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TU Delft Urban Energy Institute The energy transition is one of the most urgent global challenges of our time, requiring immediate action at both national and international levels. Cities, which occupy only 2% of the world’s surface, consume over 75% of global energy resources and are responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions. This makes urban energy systems critical in the global shift towards sustainable practices. Urban areas are essential battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Founded in 2018, the Urban Energy Institute at TU Delft is a multidisciplinary platform of researchers and experts dedicated to accelerating the transition to a carbon-free built environment. Our mission is to create tangible impact through three key pathways: Generating and Sharing Knowledge : We conduct pioneering research, with a focus on multidisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations involving both public and private stakeholders. Cultivating Collaboration : We offer a dynamic platform that connects experts from various fields, fostering an environment of innovation and knowledge exchange. By uniting researchers and practitioners, we bridge the gap between academia and real-world practice to address the complexities of the energy transition. Education : We actively support educational initiatives, including summer schools, student projects, and the development of MOOCs and lifelong learning programs, empowering the next generation of leaders in sustainable urban energy systems. Read more about our research and projects here . The TU Delft Urban Energy Institute is one of the 4 energy pillars of the TU Delft Energy Initiative . ABOUT LECTURES & EVENTS CONTACT RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS PROJECTS EDUCATION Mailing List Interested in receiving notices about upcoming events? This content is being blocked for you because it contains cookies. Would you like to view this content? By clicking here , you will automatically allow the use of cookies. Calendar Energy News

