Festival programme

Next to our summer school courses you can enjoy our festival programme built around the courses. The festival programme includes keynote speakers, entertainment and social activities!

NOTE: During the free day (Saturday the 15th August) participants are free to arrange their day as they wish, no activities are organized by the CuriousU team. get inspired

Festival schedule & programme (to be updated)

We will announe new highlights via our Facebook page. You can also go to the specific course page to check the specific course schedule.

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CuriousU 2019: Main schedule

Time
Game night
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Tu. 13-08

During this evening activity you can join our lean simulation game, dungeons and dragons and many more!

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Mon. 12-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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CuriousU Participants Departure
Time:09:00 - 10:00
Time:Tu. 20-08

The last day: please check out (i.e. returning the keys) and saying goodbye to all your new friends. By returning your key you will get back your deposit for the log cabin or student dorm (online refund).

Arrival day: check in
Time:10:00 - 18:00
Time:17:00-17:24

The registration point will be in the biggest tent. Please register as soon as you arrive. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl 

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Th. 15-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Fri. 16-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Mon. 12-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Tu. 13-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Th. 15-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Mon. 19-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Wed. 14-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Fri. 16-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

Free
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Time:Sun. 18-08

This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

City Centre Summer Sounds
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Th. 15-08

Enjoy the night in the city listening to some musical entertainment at Grolsch Summer Sounds.

Lunch: ExploreU & VR Parachuting
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Fri. 16-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself by doing some career and personality tests ! Do not miss the chance to try the VR Parachuting experience!

Movie night
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Sun. 18-08

We'll watch a cool movie together!

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Wed. 14-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Mon. 12-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Breakfast & keynote: Miriam Iliohan & Mélanie Droogleever Fortuyn
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Mon. 12-08

We will kick-off breakfast and CuriousU with the first inspirational speech!

Dinner
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Mon. 12-08

Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

Escape Rooms
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Mon. 12-08

Have fun and enjoy our evening programme while playing escape rooms.

Lunch: Taste the Netherlands & Speed Friending
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Mon. 12-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can try different delicacies from the Netherlands and of course make some new friends!

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Tu. 13-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course and have some discussion and exercises on the topic.

Breakfast & keynote: Peter-Paul Verbeek
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Tu. 13-08

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Tu. 13-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.

More information
Dinner
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Tu. 13-08

We serve you a fantastic dinner!

Lunch: Curious about your future?! & UT students wonders
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Tu. 13-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the chance to get to know the programmes of our university and speak with representatives from our admissions office in case you are interested in continuing your studies here! During this lunch activity, you can also get to know the different student teams of our university.

Breakfast & keynote: Sofie Berghuis
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Wed. 14-08

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our inspirational speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Wed. 14-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

Check our courses.

More information
Dinner ΒΒQ
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Wed. 14-08

We will serve an amazing BBQ dinner tonight!

Beach Volleyball Tournament
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Wed. 14-08

Enjoy a unique volleyball tournament together with your fellow CuriousU participants! Are you gonna be the winning team? Let's find out!

Lunch: C-the future of research & Dance Workshop
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Wed. 14-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can do one of the following lab tours: Behavioral Management and Sciences LabWearable Robotics Lab, combined tour in AeroAcoustic WindTunnel & Rapid Prototyping LabNanoLab or the Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine. Enjoy our dance workshop too!

Breakfast & keynote: Geke Ludden
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Th. 15-08

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

Dinner City Centre
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Th. 15-08

We go out for dinner at the city: Happy Italy

Lunch: Playland
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Th. 15-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.This is one of the most popular lunch activities where together with your fellow participants you can enjoy some outdoor games in the main festival area! Join us!

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Fri. 16-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Breakfast & keynote: Elizabeth Mix
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Fri. 16-08

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

Breakfast
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Sat. 17-08

Breakfast served!

Free day
Time:09:30 - 20:00
Time:Sat. 17-08

This is your day off. There is no CuriosU programme today but you can arrange your own city trip to Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Münster (Germany) or Osnabrück (Germany). Have fun!

Quiz Night
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Sat. 17-08

We will host a cool pubquiz.

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Sun. 18-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Breakfast & keynote: Peter Joosten
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Sun. 18-08

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

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Sun. 18-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

Check our courses.

More information
Dinner
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Sun. 18-08

Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

Lunch: Dutch Olympic games & Graffiti Workshop
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Sun. 18-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.


During this lunch you can join a sand castle competition and a graffiti workshop!

Breakfast & keynote: Neil Sheridan
Time:08:15 - 09:30
Time:Mon. 19-08

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

Dinner
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Mon. 19-08

Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

Breakfast
Time:08:15 - 09:00
Time:Tu. 20-08

Have a breakfast first.

Jogging & sightseeing campus
Time:15:00 - 21:00
Time:17:00-17:24

Want to do some sports and see some cool locations on campus? During this activity you'll do both! Jogging around campus will start 15:00 and 17:00. During the sightseeing activity you'll walk around campus with a tourguide. Tours start at 16:00 and 21:00.

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Th. 15-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Course
Time:14:00 - 17:00
Time:Mon. 19-08

After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

Farewell Ceremony
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Mon. 19-08

This night we'll close off CuriousU 2019 with everyone and you'll receive your certificate.

Lunch: Cherishing Memories & Pinatas
Time:12:30 - 14:00
Time:Mon. 19-08

After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. Here is the chance to lock all the memories you made the last days into pictures! During that lunch break you also have the chance to break some pinatas!

Meet-up and pizza
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:17:00-17:24

Eat pizza and meet up with your fellow students!

Dinner
Time:18:00 - 20:00
Time:Fri. 16-08

Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

Music Night
Time:20:00 - 23:00
Time:Fri. 16-08

Tonight we will have a great band night in our main tent! Next to that, a dj to play music and karaoke activity are planned for you!

Course
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Time:Mon. 19-08

Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

Check our courses.

More information

You can also check the specific course schedules on a course page!

How is the day organized?

Our festival schedule gives you a good impression of how CuriousU is organized.

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the programme you choose. You’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. After lunch you’ll dive back into your course. The evenings are devoted to the festival with plenty of fun and socializing.

Speakers

Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. All fired up, you can then get started on the morning session of your course for the day.

Entertainment

During CuriousU we will be offering entertainment for you to relax and have an even better time at our summer school!

Social Activities

We invite you to enrich your summer school experience by taking part in the social side of things, from day trips to sports and social gatherings. These activities provide the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your classmates better and to meet international students from other courses!

It overcame all expectations by a million times. I would definitely love to attend it again

Karina Veklenko (former participant)

Sport

With your CuriousU ticket you can enter the UT Sport Centre on campus for free. This building has sports halls, a large gym, a dojo and an indoor pool. On campus you can find is a new running track, an outdoor pool with water heated by solar energy and  a variety of different sports fields. We even have an outdoor climbing wall (29 meters high).

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The campus of the University of Twente is located on the outskirts of Enschede, at fifteen minutes cycling from the city centre. 

3,000 researchers and 10,000 students are working and studying at the campus. All education and research buildings can be found here. Next to that, the campus has student residences and staff accommodation, sports fields, shops, a pub and a library. In short: it has everything a university needs.

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