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Students should self-enrol for courses and exams for both the Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Below you can find more information per subject. Enrolment TU Delft Don't forget to re-enrol at university every year. This starts with registering via Studielink and paying your tuition fees. More information on enrolment can be found here , on the general TU Delft website. Exam registrations If you have registered for education, this does not mean that you are automatically registered for the examination. You must register separately for exams via My.TUDelft.nl or the MyTUDelft app . Make sure you register in time for your exam. If you do not, you cannot take part. This can be done up to 14 calendar days before the exam day. More information on registering for exams can be found here , on TU Delft's general page. Enrolment and unenrolment bachelor courses Enrolment and unenrolment bachelor courses Enrolment in education takes place twice a year in set periods. Enrolment is mandatory in order to participate in educational activities. Enrolment for bachelor courses, offered in spring semester 2024-2025 (Q3 and Q4): Enrolment period: Monday 25 November 9:00 am to Friday 6 December 11:59 pm . You can enrol for courses via BIS ( go to BIS ). Students who do not have an active NetID at the time of enrolment may use a temporary guest account in BIS. Enrol on time! After 6 December, it is no longer possible to enrol or change courses/studios in BIS. The only thing you can still do via the system is unenrol. If you have not enrolled through BIS during this period, in principle, you will not be able to follow any courses or studios. These arrangements are also known to the teachers. If you have a valid reason for not being able to enrol on time for the required courses, please send an e-mail to enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl explaining your reason(s). A list with valid reasons can be found here . We will then determine whether this is indeed a valid reason. If the reason is valid, we will still enrol you for the required courses in BIS. If your reason is found not valid, you may be subject to a delay in your studies. In some cases, we will consult with an academic counsellor. Unenrol if you do not want to participate! If, during or after the enrolment period, you decide not to participate in a course or studio for which you have enrolled, it is very important that you unenrol. How do you unenrol? Log in via BIS and choose 'unenrol' in the menu. If you are unable to unenrol, please send an e-mail to enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl . Failure to unenrol and no valid reason? If you did not unenrol for a course and still did not show up without a valid reason , we will make a note of this and contact you about it. Be aware that we could have used the place you took for students who were on the waiting list for this. Late enrolment or failure to unenrol on time causes unnecessary costs that we would like to avoid. This concerns, for example, too many hired guest lecturers and half-filled groups. So for the timely and proper organisation of our education (deployment of teachers, group layouts, use of space, etc.) it is very important that we have a complete and correct overview of the students participating in the courses. Our experience with many 'late registrations' and 'no-shows' forces us to monitor this more strictly. Bachelor renewal 2024-2025 This academic year the bachelor renewal has started. You can find all the information about the bachelor renewal and a planning tool that can help you to enrol for courses on the BK Student Portal . Registering for exams If you have enrolled for education, this does not mean that you are automatically registered for the exam. You can register for exams via My.TUDelft.nl of via de MyTUDelft app . More information on registering for exams can be found at the top of this webpage. Note: For the following student groups, enrolment in BIS for semester 2 (Q3 and Q4 courses/studios) is handled by Education & Student Affairs: Students following the Bridging Programme (30 ECTS) starting 10 February 2025 . Enrolment and unenrolment master courses Enrolment and unenrolment master courses Enrolment in education takes place twice a year in set periods. Enrolment is mandatory in order to participate in educational activities. Enrolling for master courses, offered in spring semester 2024-2025 (Q3 and Q4): Enrolment period: Monday 25 November 9:00 am to Friday 6 December 11:59 pm . You can enrol for courses via BIS, the Architecture Registration System ( go to BIS ). Students who do not have an active NetID at the time of enrolment may use a temporary guest account in BIS. Enrol on time! After 6 December, it is no longer possible to enrol or change courses/studios in BIS. The only thing you can still do via the system is unenrol. If you have not enrolled through BIS during this period, in principle, you will not be able to follow any courses or studios. These arrangements are also known to the teachers. If you have a valid reason for not being able to enrol on time for the required courses, please send an e-mail to enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl explaining your reason(s). A list with valid reasons can be found here . We will then determine whether this is indeed a valid reason. If the reason is valid, we will still enrol you for the required courses in BIS. If your reason is found not valid, you may be subject to a delay in your studies. In some cases, we will consult with an academic counselor. Enrolling for Master courses with limited capacity Some Master (elective) courses have a maximum on the number of