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Three out of ten full professors at Dutch universities are women, according to the latest figures. In the Executive Boards women now form the majorities. At @tue.nl, the proportion of female full professors is lower: just above 25 percent.
Milestone: nearly 30 percent of full professors are women
Three out of ten full professors at Dutch universities are women, according to the latest figures. In the Executive Boards women now form the majorities. At TU/e, the proportion of female full profess...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Three out of ten full professors at Dutch universities are women, according to the latest figures. In the Executive Boards women now form the majorities. At @tue.nl, the proportion of female full professors is lower: just above 25 percent.
Miners used to take canaries into the coal mines. When the singing stopped, they knew toxic gas was leaking and it was time to head back up. Those small birds saved lives. At @tue.nl, participation plays a similar role, say Gabriël Nusselder and Martijn Klabbers of the University Council.
Elections: which canary will you choose?
Miners used to take canaries into the coal mines. As long as the bird kept singing, everything was fine. When the song stopped, they knew toxic gas was leaking and it was time to head back up. That sm...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Miners used to take canaries into the coal mines. When the singing stopped, they knew toxic gas was leaking and it was time to head back up. Those small birds saved lives. At @tue.nl, participation plays a similar role, say Gabriël Nusselder and Martijn Klabbers of the University Council.
The library in MetaForum is once again organizing a Christmas gift drive for @tue.nl students who can’t go home during the holidays. Anyone can donate books or games and place them under the tree. The staff hopes to fill it with plenty of unexpected presents.
Library launches gift drive for students staying on campus
The library in MetaForum is once again organizing a Christmas gift drive for TU/e students who can’t go home during the holidays. Anyone can donate books or games and place them under the tree. The st...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The library in MetaForum is once again organizing a Christmas gift drive for @tue.nl students who can’t go home during the holidays. Anyone can donate books or games and place them under the tree. The staff hopes to fill it with plenty of unexpected presents.
The Equipment and Prototype Center (EPC), currently an independent service, will become part of the department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). TU/e aims to make the EPC more efficient and ensure its continuity. The University Council was critical of this move but has approved it.
EPC becomes part of the department of Mechanical Engineering
The Equipment and Prototype Center (EPC), currently an independent service, will become part of the department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). TU/e aims to make the EPC more efficient and ensure its c...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Equipment and Prototype Center (EPC), currently an independent service, will become part of the department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). TU/e aims to make the EPC more efficient and ensure its continuity. The University Council was critical of this move but has approved it.
Climate change cannot be solved by consuming less and giving up our comfort, but through innovation, writes Carlo van de Weijer in Cursor. He calls it ‘sustainable hedonism’: continuing to pursue a good life, but in a fully sustainable way.
Sustainable hedonism
How should we deal with global warming? This question, posed by ideas platform Beste-ID and the Rathenau Institute, was taken up by 140 scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, and thinkers, including five...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Climate change cannot be solved by consuming less and giving up our comfort, but through innovation, writes Carlo van de Weijer in Cursor. He calls it ‘sustainable hedonism’: continuing to pursue a good life, but in a fully sustainable way.
The digital encyclopedia about TU/e is accessible again. For a while, this online reference work was out of service due to outdated software, but anyone interested can now once again browse through its entries. They cover key moments, people, and events from the university’s history.
From Drees to Dorgelo: TU/encyclopedie back online
The digital encyclopedia about TU/e is accessible again. For a while, this online reference work was out of service due to outdated software, but anyone interested can now once again browse through it...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The digital encyclopedia about TU/e is accessible again. For a while, this online reference work was out of service due to outdated software, but anyone interested can now once again browse through its entries. They cover key moments, people, and events from the university’s history.
While most Dutch people are busy writing poems, making surprises, and looking forward to the arrival of Sinterklaas, the same period looks very different for international students at TU/e. Internationals celebrate December in their own ways while discovering Dutch traditions at the same time.
Holidays for internationals: from Yalda to Sinterklaas
While most Dutch people are busy writing poems, making surprises, and looking forward to the arrival of Sinterklaas, the same period looks very different for international students at TU/e. From Yalda...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
While most Dutch people are busy writing poems, making surprises, and looking forward to the arrival of Sinterklaas, the same period looks very different for international students at TU/e. Internationals celebrate December in their own ways while discovering Dutch traditions at the same time.
Today, @tue.nl has raised the peace flag. The new design, blue with a white dove, is the university’s permanent response to the dissatisfaction that emerged around its flag policy. The Executive Board is using this opportunity to organize dialogue sessions about safety within the community.
TU/e raises peace flag: “A symbol that unites”
Today, TU/e has raised the peace flag. The new design, blue with a white dove, is the university’s permanent response to the dissatisfaction that emerged around its flag policy. The Executive Board is...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today, @tue.nl has raised the peace flag. The new design, blue with a white dove, is the university’s permanent response to the dissatisfaction that emerged around its flag policy. The Executive Board is using this opportunity to organize dialogue sessions about safety within the community.
‘A short while ago, I was removed from a group because of my non-Dutch name. It made me wonder: is this just the way things are, or can @tue.nl encourage more inclusive group formation?’ The TU/e is very diverse, but student Samir Saidi has noticed that student project groups tend to be homogeneous.
