Collecting E-waste is important for the well-being of the environment and of ourselves. E-waste is not biodegradable, can be toxic and will accumulate in the environment if not properly taken care of. The University of Twente wants to recycle as much waste as possible, and the waste that is not able to be recycled to be disposed properly. This is the reason that the so-called e-waste bins have been placed around the campus. ...

A sneak peak into the creation of the physical Vonk covers with never released art works!

Welcome back! The summer holidays are over, and we are all back on campus to not only earn EC’s, but also to catch up with those you haven’t seen since last academic year. Though it may have been a while since you have heard from some of those friends, it has not been too long since you have heard from us! During the holidays some of you have received our yearly physical edition of De Vonk on your doormat, filled to the brim with original articles and stories to entertain you while lying in the sun. ...

“A student team after a board year? Why not!” And that is how I started another year of evading my studies. In the past year I did however learn a lot. Not only did I got to know the inner workings of a solar powered car, but also what goes on before and after the design of a project. The hassle of designing a working ánd efficient product and how to make sure the manufacturing is foolproof. And to top it all off, end with an amazing race in South Africa.

In the Netherlands, the possibilities of studying Electrical Engineering are limited to only three universities: you can go to Eindhoven, Delft or Enschede. Of course, we are all familiar with the surroundings and atmosphere in Twente, but surely studying must be different in the other corners of the country… The editorial team asked two Scintilla members who have spent some time at the TU Eindhoven and TU Delft to talk about their experiences. This article shares the stories of Tim Huggers, who is doing his master EE at Eindhoven since 2022, and Fokko Perton, who studied EE and TCS in Delft from 2016 to 2019.

Most EE students are probably already familiar with the STORES. We provide electronic components without the long shipment times of AliExpress or restrictions on the minimal quantity. While most will know that all parts and their stock are available on our website, not many people know that you can order specific components or 3D prints for cheap as well.