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Cyclists pedaling against the wind inside a tunnel — for years, that image defined Ventur’s public reputation. Yet the wind tunnel @tue.nl was originally designed to address architectural and urban challenges. That goal is now being realized more and more.

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Wind tunnel increasingly used for its original purpose

Cyclists pedaling against the wind inside a silver-colored tunnel — for years, that image defined Ventur’s public reputation. Yet the TU/e wind tunnel was originally designed to address architectural ...

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The cramped housing market has gained four new purchase houses. And what houses they are: in the Bosrijk district of Eindhoven, buyers will be able to register for fully 3D-printed concrete houses for the first time, starting November 6. @tue.nl is the driving force behind the Milestone project.

Short | New milestone in the development of 3D-printed homes

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Who are the people behind the scenes at @tue.nl? Cursor puts them in the spotlight. This time: Roelof de Gruyter, exam proctor. “I really enjoy it; it’s become my passion.” And it shows: De Gruyter even created a special proctor app full of information for his colleagues.

Behind the Scenes | Roelof de Gruyter, exam proctor

From technicians to schedulers, and from IT specialists to catering staff – it takes many hands to keep TU/e running smoothly. But who are the people behind the scenes? Cursor puts them in the spotlig...

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Cursor @cursortue.bsky.social · 9h

Budget cuts are the reason why @tue.nl has a less prominent presence at Dutch Design Week, which is currently taking place in Eindhoven. Columnist Annemarie van Malsen nevertheless considers this a missed opportunity, especially in view of the bigger number of students TU/e wants to attract.

Missed opportunity

This week, the Departments of Built Environment and Industrial Design are representing TU/e at Dutch Design Week. Both departments are showcasing their work in a glass container on the Ketelhuisplein....

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Contrary to common belief, graduates from universities of applied sciences do very well in university master’s programs. They rarely drop out and often complete their degree quickly, according to data from student finance provider DUO.

Applied sciences students perform well in university masters

Contrary to common belief, graduates from universities of applied sciences do very well in university master’s programs. They rarely drop out and often complete their degree quickly, according to data...

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The very first student at TU/e has recently passed away at the age of 83. He was not only student number 001 at what was then called the Technische Hogeschool (TH) Eindhoven, but also the first president of the Eindhovens Studenten Corps (ESC).

Short | ‘Student 001’ has passed away

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Loe Schlicher can add two professional honors to his name this fall: the TU/e Best Bachelor Teacher Award and the KNAW Early Career Award. Thus, there is ample appreciation for both the educational and academic skills of the university lecturer at IE&IS, who specializes in game theory.

Double honor: not one, but two awards for Loe Schlicher

Loe Schlicher can add two professional honors to his name this fall: the TU/e Best Bachelor Teacher Award and the KNAW Early Career Award. Thus, there is ample appreciation for both the educational an...

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Physical activity is crucial for teenagers, yet many are not active enough. In her PhD research, Yudan Ma shows how digital technologies can make PE lessons more enjoyable and motivate teens to move more.

Homestretch | Making PE more fun with technology

Physical activity is crucial for teenagers, yet many are not active enough. In her PhD research, Yudan Ma shows how digital technologies can make PE lessons more enjoyable and motivate teens to move m...

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The pension fund of the U.S. state of Florida has placed Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences on a blacklist because of their stance toward Israel. But what does this mean for TU/e? www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2025...

On Florida’s blacklist — but what does that mean for TU/e?

The pension fund of the U.S. state of Florida has placed Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences on a blacklist because of their stance toward Israel. But what does this mean for TU/e?

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“Your vote shapes the future. Use it.” With these words, at least fifteen associations and student parties are encouraging their fellow students to vote on October 29. This is possible on the TU/e campus. The polling station in MetaForum will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Short | Associations encourage students to vote

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Professor Paul Koenraad, Dean of the Graduate School, will retire in November. From a passionate researcher and lecturer, he grew into an administrator who loves working with students, EngD candidates, and PhD candidates. His dedication was always sky-high.

Paul Koenraad draws a line under his academic career

Professor Paul Koenraad, Dean of the Graduate School, will retire in November. From a passionate researcher and lecturer, he grew into an administrator who loves working with students, EngD candidates...

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Since the introduction of the University Teaching Qualification in 2007, the drive for certification has grown considerably, observes Boudewijn van Dongen.

Certification craze

In 2007, the TU/e Executive Board announced that the didactic onboarding program would be replaced by the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). The main reason was that the old program lacked any f...

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TU/e researcher Florent Gauvin presented the world's lightest insulation material at Dutch Design Week (DDW) last Saturday. Together with his PhD student Samuel Pantaléo, they showcased aerogel as one of the bio-based materials clearly popular at the anniversary edition of DDW.

Lightest insulation material ever premieres at DDW

TU/e researcher Florent Gauvin presented the world's lightest insulation material at Dutch Design Week (DDW) last Saturday. Together with his PhD student Samuel Pantaléo, they showcased aerogel as one...

