Discover biodiversity on campus Join the Bioblitz #Hogeronderwijsbloeit

For the second year in a row, our university is participating in the national Bioblitz #Hogeronderwijsbloeit - a joint action by higher educational institutions and universities to identify biodiversity on and around campus. During the previous edition, more than 2,000 different species were collectively recorded, and University of Twente finished in a great second place. This year, we have a new goal!

From 22 May to 22 June 2025, we will make a joint effort to record at least 2,500 species of plants, animals and other organisms. And you can help!

^{Photo: Bee hotel, Brechje Maréchal}

During this period, we will organise a number of biodiversity walks, during the lunch break, where together we will look for everything that grows, blooms, flies and crawls. Armed with a smartphone and the app ObsIdentify (link), we will set off to make observations and take photos.

Practical information

When?

- Thursday 22 May
- Tuesday 27 May
- Thursday 5 June
- Tuesday 10 June
- Thursday 19 June
The walks will be from 12.15-12.45pm.

Starting point: gather at Technohal entrance (outside)

What to bring? A charged smartphone with the free app ObsIdentify (scan the QR code to download the app and create an account on waarneming.nl. In the app, log in with the same details).
^{Can't or don't want to create an account? No problem - others can also register the observations.}

Extra nice: photo exhibition on campus

Of course, during the Bioblitz, many photos will be taken. These photos can be submitted later this year for a biodiversity exhibition on campus. A unique opportunity to share your observation with others!

Whether you are a seasoned nature lover or just curious, everyone is welcome. Together we will show how rich, surprising and valuable nature is on our campus.

Join us - and show that higher education is also thriving!