The power of a name
What’s the first thing you look at when forming a project team: a familiar face, a shared language, a name that’s easy to pronounce? For TU/e students, this freedom of choice often leads to homogeneou...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
‘A short while ago, I was removed from a group because of my non-Dutch name. It made me wonder: is this just the way things are, or can @tue.nl encourage more inclusive group formation?’ The TU/e is very diverse, but student Samir Saidi has noticed that student project groups tend to be homogeneous.
The student group Eindhoven Students 4 Palestine held a demonstration on campus Wednesday afternoon. During the protest, pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused damage in the offices of the Executive Board. One demonstrator was arrested in connection with the incident.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration: vandalism and one arrest
The student group Eindhoven Students 4 Palestine held a demonstration on campus Wednesday afternoon. During the protest, pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused damage in the offices of the Executive Boa...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The student group Eindhoven Students 4 Palestine held a demonstration on campus Wednesday afternoon. During the protest, pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused damage in the offices of the Executive Board. One demonstrator was arrested in connection with the incident.
On December 9, students and staff from universities across the country will protest in Amsterdam against cuts to higher education. Staff is covered by the right to strike. Students are not covered by this, but TU/e says they are free to participate unless they have mandatory classes.
Short | Protest 9/12: striking okay, mandatory classes go on
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December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On December 9, students and staff from universities across the country will protest in Amsterdam against cuts to higher education. Staff is covered by the right to strike. Students are not covered by this, but TU/e says they are free to participate unless they have mandatory classes.
D66 and the CDA want more housing for students, more international researchers for universities, and a single fund for defense innovation. Though they mention no specific amounts, they do want to make “significant investments.”
D66 and CDA: Investments in innovation, knowledge & research
D66 and the CDA want more housing for students, more international researchers for universities, and a single fund for defense innovation. Though they mention no specific amounts, they do want to make...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
D66 and the CDA want more housing for students, more international researchers for universities, and a single fund for defense innovation. Though they mention no specific amounts, they do want to make “significant investments.”
Columnist Lars ten Hacken did his internship abroad. He thinks the TU/e should inform their students better about this possibility. "Promotion for student teams and other extracurricular activities has become normalized, it might not hurt to shed some light on this curricular activity as well."
Eindhoven can wait
After six months of research abroad, Lars ten Hacken realizes how little has changed here in the meantime. His friends, his room, his routine – in short, his student life in Eindhoven – he sometimes r...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Columnist Lars ten Hacken did his internship abroad. He thinks the TU/e should inform their students better about this possibility. "Promotion for student teams and other extracurricular activities has become normalized, it might not hurt to shed some light on this curricular activity as well."
An academic staff member has filed a lawsuit against TU/e, arguing her temporary contract was wrongfully not converted into a permanent one after 5 years. She says TU/e failed to communicate the measurable targets she needed and also fears her pregnancy and illness may have affected her evaluation.
Short | Scientist to court over missed permanent contract
An overview of brief news items about TU/e and the academic world
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December 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
An academic staff member has filed a lawsuit against TU/e, arguing her temporary contract was wrongfully not converted into a permanent one after 5 years. She says TU/e failed to communicate the measurable targets she needed and also fears her pregnancy and illness may have affected her evaluation.
Contributing to resilience and security is important, but it should not come at the expense of open science. Most students and staff agreed on this during an information session about the role the university should play in protecting the Netherlands.
Few people, but plenty of dialogue at session on Defence
Contributing to resilience and security is important, but it should not come at the expense of open science. Most students and staff agreed on this during an information session about the role the uni...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Contributing to resilience and security is important, but it should not come at the expense of open science. Most students and staff agreed on this during an information session about the role the university should play in protecting the Netherlands.
The Executive Board responds on the intranet to an article published by ED. The newspaper reports on its own investigation, which reveals that an “unsafe” culture prevails at @tue.nl. In their message, the board members express their concern about any fear among staff and students to speak out.
Short | Unsafe culture? CvB invites community to lunch walk
[Translate to English:] Een overzicht van kort nieuws over de TU/e en de academische wereld
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December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Executive Board responds on the intranet to an article published by ED. The newspaper reports on its own investigation, which reveals that an “unsafe” culture prevails at @tue.nl. In their message, the board members express their concern about any fear among staff and students to speak out.
Giving visibility to the unseen people at @tue.nl—that’s what Industrial Design master’s student Jens Vervoort set out to do with his final project. To achieve this, he followed the cleaners from Asito. The result is a video project and an installation in Atlas.
Student uses master’s project to highlight TU/e cleaners
Giving visibility to the unseen people on campus—that’s what Industrial Design master’s student Jens Vervoort set out to do with his final project. To achieve this, he followed the cleaners from Asito...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Giving visibility to the unseen people at @tue.nl—that’s what Industrial Design master’s student Jens Vervoort set out to do with his final project. To achieve this, he followed the cleaners from Asito. The result is a video project and an installation in Atlas.
