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Project Escape Room Illuminate finished

Project Escape Room Illuminate, which introduces UU teachers to Brightspace in an accessible and playful way, is completed (as of April 2026). It is currently being investigated whether the escape room can be incorporated into the onboarding of new UU teachers, among other things, in the future. If you have an idea how or where Escape Room Illuminate could be used, please send us a message at illuminate@uu.nl.

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“The escape room has given me a better understanding of Brightspace, enabling me to further deepen my teaching.”

When Robin Ohm heard about the Illuminate escape room, he immediately wanted to participate. The associate professor and microbiologist loves puzzles, so he signed up with some colleagues. By playing the escape room, lecturers gain even more knowledge about the new Brightspace Learning Management System. “This means I am better prepared for the education I provide to both bachelor's and master's students. ...”

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"Play the Illuminate escape room now in the city centre and discover Brightspace"

Would you like to gain more experience with Brightspace? Then play the Illuminate escape room. You can now also play this game in the city centre. The location is Janskerkhof 15a. Are you a lecturer? Then sign up for the escape room now and discover everything Brightspace has to offer....

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Discover Brightspace with Escape Room Illuminate

Escape room Illuminate is live! We've already welcomed many enthusiastic groups of teachers before the summer break. The schedule for August and September is now online, so register quickly!

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Location Janskerkhof is now available to book!

Our second location for Escape Room Illuminate has opened! Register now using the registration form on our website.

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