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After a scaled-down edition, the Batavierenrace will return in full glory this spring. Registration opens early November, and the race itself will take place on May 8 and 9, 2026. Participants run the 176-kilometer relay from Nijmegen to Enschede in 25 stages.

Short | Batavierenrace to return to Nijmegen–Enschede route

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While fewer students are consuming alcohol, one in four students in higher education still qualifies as a “heavy drinker.” University students remain the most frequent drinkers.

Fewer students drink, but heavy drinking persists

While fewer students are consuming alcohol, one in four students in higher education still qualifies as a “heavy drinker.” University students remain the most frequent drinkers.

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A ninth and tenth hour, more lectures held off-campus, or additional classes online — these are all potential solutions to the severe shortage of lecture halls on campus. A new working group has been consulting students and staff to develop a realistic plan to tackle the issue.

Lecture hall shortage: from evening classes to more online

A ninth and tenth hour, more lectures held off-campus, or additional classes online — these are all potential solutions to the severe shortage of lecture halls on campus. A new working group has been ...

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Today, young people in Utrecht will demonstrate against the housing crisis. The National Student Union (LSVb) will also be participating. “Everyone needs a place to live; you don’t need a coalition for that,” they say.

Protest housing shortage: “Stop talking, start acting"

Today, young people in Utrecht will demonstrate against the housing crisis. The National Student Union (LSVb) will also be participating. “Everyone needs a place to live; you don’t need a coalition fo...

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DPG Media is giving all students in secondary vocational (mbo), higher professional (hbo), and university (wo) education a free digital subscription to newspapers such as de Volkskrant, Trouw, AD, ED and more. Students aged 16 to 25 can apply for this digital subscription using their student card.

Short | Students get free newspaper subscription

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The UN organization IPCC lays the scientific foundation for global climate policy in its periodic reports. A new report cycle is due, and TU/e researchers Clara Caiafa, Pieter Pauw, and Arghavan Akbarieh are among its contributors. But to what extent can they influence future climate legislation?

Where climate science meets politics: TU/e experts at IPCC

The UN organization IPCC lays the scientific foundation for global climate policy in its periodic reports. A new report cycle is due, and TU/e researchers Clara Caiafa, Pieter Pauw, and Arghavan Akbar...

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Gifted students learn and think differently, which can sometimes make it difficult for them to perform as the education system expects. It is crucial for teachers and supervisors to recognize this and take their unique needs into account.

Gifted but frustrated: education that doesn’t fit

Gifted students learn and think differently, which can sometimes make it difficult for them to perform as the education system expects. During an event organized by the Academy for Learning and Teachi...

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About five years ago, as a high school student, I was drawn to TU/e by its promise: doing your major while also freely exploring courses from other programs. This freedom of choice that brought me to Eindhoven gradually turned into making uninformed and rushed decisions.

Plenty of choice, little direction

About five years ago, as a high school student, I was drawn to TU/e by its promise: doing your major while also freely exploring courses from other programs. This freedom of choice that brought me to ...

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Alumnus Yorn Thijssen created Behind the Feed: an educational game designed to improve algorithmic literacy among twelve- to sixteen-year-olds. With success; his work has now earned him the national Teaching Talent Award. www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2025...

ID and ESoE alumnus wins national Teaching Talent Award

Alumnus Yorn Thijssen combined his master’s in Industrial Design with a teacher training program at the Eindhoven School of Education (ESoE). For his final project, he created Behind the Feed: an educ...

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'Have you ever noticed that women are more often the ones taking minutes?'columnist Sharon de Hoog wonders in her latest column. She discussed this with fellow TU/e community members. And what did she find? Everyone recognizes it — men included. But should it still be this way?

Have you ever noticed that women are more often the ones taking minutes? Sharon de Hoog discussed this with fellow TU/e community members. And what did she find? Everyone recognizes it — men included....

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According to the organizers, Marathon Eindhoven was “a running celebration by and for the city, bringing together over 35,000 runners and more than 200,000 enthusiastic spectators cheering you on to the finish line on the Vestdijk.” How did TU/e students experience this citywide running festival?

Marathon completed: six students share their stories

According to the organizers, last weekend’s ASML Marathon Eindhoven was “a running celebration by and for the city, bringing together over 35,000 runners and more than 200,000 enthusiastic spectators ...

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Making renewable iron fuel the industry's standard fuel. The dream that Mark Verhagen, Lex Schepers, and Vincent Seijger are realizing in their startup RIFT. In five years, they transformed their own invested savings into 2.3 billion in outstanding orders and a potential saving of 3 megatons of CO2.

RIFT turns five: "Boys' story book and rollercoaster"

Making renewable iron fuel the industry's standard fuel. The dream that Mark Verhagen, Lex Schepers, and Vincent Seijger are realizing in their startup RIFT. In five years, they transformed their own ...

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