The WOT is a student organization with a passion for technology and development. We test and design extremely affordable technologies for use in developing countries.
A water pump for €20 and €10 for an irrigation system? We develop it or just join us!
Do you want more information about the implementation of technology in developing countries? e.g. for your thesis research or general interest. Contact us!
In August of 2024, during the Kick-In, the WOT hosted multiple fun activies for new students at the University of Twente. During these activities they were able to learn and make things at the WOT terrain. Troughout the Kick-In, which lasted 9 days, the new…
This September is filled with great opportunities to get to know the WOT. We will be hosting a variety of WOT-like activities every Wednesday and Thursday night. The evening starts at about 17:45 and we have dinner together (which you can join), or come by…
In the past the Breurram has been built and tested by the WOT. It is a type of hydraulic ram pump, made out of standard components using an airbuble in a piece of flexible tube as expansion ‘tank’. More about the mechanism behind the Breurram…
Now that the winter has subsided, we decided it was time to turn on our solar shower again. A system that you can read more about here.The system was turned on during the April working weekend, and two WOTters actually enjoyed a (still very cold)…
It’s finally spring and at the working weekend we were busy like bees. This time the focus was on fixing the windmills on our terrain. The crankshaft of the Oasis needed to be placed back. The mystery of the ripped sails of the Cretan windmill…
We are thrilled to announce that the board of the WOT has been awarded the “best part-time board of the year 2023” This price was awarded at the MTAD award, the event with which the student union of the university of Twente aims to thank…
The WOT is hosting introduction activities every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month of September.Yes, that is a lot of intro activities.The intro activities are easy to follow and well prepared, you need no prior knowledge and can come by to have a look what…
In 2022 a technician from the UNDP got in contact with us after seeing our rotary jetting video (showing Menno’s small rotary jetting rig, powered by a corded drill). This technician wanted to buy a swivel from us to be able to make this small…
During this incredibly productive weekend in October, a group of dedicated members came together to work on numerous projects, repairs and improvements. A list of projects including an EMAS cistern and a new electrical system for the Kiwanda was prepared beforehand as to allow the…