students who can participate. You can only enrol for these courses as long as this maximum has not been reached. When the maximum has been reached, the system will notify you and you will have to sign up for an alternative course. Before enrolling for a course with a maximum, consider which alternative options you prefer. Then you can immediately enrol for them. Use the study guide to plan your electives. This will give you the provisional timetable, a list of permitted electives for each programme/track and the maximum number of students allowed per course. Make sure you do not enrol for courses that are not permitted for your programme/track, as you cannot obtain any credits for these. MSc1 Architecture studios and MSc3 Architecture (graduation studios): 1,2,3 choice policy When enrolling for studios, we apply a 1,2,3 choice policy. When enrolling in BIS, you select your first choice within the architecture studios. You will then be prompted to submit your second and third choices. You are required to enter three choices. If there are more enrolments for a studio than available places, a draw will determine who is placed on the first choice and who is placed on the second and possibly on the third choice in the respective studio. We make every effort to place everyone on the first or second choice. In the unlikely event that you are placed on your third choice, we will give you as much priority as possible for allocation during the next enrolment period. No later than 20 December 2024 , you will be informed in which project, studio and/or course you have been placed.This applies to courses with lottery and to the 1,2,3 choice policy at studios. Waiting list If it is necessary for you to be placed in your preferred studio or course, you can join the waiting list. You can do this by sending an e-mail to enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl . We aim to place students on waiting lists in vacant places before 15 January. After 15 January it is no longer possible to change courses or studios. Unenrol if you do not want to participate! If, during or after the enrolment period, you decide not to participate in a course or studio for which you have enrolled, it is very important that you unenrol. How do you unenrol? Log in via BIS and choose 'unenrol' in the menu. If you are unable to unenrol, please send an e-mail to enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl . Failure to unenrol and no valid reason? If you did not unenrol for a course and still did not show up without a valid reason , we will make a note of this and contact you about it. Be aware that we could have used the place you took for students who were on the waiting list for this. Late enrolment or failure to unenrol on time causes unnecessary costs that we would like to avoid. This concerns, for example, too many hired guest lecturers and half-filled groups. So for the timely and proper organisation of our education (deployment of teachers, group layouts, use of space, etc.) it is very important that we have a complete and correct overview of the students participating in the courses. Our experience with many 'late registrations' and 'no-shows' forces us to monitor this more strictly. Master harmonisation 2024-2026 The MSc programme Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (AUBS) is being harmonised in the academic years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The harmonisation in the current academic year focuses only on MSc2 and will start in February 2025. The renewal of the second year (MSc3 & MSc4) will follow from September 2025 onwards. • Haven’t you completed all MSc2 courses in the previous academic year 2023-2024? If so, you can continue to do so this academic year: enrol for MSc2 courses in the next enrolment period (25 November until 6 December). Check the new or replacement courses in the new MSc2 structure in the Course browser searcher (tudelft.nl) and Transitional measures 2024-2025 on the Student Portal. Both the AUBS and Geomatics MSc programmes have elective space of 15 EC in Q4. A list of permitted electives for each programme/track is available in the Study guide. Make sure you do not enrol for courses that are not permitted for your programme/track, as you cannot obtain any credits for these. • Are you planning to interrupt your studies for the rest of this academic year? If so, it is best to do this after completing the entire first year. You will then continue your studies from September 2025 onwards, when the new structure of the second year is also in place, with interdisciplinary Q5 electives (15 EC) and a graduation phase covering three quarters (be aware that February 2025 is the last possibility to start graduation in the old structure; more information on the renewed graduation will be available in April/May 2025). For information on temporarily interrupting your studies check the student portal: Stop or interrupt studies (tudelft.nl) . More information on the renewal of the master's programme can be found here . Registering for exams If you have enrolled for education, this does not mean that you are automatically registered for the exam. You can register for exams via My.TUDelft.nl of via de MyTUDelft app . More information on registering for exams can be found at the top of this webpage. Note: For the following student groups, enrolment in BIS for semester 2 (Q3 and Q4 courses/studios) will be handled by Education & Student Affairs: Exchange students taking courses during a semester in the master's programme. For questions regarding course enrolment, please email: enrolment-bk@tudelft.nl

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An interview with Aukje Hassoldt: “You can't solve what you don't discuss”.

