U-Today embraces the University of Twente’s international character. We strive to make our articles accessible to the entire UT community. We publish our content bilingually, in both Dutch and English, whenever possible. It is not always feasible to provide translations of our articles due to time and capacity limitations, or whenever we feel the subject does not directly impact the international community, but we continue to search for ways to increase the number of bilingual publications.

Most of our articles are written in Dutch first. For translations into English, we use a variety of AI (powered) tools. After the initial translation run, however, we always check for errors, turns of phrase that may signal Dutch interference, or Dutch cultural references that may need additional explanation for an international audience. More information on our use of AI can be found below.

As of 2025, the University of Twente has opted for a ‘parallel bilingualism’ policy, which considerably overlaps with our own long-standing language policy – both in form and function. In harmony with this policy, U-Today plans to continue using both the Dutch and English language.

Considering our independent status, we do not see it as an obligation to carry out the UT’s language policy completely. We follow current affairs as much as possible in a manner most suitable for our readers. As Dutch journalists, we have the responsibility to protect and promote the Dutch language. Moreover, as the university’s own policy states: using the Dutch language is essential for the local and regional context and societal involvement. Yet, we have not chosen to abandon one language in favour of the other.

On a yearly basis, the U-Today editorial team will look at the balance between English and Dutch articles, and whether or not that balance represents the UT community and the university’s stakeholders accordingly. We aim to serve our audience – of international and Dutch readers – as best we can.

• U-Today sees (generative) AI as a tool, never a system that can replace a journalist’s work.
• AI can be part of the journalistic process.
• AI is evolving rapidly, and U-Today editors must find a mode of keeping up. AI is everywhere around us, so it is increasingly a part of our world.
• U-Today journalists do not use AI as a source. It is possible, however, to use AI for analysing, editing, or structuring information.
• Editors remain solely responsible for their work. AI use does not diminish that responsibility. Editors are able to explain thoroughly why AI has been used and what this means for their journalistic output.
• U-Today editors are aware that AI makes mistakes and plays into certain biases. Editors weigh these shortcomings in their decision to use AI. When in doubt: refrain from use.
• We offer full transparency if we use AI tools for research or spreading journalistic works.
• We aim for a balance in which AI is a tool in the U-Today workshop, of which our editors remain in charge. This ensures quality journalism.
• What we won’t do: have AI write our texts, create photography, or generate images.
• Use of AI in letters and articles should be restricted to use as a research tool and spell check. It is expressly forbidden to send in op-eds or letters that have been generated through AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Editors can use AI as a tool for analysing datasets, researching satellite images, or editing an illustration. This presupposes that editors understand datasets, satellite images, and illustrations. Use of AI never waives editors’ duty to understand the techniques themselves. AI is a complementary tool, not a replacement of knowledge.
• Editors may also consult AI for title suggestions, untangling convoluted sentences, and other text editing tasks.
• Artificial intelligence is a technology that can influence the journalistic profession in ways we cannot yet foresee. U-Today watches the developments closely, and with a critical interest. If necessary, this protocol may need revision at a later stage.