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Yu-Wen Chen

About Yu-Wen Chen is a first-year PhD student in the Interactive Intelligence group at TU Delft, supervised by Dr. Pradeep Murukannaiah and Prof. Dr. Catholijn Jonker. Prior to the start of this PhD position in September 2021, She obtained cum laude MA and MSc in Language and Communication Technologies from the University of Groningen and Saarland University. Her research focuses on using Natural Language Processing to recognize actors, values, and appeal within the climate change debate. Her project is part of the HIPPO DAI Lab , with the goal to support stakeholders with AI during the public policy deliberation and negotiation. Yu-Wen Chen Y.W.Chen@tudelft.nl Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6 2628 XE Delft The Netherlands

Meet & Eat | Local Community Engagement in Design Education – Can Cats and Dogs Live Under One Roof? with Reinout Kleinhans | 12 April

Meet & Eat | Local Community Engagement in Design Education – Can Cats and Dogs Live Under One Roof? with Reinout Kleinhans | 12 April 12 April 2022 12:30 till 13:30 - Location: Teaching Lab - By: Teaching Academy About this event | Click here to sign up directly Many lecturers at TU Delft seek to connect their teaching to current societal and global challenges in the ‘real’ world. This can require various forms of interaction with target groups, communities of ‘users’ or other stakeholders of design products. This is also known as community engagement. Think for example about the redesign of a neighbourhood park, a square or a public transport facility. However, community engagement (CE) is notoriously difficult in the context of time-bounded courses at TU Delft. While CE can have major benefits, real people and their interests can be harmed if students and their instructors mess up. Mutual Trust and reciprocity are delicate issues. So how to start if you want to incorporate CE in your teaching? In this Meat &Eat session, Reinout Kleinhans (Education Fellow 2020) will discuss the balancing act of engaging local (residential) communities and other stakeholders in student research in university courses. Underlying the short presentation is a conceptual framework that identifies six key challenges and practical solutions for CE in existing or new courses. This Meat &Eat session is particularly relevant for university lecturers and other staff who seek more intensive collaboration with non-university partners in the context of challenge-based university education, exemplified by Joint Interdisciplinary Projects (JIPs), the City Deal ‘Kennis Maken’ and many other examples. About Reinout Kleinhans Reinout Kleinhans is Associate Professor of Urban Regeneration and Neighbourhood Change at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology. His research and teaching interests and expertise include urban regeneration, citizens’ self-organisation, community entrepreneurship, challenge-based learning and community engagement. Please note We are happy to inform you that this Meet & Eat will be organised in the Teaching Lab. A vegetarian lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary wishes. In case you are not able to join the event (last minute), please let us know by sending an email to teachingacademy@tudelft.nl . Click here to sign up

ABP Pension Information Meeting April

ABP Pension Information Meeting April 05 April 2022 10:00 till 14:30 - Location: Online Your ABP Multi optional Pension! Our society is constantly changing and your pension is changing with it. Changes in State pension ages, pension accrual and choices when you retire often make retirement a difficult subject. For many people, retirement seems a long way off, for others it is getting closer and closer. Either way, it is important to delve into your pension. And to get answers to questions like: Can I retire sooner, or later? What is conditional pension, and what should I look out for? How much pension and State pension do I accrue? How much pension can I have paid out if I retire? What happens to my pension if I work less? What is surviving dependents pension and what can I do with it? I want to make calculations myself: how does MIJNABP work? Do you have these or similar questions? Retirement is important As an employer, we think it is important that you know what the possibilities are with your ABP pension. That is why, in cooperation with ABP, we have organized an online presentation. During this meeting you will receive answers to the above questions.You can follow the presentation at home, or in the workplace, through Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams also offers the opportunity to ask questions to the ABP pension officer during the presentation, which can be done both verbally and through chat functionality.. However, the presentation is not intended to elaborate on personal case studies. Who? International employees and their partners at TU Delft who are interested in learning more about the Pension System in the Netherlands. When? 5 April 2022 - 10.00 to 11.30 for employees < 55 years. Sign up for this online presentation? CLICK HERE Participants are asked to sign in to Microsoft Teams 10 minutes before the presentation starts so that the presentation can start on time.