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The TU Delft Urban Energy Institute hosts events and lectures focused on spreading the latest ideas on the rapid transition to carbon-free urban energy systems. We feature speakers from the building sector, technology sector, academia and government. Mailing List Interested in receiving notices about upcoming events? This content is being blocked for you because it contains cookies. Would you like to view this content? By clicking here , you will automatically allow the use of cookies. Upcoming Events ’Dare to change energy: Our shared obligation’ Farewell Speech of prof. dr.ing. M. Zeman (EWI) October 6, 15:00 Speeding Up the Energy Transition in Existing Buildings Urban Energy Symposium 2024 19 November 2024 Urban Energy Lunch Meetup 29 October 2024 at 12:00 (postponed from 26th of September) Energie Lab Zuidoost 2025 27 March 2025 Burgerparticipatie in de Warmtetransitie 14 November, 15:00 - 18:00 Vakwerkhuis – Lecture hall (DUWO building) Registration is open! Past Events & Recordings Understanding Consumers and their Energy Investment Decisions: Planning of the Next Generation Electricity Infrastructure Align4energy webinar 26 September 2024 Organized by AMS Institute Sustainable heat transition of Amsterdam AMS Institute Seminar 6 September 2024 Register now, tickets limited! Organized by AMS Institute International PhotoVoltaic Systems Summer School 2024 30 June - 5 July 2024 at Delft University of Technology Solar Park and Battery Field Trip Join the trip with the lunch provided! Inagural Lecture with Phil Vardon April 19 2024 at 15.00 in the Aula of the TU Delft. Product lifetime extension through design SIET Webinar Series 2024: Dr. Renske van den Berge 6 September 2024 SIET Webinars Series 2024: Kai Bellmann 28 June 2024 Registration is open! SIET Webinar Series 2024: Ondrej Kacha 24 May 2024 Recording of the lecture available! Inagural Lecture with Kamel Hooman February 7 2024 at 15.00 in the Aula of the TU Delft. Summer School 2024 7-12 July 2024 at Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, TU Delft. Registration is open. Perspectives on implementing district heating in the built environment. Lunch Lecture - 6 June 2024 Thermo-X Meet-Up #4 April 24, 2024, 15.30-18.00 Registration is open. Seminar Energy Lab Southeast March 28, 2024, 12.00 - 18.00 Amsterdam South East Organized by AMS Institute 2023 Shoot for the moon, land among the stars Symposium - Future Horizons of the Urban Energy Transition November 21, 2023 Thermo-X Meet-Up #3 October 18 2023 14:45-18:00 Summer School Sustainable Housing from a European Perspective 3 - 14 July 2023 Thermo-X Meet-Up #2 April 20 2023 15:00-18:00 Best Climate Action & Energy Paper Award 2022 15 March 2023 at 15:00 PhD PostDoc Poster Pitches September - October 2023 Energy in Architecture June 13 2023 16:00-18:30 UEI PhD Community Meet-up 19 April 2023 at 16:00 - 18:00 UEI PhD Community Meet-Up February 23 February 2023 at 16:00 Workshop: Deeper Renovations for More Homeowner Associations 22 November 2023 UEI PhD Community Meet-up 25 May 2023 at 16:00 - 18:30 UEI PhD Community Meet-Up March 23 March 2023 at 16:00 Borrel with PhDs and Post Docs 11 January 16:00 2022 Façades as a Service Tillmann Klein & Martijn Veerman | 14 Dec 12:30 Sustainable Built Environment Conference Innovations for the Urban Energy Transition: Preparing for the European Renovation Wave Where: TU Delft, Aula When: October 11-13, 2022 Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness: building’s occupants engagement in energy transition Natalia Romero Herrera, Faculty of Industrial Design, TU Delft | May 25, 2022 How low can you go? By Ivo Pothof | Deltares 13 April, 2022 Reinventing the City Scientific Conference AMS Institute | 16-18 February, 2022 PhD Post Doc Poster Pitches & Lunch 7 December 12:00-14:30 - POSTPONED Market Potential of Small, (Near) Zero-Energy Dwellings Cynthia Souaid | 21 Sept Symposium: Perspectives on PV Integration State-of-the-art Technology and Applications | May 13, 2022 Best Energy Paper Award March 16, 2022 15:00-17:00 Building transformative capacities Harald Rohracher February 9, 2022 Piloting underground seasonal heat storage dr. ir. J.M. (Martin) Bloemendal | 9 Nov 16:00 Data mining with the intelligent cloud Dick van Straaten | LINKIT 15 June, 2022 PhD & Post Doc Borrel Network & Drinks Café X building 20 April, 2022 Queena Qian and Shima Ebrahimigharehbaghi March 9, 2022 Brains for Building Energy Systems Models & ML for an Efficient Approach of Operation Laure Itard | January 13, 2022 2021 Solar Energy for Climate Impact Wim Sinke, TNO Energy Transition | 8 December 2021 LT Ready Symposium TU Delft X (Mekelweg 10) October 14, 2021 Thermal energy from the urban water cycle Prof Jan Peter van der Hoek June 9, 2021 Strategies for Efficient Modular and Offsite Construction Practice Mohamed Al-Hussein, University Alberta, April 21, 2021 Lecture: Propelling the Evolution of Smart Grids and Buildings March 18, 2021 Spectral Kick-Off event Energie Lab Zuidoost March 9, 2021 PhD's Campus Tour & Drinks 16 November 13:00 at X Building TUD Campus Sustainability Plan Andy van den Dobbelsteen Prof Climate Design & Sustainability | October 6, 2021 Accelerating low-carbon energy production with smart sector coupling Ramboll | May 26, 2021 Living-cost neutral energy renovations in the housing sector Carl-Peter Goossen, BouwNext | April 7, 2021 People & Technology in Energy Renovations Arno Peekel and Nelleke Nelis | March 15, 2021 Magnetocalorics Boosting the Dutch Energy Transition Michael Maschek, Magneto February 13, 2021 High-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage Marette Zwamborn - KWR Water | Nov 10, 2021 Decarbonizing the EU building stock – how are we doing? York Ostermeyer | Chalmers University | September 8, 2021 Mass Future Home Renovations in Europe and Beyond! Ulla-Britt Krämer, Provincie Overijssel | May 12, 2021 PhD & PostDoc 360° Poster Event PhDs, PostDocs and Masters Students March 29, 2021 Towards Energy Efficiency in Dutch Social Housing Herman van der Bent March 10, 2021 How to Prevent Overheating in Dwellings Pieter Nuiten - W/E Adviseurs February 10, 2021 2020 The Need for Local (Urban) Learning Lena Neij, Lund University of Sweden December 2, 2020 Designing the Productive City Greg Keeffe, Queens University Belfast October 14, 2020 Saving Energy With a Flexible Climate System Frank Visscher, Priva September 2, 2020 How cities contribute to local energy solutions Joop Oude Lohuis, Gemeente Utrecht June 3, 2020 A Geothermal Campus Phil Vardon, TU Delft April 15, 2020 Geothermal Technologies in the Built Environment David Bruhn, GFZ Potsdam November 18, 2020 Utilising Solar Everywhere Olindo Isabella, TU Delft September 23, 2020 Data Centre Heat in Amstel III Richard Ruijtenbeek, City of Amsterdam July 1, 2020 Tailor-made Mass Customization Lianda Sjerps-Koomen, Rc Panels May 19, 2020 Smart Buildings Symposium February 7, 2020 Participatory Value Evaluation Niek Mouter, TU Delft November 4, 2020 Implementation of Fossil Free Heating Technology SHIFFT Project Researchers September 19, 2020 Affordable and Scalable Construction Folkert Linnemans, Dijkstra Draisma June 17, 2020 District Heating Sustainability Michiel Korthals Altes, Purmerend District Heating May 6, 2020 Energy Transition Through the Eyes of a Developer Maarten Kokshoor, Heijmans January 21, 2020 Meetup: Hot Stuff Thermo-X Platform January 20, 2020 2019 Photovoltaics in the urban environment Olindo Isabella, TU Delft December 12, 2019 Business opportunities for energy flexible buildings Erwin Mlecnik, TU Delft June 18, 2019 Cost effective Heat-Transition Folckert van der Molen, Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving 19 maart 2019 Smart Energy Services on TOON Stephen Galsworthy, Quby 20 November 2018 Energy, Space and Cities Taco Kuijers, Generation.Energy November 19, 2019 Fossil-free Energy Districts Johanneberg Science Park May, 14 2019 Cool heat grids for sustainable urban energy systems Sabine Janssen 15 January 2019 Transforming the household heat demand Vincent Dekker, Liander 16 October 2018 It's not easy being green Gerdien de Vries, TU Delft September 17, 2019 City neighbourhood decarbonisation from theory to practice Riccardo M. Pulselli, Indaco2 10 April 2019 Pushing design boundaries Cristina Jurado López, ABT 18 December 2018

