Posted in 2020

Are you interested in cybersecurity and privacy? An digital psychology? Then check the programme of the Safety & Security Week 5-9 October 2020. During this week, various safety activities, webinars and information meetings take place. TU Delft is participating in this national initiative for the third time.

View complete programme here 

Bullshit – roughly, the deliberate or accidental spreading of untruths – is all around us. It’s a thing of all ages, but it’s very possible that we are living in THE age of bullshit. Peak bullshit, as it were. Sometimes it is easy to spot, but our brains can be tricked!

In this series of seven interactive lectures, Studium Generale will tackle the issue head on and offer you some tools to spot when we are being manipulated through mental trickery. Join these lectures and inoculate yourself against fake news, logical fallacies and other manipulations, and become a beacon of independent, rational and critical thought!

The Spotting Bullshit lecture series will be held during lunchtime (12:40-13:30) in the main hall in the TU Delft Library, except the lecture on September 29 (20:00) in the Aula Auditorium TU Delft

29 September 2020  | 20.00-21.00 TU Delft Aula Auditorium  | Freedom of Choice | Joris Luyendijk
6 October 2020 | 12.40-13.30  TU Delft Library Central Hall  | Troll Armies | Jesse Evers
13 October 2020 | 12.40-13.30  TU Delft Library Central Hall  | Deepfakes | Tom van Weghe
10 November 2020 | 12.40-13.30 TU Delft Library Central Hall    | Conspiracy Theories  | TBA
17 November 2020 | 12.40-13.30  TU Delft Library Central Hall  | Fake News & Fact Checking| Shannon Bakker
24 November 2020 | 12.40-13.30  TU Delft Library Central Hall  | Social Media Manipulation | Michael Klenk

Due to current COVID restrictions, this event has a capacity of 30 attendees (the Aula Auditorium capacity is 200).
Registration required, just click on the link to the lecture.

Free entrance! a lunch will be provided (during the lunch events)

Why are different universities handling regulations differently? Why have tuition fees stayed the same, though the method of education has changed? Why have exchange programmes been cancelled? Students have many questions for the University.

In the following videos, Rob Mudde, Vice-Rector Magnificus, answers several questions from students. In video 1 he explains about the start of the academic year, COVID regulations and the quality of online education. In video 2, he answers questions including topics like minors, exchange programs, internships and financing.

Yesterday, a student campaign started in which the Delft student associations jointly address all students about their responsibility with regard to Corona, with the aim of preventing further contamination and thus ensuring that the city does not enter complete lockdown.

Read the campaign letter and see their poster with guidelines  to contain Corona.

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Gisteren is de studentencampagne gestart waarbij de Delftse studentenverenigingen gezamenlijk alle studenten aanspreken op hun verantwoordelijkheid m.b.t. Corona met als doel om verdere besmettingen te voorkomen en daarmee te zorgen dat de stad niet in volledige lockdown komt.

Lees hier de oproep en bekijk hieronder de poster of download hem hier in PDF.

It is now the second week of the new academic year and we are happy to offer a mix of online and on-campus education for everyone.

At TU Delft, we have adopted various measures to create a safe study- and work environment, in accordance with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) guidelines. As you may have heard, the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the city of Delft have increased in the past days.  We therefore urge you to strictly follow the general rules of conduct and, above all, to keep a 1.5 m distance from each other at all times. It’s easy to fall into our regular patterns, especially in social situations, new places, or when thinking about other things (like a new class!). Remembering to keep to the restrictions that have been put in place can be difficult, but they’re necessary to ensure the campus is as safe as possible.

Infographic: creating a safe and pleasant campus together

What to do if you or your housemates have symptoms?

If you or one of your housemates have symptoms, get tested! Until your test results are back, observe strict isolation and do not come to the campus under any circumstances, no matter how inconvenient it may be. Read more

For information regarding COVID-19 measures please go to: www.tudelft.nl > coronavirus > students

By following the measures, we can work together to help keep students and employees safe and healthy!

