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Introduction programmes for Master’s, Exchange and bridging students

February 2025 5, 6 and 7 February The Introduction Programme is designed to help give you a good start to your studies in Delft. The Introduction Programme introduces you to the university, to life in Delft, and to the multicultural student life that awaits you. It is also a good opportunity to get to know your fellow students and make new friends. We will introduce you to the TU Delft study culture and give you a tour on TU Delft Campus. In addition to the IP, we would like to invite you to find out more about the student and study associations active at TU Delft and sign up for the Goin app, which will keep you up to date with all the activities around campus. TU Delft recommends you to participate in the Introduction Programme. However, if circumstances prevent you from being on campus during the 3 days of the on Campus Introduction Programme, we encourage you to utilise the online elements which have been created to help you with the transition to TU Delft. Scroll down for more information about the online elements such as Q&A sessions and a Brightspace course. We are currently working to create the Introduction Programme for spring 2025. More information about the schedule will follow as soon as possible. Introduction Programme Brightspace course Brightspace is TU Delft's collaborative learning environment and is used in almost all courses. The Introduction Programme Brightspace Course not only helps you to get familiar with this system, but also helps you get acquainted with the academic skills and study culture at TU Delft. It also contains information on the grading system, student charter, code of conduct, laptop project and on resources students can use while enrolled at TU Delft; e.g. Student IT Desks, the Library, study spaces, student well-being, academic counsellors, psychologists, workshops and much more. You can also find information on Living in Delft, the rich student life and TU Delft campus in the Brightspace course. Access to Brightspace will be activated one month before the start of your studies. You will be automatically enrolled in to our IP Spring 2025 Brightspace course. Q&A Sessions Before beginning your studies in Spring 2025, you can listen to two Q&A sessions that were recorded for the Introduction Programme in Summer 2024. In these sessions, two student assistants from TU Delft discuss moving to the Netherlands and what to expect during your studies at the university. Even if you don't have specific questions, listening to these sessions will certainly enhance your understanding of studying and living in Delft, the Netherlands. The two topics, available on YouTube, cover: 1. Study culture at TU Delft 2. Moving to the Netherlands How can I participate? If you applied for a Master, Exchange or bridging programme, and are starting your studies in February 2025, half December you will receive an e-mail invitation with instructions on how to register for the On Campus Introduction Programme Spring 2025. (You do not have to register for the online Q&A sessions nor for the Brightspace course.) If you have any questions about the IP Spring 2025, please send an e-mail to contactcentre-ESA@tudelft.nl. Please include your student number and the subject line ‘Introduction Programme’. Follow the Introduction Programme on Instagram YouTube Faculty Introductions Faculty introductions are scheduled to take place on 7 February, organized separately for each faculty. Most of these introductions are mandatory and aligned with the Central Introduction Programme (IP). Your faculty will reach out to invite you and provide details about the programme. The purpose of the Faculty introduction is to help you get acquainted with your faculty and understand what to expect from your study programme. TU Delft's Introduction Program (IP) is centrally organized to welcome you to the university and give you a glimpse of life in Delft and the vibrant multicultural student community you will be a part of. It is a great opportunity to meet your fellow students and make new friends. You will also be introduced to the study culture at TU Delft and given a tour of the TU Delft Campus. As part of the IP you will be assigned to a group of incoming TU Delft students and a coach, a current student who will share his first-hand experience of Delft student life with you and help you with all your queries. It is strongly advised to attend both programmes (Central Introduction Programme IP and your Faculty Introduction) to get a good start with your studies.

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A key solution to grid congestion

