- Academic ceremonies and reoccuring corporate eventsReoccuring academic ceremonies and events: PhD defences ('promoties') PhD defences (Dutch: promoties) are organised by the Support Office of Twente Graduate School. See www.utwente.nl/phd-defences. Inaugural lectures ('oraties') New professors hold an inaugural lecture. See www.utwente.nl/oraties. Farewell meetings Professors who retire get the opportunity to give a farewell lecture. More information about this can be found on the page about farewell lectures. New year's gathering During the new year's gathering, the Executive Board looks back at the past year and looks forward to the next year, in presence of UT employees. The 'UT in de mediaprijzen' is awarded and there is entertainment in the form of, for example, cabaret. The gathering will be closed with a reception. The new year's gathering is organized by MC in order of the Executive Board. See www.utwente.nl/newyearsbreakfast. Dies Natalis The Dies Natalis, 'the birthday' of the University of Twente, is traditionally celebrated as an academic ceremony
- Overview of campus eventsThere are different categories of events organised on campus. These are divided into these categories, with links to the different departments that organise those activities. General activities UT website Novel-T (entrepreneurship, support for start-ups, etc.) Educational activities Inaugural lectures PhD defences Staff activities Service Portal UT Kring (mainly in Dutch) Cultural activities Vrijhof Culture Studium Generale Sports activities Sports Centre Large campus events Various large-scale events are organised annually, such as the Batavierenrace, UT Triathlon and festivals such as Green Vibrations. During these events there is always a chance of hinder on campus. Below is an overview of the events structured per month. July 2024 Date Name Category Times Location Inconvience Friday 5 July Summer Sounds Music festival 16.00-02.00 Hogekamp plein Set-up and dismantling August 2024 Date Name Category Location Inconvience Wednesday 21 till Thursday 29 August Kick-In Educational event: Introduction new students