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Team Underlying or overarching all actions, pilots and projects proposed for the sustainable transition of TU Delft is the governance that forms the foundation of a sustainable community. Our sustainability core team deals with this theme. TU Delft intends to become an entirely sustainable organisation, not only by the measures implemented on the campus and the resulting carbon and circular performance, but also in the way the university is organised. Financial and regulative incentives (carbon pricing, Total cost of ownership, circular contracting) should steer processes towards sustainability. Total Cost of Ownership In order to support sustainable decisions, a long-term perspective on financial decisions is needed. TCO (total cost of ownership) includes exploitation costs and benefits and considers the residual value of a building or product and its materials. The capitalisation of environmental impact is also possible. Therefore, TCO will become the basis for financial decisions. Circular contracting Procurement of stationary, furniture, equipment, materials and services proved to be the greatest cause of carbon equivalent emissions at TU Delft. The embodied carbon of these products can only be tackled by a full supply chain approach, from producer to end-user. Therefore, circular contracting, which can secure the sustainable production, transport, maintenance and final stage handling, is essential to cut down on carbon emissions. We are already working with circular contracting. Internal carbon tax Based on various sources and to make amends for damages of the past, TU Delft is investigating the possibility to use a carbon price at the value of € 150 per tonne of CO2-equivalent and how to include this in its everyday financial system. This carbon price can possibly be used for financial decisions, to compare alternative plans, with selections of suppliers, for price adjustments, to define carbon budgets, and as value for an internal carbon tax (e.g. imposed on flights). Personal carbon budgets We are currently investigating the option of personal carbon budgets: a maximum CO2 emission budget that can be arranged per faculty or service department, and per employee or student. Organisational units and people can spend this budget the way they want to. A personal carbon budget can help to change behaviour and support conscientious decisions.

Book Presentation | Process Technology in the Netherlands: Past and Future

Book Presentation | Process Technology in the Netherlands: Past and Future Speech by Ernst Homburg For over a century process technology has been of crucial importance for the economic and social development of Western countries such as the Netherlands. The book Een eeuw chemische technologie in Nederland (2021) offers an overview of the development of chemical engineering and other sub-disciplines of process technology up to now. It analyzes how the field gradually acquired a more scientific basis. One after the other new subfields emerged, such as unit operations, chemical machinery and plant design, transport phenomena, catalysis, polymer science, chemical reaction engineering and biotechnology. In the Netherlands, due to an excellent collaboration between large chemical industries and the (technical universities), process technology became internationally leading, with founding fathers like Hans Kramers (transport phenomena), Dirk van Krevelen (chemical reaction engineering) and Jan de Boer (catalysis). Today the field is not just alive and kicking, but also has to face new challenges, such as reducing CO 2 -emissions, minimizing waste and becoming more cyclic and sustainable generally. A brief review will be presented of some promising technological options for enabling the energy and raw material transitions required. Examples include: electrification, C 1 -chemistry, the H 2 -economy, polymer-recycling, process intensification, the use of membranes, electrochemical conversion and multiple additional technological innovations. There is no doubt that the present societal challenges open up a world of chances and opportunities to future process engineers! Reference: Ton van Helvoort en Ernst Homburg, Een eeuw chemische technologie in Nederland. In opdracht van Stichting Hoogewerff-Fonds (Delft: Stichting Hoogewerff-Fonds, 2021). You can follow this lecture at 11:40 hrs in the CIE3 Room on Monday, April 4

Book party: DOCOMOMO

On 6 April, the DOCOMOMO International book party will take place. During the event, DOCOMOMO International will also donate copies of the missing journals and books to the collection of the TU Delft Library.

