https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/ https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2026/1/766699/were-in-it-together-workshop-stakeholder-engagement-for-research Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:26:57 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#766699 Working with stakeholders doesn’t just happen, it requires planning, dedication and different approaches for different stakeholders. To help researchers with this, several UT Research Support colleagues have come together to organise the workshop “We’re in it together! Stakeholder engagement for researchers”. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/11/697358/united-against-violence-against-women-the-university-of-twente-joins-orange-the-world Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:02:06 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#697358 On Tuesday 25 November, the global Orange the World campaign kicks off – an initiative by UN Women to end violence against women and girls. The campaign runs until 10 December, which marks International Human Rights Day. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/10/651330/eduflex-workshop-at-itc-explores-the-future-of-flexible-personalised-learning Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:27:27 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#651330 On September 30, ITC hosted the EduFlex Workshop, bringing together nearly 30 researchers, educators, and industry professionals to explore the future of flexible, personalised learning. The event marked the first in a series of workshops organised within the EduFlex project. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/7/507270/curiocities-circular-futures-explored-in-twente Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:41:41 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#507270 From June 23rd to 26th, the University of Twente hosted CurioCities: Futures Unlocked*, an international summer school for bachelor's students from around the world. They spent four days working on a challenge focused on innovative and circular practices in public spaces, while exploring the green and innovative Twente region. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/7/476475/400.000-euro-for-regional-citizen-science-hub-pro-bono Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:24:12 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#476475 Citizen Science Hub Twente, part of DesignLab at the University of Twente, has been awarded €400,000 in funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to grow into a broad regional hub. Together with Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the Province of Overijssel, the Municipality of Enschede, Tetem, Twentse Noabers and other partners, the University of Twente is building PRO BONO: Citizen Research Network East. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/5/331863/find-participants-for-your-project-via-the-meedoen-webpage Wed, 28 May 2025 09:13:27 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#331863 The website Meedoen features UT projects that are currently looking for participants. Visitors can easily see what each project involves, who it’s for, and how they can take part. They can contact the researcher directly through a simple form. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/3/208249/how-do-we-involve-residents-of-overijssel-in-scientific-research Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:52:47 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#208249 On 17 and 18 March, two special events took place at DesignLab, University of Twente, focused on the citizen science program Civic & Citizen Science. This program, co-financed and established by the Province of Overijssel in collaboration with Citizen Science Hub Twente, centers around the key question: How can residents of Overijssel become more involved in ‘high-tech human touch’ research in their daily lives? https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/3/172848/university-of-twente-introduces-the-first-womens-health-minor-in-the-netherlands Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:04:50 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#172848 On March 8th, International Women's Day, attention is drawn to gender inequalities—including those in the medical field. The University of Twente contributes to this effort by launching the minor ''Technology for Women's Health in a Life Span Perspective'', the first academic program in the Netherlands dedicated to women's health and technology. Developed by the Faculty BMS in collaboration with the Technical Medical Centre and the DesignLab, this minor aims to bridge the gap in healthcare solutions for women. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/3/170607/ut-to-adopt-prestigious-university-innovation-fellows-programme-from-stanford-d.school Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:35:17 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#170607 The University of Twente (UT) has been selected to adopt the University Innovation Fellows (UIF) programme from Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school). This marks a major milestone in UT’s commitment to educational innovation and student-led change. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/2/131821/lets-talk-about-impact-6 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:11:20 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#131821 Let’s Talk About Impact is a series that explores various aspects of making impact. Today we will talk about Citizen Science. We often talk about making impact together with stakeholders. One facet of this is working together with citizens to make an impact relevant to their living context. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/2/125609/working-with-european-partners-on-sponge-landscapes-around-the-vecht Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:34:13 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#125609 Last week marked the launch of the European project ‘Spongeworks’ in Hardenberg. This project focuses on developing ‘sponge landscapes,’ where the soil can better retain and gradually release water, much like a sponge. During ‘Spongeworks,’ various European partners collaborate to connect practical measures with scientific knowledge. The University of Twente is involved through DesignLab and the faculties of ET and BMS in researching collaboration between stakeholders. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/1/99669/are-you-ready-to-develop-new-skills-great-news-designlab-university-is-back-and-open-for-students-and-staff Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:56:53 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#99669 The student-driven DesignLab University series teaches students and staff of the University of Twente the basic project work skills in an accessible way. The aim is to help participants to get to work on their own ideas, applying their newly acquired skills in practical projects. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2025/1/59870/children-citizen-geo-science-for-climate-adaptive-cities Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:28:55 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#59870 In citizen science, citizens and researchers join forces to make a societal positive impact. Part of the University of Twente’s mission is to strengthen society by providing sustainable solutions to current problems. Last year, the Citizen Science Hub Twente made a call for citizens and researchers to submit their research ideas for the start of a new programme “Civic and Citizen Science”. This programme aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. Five projects were selected and received a grant to work on the project for two years. Citizen Science Hub Twente sat down with the researchers and citizens of each project to give an update on how it is proceeding.  