New year, new name: 3mE is now called Mechanical Engineering

The Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Science (3mE) is starting the new year with a new name: Mechanical Engineering (ME). The name change took effect from 1 January. With this name, the faculty returns to the basis that connects all disciplines and strengthens their external profile.

The faculty has been discussing a name change for some time because its current name no longer reflects the faculty's research programmes. After consultations with employees from education and research, study associations, professional field and the employee participation body, the Executive Board decided positively on the proposal for this name change in February 2023.

The new name is future-proof and offers room for new, fast-growing disciplines and research areas such as biomedical technology, robotics and energy transition. The new name has a connective character, suiting the profile of a versatile faculty that encourages collaboration with an open attitude.

The names and focus of all the bachelor's and master's programmes remain the same. Similarly, the academic departments within the faculty will retain their current names and research focus.

Phased introduction

In the past few months, a lot of hard work has been done behind the scenes to implement the new name. From IT systems and wayfinding, to Email addresses and diplomas, everything has to be changed. We have come a long way, but some of these changes will be made later in 2024. For instance, the big yellow letters on the front facades of the faculty building are expected to be replaced in February.