BK inspires during ‘Meet the Professor’

'Meet the Professor' is an annual WIJStad initiative in which professors of TU Delft visit and teach a Delft primary school class. This year, assistant professors were also invited, resulting in no fewer than five researchers from our faculty participating: Prof Dick van Gameren, Prof Marlon Boeve, Prof Steffen Nijhuis, Dr Geertje Slingerland, and Dr Job Schroën. Thank you for joining in!

Footage of the lessons of Steffen Nijhuis and Geertje Slingerland is available. Both briefly talk about their experience during the lesson.

"Why are nature and landscape important for future-proof and liveable cities? The students of group 7 of De Regenboog in Delft responded enthusiastically and came up with many great ideas to increase the biodiversity of both their schoolyard and backyard. They show that there’s a bright future ahead! For me, it was a wonderful experience and a great way to raise awareness among future generations of city creators." – Steffen

"My topic was: what is the future of Delft, and how can residents participate in planning it? I was impressed to discover that the children were all considering the climate when it came to the future of the city, I didn't expect that! I think Meet the Professor is important because we can inspire the children: we show that all sorts of people can become professors. I hope I was able to provide that inspiration." - Geertje 

More information

This year, ‘Meet the Professor’ took place on 17 April. More information about the initiative can be found on their website. 

Group picture was taken by Adam Klugkist. Footage of Geertje Slingerland produced by Floor Fortunati. Pictures of Steffen Nijhuis were taken by Peer.