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First-ever imaging of pathogens on lettuce leaves in real-time

Met een groeiende wereldbevolking van meer dan 8 miljard mensen is voldoende voedsel produceren een uitdaging. Nederland is ‘s werelds tweede exporteur van voedsel en verbouwt enorm efficiënt allerlei gewassen. Plantenziektes zoals valse meeldauw zijn echter een veelvoorkomend probleem dat de oogst van de boer flink kan bederven. Delftse wetenschappers hebben voor het eerst een manier ontwikkeld om de infectie in planten real-time te volgen, zonder de plant te hoeven doden. De hiermee opgedane kennis helpt om nieuwe resistente gewassen te kweken met een hogere opbrengst en minder gebruik van pesticiden. Het onderzoek staat nu in Nature Communications.

New LDE trainee in D&I office

Keehan Akbari has started since the beginning of September as a new LDE trainee in the Diversity and Inclusion office. What motivated him to work for the D&I office, what does he expect to achieve during this traineeship? Read the short interview below! What motivated you to pursue your LDE traineeship in Diversity and Inclusion office of the TU Delft? I completed both bachelor's and master's degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University. Within these studies, my main area of interest was in themes of inclusion and diversity. After being hired as a trainee for the LDE traineeship, and discovering that one of the possible assignments belonged to the Diversity and Inclusion office, my choice was quickly made. I saw this as an excellent opportunity to put the theories I learned during my studies into practice. What specific skills or experiences do you bring to the D&I office that will help promote inclusivity on campus? I am someone who likes to connect rather than polarize, taking into account the importance of different perspectives and stakeholders. I believe that this is how one can achieve the most in fostering diversity and inclusion. You need to get multiple parties on board to get the best results. What are your main goals as you begin your role here, and how do you hope to make an impact? An important goal for me this year is to get students more involved in diversity and inclusion at the university. One way I will try to accomplish this is by contributing to the creation of D&I student teams. By establishing a D&I student team for faculties, it will be possible to deal with diversity- and inclusion-related issues that apply and relate to the specific department. How do you plan to engage with different (student) communities within the university? Since I am new to TU Delft, the first thing I need to do is expand my network here. Therefore, I am currently busy exploring the university and getting to know various stakeholders. Moreover, I intend to be in close contact with various student and study organizations to explore together how to strengthen cooperation on diversity and inclusion. Welcome to the team Keehan and we wish you lots of success with your traineeship!

