In the dark days before Christmas, a group of students gathered in TU Delft’s library for pizza, drinks and mythology. Under guidance of mythologist Hugo Koning (LEI), they explored the full story of Prometheus and created new myths about technology. Here is Part I of the results. Brace yourselves.
The rain radar above Delft has coloured red. There’s a strong wind blowing from all directions. And there I go. Steering my way through the ponds. Probably carrying too many non-waterproof bags. Wearing only one glove, as I’ve already lost the other.
When I was very small, I believed that things and animals were also persons with whom I could talk. Every morning I greeted the table and the chairs, and they greeted me back. At least that’s how I saw it. I also had conversations with our gray and woolly Keeshond Skippy.
Nuclear energy evokes a mix of images and emotions. In this exhibition and programme of arts events, lectures, and workshops, TU Delft Library aims to untie the messy knot formed around this topic.
Every week until the start of the second semester, we will post a selection of highlights from the past year so you can enjoy our events from home, as on-campus events are currently not possible. Stay safe and healthy and best of luck with your exams!
Every week until the start of the second semester, we will post a selection of highlights from the past year so you can enjoy our events from home, as on-campus events are currently not possible. Stay safe and healthy and best of luck with your exam preparations!
This week’s Highlights cover our series of lectures on the history of Dutch slavery. The series was offered in Dutch. Next week we will be back with our English series on Decolonising Knowledge, exploring the legacy of colonial power structures in society.
Every week until the start of the second semester, we will post a selection of highlights from the past year so you can enjoy our events from home, as on-campus events are currently not possible. Stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful new year!
Every week during the Holidays we will post a selection of highlights from the past year so you can enjoy our events from home, since we are currently unable to offer you these in person. Stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful new year!
In this lecture series, Studium Generale will introduce you to a series of different philosophical traditions from China, India, Africa and the Americas. An acquaintance with other ways of thinking, but also with believing, seeing and feeling, though philosophy, poetry, theatre, music and other forms of art.
The most interesting conversations and the best ideas are born when people of different backgrounds, with different points of view and opinions, get together.
Studium Generale (SG) opent het nieuwe seizoen met een volle agenda met veel mooie programma’s op de rol. En met de opening van het Academisch jaar 2021-2022 TU Delft mogen wij jullie gelukkig weer ontvangen! Nog wel in beperkte capaciteit, maar ook via livestream blijft het mogelijk om onze activiteiten te volgen. Een kleine greep uit […]
Until Friday 13 August, our colleagues of X has an Xtensive and Xciting summer programme planned just for you! Are you ready for your dose of summer? Can’t wait to enjoy the sun, learn something new and have some drinks on the terrace all in one spot? X provides you with a daily shot of […]
This series of events explores the legacy of colonial power structures in society. The TU Delft is beginning to support increased awareness of cultural differences, inequality, and discrimination. However, it remains a mostly male, Western oriented, white community, and there are many relevant topics and issues in the realm of identity and diversity that have yet to be […]
In this series of talks, different thinkers explore the meaning of conflict in our times. No longer a ‘great game’ of nation states declaring war, invading, and taking land, global aggression in our time takes place through trade, hacking, and proxies. Far from home, or hidden online, it remains largely unseen by us in the Netherlands. And yet ‘war’ in the […]