Look back DEWIS Virtual Coffee February

Thanks to all the participants of the last DEWIS (online) Coffee Meeting in February! We had a great discussion and reflection about challenges and benefits of remote working during the Pandemic. It was nice to see that in the end, despite being a hard time for everyone we all were able to go through the challenge and grow stronger than before. We are all strong resilient women of science!! During the talk common and similar experiences and stories have been shared by the participants and here below (Figure 01) we captured some of the insights and personal stories shared. Figure 01. Personal Stories & Experiences shared by the participants during the last coffee meeting After that, we discussed and brainstormed together: ‘How can we foster a ‘Culture of Care’ within universities?’ Figure 02. Insights captured during the discussion of the last coffee meeting. In conclusion we all agreed that we need to create a network of support and being supporters for each other , always asking your peers and colleagues how they feel and offer your help. Don’t be afraid of reaching out if you need help yourself or simply need to chat with someone for some company! We are all on the same boat, we all go through difficult moments and we all need human contact to thrive and feel alive. In Figure 2 we captured some of the thoughts of the discussion. Hopefully, this has been the last Online Meeting and from next ones we can meet again in a physical space. Our first upcoming networking event will be our Spring Networking Diner! It was also the last meeting facilitated by Chiara Marradi , who unfortunately moved on in her career (now she lives and works in Belgium). However, she was grateful to be part of this network of inspiring women!

Koen Jurgens joined ImPhys as MSc student

Koen Jurgens is a Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Msc student from Utrecht University, track Biophysics & Molecular Imaging. He will 3D print phase plates to engineer the point spread function, and consecutively evaluate the performances to optimize the design of these phase plates. His supervisor is Bernd Rieger.

Kornelis Blok in Foodlog over energiecrisis na oorlogssituatie Oekraïne

Door de oorlogssituatie in Oekraïne zijn de energiekosten en brandstofprijzen geexplodeerd. Om het Russisch gas niet meer nodig te hebben komt het Internationaal Energieagentschap (IEA) met een tien-punten-plan.

The Berlage Sessions: On Detail

As part of The Berlage Sessions, Christoph Kumpusch gives the lecture 'On Detail'.

Webinar Remote Teaching | Getting a BOLD Edge: Student Readiness for Learning in a Digital World | 13 April

Webinar Remote Teaching | Getting a BOLD Edge: Student Readiness for Learning in a Digital World | 13 April 13 April 2022 10:00 till 11:00 - Location: Online - By: Teaching Academy This webinar reports why learning how to learn online is now a crucial life skill and cannot be left to chance. It outlines what we know from the research on student readiness for successfully engaging in new forms of blended, on-line and digital (BOLD) learning and shares an innovative effort to help give learners a digital edge for their study. The basic thesis woven throughout the talk is that we can learn a lot on how to design our courses and what it really means to be a BOLD learner by taking more time and creating opportunities to listen to the “voice” of learners. Student Readiness is a focus in the DigitTeL Pro project in collaboration with the 3 courses: ' Synchronous Hybrid ', ' Blended ' and ' Online Distance '. If you are interested in DigiTeL Pro or the courses, the presentation slides of the launch session in November 2021 are available, including the full launch recording : Introduction CPD and DigiTeL Pro by George Ubachs (EADTU – European Association for Distance and Teaching Universities) Student Readiness for Digital Education by Mark Brown (DCU – Dublin City University) Synchronous Hybrid Education by Marieke Pieters (KU Leuven – Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) Blended Education by Naomi Wahls (TU Delft – Delft University of Technology) Online Distance Education by Albert Sangrà (UOC – Universitat Oberta de Catalunya). Future webinars will be announced once the titles and descriptions are finalized. If you have a topic that you would like us to cover, please email Naomi directly: n.l.wahls@tudelft.nl . Join the weekly webinars via MS Teams group

Hans de Bruijn in Trouw over de kracht van toegeven

Hans de Bruijn legt in zijn column uit dat Baudet geen genuanceerd standpunt heeft in zake de oorlog in Oekraine, maar wegkijkt.

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Boost you Resillience

Develop yourself with the e-tool Gezondeboel Setbacks and challenges are a normal part of life, including student life. What you find challenging and how you deal with it is personal. It is important that you learn to deal with these challenges and grow from them. The Gezondeboel e-tool offers a wide range of online programmes that meet your development needs as a student. Think about topics such as stress, balance, decision making, planning, procrastination, fear of failure, perfectionism, feelings of loneliness and more. Use Gezondeboel as a self-help tool to strengthen your mental resilience. The programmes are suitable for everyone and offer practical tips for quick results. Choose a programme that suits you and follow it at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want - even via your mobile phone or tablet. You can follow as many programmes as you like, completely free and anonymously. Log in via the Student Portal using the link below. www.tudelft.nl/gezondeboel

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Month 2024: Aftermovie

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Month took place at TU Delft throughout October 2024, with the theme "United for Change, Together We Grow." This month featured over 20 events and activities organized by more than 35 contributors, providing a valuable opportunity for hands-on workshops, training sessions, and open discussions on various topics: Inclusive communication Unconscious bias Ally skills Neurodiversity Intercultural teamwork Good practices in EDI Girls in Tech Queer emancipation Emotional intelligence at work Deep Democracy and Inclusion Inclusive education Aftermovie Thanks to all faculties, student associations, networks, Diversity & Inclusion office for making this month possible! In this short aftermovie , you can get a glimpse of some (of the many) highlights of this month!