Researchers from TU Delft and Cambridge University collaborate on innovative methods to combat Climate Change

For over a year and a half, researchers from TU Delft and the Cambridge University Centre for Climate Repair have worked together on groundbreaking techniques to increase the reflectivity of clouds in the fight against global warming. During a two-day meeting, the teams are discussing their progress. Researchers at Cambridge are focusing on the technical development of a system that can spray seawater, releasing tiny salt crystals into the atmosphere to brighten the clouds. The team from TU Delft, led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Russchenberg, scientific director of the TU Delft Climate Action Program and professor of Atmospheric Remote Sensing, is studying the physical effects of this technique. Prof. Russchenberg emphasizes the importance of this research: "We have now taken the first steps towards developing emergency measures against climate change. If it proves necessary, we must be prepared to implement these techniques. Ideally, we wouldn't need to use them, but it's important to investigate how they work now." Prof. Dr. Ir. Stefan Aarninkhof, dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, expresses pride in the team as the first results of this unique collaboration are becoming visible. If the researchers in Delft and Cambridge can demonstrate the potential of the concept, the first small-scale experiments will responsibly begin within a year. This research has been made possible thanks to the long-term support from the Refreeze the Arctic Foundation, founded by family of TU Delft alumnus Marc Salzer Levi . Such generous contributions enable innovative and high-impact research that addresses urgent global challenges like climate change. Large donations like these enable the pursuit of innovative, high-impact research that may not otherwise be feasible, demonstrating how our collective effort and investment in science can lead to real, transformative solutions for global challenges like climate change. Climate-Action Programme

IDE Publication Highlights (Week 39 2024)

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National and International Phishing Attackers revealed

Phishing attacks, which trick users into sharing private data, have been a major online security threat for years. According to a 2023 FBI report, it is the top digital crime type. Researchers from the Intelligent Systems department have collaborated with three European country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) to characterize phishing attacks, focusing on the Netherlands’ .nl, Belgium’s .be, and Ireland’s .ie. By understanding these patterns, the research aims to enhance security measures and protect internet users from phishing threats.

11,000 young researchers have obtained a PhD from TU Delft

It was a very memorable day for PhD Amey Vasulkar last Thursday, the 19th of September. Not only did he successfully defend his promotion on Arctic Sea Ice in Tide Models, but he was also the 11,000th student to obtain a PhD from TU Delft. We are incredibly proud of and thankful for every single one of these 11,000 PhDs who started their scientific journey with us and continuously strive to change the world through their scientific innovations.

How system safety can make Machine Learning systems safer in the public sector

Machine Learning (ML), a form of AI where patterns are discovered in large amounts of data, can be very useful. It is increasingly used, for example, in chatbot Chat GPT, facial recognition, or speech software. However, there are also concerns about the use of ML systems in the public sector. How do you prevent the system from, for example, discriminating or making large-scale mistakes with negative effects on citizens? Scientists at TU Delft, including Jeroen Delfos, investigated how lessons from system safety can contribute to making ML systems safer in the public sector. “Policymakers are busy devising measures to counter the negative effects of ML. Our research shows that they can rely much more on existing concepts and theories that have already proven their value in other sectors,” says Jeroen Delfos. Jeroen Delfos Learning from other sectors In their research, the scientists used concepts from system safety and systems theory to describe the challenges of using ML systems in the public sector. Delfos: “Concepts and tools from the system safety literature are already widely used to support safety in sectors such as aviation, for example by analysing accidents with system safety methods. However, this is not yet common practice in the field of AI and ML. By applying a system-theoretical perspective, we view safety not only as a result of how the technology works, but as the result of a complex set of technical, social, and organisational factors.” The researchers interviewed professionals from the public sector to see which factors are recognized and which are still underexposed. Bias There is room for improvement to make ML systems in the public sector safer. For example, bias in data is still often seen as a technical problem, while the origin of that bias may lie far outside the technical system. Delfos: “Consider, for instance, the registration of crime. In neighbourhoods where the police patrol more frequently, logically, more crime is recorded, which leads to these areas being overrepresented in crime statistics. An ML system trained to discover patterns in these statistics will replicate or even reinforce this bias. However, the problem lies in the method of recording, not in the ML system itself.” Reducing risks According to the researchers, policymakers and civil servants involved in the development of ML systems would do well to incorporate system safety concepts. For example, it is advisable to identify in advance what kinds of accidents one wants to prevent when designing an ML system. Another lesson from system safety, for instance in aviation, is that systems tend to become more risky over time in practice, because safety becomes subordinate to efficiency as long as no accidents occur. “It is therefore important that safety remains a recurring topic in evaluations and that safety requirements are enforced,” says Delfos. Read the research paper .

