The PVI organises various activities like sports/active activities, informative/cultural excursions and activities, especially for kids. Some activities are organised annually, others are organized only once.
During most PVI activities, the organization takes pictures. You can find these pictures here. In case you made pictures yourself during a PVI activity and you want to share them, please let us know. We will add these pictures to the website.
2026
PAST
Beer brewery (March 21)
PVI invites you for a tour of the Twentse Bierbrouwerij in Hengelo, followed by a beer tasting, on Friday 21 March.
The Twentse Bierbrouwerij has been brewing since 2008. It is located in buildings of the former electronics company Hazemeyer, near the Twentekanaal in Hengelo. Their beers are sold to private individuals mainly in Twente, but also in the rest of the Netherlands (through wholesalers only).
We will first tour the brewery, explaining how small-scale artisanal brewing is done here. Afterwards there is a beer tasting, offering 3 different beers and some snacks. Afterwards we can enjoy the bar & restaurant until closing time, but further food & drinks are at your own expense...!
The brewery is located on the Haaksbergerstraat 51 (7554 PA) in Hengelo (OV). It can be reached by public transport (bus 53 from stop D1 at Hengelo station, every half hour at xx:16 and xx:46, ca. 6 minutes until stop Vockersweg), but we will also organise a joint cycle trip from ITC (ca. 30 minutes).
More information can be found on https://www.twentsebierbrouwerijproeflokaal.nl
Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Cycling start: 15:45
Start of tour: 16:30
Beer tasting: 17:15
Costs: €5,00 per member – a member can take one invitee for €5,00
€20,00 per non-member and extra invitees
The tour can accommodate a maximum of 25 persons (members have priority, must be over 18!). Registration is compulsory, preferably by email, latest on Friday 14 March (12:00), via pvi-itc@utwente.nl
Langezijds Garden Tour (24 April)
Join PVI for an Inspiring Tour of the Langezijds Indoor Gardens!
Discover the lush, green heart of the Langezijds building during this special lunch walk. The tour will showcase the three stunning indoor gardens, designed as "green lungs" that bring life and sustainability to the University of Twente campus. Learn about the innovative design, sustainable features, and meticulous maintenance of these gardens from the experts who brought them to life.
Guided by Experts
Gain unique insights from Johan Binnenmars and Martin Hendriks of Flora-Nova, alongside André de Brouwer from UT Campus & Facility Management. These professionals will share fascinating details about the gardens’ creation, upkeep, and their role in enhancing both the environment and well-being.
Event Details
- Costs: There are no costs for this activity!
- 24 April 2025
- Start 12 AM room 2409. End 1 PM in a garden
Registration is compulsory, preferably by email, latest on Tuesday 22nd of April, via pvi-itc@utwente.nl
Don’t miss this chance to explore the vibrant indoor gardens of Langezijds and connect with nature in a truly inspiring setting!
Gliding activity (11 June)
ITC Sports Day (June 27)
Openlucht museum (4 Oct)
Excursion to the Nederlands Openlucht Museum, including bus and activity/guided tour
More information will be provided at a later stage
Sinterklaas (22 Nov, with UT Kring)
Afternoon for children to welcome Sinterklaas and his pieten, enjoy activities and receive a present.
Vrijhof 13.30
Christmas excursion (13 dec, Duisburg)
Date: 13th December 2025
Departure: parking space at Spiegel building at entrance UT campus : 12:45 pm , departure not later than 13:00 pm
Return to ITC: at 20.00 hours , arrival in Enschede around 21.30 hours
Price: € 7.50 Per person for PVI members and for one invitee per member.
€ 15.00 Per person for non-members
Registration can be done by email before Friday December 10th via pvi-itc@utwente.nl
End-of-the-Year activity (18 dec)
Morning session for current and former employees of ITC enoying coffee/tea/hot chocolate, krentenwegge and each others company. Welcome 10.30. Presentation 11.00.
Special guest: Wan Bakx (World and European Champion 100 meter hurdles) sharing information, experiences, stories and videos of his hobby running hurdles around the globe. Title of his presentation "Meet the Champion".