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My motivation to join the University Council stems from a strong commitment to ensure that the voices of researchers at the University of Twente are heard and addressed. In my role as a Grants Advisor in the Strategic Business Development department, I interact daily with researchers from all faculties, gaining unique insights into their challenges and needs. Having been an active researcher myself, I connect deeply with their concerns and am driven by a sense of justice and responsibility towards our research community.

On the University Council, I aim to represent the interests of UT researchers by leveraging my knowledge of their experiences and my expertise in the European funding landscape. My current position as the chair of the SBD Service Council has equipped me with the skills necessary to effectively serve and advocate for our community. I am dedicated to fostering transparent decision-making processes and ensuring that strategic decisions, especially in times of financial pressure, are well-informed and beneficial to our research environment.

Cătălin N. Popa, PhD | Grants Advisor |

University of Twente | Strategic Business Development | Grants Office |

Campus building Citadel, room H 309 | T: +31 (0)53 – 489 1276 | M: +31 (0)6 – 48429216 | c.n.popa@utwente.nl