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. Tuition fees need to be paid up to and including the last month of your enrolment. Enrolment termination with retroactive effect is not possible.

Last year we introduced the e-health wellbeing tool for students and PhDs.  Gezondeboel is an online tool where students and PhDs can improve their mental wellbeing in a free, simple and anonymous way. Because we received positive reactions the number of programmes has increased. Now 19 programmes are available in English (instead of 5).

Examples of new programmes:

Overactive and Inattentive, Living in a different Culture, Worrying, Sleep well and Managing your money.

Login on Gezondboel (using NetID) via:  www.tudelft.nl/wellbeingtool

Here you can find the workshops and trainings from Career & Counselling Services for this month, check this link for subscription.

8 Sep You! Choose Career Mentoring Circles
This event. Open to Bachelor and Master students, explains the ins and outs of the mentoring programs and provides you with access to sign up.

10 Sep CV & motivation letter
CVs and motivation letters remain an essential part of your application. Join us prepare an effective CV and letter.

10 Sep Constructief denken bij faalangst en perfectionisme (4 sessies 2,5 uur)
Krijg inzicht in het onderliggende mechanisme van faalangst/perfectionisme in jouw (studie)leven en ga je opzoek naar mogelijkheden om heir iets in te veranderen.

15 Sep Mindful Coping with Stress
Learn more about how to cope mindfully with stress.

17 Sep Job search in the Netherlands
What can you do to (positively!) stand out? When and where can you best search? We’ll cover some practical do’s and don’ts.

24 Sep Online networking for job search
Get connected your field of work by expand and effectively using your (online) network.

25 Sep Constructief denken bij faalangst en perfectionisme (4 sessies 2,5 uur)
Krijg inzicht in het onderliggende mechanisme van faalangst/perfectionisme in jouw (studie)leven en ga je opzoek naar mogelijkheden om heir iets in te veranderen.

29 Sep How to get invited to your dream job?
Next to some practical and personal advice you have the opportunity to review your CV personally with a career consultant of Lefit.

30 Sep Improve your interview skills
We will explore the little details that can make a big difference between a good performance and an exceptional one.

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This year the TU Delft has launched a new event app; Uni-Life. This is the one and only TU Delft event calendar where you can find all activities on and around campus, organized by more than 75 student associations, organisations, departments and initiatives.

With Uni-Life, we strive to help you discover more opportunities, learn greater skills and meet new friends.

Download the app from the app store on your phone, register, fill in your interests and discover all events, activities, lectures, sports and everything student life in Delft has to offer.

Let’s make this a great year! Check out Uni-Life here: https://www.uni-life.nl/gettheapp

Enjoy!

TU Delft Uni-Life Team

The West Wing, the young think tank for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has open board positions.

Find more information in this document (Dutch) or on the West Wing website. You can apply before Friday 11 September om 23:59.

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Hou jij je actief bezig met internationale vraagstukken? Ben jij een Nederlandse student of young professional, en gemotiveerd om je samen met anderen een jaar lang te werken aan een uitdagende beleidsvraag? Heb je altijd al het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken willen voorzien van gevraagd en ongevraagd advies? Meld je dan nu aan voor The West Wing, de officiële jongerendenktank van én voor het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken!

Ook dit jaar is gekozen voor een divers aanbod aan beleidsvragen, met onderwerpen variërend van internationale migratie, SDG’s en internationale handel, internationale stabiliteit en veiligheid en internationale sancties.

Heb je interesse om deel te nemen aan The West Wing en wil je graag meer informatie over het werk van de denktank? Meld je dan ook aan voor de informatieavond op maandag 7 september om 19:00u online live vanuit Den Haag.

Aanmelden kan tot en met vrijdag 11 september, 23:59. Voor meer informatie over de beleidsvragen of de aanmeldingsprocedure, ga naar www.thewestwing.nl, of mail naar info@thewestwing.nl.