"We are looking to the future with positivity and optimism. We are continuing to build on the robust and agile organisation that is required to fulfil that ambition.

Annual report 2022 University of Twente

"We are looking to the future with positivity and optimism. We are continuing to build on the robust and agile organisation that is required to fulfil that ambition. Our staff and students demonstrate the entrepreneurial attitude that characterises UT; we are resourceful and have a can-do mindset when major challenges arise. We saw that when we were confronted with the COVID crisis and it was reaffirmed when the war in Ukraine presented us with fresh challenges."

Executive Board

Foreword by the Executive Board

In May 2022, the University of Twente celebrated its 60th Dies Natalis in style. The academic ceremony had been postponed by several months, as COVID-19 prevented any opportunity of coming together to celebrate this joyous occasion in the autumn of 2021. After a period in which we were largely prevented from seeing and talking to each other physically, there was a strong need to meet.

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Key figures for 2022
University of Twente

Key figures

Value creation by the
University of Twente

Value creation

Our foundations

The University of Twente (UT) was established to make a social and economic difference in the region. Over the years it developed into an innovative and entrepreneurial university that, in addition to its regional role, focussed increasingly on the international arena. The combination of technical, natural, social and behavioural sciences makes UT unique in the Netherlands. 

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Shaping in 2022

From the perspective of our strategy, we tell the comprehensive story of our institution in 2022 based on the three pillars of Shaping2030: Shaping Society, Shaping Connections and Shaping Individuals.

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Annual Report 2022 pdf

This year the annual report has been published digital first for the first time. On each page you can click the button "Add to my report" at the end of the article. Click on "My Report" in the black header menu, to make your own report, containing the information of your interest. 

Complete report as pdf