Rates and Setups

Our rental and catering options show some of our standard possibilities. Of course, much more is possible, so please contact us to arrange everything according to your wishes in a personal (digital) conversation. Rates Setups Conference rooms Price per half-day *excempted from VAT Price per day *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Students TU Staff Regular Band Studio A, B en DJ Studio € 78.- € 158.- € 209.- € 122.- € 245.- € 326.- Photo Studio € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Pottery € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Woodworking Studio € 78.- € 158.- € 209.- € 122.- € 245.- € 326.- Dance Studio A € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Theatre Hall € 285.- € 467.- € 579.- € 392.- € 705.- € 896.- Dance Studio B € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Body & Mind € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Painting Studio € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Rhythm A € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Rhythm B € 164.- € 265.- € 331.- € 231.- € 412.- € 531.- Dance halls Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Ballet Studio € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Dance Studio A € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Dance Studio B € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Rhythm A € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Rhythm B € 19.10 € 32.00 € 32.00 Visual art studios Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Design Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Painting Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Photo Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Pottery € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Screen Printing € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Woodworking Studio € 21.70 € 36.15 € 36.15 Sports halls Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Aerobics € 33.00 € 53.70 € 53.70 Body & Mind € 33.00 € 53.70 € 53.70 Combat € 51.15 € 83.65 € 83.65 Climbing Wall Upon request Dojo € 36.15 € 58.90 € 58.90 Fitness Upon request Spinning € 37.75 € 61.95 € 61.95 X1 € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 X2 € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 X2a € 21.20 € 34.90 € 34.90 X2b € 21.20 € 34.90 € 34.90 X3 (One half) € 26.35 € 43.00 € 43.00 X3 (Entire Hall) € 48.85 € 80.60 € 80.60 Sports fields Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Beachvolleyball field € 12.40 € 19.60 € 19.60 Artificial turf hockey € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Artificial turf soccer € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Rugby training field € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Rugby competition field € 42.40 € 69.80 € 69.80 Survival course € 50.60 € 83.65 € 83.65 Tennis court (balloon hall) € 17.00 € 27.65 € 27.65 Tennis court (outside) € 14.90 € 24.40 € 24.40 Music studios & theater hall Price per hour *excempted from VAT Students TU Staff Regular Band Studio A (per 2 hours) € 16.00 € 26.60 € 26.60 Band Studio B (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 DJ Studio (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 Music Studio (per 2 hours) € 16,00 € 26,60 € 26,60 Recording Sudio € 42.50 € 45.00 € 45.00 Rehearsal Studio's (per 2 hours) € 8.00 € 13.30 € 13.30 Theatre Hall € 26.60 € 59.65 € 88.60 The meeting rooms can be arranged in four different ways: square, u-set up, classroom or theater. Below you will find an overview of the number of people per arrangement per room. Square U-set up Classroom Theater Photo studio 24 18 26 50 Theatre Hall 40 30 50 175 Dance studio A 16 16 16 16 Dance studio B 14 14 14 14 Painting studio 20 16 20 30 Woodworking studio 6 6 nvt nvt Pottery studio 16 12 nvt 25 Band studio A 12 10 nvt 15 Band studio B 8 6 nvt 12 DJ Studio 8 6 nvt nvt Body & Mind 32 26 24 60 Rhythm A 20 16 20 30 Rhythm B 28 22 28 40

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The Educator Newsletter | September

Discover inspiring stories, developments, (training) activities, and other reads about Education.

TU Delft helps Maastricht air traffic controllers make safe choices

In March 2024, the EUROCONTROL air traffic control centre MUAC in Maastricht launched a new software tool that allows their air traffic controllers to make faster and more intuitive decisions about air traffic in their area. The tool was developed by MUAC , but is based on research into ecological interfaces by colleagues Clark Borst, René van Paassen and Max Mulder at Control & Simulation.

New ‘captains’ in the cockpit of Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport

On 1 September, Jos van den Boom, Lennard Verhoeff, and Victor Rijkaart joined the new executive team of Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport (RHIA).This trio is preparing to usher in the next phase of RHIA. A period in which, community-driven, privately led and publicly supported, they want to make visible and where possible accelerate the transition to a cleaner, quieter and smarter future of aviation.

Systems Workforce Summit 2024 at TU Delft

As the need for systems engineers is rising, TU Delft and NXTGEN Hightech are organising a unique global event on systems engineering on October 8 and 9, 2024. Thoughtleaders from organisations such as Airbus, ASML, MIT and NASA will discuss the future needs of the Systems Engineering workforce tackling the major transformations in society.

The Systems Workforce summit

TU Delft and NXTGEN Hightech will organize the unique worldwide Systems Workforce Summit at the TU Delft on October 8 and 9, 2024. Reserve your spot now to attend this unique summit! This global summit will address the future of systems engineering in industries like energy, health, aerospace, semicon and transportation. Skilled systems engineers are scarce and in high demand by enterprises worldwide. Cooperation between the diverse organizations participating in this Summit could significantly advance the needed 'Workforce of the Future'. This Summit is open to: Professionals from various industries: junior, senior or potential systems engineers/systems architects, less or more experienced; Scientists of knowledge institutes working in the discipline of systems engineering, management, technology or policy; Talents/students from engineering disciplines interested in systems engineering/system thinking. From universities and universities of applied sciences. Date: 8 & 9 October 2024 Location: TU Delft Aula Conference Centre Click here to register

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)

Click here to view recent publication highlights from our staff and students.

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".