Kaitai Liang receives Distinguished Reviewer Award by ESORICS 2024

I am pleased to share that Kaitai Liang, a tenured faculty member of the Cybersecurity group, has been honored with the Distinguished Reviewer Award by ESORICS 2024.

Compliant DNA nanopores capable of size-selective molecule transport across cell membrane

Scientists at TU Delft and the Max Planck Institute have made a new class of structurally adaptable ‘mechanical’ pores made from DNA that can transport molecules through cell membranes. These innovative nanopores can open and close on demand and, for the first time, adjust their diameter.

New Delft Lectures in Design

This autumn marks the introduction of IDE’s three renewed Masters programmes. One of the unifying features is a stronger link with the world-leading research carried out in IDE. “Delft Lectures in Design - Where IDE moves the Horizons of Design Research” is a case in point. This new cross-programme course serves as a rigorous and inspiring introduction to the broad variety of IDE’s research.

Safety and Security Week 2024

Join us on 7, 8 and 10 October! From October 7 to 12, 2024, the national Safety & Security Week will take place. The free program organised by TU Delft takes place on October 7, 8 and 10. It will be an educational and interactive week— make sure you're there! The full program can be found on the website , including: Two interesting masterclasses ‘ Aggression and violence on campus: Navigating between reality and myths’ and ‘ Predict and Prevent: Masterclass in Safety, Crowd and Crisis Management’ Security & Privacy symposium Safety Square: increase your knowledge about safety and prepare yourself for emergencies For more information: Safety & Security Week (tudelft.nl) . Please note: some activities require registration through the website.

Flight Case 2024: A Journey to Japan

From 22 July – 3 August, 20 IDE master students, 8 committee members from the ID Study Association, assistant professor Rebecca Price, and professor Gerd Kortuem travelled to Japan for a unique learning experience. The group worked on cases for three global companies, Sony, NHK Spring, and Sekisui, each of which provided its own distinct challenges and insights.

Boosting sustainable building education

On 17 September, TU Delft launched a new initiative to implement sustainable building practices across the Dutch educational landscape by bringing together educators from Dutch vocational institutions (MBO) and TU Delft lecturers.

Do something that matters

We komen in Nederland in het basis- en voorgezet onderwijs samen 13.500 leraren tekort. Het leraarschap heeft niet altijd de reputatie die het verdient. En dat terwijl het alles in zich heeft. Daarom startte Universiteiten van Nederland (UNL) vorig week de campagne ‘Doe iets wat ertoe doet’. Het doel is om mensen met een nieuwe blik naar het leraarschap te laten kijken.

Marina Bos-de Vos wins EURAM best paper award

At the end of June, IDE Assistant Professor of Strategic Design for Ecosystem Innovation, Marina Bos-de Vos, won two awards as a first author at the European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference for her research paper "Projecting for accelerating sustainability transitions: practices of joint value creation in circular economy programs".

