TU Delft wants to expand to Rotterdam to enable further student growth but students are not sufficiently aware of these plans. This is shown in a survey by student council party Oras among over 1,600 bachelor, master and switch students.
At the end of 2022, TU Delft announced plans to open a branch in Rotterdam. The number of students could then grow from 28 thousand to 40 thousand. A programme team has been working since summer 2023 to develop this further. Oras asked students for their opinions on the growth plans.
Survey
Over 1,600 students took part in a survey by Oras on communication and support at the end of November. The results showed, among other things, that 59 percent of students are not aware of expansion to Rotterdam.
“We understand that the plans and especially the details are still in their early stages, but it is important to keep students well informed,” explained Oras faction member Tessa Hartog.
Especially the way information is shared deserves attention. “That often goes via official channels (e-mail and TU Student News), but you reach far more students through social media, Brightspace and netpresenters (the screens in faculties and education buildings).”
Support
In addition, there would be insufficient support among students to study in Rotterdam. Respondents give their interest a 4.7 on a scale of 10.
To increase support among students, Oras calls on the programme team to look beyond research and education alone. Hartog: “Just by (relocating) studies you don’t create a good place to study. Delft has a unique student culture, also talk to the many study and student (sports) associations involved.”
- The results of the survey were presented during the monthly meeting between the student council and the Executive Board and have been discussed with Han Derkx, programme director of Campus Rotterdam.
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