Lifelong Learning

To make a societal impact as a fourth-generation university, we need to expand our focus from undergraduate and graduate education to lifelong learning (LLL) offerings.

Our vision is that these offerings will need to be shaped in close collaboration between all relevant stakeholders to be effective and to operate at a pace aligned with technological developments.

We see it as our mission to develop and maintain a sustainable and competitive program for lifelong learning. Such a program will encompass many familiar forms of teaching yet also has a strong innovation pillar in which we explore new teaching and learning formats. To accomplish this mission, we developed four criteria for LLL at our university.

With this webpage, we would like to inform the internal UT community about the progress but also invite UT members to think along.

Get to know the LLL Key Teams

LifeLong Learning CAFES

We frequently arrange LLL cafes, and informal gatherings open to all UT members engaged in or interested in Lifelong Learning. These cafes serve as a platform to foster connections and learn from one another by engaging in casual discussions, exchanging experiences, and addressing LLL topics. Building relationships and collaborative learning are key objectives of these meetings.

Want to know more about the LLL Cafes?

Stay updated on the latest developments regarding Lifelong Learning at the University of Twente by joining the Lifelong Learning UT Teams channel with the code: w72op2e, or simply click the button below.

Why Lifelong Learning at UT?

The 21st century is characterised by revolutionary technological developments and solutions. These developments imply a need to reskill and upskill the workforce. The UT is in a good position to offer high-quality training for a qualified workplace. Thus, in Shaping 2030, the UT has committed itself to strengthening its focus on societal impact and on addressing societal challenges in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.