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[Comic] A brief History of Cyber Crime

From the Chairman

The moment it all starts, you send a mail to the current board that you’re interested in becoming a board member for the next academic year. When I started studying at the University of Twente I would have never thought I would be in this position at all. And

Art and AI

A year ago, a man by the name of Jason M. Allen entered the Colorado State Fair with a beautiful art piece. The juries were all over Allen’s artwork and awarded him the blue ribbon for emerging digital artists. Unbeknownst to the other participants, however, Allen didn’t create

Editorial 39.2

Dear reader, Just before the holidays start, a new edition of the I/O Vivat falls on your digital doormat. Due to budgetary constraints, mostly the ever-increasing prices of PostNL, we have had to change the I/O Vivat to a digital-first publication. The Vivat will be published 3/4

From the Programme Director

Before I joined UTwente as a professor in 2020, I was working at a company in Belgium called Raincode. The official job title was “analyst/developer” — I have also reached the level of the Chief Science Officer, but now’s not the time to talk about executive functions. As a

Pandora - A unique puzzle adventure

In the bustling academic realm of the University of Twente, an extraordinary event unfolds, captivating students’ minds and challenging their intellect in ways they never imagined. Welcome to Pandora, a five-day puzzle hunt orchestrated by the Pandora committee at Inter-Actief. The event is always recognized by many students, staff, and

From the (Candidate) Chairman

The moment it all starts, you send a mail to the current board that you’re interested in becoming a board member for the next academic year. When I started studying at the University of Twente I would have never thought I would be in this position at all. And

Competitive Pokémon AI

Welcome to the world of Pokémon! These games have been a staple in people’s childhood, and maybe still are nowadays. The franchise attracts such a wide audience: From collecting every Pokémon to becoming the ultimate Pokémon trainer, it is no surprise that so many people have fallen in love

Start of your career [ENIAC Board]

Starting a new job might be an exciting move. Who will be your new team mates? Who do you ask questions about in your practice? How do you build friendships with your new team members? All of that comes into play when you are leaving the UT or starting a

[Comic] The Data Landscape

A Wheelchair-Accessible Web

Even if you are not wheelchair-bound, you may still take notice of the presence (or absence) of accessibility options around you. Last November, I gave a presentation on digital accessibility and inclusion to my colleagues at the town hall. I asked whether they were aware of accessibility options in or

How we support your studies [Education Committee]

Welcome to the new academic year! You came here to study, but we all have had experiences where it doesn’t go so smoothly; from faulty exams, having trouble with exercises, a broken coffee machine and everything in between, Inter-Actief is here to help you. As a study association we

Symposium Hepaestus - What did you miss?

One of the most prominent traditions of Inter-Actief is the Symposium. Every year, Inter-Actief organizes a Symposium; a day centered around a chosen domain from the vast world of Computer Science. The goal of the Symposium is to give students a more in-depth look into a specific part of the

Cryptocurrency - Why is it safe and how does it work?

What makes cryptocurrency different from traditional money? What it boils down to: cryptocurrency requires trust in certain algorithms rather than in a central authority, like banks. But why would we want to use this and are these algorithms really that safe? Decentralization One of the main ways in which crypto