On behalf of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, researchers Kenneth Brunninx and Simon Tindemans are handing over a Position Paper to the Dutch Parliament on 14 November 2024, with a possible solution to the major grid capacity problems that are increasingly cropping up in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is unlikely to meet the 2030 climate targets, and one of the reasons for this is that large industry cannot switch to electricity fast enough, partly because of increasingly frequent problems around grid capacity and grid congestion. In all likelihood, those problems will actually increase this decade before they can decrease, the researchers argue. The solution offered by the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute researchers is the ‘flexible backstop’. With a flexible backstop, the current capacity of the power grid can be used more efficiently without sacrificing safety or reliability. A flexible backstop is a safety mechanism that automatically and quickly reduces the amount of electricity that an electric unit can draw from the grid (an electric charging station or a heat pump) or deliver (a PV installation). It is a small device connected or built into an electrical unit, such as a charging station or heat pump, that ‘communicates’ with the distribution network operator. In case of extreme stress on the network, the network operator sends a signal to the device to limit the amount of power. Germany recently introduced a similar system with electric charging stations. The backstop would be activated only in periods of acute congestion problems and could help prevent the last resort measure, which is cutting off electricity to users. ‘Upgrading the electricity network remains essential, but in practice it will take years. So there is a need for short-term solutions that can be integrated into long-term planning. We, the members of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, call on the government, network operators and regulator to explore the flexible backstop as an additional grid security measure,’ they said. The entire Paper can be read here . Kenneth Brunninx Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Governance and Management, where he uses quantitative models to evaluate energy policy and market design with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions. Simon Tindemans is Associate Professor in the Intelligent Electrical Power Grids group at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research interests include uncertainty and risk management for power grids. TU Delft PowerWeb Institute is a community of researchers who are investigating how to make renewable energy systems reliable, future proof and accessible to everyone.

25 year celebration of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas

On 25 October 2024 we celebrated 25 years of formal collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the University of Campinas. What began as a project to exchange some students in chemical engineering has now grown to a multifaceted and broad academic collaboration which accumulated into 24 joint research projects (>20 M Euro); 16 advanced courses and 15 Doctors with a Dual Degree PhD. Patricia Osseweijer, TU Delft Ambassador Brazil explained, “We are proud to show and reflect on this special day the added value we created resulting from our joint activities. The lessons we learned demonstrate that especially continuity of funds and availability for exchanges has contributed to joint motivation and building trust which created strong relations. This is the foundation for academic creativity and high-level achievements.” The program presented showcases of Dual Degree projects; research activities and education. It discussed the future objectives and new fields of attention and agree on the next steps to maintain and strengthen the foundation of strong relations. Telma Franco, Professor UNICAMP shared that “joint education and research has substantially benefitted the students, we see that back in the jobs they landed in,” while UNICAMP’s Professor Gustavo Paim Valenca confirmed that “we are keen to extend our collaboration to more engineering disciplines to contribute jointly to global challenges” Luuk van der Wielen highlighted that “UNICAMP and TU Delft provide valuable complementary expertise as well as infrastructures to accelerate research and innovation. Especially our joint efforts in public private partnerships brings great assets” To ensure our future activities both University Boards have launched a unique joint program for international academic leadership. This unique 7-month program will accommodate 12 young professors, 6 from each university. The programme began on 4 November 2024 in Delft, The Netherlands.

Christmas lunch

Take part in a festive lunch with MoTiv, TU Delft Studentenraad en TU Delft ESA This holiday season, MoTiv, TU Delft, and the local Delft churches are bringing together homes and students for a special, heartwarming experience, and we would love for you to be part of it! After three successful years, we’re excited to continue this festive tradition, bridging cultures and creating connections. Are you interested in joining a holiday lunch as a guest , along with other international students, in a welcoming Delft-area home? Or perhaps you’d like to open your home as a host , sharing a warm, cultural celebration with students from around the world? This special event will take place from December 23rd to December 31st, between 12:00 and 15:00 . For Guests : If you’d like to participate as a guest, we’ll match you with a local host eager to share their holiday traditions. You’ll enjoy delicious dishes, laughter, and meaningful conversations, creating memories that feel like home, even far from family. Once matched, we’ll connect you with your host so you can coordinate details and meal plans together. Sign up as a guest in this google forms.(https://forms.gle/yLAqE83DcqWGwcKB8) For Hosts : If you’re interested in hosting, this is a wonderful opportunity to welcome students into your home for a memorable meal. By sharing food, stories, and perhaps even a few games, you’ll help make the season brighter for students eager to experience Dutch hospitality and holiday traditions. Sign up as a host in this google forms.( https://forms.gle/bJB5svxJZ1iTSF1c6 ) For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at motiv.connects@gmail.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.motiv.tudelft.nl/christmas-lunch-delft/ . Thank you for making this holiday season unforgettable. We look forward to celebrating with you! Warm regards, MoTiv, TU Delft Student Council, TU Delft ESA - Student Community Team