DEWIS interviews staff members in different positions about gender diversity and inclusion. For this edition, we talked to Professor Aukje Hassoldt, dean at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TBM), about the influx and advancement of women into academic positions, parenthood and social safety. Aukje Hassoldt was appointed the dean of TBM on 1 October 2019 and will step down on 1 December 2024 to become dean of the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Talk about the unwritten rules. You can’t solve what you don’t discuss. We have to start the conversation in a respectful way and learn to understand each other’s points of view. Professor Aukje Hassoldt Left Aukje Hassoldt during the DE&I Week 2023 Even today, parents and teachers sometimes discourage girls and other minority groups from studying physics based on the well-meaning but misguided notion that they should be protected. You studied physics at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam. Did this narrative not affect you? Aukje: “It definitely did. I believed the narrative that physics would be difficult. That’s why it wasn’t my first choice, even though I had my heart set on studying physics. While studying econometrics, I discovered that I could handle the maths. When I went on to study physics, I learned that it wasn’t a difficult programme for me.” What can we do now to change the narrative? Aukje: “Last year, Birgit van Driel wrote a riveting column about her studies in the Delta, in which she went over everything she found difficult - and it wasn’t the coursework! Degree programmes are either right for you or not, but secondary school teachers should be vigilant not to inadvertently single out particular subjects as ‘difficult’. That’s what we should try to change. Some people find maths difficult, while others struggle with other subjects. We have to get rid of the idea that some subjects are inherently ‘hard’, for example by paying attention to this in our outreach activities.” You later held various positions at Rijkswaterstaat (Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). Did you ever feel excluded? And how did you deal with that? Aukje: “I always felt perfectly at home at Rijkswaterstaat and TNO. I was often the youngest, the only woman and the project leader or supervisor, but that’s exactly what interested me. I never felt uncomfortable. Anything but, organisations welcomed me with open arms. The same is true for RIVM and TU Delft.” You served as dean of the faculty of TBM from 1 October 2019 to 1 December 2024, during which time the percentage of female professors at the faculty has stagnated at about 30%. Is that enough? Aukje: “There has been growth, albeit not at as much as I’d hoped. At the TBM faculty, we’ve appointed five new female professors in recent years, but some have also retired, which means the overall percentage has stayed at around 30%. Our percentage of female associate professors (UHD), however, did go from 15% to 32% and our percentage of female assistant professors (UD) from 36% to 50%. The pipeline is fuller than it was before, but we’re not there yet. In the end, we want there to be 50/50 split in all positions.” What can the university/faculty do to help female researchers build a promising academic career? Aukje: “It’s important to take a critical look at issues such as advancement and differences in perception. Our approach consists of our so-called ‘fleet review’, in which a small committee discusses how our staff is developing and who is ready for a next step. We explicitly look at whether everyone is gaining enough leadership experience and honing their leadership skills. We ask each other critical questions, watch out for possible bias and do everything we can to keep the advancement process fair. At the same time, we will still need training courses to become and remain aware of our unconscious biases. We already have diversity training courses for all staff and a course for members of appointment advisory committees, all of which also have a trained bias observer. On top of that, managers are required to attend management skills training courses and we offer feedback training for everyone.” If you had the chance to implement one measure to improve the advancement of women to senior and decision-making positions at the university/faculty level, what would it be? Aukje: “I would love to organise another talk for young women researchers and senior scientists to share experiences about building your career and making conscious choices. I reckon that would be a good way to support them. In my previous jobs, I also found that a good course on conversation skills can be a big help, and I think TU Delft could do more in this regard.” In 2020, you said that your ideal university is one that is friendly, welcoming, challenging and inspiring. Does TU Delft live up to this ideal, or do we still have a way to go? Aukje: “We could be kinder to each other at times. I’d also add ‘safe’ to my criteria, by which I mean social safety: feeling comfortable to speak your mind, provided you do that in a respectful way. People deserve to feel heard and be taken seriously, and a respectful tone is non-negotiable. Of course, that doesn't mean you always get your way, but it's important that we can provide that safety.” What concrete measures has the faculty taken to promote social safety in the workplace? Aukje: “We organise staff lunches where we engage in small-group discussions that have proven to be very informative and valuable, as they help us stay in touch and listen to each other. Having a well-functioning Personnel Committee (faculty sub-committee of the Works Council) is also very important. I’ve found that staff members with a Dutch background are more likely to dare to bring up issues, but the Personnel Committee has now helped give a voice to international staff. Furthermore, contact with the PhD Council (PhD candidates) is very important, as they’re a vulnerable group. Some may feel uncomfortable speaking up about difficult situations, for instance, and may not even reach out to a confidential adviser. For these people, a peer group can be a valuable source of support. Social safety is about how we treat each other on a daily basis, which makes it a joint responsibility of us all. Managers have a special role because they can do a lot to foster an open atmosphere, but it’s still a duty we all share. We have to be respectful, while ensuring that everyone feels comfortable speaking their mind and is taken seriously. The faculty’s 10-point draft plan for social safety also proposes a code of conduct of sorts.” What can department chairs do to create an environment in which women and people from minority groups can grow and develop personally and professionally? Aukje: “The difference between good and not so good management is often in the details. What makes management so difficult is that it requires great precision and subtlety. When you feel a jokey atmosphere evolve, for instance, you have to be able to intervene in a respectful way. Another example is ensuring that everyone gets the opportunity to weigh in, including more introverted people. These are just examples, but there are many ways managers can contribute to a safe and open atmosphere.” Dr. Isabel Torres, co-founder and CEO of Mothers in Science, gave a talk to the DEWIS community in February, in which she highlighted the barriers and prejudices that mothers in STEM face in their careers. How can managers support parents and people with caring responsibilities? What do we need to do? Aukje: “The maternity wall is a real problem. Fatherhood and motherhood are equally important, and young parents need good support. I should add that informal care-givers (i.e. for older parents) also deserve support: these are phases of life that we all have to deal with.” Is the university responsible for changing the notion that you can’t have a family and a career? Aukje: “Absolutely. Universities should treat men and women as equals when it comes to caring responsibilities, nor should we implicitly expect new fathers to continue working as if nothing has changed, like we did in the old days.” What advice would you give women to help them navigate academia and its culture of unwritten rules? Aukje: “Talk about the unwritten rules. You can’t solve what you don’t discuss. We have to start the conversation in a respectful way and learn to understand each other’s points of view.”

