PhD candidates often wait until they have their dissertation before reporting intimidation, discrimination and abuse of power for fear of reprisals.
Research shows vulnerability of female scientists Lack of job security, the tough competition for research funding and the high workload are important reasons for both men and women with temporary contracts to turn their backs on science, according to a study (in Dutch) commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science…
‘No maximum interest rate on student debt’ Prime Minister Rutte thinks it is entirely reasonable that students in the Netherlands will soon again pay a ‘limited interest rate’ on their student debt. He is not keen on an interest ceiling for the time being. Two political parties in the Senate are worried…
Leiden professor ‘never again welcome’ A professor who has been guilty of inappropriate behaviour is banned from Leiden University. Who it concerns is unknown. The professor had seriously misbehaved towards his colleagues over a prolonged period, reports the university. This was said to be the outcome of an investigation by an independent committee…
Starting grants for groups? Several Dutch universities want to award the new starting grants not to individuals but to groups. In the coming years, universities themselves may award a new type of grant of 300 thousand euros to young university lecturers who get a permanent contract. But according to UNL, there are universities…
Covid self-tests at service points The number of Covid infections is on the rise and so TU Delft is using the intranet to remind its employees of the basic measures that are still in place: wash hands, cough and sneeze in the elbow and stay home in case of symptoms. The latter…
Dewis, the Delft network of women scientists, condemns the violence in Iran and supports Iranians at TU. Meanwhile, protests in Iran continue.
Dewis veroordeelt ‘de gewelddadige aanvallen op burgers en studenten tijdens de protesten die volgden op de dood in gevangenschap van Mahsa Amini’ en is solidair ‘met alle vrouwenrechten en de vrijheid van meningsuiting’. Dat staat in een solidariteitsverklaring (English only) van dit netwerk van vrouwelijke wetenschappers aan de TU Delft met vrouwen ‘en…
TU Delft student to advise United Nations Delft physics bachelor student Fenna Timsi (21) has been elected youth human rights and security representative. Over the next two years, she will gather young people’s ideas and opinions and offer them to policymakers, such as those of the United Nations General Assembly. Fenna Timsi.…
Unconventional coastal protection proposal TU Delft, HKV lijn in water and RoyalHaskoning DHV have presented a new plan to protect the southwest of the Netherlands against sea level rise. Impression of the Holland barrier at Hoek van Holland. (Illustration: Ties Rijcken and Koen Meijman) The conventional approach would mean significant dike…