Three Students Nominated for the ECHO award

Three TU Delft students have been nominated for the ECHO Award 2024. The ECHO award is awarded to students with a non-western background who are actively engaged in society. Sibel, TJ and Pravesha talk about their background their nomination. The finalists will be selected on September 27th. Sibel Gökbekir How has your background influenced your academic journey? As a woman with Turkish roots, my academic journey has been about more than just pursuing degrees in engineering and law; it’s been about consistently advocating for the diverse needs of women and multicultural groups, ensuring their voices are heard in important decisions. This is why I actively contributed to different board positions at TU Delft, working to promote inclusivity and equality. My background inspired me to explore how engineering, law, and social justice intersect, particularly in empowering marginalised communities. I chose to study energy transitions and human rights to contribute to a fairer, more inclusive World. How have you turned this into contributions to society? I’ve dedicated my academic and personal life to promoting diversity and inclusion. As a youth ambassador for Stop Street Harassment, I aimed to create safer spaces for women and minorities because I believe everyone has the right to feel free and safe in society. Through the Turkish Golden Tulip Foundation, I advocated for vulnerable communities in earthquake relief. Additionally, I founded an initiative for migrant students in Rotterdam-South and I have been committed to improving educational opportunities for secondary school students with a migration background. Next, I gave guest lectures across the Netherlands to educate the younger generation about climate change and equitable energy transitions, emphasising the importance of a fair transition for all communities. What does it mean for you to nominated to the ECHO award? I feel very honoured to have been nominated on behalf of TU Delft. My commitment to community engagement is part of who I am, and therefore the ECHO Award is more than just a recognition; It offers me an opportunity to further expand my contributions to a more inclusive society. As an ECHO Ambassador, I plan to expand my efforts in promoting equality and sustainability, while inspiring others to take action for a more equitable World. TJ Rivera How has your background influenced your academic journey? My background as a Filipino in a Dutch-speaking bachelor’s programme made my academic journey both challenging and enriching. Being gay in a male-dominated field like Architecture, where most role models were heteronormative men, added another layer of difficulty. It was intimidating to not see people like me represented. However, this experience fuelled my belief that systems can and should be challenged, changed, and updated. I aimed to bring a fresh perspective, advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity in the field. How have you turned this into contributions to society? I translated my personal challenges into tangible contributions by advocating for inclusivity within architecture. Together with like-minded individuals, I began exploring the intersection of identity, sexuality, and architecture, and collaborated with my faculty’s diversity team to raise awareness. As I became known for my work with the queer community, I saw an opportunity to create lasting change. I co-revived ARGUS, the once-inactive study association for the Master of Architecture, which now serves as a platform to discuss and address issues of diversity within the field. This initiative continues to foster a more inclusive academic environment. What does it mean for you to be nominated to the Echo award? Being nominated for the ECHO Award is a significant milestone in my journey to expand my mission beyond the confines of my faculty. This national platform provides the opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for social justice on a larger scale. I believe students are key to driving change, and my focus is on amplifying the voices of the queer community, which is often overlooked. The ECHO Award will enable me to form partnerships with organizations and universities, further promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equality. It’s a chance to create broader, tangible change, addressing the needs of those who often go unheard. Pravesha Ramsundersingh How has your background influenced your academic journey? As a woman in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), my background has been a powerful motivator to challenge gender disparities within Computer Science. Experiencing firsthand the underrepresentation of women in this field, I have been driven to not only excel academically but also become an advocate for diversity. Through leadership roles in the Faculty and Central Student Councils, I’ve focused on creating an inclusive environment that supports women and minority students, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. How have you turned this into contributions to society? I’ve translated my experiences into actionable contributions by actively advocating for DEI at TU Delft. I ensured sexual education and consent training for 3,000 freshmen students, and I led initiatives like the Social Safety Initiatives Conference alongside the Dutch National Coordinator against Racism and Discrimination. In my student governance roles, I pushed for policies that address gender discrimination and social safety concerns, creating a more supportive environment for students of all backgrounds to thrive in both academic and social spaces. What does it mean for you to nominated to the ECHO award? Being nominated for the ECHO Award is an incredible honour that highlights the importance of the work I have done to promote DEI. It inspires me to continue advocating for systemic change in the tech industry and academia. This nomination reaffirms my commitment to driving equity in STEM, ensuring that future generations have more inclusive opportunities. It also motivates me to keep pushing boundaries and empower others to take action for a more just and equal society. The ECHO Award Every year ECHO, Center for Diversity Policy, invites colleges and universities to nominate socially active students who make a difference in the field of Diversity & Inclusion for the ECHO Award 2024. The ECHO Award calls attention to the specific experiences that students with a non-Western background* carry with them and the way they manage to turn these experiences into a constructive contribution to society. Winners are selected by an independent jury and may attend a full-service Summercourse at UCLA in the United States in 2025. Read more: ECHO Award - ECHO (echo-net.nl)

