrooms appeared in large numbers on and around trees (or stumps), or nestled in the grass. The abundance of rain in the past year resulted in a significant increase in mushrooms compared to previous, drier years. But what exactly are mushrooms, and what role do they play in nature?Read more
Saving water at the University of Twente: every drop countsThe availability of drinking water in the Netherlands is under pressure. The Twente region is also facing a water shortage. This not only affects the campus, but also the broader development of Enschede and the region. The University of Twente is aware of this challenge and takes measures to reduce drinking water use on campus. In this article you can read about what UT is doing to make that happen, what we can do more - and how you yourself can save water.Read more
Mushrooms: magical and essential to the ecosystem
Saving water at the University of Twente: every drop counts
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Toads on our campus
New process creates ordered semiconductor material at room temperature
Fauna in the winter
Pinetum De Horstlanden: a hidden biodiversity gem on campus
First LEAF-accreditations for sustainable labs awarded at UT
Carp fishing: from hobby to caring for water quality
Capture biodiversity on campus : join our nature photography exhibition!
Life in miniature: lichens on our campus
UT encourages sustainable food consumption habits with successful pilot