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‘Review strike’ at Oxford     University lecturers in the United Kingdom have stopped reviewing work to force better working conditions. They acknowledge that some students may be delayed as a result.   The British union University and College Union, which represents 70 thousand staff at 145 institutions, called on its members on April 20…

Studium Generale and Delta will hold a theater dialogue on Tuesday, May 9, about TU’s growth plans. Delta asked three panelists about their positions in advance.

Vintage kilo sale at TU festival     On Saturday 13 May and Sunday 14 May, visitors to festival Maker Faire Delft can view creations by students, engineers, designers, craftspeople and artists.   There will also be a ‘Throwback Classic kilo sale’ – where visitors can score vintage clothes – as well as performances, exhibitions,…

Students organise first Delft Liberation Festival     On Friday 5 May 2023, Delft’s first Liberation Festival will take place on the Doelenplein. The festival is organised by six TU Delft students in cooperation with Stichting Delftvrij (Delft free foundation).      Local bands, singer-songwriters and poets will perform between 1 PM and 11:45 PM,…

Unions increase pressure on negotiations     Universities are still not doing enough against the high workload, unions argue. And things are not progressing with permanent contracts either. On Tuesday 25 April, they will protest at VU University Amsterdam, together with several action groups.   The unions are in the middle of negotiations for a…

Hestia grant for 11 refugees     Eleven refugees can continue their scientific careers in the Netherlands thanks to a special grant from research financier NWO. Although no so-called Hestia grants were awarded at TU Delft this year, refugee scientists are working there.   This is the fourth time the scholarships have been distributed. Due…