TU Delft Student News

A pilot is being carried out with exams taken on campus. Students who have to take an exam on campus will be informed by the lecturer.

Er wordt een pilot uitgevoerd met tentamens on campus. Studenten die een tentamen on campus moeten afleggen worden via de docent geïnformeerd.

On Tuesday 26 January from 14:00 to 17:00, the VSNU will be holding an afternoon discussion on plagiarism in education and research.

This session will focus on several questions:

• What are the legal contours of the term ‘plagiarism’ and how do these compare to the relevant requirements imposed with respect to academic integrity?
• From a historical perspective, have there been any developments in the way people view plagiarism (and originality)?
• Which best (or worst) practices can be found in teaching and scientific research methods?

The event will feature two speakers from the UvA: our rector Karen Maex will deliver the opening address, and professor Jonathan Soeharno, who is also the chair of the Academic Integrity Committee, will discuss the question ‘What exactly is a violation of academic integrity?’.

Those interested may attend the session online. View the entire (Dutch spoken) programme and register to attend on vsnu.nl

Today marks the start of the Week of Resilience, the week in which we celebrate our 179th Dies Natalis and everyone is invited. We believe the answer to safeguarding the future of our next generations lies in Resilience, a force for good we have proven to possess in abundance while dealing with the current crisis.

Go to tudelft.nl >> 179th diesnatalis for the full programme.

Check here the new year message where Rob Mudde invites all students to join the Dies Natalis

Programme:

– From Monday to Thursday there will be showcases and inspiration pre-recorded video contributions on virtual ‘Tables of Inspiration’ alongside a dedicated radio broadcast on @bnrnieuwsradio.

– On Friday we will conclude our celebrations at 16:00 with an online live event about Resilience, moderated by @artrooijakkers.

Vice-rector Magnificus Rob Mudde is happy to talk to students again. During the online session, he is curious how you are doing in this start of 2021 and how the challenging situation is affecting your studies.

When? 15 January 17.15 – 18.00 hrs? Via MS Teams

How can you participate? Send an e-mail to student-communication@tudelft.nl, stating your name, e-mail address, study programme and academic year.

Due to the great uncertainty surrounding the development and spread of the COVID-19 virus worldwide, and being no longer able to fall back on government and business travel insurance in the event of repatriation, (graduation) internships and research projects abroad are not allowed until 1 September 2021. This decision based on the current corona pandemic situation will be reviewed at the beginning of May 2021.

Faculties can allow exceptions for countries with the travel advice colour codes yellow and green, if there is no alternative in The Netherlands and the consequences of cancelling are disproportionate. Currently, no permission will be granted to go to countries with colour codes orange and red. For more information, check your faculty’s Brightspace regarding internships and the guidelines the faculties have drawn up regarding this matter.

Travel is at your own risk.
Following the modified Dutch government policy to no longer repatriate citizens in the event of a lockdown, any additional costs incurred and/or any further consequences, such as a delay to the study programme, are the student’s own responsibility.

More information here: tudelft.nl >> coronavirus >> students 

Please remember you have to register for each exam. This can be done in My.TUDelft.nl or via the MyTUDelft app (previously called Osiris)

Exams registrations close six calendar days before the start of the exam in question. Waiting lists and last minute exam registration are unfortunately not possible.

More information in the student portal >> registration for examinations

Op 17 maart 2021 zijn de verkiezingen voor de Tweede Kamer. Ook op 15 en 16 maart zijn een aantal stembureaus open. Helpt u mee om deze bijzondere dagen tot een goed einde te brengen? Meld u aan als lid of voorzitter van een stembureau.

www.delft.nl/bestuur-en-organisatie/verkiezingen/help-mee-op-het-stembureau

Get your gear for the new year!

Are you done with having to study in a less-than-perfect office setup?  You have been working from home for months now, which has had negative effects on everyone’s health and study effectiveness! The past months the central student council has been working hard to get an attractive deal for students to improve their working form home office.

In the ‘Orderitnow’ page you can find a selection of affordable laptop stands, displays, keyboards and mice. Get everything for a total of around €170 or order only the accessories you need/want.

Start off 2021 with a well-equipped desk by ordering your supplies at: https://tudelft.orderitnow.nl/accessories/

There is a wide range of activities available, where you can meet other students while taking the measures into account. We have made an overview of the offerings for you on www.tudelft.nl/winter. There you will find information to keep you fit and healthy and a link to the Uni-Life app, which has been expanded with two new functionalities. In addition to an overview of organised events, you can participate in various student WhatsApp groups and organise and promote your own (corona-proof) initiative on Uni-Life.

Take care of yourself and look after your fellow students in this unusual time. Be extra alert and pay attention to each other. Your health and that of your fellow students is the most important thing.

We find it important to also be there for you during the coming holiday period. We are doing this in various ways: if you would like to talk to us about how you are doing, you can contact a study advisor on working days between 10 AM – 4 PM at the special number, 015 – 278 58 73, or via e-mail at wellbeing@tudelft.nl. This telephone number and e-mail address will be answered from 21 to 31 December. For study-related questions, you can contact your own study advisor in the new year. Furthermore, you can always share your story or concerns with a MoTiV coach. They can be reached daily between 4 PM – 6 PM and 8 PM – 10 PM via 015 – 200 60 60 or support@motiv.tudelft.nl. More information about who to contact in case of emergencies or crises, and about support during weekends and holidays can be found on the TU Delft well-being & study page.