Making sense of mobility is the theme for our 183rd Dies Natalis celebrations. Mobility is a wicked problem: complex and interconnected, affecting climate change, social equity and urban health. We are at a critical juncture, and the future depends on the choices we make today. The way forward isn't straightforward. It is a journey through complex dilemmas and inevitable trade-offs. The challenges we face require new knowledge, bold decisions and adaptive thinking – recognising that every solution has consequences, and every progress comes at a cost.
Yet within these complexities lies an opportunity. By embracing tough choices and working together, we can steer towards a more sustainable, just and resilient future. So join us on Thursday 16 January, and throughout the Mobility Week programme, to shape the future of mobility together.
Dies programme 2025
More information about the programme will follow in due course.
What will mobility look like in 2050? A team of twelve mobility scientists and innovation experts from TU Delft, the 'Mobilisers', delved into the impact of technologies such as autonomous vehicles, sustainable fuels and new transport solutions on our way of living and working. During the Dies Natalis their four radical but realistic future perspectives will be presented.
Susan Handy has a strong societal research focus: cycling, walking, e-activities, accessibility, health, equity, and wellbeing, with substantial theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions. She is an excellent presenter, and very pleasant to collaborate with.
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Bert van Wee,Professor in Transport Policy, is the honorary promotor for Susan Handy
Alexandre Bayen studies the collaborative autonomy of manually and automatically driven vehicles. His research is well-timed, connects application and theory and it has solid mathematical & empirical, data driven orientation. He addresses the impact on both traffic and energy efficiency.
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Bart van Arem,Professor Transport Modelling and honorary promotor for Alexandre Bayen
Making Sense of Mobility Week
We invite all students, employees, alumni, partners and peers to take part in the Making sense of Mobility week leading up to our birthday, from 13 to 16 January. With debates, lectures, demonstrations and a Mobility Innovation event, there should be something to meet your needs. More information will be shared in November.