Don’t forget to terminate your enrolment after the final part of your study

Your termination of registration does not happen automatically! Have you completed the final part of your study? Please be aware that you need to send a request to terminate your enrolment through Studielink as it will not be done automatically. When you terminate your enrolment at TU Delft, you are entitled to a refund of one twelfth of the annual tuition fee for each month of the academic year in which you are no longer enrolled, with the exception of termination as from July and August. Enrolment termination with retroactive effect is not possible. Be aware! If you are not enrolled and you still use educational or examination facilities (including taking exams) there will be financial consequences. It can also affect your student grants and/or student travel product. For more information, please check the Student Administration website: Termination of Enrolment (tudelft.nl)

Celebrating One Year of Work Package ‘Future Skills for Engineers and Scientists’

Work Package ‘Future Skills for Engineers and Scientists’, marked one year of work with the completion of our Future Competencies Report. The report consists of our analysis of student surveys, alumni surveys, and self-conducted interviews. Notably, it includes a taxonomy of future competencies and future challenges, with further explanation about specific terms and trends. Over the coming months, these competencies and challenges will form the foundation for a SWOT analysis that aims to determine areas that we, as an alliance, need to address to advance European and technological development. During this process, we will seek to further align with our other ENHANCE work packages, such as those on Future Learning pedagogies and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, and continue to engage key stakeholders in European education, government and industry. If you would like to receive a digital copy of the Future Competencies Report, please contact g.r.penny@tudelft.nl Upcoming Work Package 4 events: 6 November 2025, TU Delft – Work Package 4 ‘Future Skills for Engineers and Scientists’ and Work Package ‘Diversity, Impact and Dissemination’ workshop: A DEI Perspective on Future Engineering Competencies and Challenges. 13 and 14 February 2025, TU Delft – Annual Work Package 4 meeting.

Work Package ‘IT Infrastructure and Services’ meetings

On the 5th and the 6th of September, the TU Delft was hosing the meeting with the work package ‘IT Infrastructure and Services’ leads from RWTH Aachen to discuss IT requirements and solutions aimed at enhancing the learner’s journey and reducing administrative burdens. In addition to this visit from RWTH Aachen, ETH Zurich hosted the inaugural IT Knowledge Hub. The event was a resounding success, bringing together IT and Education officers to collaborate and gain a deeper understanding of the innovative IT improvements needed to better serve our universities and the ENHANCE Alliance. This gathering provided a fantastic opportunity for closer collaboration and innovation.
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9 researchers from ELLIS Unit Delft honoured with Fellows or Scholars title

TU Delft has participated in ELLIS since 2019, currently with over 30 active members within the ELLIS Unit Delft. A total of nine researchers have recently been honour with an ELLIS Fellow or Scholar title.

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities

An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their result marks a key advance from early research networks in the lab towards a future quantum internet. The team developed fully independently operating nodes and integrated these with deployed optical internet fibre, enabling a 25 km quantum link. The researchers published their findings in Science Advances.

Bachelor students develop model to better understand the chemical process of renewable fuels

A group of TU Delft bachelor students has developed, as part of the students’ minor in Computational Science and Engineering, a new model that accurately predicts the molecular properties of alkanes. This knowledge is crucial for the development of renewable fuels.

Battling the data hunger of Big Tech

Devices like smartphones and laptops have become indispensable in our daily lives. By using them, we share vast amounts of data, such as photos, personal information, and location details. Despite protective legislation, large tech companies have increasing control over how data is gathered and processed, expanding their power. TU Delft researchers Seda Gürses and Lilika Markatou are working to expose the practices of Big Tech and develop new privacy protocols and systems to curb this power and better protect users.

How do we keep the internet, and therefore Dutch and European society, safe?

Scientific research is rarely performed by an individual scientist; it usually involves the work of an entire team of people. Besides this, some topics and challenges are so complex and multifaceted that they affect various faculties and call for multidisciplinary approaches. At TU Delft, a team of researchers and support staff have joined forces to tackle the issue of improving cybersecurity and detecting cybercrime. How do we keep the internet, and therefore Dutch and European society, safe?

