In 2026 viert de Universiteit Twente haar 13e lustrum — 65 jaar. En dat vieren we op een manier die echt UT is: samen, op de campus, en met de Batavierenrace als decor. Op vrijdag 8 en zaterdag 9 mei organiseert het Alumnibureau de Lustrum Alumnidagen: twee dagen vol lezingen, campustours, borrels en gezamenlijke maaltijden. Jij stelt zelf je programma samen — van één dagdeel tot het volledige weekend.
For who
For all UT alumni. Whether you graduated last year or haven't set foot on campus in decades: you belong here! Young professionals, mid-career alumni, pioneers from the early UT years, and former staff; Dutch and international alike. Whether you work in technology, healthcare, education, policy, research or business, the programme has been designed for the entire UT community. Guests without a UT background are also welcome to join you in (re)discovering the campus during the Lustrum Alumni Days.
Rediscover the campus, get inspired by the latest UT research, and reconnect with people who share your history — and meet those who don't. And be there on Saturday afternoon when the Batavierenrace runners cross the finish line at the UTrack.
Program
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16:00–16:45 | Building Bastille I Language: English
Incubase: Where the Next Startup Begins
Meet the innovative start-ups that are set to change the world. During this pitch session, entrepreneurial UT students present their business ideas — from first concept to growing company. Who will be the next trendsetter?
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17:00–17:45 | Bastille Building, Incubase | Language: Dutch
Innovate or Checkmate: From Twente roots to worldwide impact
What makes Twente the ideal nursery for innovation? Roy Spit, Giels Brouwer and Maarten Kollen reveal how 'High-Tech Noaberschap' works. Discover how a unique mix of down-to-earthness and cooperation creates market leaders in data and chess technology. Three success stories with roots in Twente, sharing one belief: winning together works better than playing alone.
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Full program
Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 are filled with inspiration sessions, tours of the campus and labs, and other inspiring program elements. Discover the full program on the UT website.
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