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H. Christiaans, who is studying ergonomics at the department of Industrial Design. Eight years ago, a survey by TU Delft researchers revealed that forty percent of people found sitting on their bikes uncomfortable, not only because of the saddle, but also because of the bike’s poor geometrical design. However, no significant research resulted from this survey. Christiaans regrets that TU Delft, given its knowledge and expertise, has no interest in designing ‘the bike of the future’.

‘MSc course may fulfil needs of Dutch industry’

TU Delft’s Electrical engineers are trying to get additional funding for their MSc courses in order to educate more foreign students. The initial aim of the program was to educate foreign students as future managers in their home countries, but it now seems that the program is equally well suited to fulfil the need Dutch companies have for technically skilled people with global orientation, according to the MicroElectronics Newsletter. In 2001, Professor Kees Beenakker hopes to start teaching a group of foreign student sponsored by Dutch companies and the Dutch government.

Sport card more expensive

Students must pay 105 guilders for their TU Delft sports card next year, an increase of five guilders compared to the fee charged over the past ten years. H.J. Faber, a representative of the Delft student sport federation, says the fee should only rise if the facilities are expanded. When renovation of the TU Delft sport centre is complete, the price of a sports card is expected to rise to 120 guilders a year.

TU Delft ignores bicycles

There is little support at TU Delft for developing new concepts for bikes. Everybody wants to design ‘smart products’ instead of mechanical designs, according to Dr. H. Christiaans, who is studying ergonomics at the department of Industrial Design. Eight years ago, a survey by TU Delft researchers revealed that forty percent of people found sitting on their bikes uncomfortable, not only because of the saddle, but also because of the bike’s poor geometrical design. However, no significant research resulted from this survey. Christiaans regrets that TU Delft, given its knowledge and expertise, has no interest in designing ‘the bike of the future’.

‘MSc course may fulfil needs of Dutch industry’

TU Delft’s Electrical engineers are trying to get additional funding for their MSc courses in order to educate more foreign students. The initial aim of the program was to educate foreign students as future managers in their home countries, but it now seems that the program is equally well suited to fulfil the need Dutch companies have for technically skilled people with global orientation, according to the MicroElectronics Newsletter. In 2001, Professor Kees Beenakker hopes to start teaching a group of foreign student sponsored by Dutch companies and the Dutch government.

Sport card more expensive

Students must pay 105 guilders for their TU Delft sports card next year, an increase of five guilders compared to the fee charged over the past ten years. H.J. Faber, a representative of the Delft student sport federation, says the fee should only rise if the facilities are expanded. When renovation of the TU Delft sport centre is complete, the price of a sports card is expected to rise to 120 guilders a year.