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𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠   UT alumna and Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Heleen Herbert will deliver the keynote speech at the opening of the University of Twente’s 2026–2027 academic year on Monday, 31 August, at the Muziekcentrum in Enschede.   This year’s opening forms part of UT’s 65th anniversary celebrations, centred on the theme Courage. For 65 years, the UT has been shaped by people who dare to take initiative, recognise new opportunities and turn ideas into action.   As both a UT alumna in Industrial Engineering and Management and a government minister, Herbert is uniquely positioned to reflect on the connection between science, innovation and societal development.   Prior to the ceremony, she will visit Kennispark Twente to meet entrepreneurs and regional leaders from the Twente high-tech ecosystem, with discussions focusing on the region’s economic ambitions, future growth opportunities and Twente’s contribution to national innovation and economic development goals. Heleen, it’s a pleasure to have you back in Twente for this special occasion. Heleen Herbert | Minister van Economische Zaken en Klimaat #utwente