Boosting Research Skills through Digital Data Workshops

Data Carpentry Workshop for Social Sciences and Humanities at TU Delft. In a Data Carpentry workshop on 30 September and 1 October 2024, researchers will learn best practices and explore tools to make their data reusable and open, while enhancing the efficiency and reproducibility of their research workflows. Organised by colleagues from the Leiden University Libraries' Centre for Digital Scholarship , the TU Delft Library , Erasmus University Rotterdam Data Stewards , and VU Amsterdam data stewards , these workshops are designed for researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are novices in digital skills. Participants will engage with best practices, new tools, and the basics of the programming language R in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. The workshops are highly interactive, featuring live coding sessions and exercises. A dedicated group of helpers will be available throughout to assist participants, ensuring a smooth learning experience even when technical challenges arise. This supportive approach aims to minimise the initial frustrations that can come with learning new technologies. The curriculum is openly available and has been created, curated, and maintained by a global community of volunteers under the coordination of The Carpentries , a worldwide non-profit organisation. Authors: Peter Verhaar, Paula Martinez Lavanchy, Kristina Hettne, Daphne Barrow Picture by: Robèrt Kroonen Other news 30 January 2024 Interactive Environments Minor students bring the Library's Collection Wall back to life Several projects being led by or involving IDE researchers have secured kick-starter grants from the Convergence’s Resilient Delta Initiative. 23 February 2023 Call: Would you like to contribute with your XR experiences in education and research? Closing date is Friday the 17th of March. 01 February 2023 Short Scientific work at TU Delft From 1 February 2023, the TU Delft Short Scientific Work Scheme will come into force as part of TU Delft's Open Access policy. 23 February 2023 Call: Would you like to contribute with your XR experiences in education and research? Closing date is Friday the 17th of March. 01 February 2023 Short Scientific work at TU Delft From 1 February 2023, the TU Delft Short Scientific Work Scheme will come into force as part of TU Delft's Open Access policy. 11 May 2023 Increase in Open Access publications by 2022 For the 9th time, the open access monitor was carried out for TU Delft by the Research Support team. The report is based on the current definitions of the national OA monitoring framework. More than in all previous years, the share of open access within TU Delft has grown.

All renewed BK bachelor courses relate to Sustainable Development Goals

All 24 courses in BK’s renewed bachelor’s programme are now connected to at least one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). The most prevalent SDG in this new programme is SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), followed by SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). In total, 14 of the 17 SDGs are linked to at least one course: a starting point for better integrating sustainability in the courses’ contents, assignments and teaching materials.

2nd round of the 2024 SPRINT funding call with São Paulo, Brazil

The second round of the 2024 SPRINT call has opened . This SPRINT (São Paulo Researchers in International Collaboration) fund supports exchange visits and/or joint workshops undertaken by TU Delft staff and researchers from the State of São Paulo, Brazil. SPRINT funds the initial phase of joint international research collaborations with clear expectations that the researchers will submit a follow-up research proposals that continues the research started under SPRINT and consolidates the research partnership. The deadline for the 2024.2 edition is October 28, 2024.The total duration of a project can be 1 year, and the budget envelope is up to 7,500 Euro from TU Delft and up to 10,000 USD from FAPESP. FAPESP and TU Delft will fund a maximum of 4 approved proposals under this call. Please note that the Brazilian partners must have a current project funded by FAPESP to be eligible. Applicants need to send an application to both FAPESP and TU Delft. See full details in the call conditions. More information from FAPESP on past and present SPRINT calls can be found here. Questions on the call can be directed to Daphne van de Sande at D.vandeSande@tudelft.nl or Marie Kummerlowe at a.m.kummerlowe@tudelft.nl . SPRINT 2024.2 – Guidelines Delft University of Technology

Cutting-Edge Multi-Camera System for Multi-Modal Data Capture

Researchers from the Intelligent Systems department have built an advanced multi-camera capture system designed for high-quality data collection from objects and people. By incorporating existing audio devices, this system enables the recording of multi-modal data from human social interactions including both video and audio, offering invaluable resources for understanding human behavior, modeling physical objects, and analyzing human-object interactions.