Columnist Birgit van Driel is annoyed by the attitude of the activists on campus. Her message to them: think of a different strategy to convince your interlocutor.
Columnist Birgit van Driel is surprised about the lack of self-reflection in society. She believes that politicians and administrators should look – publicly – in the mirror more often.
The media storm around the new Rutger Bregman book also got columnist Birgit van Driel thinking. She now wonders if she is wasting her talent.
Birgit van Driel thinks that there is not enough emphasis on nuance in communications about science in the media.
Columnist Birgit van Driel sees a gap between staff members who have studied at TU Delft and others. Together, she believes we can bridge it.
Columnist Birgit van Driel is fed up with everyone saying that she has done a difficult study and believes that this stigma has negative consequences for the Netherlands.
Columnist Birgit van Driel delves into the Cursor issue and calls on Dutch university newspapers to address the underlying systemic issues.
Columnist Birgit van Driel sees no benefit in getting rid of cum laude and argues for a broad shift in culture where you do not always need to be the very best.
Columnist Birgit van Driel enjoyed living at the JvB while studying very much. She would like all students to have a wonderful student life and a close group of housemates.
