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‘We have the ambition and the obligation to welcome new people in Twente’

International UT employees often experience (work) stress because their partners struggle to find their way in Twente. ‘We recognize this challenge and we think there is room for improvement’, says Machteld Roos, Vice-President of the UT Executive Board, in reaction to an article published last week.
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‘The struggles of our partners also affect our performance at work’

Many internationals at the UT have the same stressor: their spouse is very unhappy in Twente. Two couples share how much the situation of their partners leads to (work) stress – and how the university could help solve the issue. ‘It’s of course not the UT’s responsibility to make the spouse happy, but in the end it does impact the UT.'
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Research into diversity and inclusivity in the workplace in Twente

‘We want to make it easier for people who come after us’

Three international UT students have conducted research into diversity and inclusivity in the workplace in Twente. ‘We wanted to put in the effort, so that people like us have more opportunities in the region.’
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The International

‘Bullying continued up to university’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In the first episode: Viktorija Jankūnaitė, first-year Technical Computer Science. ‘I think I'm in my place for the first time here in Enschede.’
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The International

‘Het pesten ging door tot aan de universiteit’

In de rubriek The International vertellen UT-studenten vanuit de hele wereld over hun leven, studie, keuzes en passies. In de eerste aflevering: Viktorija Jankūnaitė, eerstejaars Technical Computer Science. ‘Ik denk dat ik in Enschede voor het eerst op m’n plek ben.’
Opinion

Internationalisation: Diversity is growth

Internationalization is one of the focus points of the Vision 2020 of the University. As a result, we have seen a strong increment of international staff and students. This change poses some challenges but also brings opportunities. A lot of things have been said regarding the challenges a more diverse campus brings us. We feel the community could focus on ways to smoothen out the bumps in the road, and should embrace diversity on campus.
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The International

‘Het pesten ging door tot aan de universiteit’

In de rubriek The International vertellen UT-studenten vanuit de hele wereld over hun leven, studie, keuzes en passies. In de eerste aflevering: Viktorija Jankūnaitė, eerstejaars Technical Computer Science. ‘Ik denk dat ik in Enschede voor het eerst op m’n plek ben.’
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The International

‘Bullying continued up to university’

In the series The International, UT students from all over the world talk about their lives, studies, choices and passions. In the first episode: Viktorija Jankūnaitė, first-year Technical Computer Science. ‘I think I'm in my place for the first time here in Enschede.’
News

New service for international employees

To better help international employees start their life in Twente, the UT is organizing a special program for them on the 3rd of September. For the first time, new foreign employees will be able to arrange all required formalities in one day and on one spot - directly on campus.
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Enschede wants apartments for internationals in Kennispark

The Municipality of Enschede wants to make Kennispark more dynamic and attractive for international talent. To accomplish this, the city would like to build an apartment building directly in Kennispark, which could primarily be used by expats and internationals, including UT students and employees.
International in Twente

International in Twente - ISA

In this seventh episode, we tell the story of ISA: the Indian Student Association. Their Holi and Diwali festivals have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years, also among Dutch students. But, of course, they organize more activities!
International in Twente

International in Twente - ISA

Het is te merken in de collegezalen en de supermarkt, maar misschien ook bij je sportvereniging of zelfs in je studentenhuis: steeds meer internationale studenten kleuren onze universiteit. Maar wie zijn die studenten? En waarom zijn ze hier? Wahbe Rezek, masterstudent industrial design engineering en studentmedewerker van UT Nieuws, duikt in het leven van deze studenten. In de serie International in Twente vertelt UT Nieuws in iedere aflevering het verhaal van een internationale student op de Universiteit Twente. In deze zevende aflevering vertellen we het verhaal van ISA: de Indian Student Association. Hun holi en diwali festivals zijn de afgelopen jaren razend populair geworden, ook onder de Nederlandse studenten. Maar ze organiseren natuurlijk meer activiteiten!
International in Twente

International in Twente - LA VOZ

In this sixth episode, you’ll get an inside look in the Latin-American student association LA VOZ (translated: the voice). The association was founded about six years ago, with the idea of sharing the Latin-American culture with people from other parts of the world. Also to make people from Latin-America feel more at home in Enschede. How they do that? With music, dance and – of course – good food!
International in Twente

International in Twente - LA VOZ

In deze zesde aflevering krijg je een kijkje in de Latijns-Amerikaanse studentenvereniging: LA VOZ (vertaald: de stem). De vereniging is zo’n zes jaar geleden opgericht, met het idee om de Latijns-Amerikaanse cultuur te delen met mensen uit andere werelddelen en om mensen uit Latijns-Amerika zich thuis te laten voelen in Enschede. Dat doen ze onder andere met muziek, dans en natuurlijk lekker eten!
International in Twente

International in Twente - Serena Casanova

In this fifth episode it's the story of master's student Chemical Engineering Serena Casanova from Italy. Her Dutch buddy Daniëlle Bethlehem introduced her to the city of Enschede and the student life here. They tell about cooking, baking and watching movies together and about the direct and punctual nature of Dutch people.
International in Twente

International in Twente - Serena Casanova

In deze aflevering het verhaal van masterstudent chemical engineering Serena Casanova uit Italië. Haar buddy Daniëlle Bethlehem maakte haar wegwijs in Enschede en het studentenleven hier. Ze vertellen onder andere over samen koken, bakken en films kijken. Ook directe en punctuele Nederlanders komen aan bod.
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