Banning it no longer makes sense, and pretending nothing is happening doesn’t either: AI is already having a disruptive impact on education at @tue.nl, which is only going to grow, says professor Tom van Woensel. He has been tasked with embedding AI properly into all aspects of education at TU/e.
“AI will fundamentally transform education at TU/e”
Banning it no longer makes sense, and pretending nothing is happening doesn’t either: AI is already having a disruptive impact on education at TU/e, and that impact is only going to grow, says profess...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Banning it no longer makes sense, and pretending nothing is happening doesn’t either: AI is already having a disruptive impact on education at @tue.nl, which is only going to grow, says professor Tom van Woensel. He has been tasked with embedding AI properly into all aspects of education at TU/e.
The Netherlands has thousands of bridges and viaducts which are in need of maintenance, but there aren't enough people and resources to do this. AI and drones can help to solve the problem, now taken up by @tue.nl researcher Egor Bondarev, who secured 13 million euros for his project STRUCTURE.
Autonomous drones to inspect concrete and steel structures
The Netherlands has large numbers of concrete and steel bridges and viaducts. These were mainly built between 1950 and 1970 and are now in need of maintenance, but there aren't enough people and resou...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Netherlands has thousands of bridges and viaducts which are in need of maintenance, but there aren't enough people and resources to do this. AI and drones can help to solve the problem, now taken up by @tue.nl researcher Egor Bondarev, who secured 13 million euros for his project STRUCTURE.
TU/e researcher Robby Zwolsman developed a new, tiny lipid nanoparticle that can efficiently package genetic material and deliver it to the right place in the body. This is an important step toward applying RNA immune therapy. He defended his research at the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Home Stretch | Smart lipid nanoparticles awaken immune cells
TU/e researcher Robby Zwolsman developed a new, tiny lipid nanoparticle that can efficiently package genetic material and deliver it to the right place in the body. This is an important step toward ap...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
TU/e researcher Robby Zwolsman developed a new, tiny lipid nanoparticle that can efficiently package genetic material and deliver it to the right place in the body. This is an important step toward applying RNA immune therapy. He defended his research at the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Mervyn Franssen competed in the World Rafting Championship in Argentina. That’s remarkable, because he’s simultaneously doing PhD research at TU/e — and he only stepped into a raft for the first time as a master’s student. He says that not having enough time is a helpful push to keep going.
PhD candidate combines writing a paper with WRC
Mervyn Franssen competed in the World Rafting Championship in Argentina. That’s remarkable, because he’s simultaneously doing PhD research at TU/e — and he only stepped into a raft for the first time ...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Mervyn Franssen competed in the World Rafting Championship in Argentina. That’s remarkable, because he’s simultaneously doing PhD research at TU/e — and he only stepped into a raft for the first time as a master’s student. He says that not having enough time is a helpful push to keep going.
The confidential counselors for TU/e staff and students have had an official regulation since last Thursday. According to the University Council, this strengthens their position within the university. The number of confidential advisors has doubled to ten.
Regulation strengthens position of confidential counselors
The confidential counselors for TU/e staff and students have had an official regulation since last Thursday. According to the University Council, this strengthens their position within the university....
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December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The confidential counselors for TU/e staff and students have had an official regulation since last Thursday. According to the University Council, this strengthens their position within the university. The number of confidential advisors has doubled to ten.
TU/e remains in the middle of the pack in the 2026 Keuzegids Universities ranking in the category “other universities.” The university scored 62.5 points, one point higher than last year.
Short | TU/e maintains steady position in Keuzegids ranking
An overview of brief news items about TU/e and the academic world
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November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
TU/e remains in the middle of the pack in the 2026 Keuzegids Universities ranking in the category “other universities.” The university scored 62.5 points, one point higher than last year.
From technicians to schedulers and from IT staff to hospitality workers: it takes many hands to keep TU/e running. But who are the people behind the scenes? Cursor puts them in the spotlight. This time: Greta Suslaviciute, cluster head of all group classes at the Student Sports Centre (SSC).
Behind the Scenes | Greta Suslaviciute, group class head SSC
From technicians to schedulers and from IT staff to hospitality workers: it takes many hands to keep TU/e running. But who are the people behind the scenes? Cursor puts them in the spotlight. This tim...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
From technicians to schedulers and from IT staff to hospitality workers: it takes many hands to keep TU/e running. But who are the people behind the scenes? Cursor puts them in the spotlight. This time: Greta Suslaviciute, cluster head of all group classes at the Student Sports Centre (SSC).
Around 140 musicians will come together on Saturday to celebrate classical music association Quadrivium’s 60th anniversary one final time. Together they will perform Creation by composer Dan Forrest. “A national premiere,” says Quadrivium member Martina Goverts.
Quadrivium ends anniversary year with big concert on campus
Around 140 musicians will come together on Saturday to celebrate classical music association Quadrivium’s 60th anniversary one final time. Together they will perform Creation by composer Dan Forrest. ...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Around 140 musicians will come together on Saturday to celebrate classical music association Quadrivium’s 60th anniversary one final time. Together they will perform Creation by composer Dan Forrest. “A national premiere,” says Quadrivium member Martina Goverts.