How Are U Week 2024

A Dynamic Week of Workshops and Events to Check-In, Relax, and Connect How Are U - Week 2024 takes place from 11-15 November. This week is all about creating space for you in a hectic student life. It’s an invitation to check in with yourself and each other. We’ve teamed up with Student Development and Exhale to bring you a unique mix of inspiring workshops, creative activities, care & support and analogue get-togethers designed to help you relax, connect, and recharge. Join the HAU Week Come join us for an Outdoor Hot Tub Night or the ADHD LIVE - Community Night. Or maybe the Offline Escape Night with Candlelit Concert, Movie Night or the creative Kintsugi workshop? Whatever your pick HAU Week offers you the opportunity to escape, relax and connect. During HAU Week we invite you to leave the pressure of productivity, performance, and perfection at the door, Exhale style. What can you expect? Daily events at Exhale, with pop-up events at Aula and the Library. The HAU program includes creative workshops, (acro) yoga, and interactive sessions that focus on community building and stress relief. Connect will also be at Exhale each weekday in November between 12 - 14 so if you have any type of question about your studies, development and well-being, it’s welcome at Exhale. Whether you're looking to soothe your mind, move your body, ask a question or simply hang out: we've got you. Signing up You can easily sign up for them via the How Are U - week event page . Signup for Exhale events will go via the website of Exhale. Let’s check in, relax and connect this November—see you at How Are U-week! Are you looking for help or support during your study? TU Delft offers various options for guidance and support during your studies, assisting you with your personal development and well-being. For more information about available resources and initiatives, you can visit ‘My Study and Me’ on the TU Delft Student Portal .

How storm surge barriers can keep the Netherlands safe and liveable

A safe and liveable delta, who doesn't go for that? Storm surge barriers play a crucial role in this. Yet there are many choices to be made in the short term to keep the storm surge barriers in a good condition, to eventually cope with rising sea levels in the longer term. A new project receives funding from NWO for five years to explore the best routes to a liveable delta. Storm surge barriers, like the Maeslantkering and the Oosterscheldekering are essential for protecting the Netherlands from high water coming in from the sea. How long will these imposing structures remain effective bearing in mind sea level rise, decay of the structures and an altering surrounding area. In the short term, decisions will have to be taken on maintenance, while in the longer term, adaptation or replacement should be considered. Linking storm surge barriers with the delta Within the SSB-Δ (storm surge barrier delta) project, a diverse consortium will investigate under what circumstances storm surge barriers can keep the Netherlands safe and liveable. The consortium consists of the universities of Delft, Utrecht, and Rotterdam; the universities of applied sciences of Rotterdam and Zeeland; knowledge institutes Deltares and TNO, as well as Rijkswaterstaat, water boards and companies. Bram van Prooijen, associate professor at TU Delft, will lead the research: “Decisions on flood defences are important for the entire delta. The link between the hinterland and the flood defences needs to be made properly. During this project, we will have the opportunity to bring different areas of expertise together and strengthen each other.” Long term perspective Therefore, the research is not only about the technical lifespan of the barriers. It will also clarify how the delta is going to change and how society thinks about it, resulting in a guideline to on how and when decisions need to be taken in the short term, with a long term perspective. Van Prooijen cites an example of car maintenance: “Think of replacing the engine block. This is very expensive maintenance, but sometimes necessary to keep the car running safely. But is it worth the investment if you plan to buy a new car next year? Or if you prefer to travel by train? Important choices will have to be made for storm surge barriers. We want to provide a strong basis for that.” Informed decisions The project will reveal the possible pathways to a liveable delta, and how storm surge barriers fit into that. Van Prooijen: “That offers clarity, to make quick and better-informed decisions. Many trials run for a long time, with the outcome of this research we can decide which trials specifically are the best option to proceed with.” Future experts One of the storm surge barriers involved in the research is the Maeslantkering. This barrier is expected to last another fifty years or so. That may seem far away, Van Prooijen reasons, “but we need to train the experts who will decide on this now. Those are probably the PhD students on this project.”