In 2021, more doctoral candidates and postdocs received corona compensation than in 2020. Yet there is still a lack of clarity about the ruling.
Hoogleraar Industriële Microbiologie Jack Pronk (faculteit Technische Natuurwetenschappen) is maandag benoemd tot Ridder in de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw. In plaats van tijdens een ceremonie op het gemeentehuis, kreeg Pronk het lintje uitgereikt bij zijn woning. Ook professor Pieternel Levelt (faculteit Civiele Techniek en Geowetenschappen), emeritus hoogleraar elektronica Gerard Meijer en professor Kees Vuik (beiden…
Discussion about engineers and the army On Wednesday Stadium Generale starts with a new philosophical café: Prometheus’ Problems. The first edition focuses on the question whether engineers should work for the army. Prometheus’ Problems is a new series that focuses on philosophical and ethical questions related to engineering, modern technology, and its impact on…
Research into student well-being abound. TU Delft too is using questionnaires to gauge the ups and downs of its student body. What is done with all that data?
Meet the student psychologist The Indian Students’ Association (ISA) in Delft holds a session with student advisors and student psychologists on Thursday. During the digital meeting, students can discuss how they are doing and how they can be there for each other. Students can also participate anonymously. Student advisors from the faculty of Technology, Policy and…
The start of Ramadan this year falls at the same time as the examination week. Is that a problem or not? Three Islamic TU students talk about their experiences.
Sneak peak at financial companies From Monday April 19th to Friday April 23rd, Women’s network Librae organises the Beyond Finance Week. The aim of the week is give students a sneak peek behind the scenes of the finance sector, to show you there’s more to the finance sector than just finance. During the theme week…
Student flat did not meet safety requirements During a fire in the Uilenstede student flat in Amstelveen, five students were injured and dozens of residents had to leave their homes. After an investigation, student housing association Duwo now comes up with a plan for smoke detectors and fire resistant doors and windows. In a letter to…
‘Kindertelefoon’ for young adults Since Wednesday, the well known Dutch support line ‘Kindertelefoon’ also offers a helpline for young adults. It’s called the Alles Oké? Supportline and it’s available for adults between 18 and 24 years old. They can call free of charge and anonymous when things are not going well. The support line is…
More on-campus exams The number of on campus exams is slightly higher this semester than last semester. The next two weeks, TU students will be going to the X sports centre and the Cornelis Drebbelweg for a total of nineteen exams. During last semester’s exam period, this was the case for seventeen exams. This exam period has a…