https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/11/1873586/paving-the-way-for-more-sustainable-farms Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:01:06 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1873586 In citizen science, citizens and researchers join forces to make a societal positive impact. Part of the University of Twente’s mission is to strengthen society by providing sustainable solutions to current problems. Last year, the Citizen Science Hub Twente made a call for citizens and researchers to submit their research ideas for the start of a new programme “Civic and Citizen Science”. This programme aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. Five projects were selected and received a grant to work on the project for the next two years. Citizen Science Hub Twente sat down with the researchers and citizens of each project to give an update on how it is proceeding.  https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/11/1856614/meedoen-a-platform-for-citizen-participation-and-citizen-science-at-the-university-of-twente Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:28:18 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1856614 At the University of Twente, we strive to connect our scientific research with society. One of the ways we do this is through UTwente.nl/meedoen (MEEDOEN), a platform for research projects that seek input from citizens—in any form. A great example of this is the Direct-DCIS project, which successfully recruited co-researchers.  https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/11/1857063/cristina-zaga-nomination-for-ai-diversity-leader-award Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:21:06 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1857063 Our very own Research Fellow Cristina Zaga has just made a big step in her career. She has been nominated for the prestigious AI Diversity Leader Award from Women in AI. This nomination acknowledges her pioneering efforts to drive inclusion and diversity in artificial intelligence, setting a benchmark for equitable AI practices that empower underrepresented communities and promote fairness in technology. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/11/1850868/making-impact-with-designlab-academy Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:12:14 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1850868 On September 16, twenty participants from diverse sectors such as construction, marketing, and academia gathered at the DesignLab, University of Twente. Their mission? To explore circular innovations in a transdisciplinary workshop from DesignLab Academy using Responsible Futuring. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/10/1781917/ability-tech Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:35:50 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1781917 In citizen science, citizens and researchers join forces to make a societal positive impact. Part of the University of Twente’s mission is to strengthen society by providing sustainable solutions to current problems. Last year, the Citizen Science Hub Twente made a call for citizens and researchers to submit their research ideas for the start of a new programme “Civic and Citizen Science”. This programme aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. Five projects were selected and received a grant to work on the project for the next two years. Citizen Science Hub Twente sat down with the researchers and citizens of each project to give an update on how it is proceeding. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/9/1753576/transdisciplinary-master-insert-electives Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1753576 Want to make a real difference? Join the award-winning Transdisciplinary Master-Insert: Shaping Responsible Futures. You will go beyond the classroom and learn in the real world. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/9/1728359/designlab-10-years-dear-future-us Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1728359 DesignLab University of Twente has been establishing new connections since 2014: students and researchers joining forces with citizens, governments and the industry, to design opportunities for challenges within and beyond the borders of health, climate and safety. When working with and at DesignLab, different worldviews are equally heard, people become empowered and first tangible steps are made. Dear Future us: let’s feel, think and act when it comes to today’s challenges and potentially those of our next generations. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/8/1703643/social-isolation-and-positive-health Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:59:29 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1703643 In citizen science, citizens and researchers join forces to make a societal positive impact. Part of the University of Twente’s mission is to strengthen society by providing sustainable solutions to current problems. Last year, the Citizen Science Hub Twente made a call for citizens and researchers to submit their research ideas for the start of a new programme “Civic and Citizen Science”. This programme aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. Five projects were selected and received a grant to work on the project for the next two years. Citizen Science Hub Twente sat down with the researchers and citizens of each project to give an update on how it is proceeding. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/7/1663319/designlab-at-zwarte-cross Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:43:11 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1663319 On Friday, DesignLab represented the UT at the biggest paid music festival in the Netherlands: Zwarte Cross. This year, a record breaking number of 265.000 people visited this festival known for it’s motor cross, music line-up, and theater. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/7/1610907/responsible-futuring-at-the-university-of-twente Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:08:56 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1610907 DesignLab at the University of Twente (UT) has been advancing the Responsible Futuring approach, initially conceived by researcher Cristina Zaga. This approach aims to involve transdisciplinary communities to address complex societal challenges.  https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/6/1593579/vital-boekelo-usselo-twekkelo Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:15:11 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1593579 In citizen science, citizens and researchers join forces to make a societal positive impact. Part of the University of Twente’s mission is to strengthen society by providing sustainable solutions to current problems. Last year, the Citizen Science Hub Twente made a call for citizens and researchers to submit their research ideas for the start of a new programme “Civic and Citizen Science”. This programme aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. Five projects were selected and received a grant to work on the project for the next two years. Citizen Science Hub Twente sat down with the researchers and citizens of each project to give an update on how it is proceeding. https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2024/6/1584407/the-research-fellow-chronicles Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:38:47 +0000 https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news.rss#1584407 We are back with our segment The Research Fellow Chronicles! We chose another beloved Research Fellow to ‘put in the spotlight’ and are ecstatic to show you what we learned. Who is he and how did he get here? What is his research about? What are his key concerns on society’s digitalisation?