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Out of Office

Maintenance among the marines

When UT doctoral candidate Luc Keizers is ‘out of office,’ you can find him at the Royal Navy base in Den Helder. His research into ‘predictive maintenance’ involves the ships that are anchored there, as well as the ones out patrolling the seven seas. ‘Walking around the base makes my research feel more real.’
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Out of Office

Onderhoud tussen de oorlogsschepen

Als UT-promovendus Luc Keizers ‘out of office’ is, is hij op de basis van de Koninklijke Marine in Den Helder te vinden. Zijn onderzoek naar ‘voorspelbaar onderhoud’ heeft namelijk te maken met de schepen die daar voor anker liggen – of ergens op de zeven zeeën varen. ‘Op de basis rondlopen maakt mijn onderzoek echter.’
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‘Forensic scientists cannot provide ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers’

Didier Meuwly is no stranger to the world of crime. As the chair of Forensic Biometrics at the University of Twente and principal scientist at The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI), he describes what forensic science is all about. ‘People often ask us: did the person do it or not? But the answer is never that simple!’
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Aan de borreltafel
Aan de borreltafel met... Nienke Bosschaart

‘Bijna iedereen vindt babietjes leuk’

‘Aan de borreltafel’ is een rubriek over wetenschap. Wetenschapsjournalist Enith Vlooswijk praat met én tekent over UT-onderzoekers, die vertellen over hun vakgebied en de misvattingen die hierover bestaan. In deze zestiende aflevering: Nienke Bosschaart, universitair hoofddocent Biomedical Photonic Imaging.
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Over a pint
Over a pint with... Nienke Bosschaart

‘Almost everyone likes babies’

'Over a Pint' is a series about science. UT researchers talk to science journalist Enith Vlooswijk about their field and the misconceptions that exist about it. Enith turns their input into writing and drawings. In this sixteenth episode: Nienke Bosschaart, associate professor in Biomedical Photonic Imaging.
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Over a pint
Over a pint with... Nienke Bosschaart

‘Almost everyone likes babies’

'Over a Pint' is a series about science. UT researchers talk to science journalist Enith Vlooswijk about their field and the misconceptions that exist about it. Enith turns their input into writing and drawings. In this sixteenth episode: Nienke Bosschaart, associate professor in Biomedical Photonic Imaging.
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Aan de borreltafel
Aan de borreltafel met... Nienke Bosschaart

‘Bijna iedereen vindt babietjes leuk’

‘Aan de borreltafel’ is een rubriek over wetenschap. Wetenschapsjournalist Enith Vlooswijk praat met én tekent over UT-onderzoekers, die vertellen over hun vakgebied en de misvattingen die hierover bestaan. In deze zestiende aflevering: Nienke Bosschaart, universitair hoofddocent Biomedical Photonic Imaging.
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‘Energy policy is not gender neutral’

‘Women are a lot more affected by energy poverty than men,’ says UT researcher Mariëlle Feenstra. In her PhD thesis Gender just energy policy – engendering the energy transition in Europe, which she defended on Friday, she looks into differences between women and men in their access to and use of energy services.
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Green mobility

‘It’s down to the battery now’

The electric car is gaining ground. Electric bikes are extremely popular. Even electric buses, trucks and light airplanes are on their way. Still there is one part that doesn’t seem to keep up with all developments. That is the battery. The University of Twente, therefore, started a new research centre that covers the battery life cycle as a whole. From raw materials to smart applications and recycling.
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Groen op weg: ‘Nu alleen de accu nog’

De elektrische auto is terrein aan het winnen, de e-bike is razend populair. Ook elektrische bussen, trucks en zelfs lichte vliegtuigen zijn er al. Toch is er één onderdeel dat het allemaal nog niet goed lijkt te kunnen bijbenen. Dat is de accu. De UT startte daarom een onderzoekscentrum dat de hele keten onderzoekt. Van grondstoffen en nieuwe materialen tot slimmer gebruik en recycling.
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Precise manipulation of surgical catheters using magnets

Robot for surgeries inside blood vessels

Christoff Heunis, researcher at the UT Surgical Robotics Laboratory, developed a robotic system that allows the precise manipulation of surgical tools inside blood vessels of a patient using magnets. The magnetic fields interact with the surgical tool, positioning it exactly at the right location. The method saves time, money and is safer for both patient and doctor.
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Proeftuin simuleert werklast commandocentrum marineschip

In het BMS Lab van de UT simuleren onderzoekers de werklast die ‘operatoren’ van commandocentrales op een marineschip ervaren. De grote vraag luidt: wanneer raken ze overbelast?
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Connection lost

Faces pop up on your screen. Lips start moving and someone shouts ‘You are still muted’. You know the drill. The meeting commences, information gets exchanged, even a few jokes are made, but we all feel it. There is a certain disconnect in this digital world. Is there anything we can do to bridge the gap? UT experts discuss why there is such a difference between communicating online and in person.
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Over a pint
Over a pint with... Iris van Duren

'Ecologists are especially good at making connections'

'Over a Pint' is a series about science. UT researchers talk to science journalist Enith Vlooswijk about their field and the misconceptions that exist about it. Enith turns their input into writing and drawings. In this fifteenth episode: Iris van Duren, ecologist and assistant professor at the ITC faculty.
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Aan de borreltafel
Aan de borreltafel met... Iris van Duren

‘Ecologen zijn vooral goed in verbindingen leggen’

‘Aan de borreltafel’ is een rubriek over wetenschap. Wetenschapsjournalist Enith Vlooswijk praat met én tekent over UT-onderzoekers, die vertellen over hun vakgebied en de misvattingen die hierover bestaan. In deze vijftiende aflevering: Iris van Duren, ecoloog en universitair docent bij de faculteit ITC.
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Aan de borreltafel
Aan de borreltafel met... Iris van Duren

‘Ecologen zijn vooral goed in verbindingen leggen’

‘Aan de borreltafel’ is een rubriek over wetenschap. Wetenschapsjournalist Enith Vlooswijk praat met én tekent over UT-onderzoekers, die vertellen over hun vakgebied en de misvattingen die hierover bestaan. In deze vijftiende aflevering: Iris van Duren, ecoloog en universitair docent bij de faculteit ITC.
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Over a pint
Over a pint with... Iris van Duren

'Ecologists are especially good at making connections'

'Over a Pint' is a series about science. UT researchers talk to science journalist Enith Vlooswijk about their field and the misconceptions that exist about it. Enith turns their input into writing and drawings. In this fifteenth episode: Iris van Duren, ecologist and assistant professor at the ITC faculty.
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Light-weight constructions for cars and planes to save energy and reduce emissions

Making vehicles lighter

With a NWO Perspective grant of 6 million euro’s, University of Twente professor Remko Akkerman, received funding for his program ‘ENLIGHTEN’, Enabling Integrated Lightweight Structures in High Volumes. His aim: develop light-weight, recyclable constructions for the transport industry, to reduce energy use and CO2 emissions by at least 25 %.
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