Researchers hand over Position Paper to Tweede Kamer

On behalf of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, researchers Kenneth Brunninx and Simon Tindemans are handing over a Position Paper to the Dutch Parliament on 14 November 2024, with a possible solution to the major grid capacity problems that are increasingly cropping up in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is unlikely to meet the 2030 climate targets, and one of the reasons for this is that large industry cannot switch to electricity fast enough, partly because of increasingly frequent problems around grid capacity and grid congestion. In all likelihood, those problems will actually increase this decade before they can decrease, the researchers argue. The solution offered by the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute researchers is the ‘flexible backstop’. With a flexible backstop, the current capacity of the power grid can be used more efficiently without sacrificing safety or reliability. A flexible backstop is a safety mechanism that automatically and quickly reduces the amount of electricity that an electric unit can draw from the grid (an electric charging station or a heat pump) or deliver (a PV installation). It is a small device connected or built into an electrical unit, such as a charging station or heat pump, that ‘communicates’ with the distribution network operator. In case of extreme stress on the network, the network operator sends a signal to the device to limit the amount of power. Germany recently introduced a similar system with electric charging stations. The backstop would be activated only in periods of acute congestion problems and could help prevent the last resort measure, which is cutting off electricity to users. ‘Upgrading the electricity network remains essential, but in practice it will take years. So there is a need for short-term solutions that can be integrated into long-term planning. We, the members of the TU Delft PowerWeb Institute, call on the government, network operators and regulator to explore the flexible backstop as an additional grid security measure,’ they said. The entire Paper can be read here . Kenneth Brunninx Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Governance and Management, where he uses quantitative models to evaluate energy policy and market design with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions. Simon Tindemans is Associate Professor in the Intelligent Electrical Power Grids group at Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research interests include uncertainty and risk management for power grids. TU Delft PowerWeb Institute is a community of researchers who are investigating how to make renewable energy systems reliable, future proof and accessible to everyone.

TU Delft and Urenco invest together in nuclear talent

Uranium enricher Urenco and TU Delft are teaming up to develop new generations of nuclear scientists. Urenco is supporting the Delft Excellent Laboratory Facilities for Innovation and Nuclear Education (DELFINE) programme for three years to increase the pool of nuclear talent who can work to find solutions to the challenges society faces.

Empowering professionals – vital for the longevity of any organisation

Empowering professionals – vital for the longevity of any organisation “Employers need to recognise that allowing employees to develop themselves is essential to business success, and space must be made for that,” says Willem van Valkenburg, Executive Director of TU Delft’s Extension School for Continuing Education. In a recent Topic Talks interview on New Business Radio , van Valkenburg highlighted the need for a robust learning culture within organisations to keep pace with an evolving job market and rapid technological advancements. Barriers to continous development Reflecting on the learning culture in the Netherlands, as an example, van Valkenburg pointed out an often-overlooked barrier: although resources for professional development exist, business needs frequently take precedence, sidelining employee growth. “Employers must actively create environments that encourage continuous learning and foster dialogue about upskilling and growth opportunities. This is especially crucial for companies struggling with unfilled vacancies. When staffing is low, the demand on existing employees intensifies, making it harder to prioritise time for learning.” Recognising these challenges, TU Delft has developed short-duration online courses to help professionals fit learning around their work responsibilities. The importance of up-to-date skills is clear: businesses need to adopt new technologies to remain competitive, yet they often face skills gaps that traditional training does not cover. Van Valkenburg shared an example of a professional who, after completing TU Delft’s AI in Manufacturing course, applied their learning to increase production by 50%. To address the need for specialised knowledge, TU Delft’s approach goes beyond standard coursework, fostering innovation through collaborative learning communities. “Our learning communities bring together researchers, professionals, and policymakers to collaboratively address real-world problems. This structure enables participants to learn while actively solving practical challenges,” explained van Valkenburg. Throughout the conversation, van Valkenburg emphasised the value of aligning academic expertise with industry needs. By integrating TU Delft’s research into their courses, participants have access to the latest advancements, keeping them at the forefront of their fields. “Our courses, accessible in English and designed for a global audience, allow professionals from diverse sectors to stay ahead of technological shifts,” he said. Tangible impact In addition to cutting-edge content, the Extension School maintains a learner-centred approach. Feedback is integral, helping TU Delft ensure its courses remain relevant and impactful. “What moves me the most are people in developing countries who say, ‘I took a course on solar energy. With the knowledge I gained, I wrote a project plan to install solar panels in our village. Now, we have more electricity and can develop ourselves further.'" Building lifelong learning at all levels is essential to creating a resilient workforce and a sustainable future. TU Delft’s Extension School is committed to keeping these conversations alive, empowering professionals worldwide to drive meaningful change. For those interested in hearing the full interview in Dutch, please click the link. Luister hier Support Willem van Valkenburg and our work by giving us a shout-out on LinkedIn linkedin

Large meltwater accumulation revealed inside Greenland Ice Sheet

A new study published in Nature unveils a surprising discovery: a substantial amount of meltwater is temporarily stored within the Greenland Ice Sheet during summer months. For the first time, an international group of researchers was able to quantify meltwater with positioning data. The finding challenges current models of how ice sheets contribute to global sea level rise.

