Technology researchers in the spotlight

Technology researchers in the spotlight

Four engineering faculties (AE, 3mE, EEMCS and CEGS) have published an English magazine with the title Fundament. The magazine highlights 15 researchers who have been appointed with the extra money (about 60 million per year) that was made available in 2019 according to the Sectorplan Beta en Techniek (Science and Technology Sector Plan). This plan was the government’s response to the observation that the number of engineering students was increasing annually, but that the resources and number of lecturers were lagging behind. With 11.5 million euro per year, Delft University of Technology became the largest recipient of the sector plan; 7.4 million for technology and 4.1 million for science (mathematics, physics and chemistry).

The science sector (‘beta’) does is not highlighted in the magazine. Applied Sciences Communication Officer Jerwin de Graaf explains that his colleagues from the technology sector compiled the magazine in preparation for an inspection visit. Because the science sector did not receive a visit, there was no reason for such an interim report. It is possible that this will still be done.

The Sector Plan for Science, Technology and Engineering will run until 2024. The intention is for the research capacity and diversity of universities to be increased by then and for researchers to respond to social challenges. The magazine Fundament gives an preview. (JW)