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Maaike Platvoet has been the editor-in-chief of U-Today since 2016. She studied journalism at the University of Windesheim (Hogeschool Windesheim). Afterwards she was employed at the Twentsche Courant Tubantia and in 2002 she began working at the UT.

She puts her heart and soul into journalism. She always stands up for the importance of independent press. As the U-Today’s editor-in-chief, Maaike is responsible for the overall quality of our website and special magazine editions.

Jari left Enschede in 2015 to study journalism at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Journalistiek), in Tilburg. During his studies, he did an internship at Twentsche Courant Tubantia and television producer Southfields in Amsterdam. After completing his studies, he packed his bags again to continue his journalistic adventure. The love for sports journalism led to a job as an editor at sports channel ESPN NL in Amsterdam.

After a tour through the Netherlands, it was time for Jari to come home in Enschede. His broad journalistic interests brought him to the University of Twente in August 2024. At U-Today, this journalist likes to focus on news and interviews.

Sandra Pool has worked at U-Today (UT Nieuws) since October 2005. She started as a reporter and continued to becoming an editor, the coordinator of special editions and the person in charge of advertising and paid content. Sandra connects companies, partners and associates of U-Today through our entrepreneurial portal, an online platform available to both internal and external parties.

In 2001 Sandra obtained her degree in journalism, focused on written press, at the University of Windesheim (Hogeschool Windesheim) and in 2004 she finished her studies of International Relations at the University of Amsterdam.

Martin studied English Language & Culture and Intercultural Communication at Utrecht University, with minors in journalism and creative writing. As a language enthusiast, he has worked as a translator, held various marketing and communication positions, and was an independent copywriter. He joined U-Today in 2025.

Born with an inquisitive mind, he is always looking for the human angle within the scientific realm. Deflating jargon and turning it into accessible, personal stories is both his mission and strong suit.

Rense studied Crossmedia Concepting at the Saxion University of Applied Sciences. When he joined U-Today at the end of 2014, he immediately knew two things: 1. This is the place where he wants to call himself a journalist. 2. There’s no better place to do so than at this inspiring campus, where no two days are ever the same.

From student stories to hardcore science. And everything in between and outside of it. Rense wants nothing more than to experience, fathom and clarify your University of Twente. Every day over again.