TU Delft and Urenco invest together in nuclear talent

Uranium enricher Urenco and TU Delft are teaming up to develop new generations of nuclear scientists. Urenco is supporting the Delft Excellent Laboratory Facilities for Innovation and Nuclear Education (DELFINE) programme for three years to increase the pool of nuclear talent who can work to find solutions to the challenges society faces.

Revolutionary terahertz spectrometer: a step forward in space observation

Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), in close collaboration with SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research and LongWave Photonics LLC, have achieved a breakthrough in terahertz spectroscopy—a vital technology to study galaxies, stars, and planetary formation. They created a centimeter-sized, lightweight terahertz spectrometer that could replace traditional half-meter-sized, bulky, and heavy spectrometers in future space observatories. The new device could significantly reduce costs and offer greater flexibility in launching, making these space observatories more affordable and feasible. The innovation is published in Laser & Photonics Reviews.

Vevox Legacy PowerPoint add-in to be phased out September 2025

Vevox will end it’s support of the Legacy PowerPoint add-in after September 2025.

E-Tool Gezondeboel

Challenges and setbacks are part of life, and therefore also of student life. What you experience as challenging and how you respond to it is personal. It is important that you can deal with challenges or learn how to deal with them. You can develop yourself further in this area. The e-tool Gezondeboel offers a variety of specific online programmes. These match the developmental needs of students and PhDs. Think about themes such as stress, balance, making choices, planning, procrastination, fear of failure, perfectionism, feelings of loneliness, living in a different culture and more. You can use Gezondeboel as a self-help tool to strengthen your mental resilience. Everyone can benefit from Gezondeboel's online programmes and achieve quick wins. Follow a programme that suits you. At your own pace, at a time that suits you. You can also do this via your phone or tablet. You can follow as many programmes as you like. Free of charge and anonymously. Log-in via the studentportal/the link below (switch to the English version of the website by changing your language settings): www.tudelft.nl/gezondeboel

Statement RvT

Social safety at TU Delft is an issue which is close to our hearts as the Supervisory Board and it pains us whenever we hear that students and staff do not feel safe. It is a matter which concerns us greatly. Given our supervisory role, we therefore consider it to be a top priority to keep a close eye on the implementation of the Social Safety and Integrity Plan for Change. Although we realise that implementation and visible change take time, by the same token it is helpful if initial steps can be taken, and that is certainly now the case. Examples of such steps are the discussions with participation bodies and the fact that we invite experts in the field to our meetings and receive updates from the social safety project leader (Olivier Sueur) and the portfolio holder on the executive board (Tim van der Hagen). These steps enable us to monitor progress, ask questions and then use those questions as a basis for assessing whether the action plan is generating the desired results. The role we are required to fulfil also means we actively engage in discussions on progress with the minister. As we previously stated (Delta interview of 28 June), the executive board has our full confidence and this confidence has been backed up by the progress made with regard to implementing the action plan. It goes without saying that support for the executive board is something we assess on an ongoing basis. We would like to reiterate once again that all of us need to take responsibility for social safety and you cannot just leave it to a few individuals. We all need to challenge each other to take this joint responsibility now and in the future. We too want to see results and we should, of course, be held accountable if change does not happen quickly enough. However difficult it sometimes might be, we need to give each other time and space, while still being mindful of each other's roles and responsibilities. In any event, we are and will remain closely involved in social safety and take our responsibility in that respect. We therefore do not agree with the CNV's view that the supervisory board failed to intervene and we believe we are fulfilling our responsibilities in our own way and in good faith.

Puzzling over behavioural models for sustainable greenhouse horticulture

Due to the uncertainties of human behaviour, policies often play out differently in practice than what one might expect based on rational models. Researcher Emile Chappin aims to better align policy and practice by modelling human behaviour to accelerate the energy transition. In his research, he wants to give the greenhouse horticulture sector a boost in using clean energy more intelligently and profitably by using computer simulations that include behavioural uncertainties.