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student Student tipsHow to be a good housemate: my tipsIn each student house you visit, there’s a balance – housemates come and go, with some leaving more of a trace behind than others. You can never be too sure of what each new person contributes: from the smells in the kitchen to the stains in the bathroom, each house has its own story, with a plethora of people around to tell it.
student Student tipsAsking questions during a lecture: my tipsEveryone’s been there: you’re in class, you’re watching the professor ramble on about something that you know is super interesting, but cannot for the life of you understand it. Inside of you, the desire to know more burns hotter and brighter, and you’re about to raise your hand to ask a question – and then you falter.
science TechnologyFrom whisky to sick chickens: this electronic nose smells what you can’tAn electronic nose that can tell different whiskies apart? It might sound like a joke, but behind the idea lies a serious technology with significant impact. Dr Ir Sissi de Beer, scientist and programme director of Applied Physics at the University of Twente, is developing a portable sensor that, much like the human nose, can recognise scents. Handy at a whisky tasting, perhaps, but primarily intended to help farmers detect diseases in their livestock at an early stage — even before a vet would notice.
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8 benefits of studying at a campus university
Expansive sports fields, bustling lecture halls, cozy cafes and bars, and students as far as the eye can see – we’re all familiar with the classic American-style campus from movies and TV shows. Studying at a campus university is a lot of fun and convenient, with everything you need close at hand. And, you don’t have to study in the U.S. to experience it! The University of Twente offers you that very same campus vibe.
Videos
science DigitalisationKees Study: Can Kees drive an asphalt roller?What happens when you let someone with no experience drive a rolling machine? In this episode of Kees Study, Kees explores how people learn new skills with technology.
science TechnologyA smart bike: would you give it a go?Cars with smart features? We’re no longer surprised by them. Fully self-driving vehicles may still be on the horizon, but a car that reads road signs, brakes automatically, and keeps a safe distance? You’ll find one at any decent dealership these days. But could something like that… work on a bike?
science TechnologyBuild your own flightradar – Track aircraft live from your backyard!Watching planes move across the world map in real time is fascinating – websites like Flightradar24 make it possible. You can daydream about far-off destinations, check which aircraft are flying over your house, or keep track of whether your friends have landed safely. But how does it actually work? How does a flight radar know exactly where all these planes are?
science TechnologyThis is why there are holes in your raincoatHow does your raincoat stop rain while letting your sweat through? This is due to the special properties of the fabric and design. In this video, UT professor Wiebe de Vos explains how this works.
science Technology'Wie is de Mol?' through the eyes of a statisticianThere are many ways to predict the mole. Mole spotters often talk about body language, intrigue, granted screen time or social behaviour. Nice, vague and exciting, of course, and good for a heated discussion but could it be more exact? What about mathematics, can it help us here too?
Podcast
science DigitalisationPodcast #1: The human-machine interaction expertExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science HealthPodcast #2: The hypothesis extractorExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science TechnologyPodcast #3: The competence brokerExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.
science TechnologyPodcast #4: The data security detanglerExplore the future in our podcast series, "My Future Dream Job," where Anic van Damme guides you to the year 2030. Our scientists explore prospective careers in cybersecurity, climate adaptation, and energy transition. Listen in to gain insights into the professions taking shape at the University of Twente.