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14/01/2025

On Tuesday afternoon, MP for GroenLinks-PvdA Barbara Kathmann used question time in the Dutch House of Representatives to point out the importance of plans to keep vital sectors running in case of a digital outage. State Secretary Teun Struycken responded that responsibility is also with the organizations themselves, but that cybersecurity is high on the cabinet’s agenda. https://bit.ly/40yt9YL

On Tuesday afternoon, MP for GroenLinks-PvdA Barbara Kathmann used question time in the Dutch House of Representatives to point out the importance of plans to keep vital sectors running in case of a digital outage. State Secretary Teun Struycken responded that responsibility is also with the organiz...

14/01/2025

The exams, which were supposed to start on 20 January, will be postponed one week. TU/e reports this Tuesday afternoon in an update regarding the cyberattack. The cautious expectation is that the network-related systems for students will be sufficiently available again next Monday. However, “It is expected to take weeks before all functionality is fully restored.”

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The exams, which were supposed to start on 20 January, will be postponed one week. TU/e reports this Tuesday afternoon in an update regarding the cyberattack. The cautious expectation is that the network-related systems for students will be sufficiently available again next Monday. However, “It is...

14/01/2025

On Friday, the unions at last received a response to the ultimatum they issued to the government. Education minister Eppo Bruins says he is willing to hold talks. But his concession comes with a warning: there is no prospect of reversing his planned cutbacks.

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The unions have at last received a response to the ultimatum they issued to the government. Education minister Eppo Bruins now says he is willing to hold talks. But his concession comes with a warning: there is no prospect of reversing his planned cutbacks.

14/01/2025

People are hard at work to make the TU/e network safe and available again, but teaching won’t be possible on Tuesday yet. That was the gist of the update on the cyberattack that TU/e published on its website yesterday around 4 pm. The university did launch a temporary Wi-Fi network. A number has also been opened for students and employees to ask their questions via WhatsApp.

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People are hard at work to make the TU/e network safe and available again, but teaching won’t be possible on Tuesday yet. That was the gist of the update on the cyberattack that TU/e published on its website yesterday around 4 pm. The university did launch a temporary Wi-Fi network. A number has a...

14/01/2025

On Monday afternoon, Dean Kees Storm and Managing Director Nicole Fouchier of Applied Physics and Science Education convened all students and staff (including of Electrical Engineering) to update them on the state of affairs, the communication channels, and access to the labs. “No data is in danger, as far as we know now.” https://bit.ly/3PCH1ed

On Monday afternoon, Dean Kees Storm and Managing Director Nicole Fouchier of Applied Physics and Science Education convened all students and staff (including of Electrical Engineering) to update them on the state of affairs, the communication channels, and access to the labs. “No data is in dange...

13/01/2025

On Sunday, TU/e advised as many people as possible to decide for themselves whether it is necessary to come to campus on Monday. Judging by the number of available parking spaces, many staff members decided to come in, but the hallways and buildings are largely devoid of students. Who did show up, and why? https://bit.ly/4hdFyqw

On Sunday, TU/e advised as many people as possible to decide for themselves whether it is necessary to come to campus on Monday. Judging by the number of available parking spaces, many staff members decided to come in, but the hallways and buildings are largely devoid of students. Who did show up, a...

13/01/2025

TU Eindhoven is not the first educational institution to fall victim to a cyber-attack. In recent years, Maastricht University and the Arnhem Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences were also targeted, and this past August, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) was hit.

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TU/e is not the first educational institution to fall victim to a cyber-attack. In recent years, Maastricht University and the Arnhem Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences were also targeted, and this past August, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) was hit.

12/01/2025

TU/e took its network offline today in response to a cyber-attack. “This necessary intervention was done to prevent worse outcomes,” vice-president Patrick Groothuis says in a statement. As a result, no educational activities will be possible at TU/e tomorrow. The buildings remain accessible, but there is no wifi on campus. Students and staff also cannot use internal systems such as e-mail and Teams.

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TU/e took its network offline today in response to a cyber-attack. “This necessary intervention was done to prevent worse outcomes,” vice-president Patrick Groothuis says in a statement. As a result, no educational activities will be possible at TU/e tomorrow. The buildings remain accessible, bu...

10/01/2025

Team Polar presented the design of Gentoo, the new ‘rover’ the student team wants to take to Antarctica in 2026, in The Hague on Friday afternoon. The aim of the autonomous vehicle, which supplies itself with energy using solar panels, is to make research at the South Pole more sustainable. “In Gentoo, we’re implementing everything we learned from its predecessor, the Ice Cube,” says board member Hiske Seubring. https://bit.ly/3C5Vxbc

Team Polar presented the design of Gentoo, the new ‘rover’ the student team wants to take to Antarctica in 2026, in The Hague on Friday afternoon. The aim of the autonomous vehicle, which supplies itself with energy using solar panels, is to make research at the South Pole more sustainable. “I...

10/01/2025

On Saturday, the unions’ ultimatum will expire: the government has to scrap all of the cutbacks in higher education, or else... Ehm, or else what exactly? Eight questions and answers on threatening with a ‘political strike’. https://bit.ly/40siCyd

On Saturday, the unions’ ultimatum will expire: the government has to scrap all of the cutbacks in higher education, or else... Ehm, or else what exactly? Eight questions and answers on threatening with a ‘political strike’.

09/01/2025

“AI can help prevent the electricity sector and society from becoming part of a bad horror movie script, but only if we prevent AI from becoming a horror story itself,” writes TU/e researcher Irene Niet in her dissertation.

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“AI can help prevent the electricity sector and society from becoming part of a bad horror movie script, but only if we prevent AI from becoming a horror story itself,” writes TU/e researcher Irene Niet in her dissertation. She investigated how we can integrate AI into our electricity systems wi...

09/01/2025

Who are the unsung heroes behind the scenes keeping everything on track? In this series, Cursor shines the spotlight on TU/e employees. Today: Liza Gloudemans, program manager at Studium Generale Eindhoven.

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08/01/2025

As of March 1, Koen Janssen will start at TU/e. After a short settling-in period, he will officially take over from current president Robert-Jan Smits on March 27.

08/01/2025

In a year, TU Delft will have a new executive board. The current members will step down in the near future. This decision is said to be unrelated to the ongoing controversy surrounding social safety at the technical university. https://bit.ly/4fRJ7BF

In a year, TU Delft will have a new executive board. The current members will step down in the near future. This decision is said to be unrelated to the ongoing controversy surrounding social safety at the technical university.

08/01/2025

More and more large employers have included in their collective labor agreements (CAO) that employees can repay their DUO debt tax-free through their payslip. This can result in thousands of euros in savings. https://bit.ly/3PrziPZ

More and more large employers have included in their collective labor agreements (CAO) that employees can repay their DUO debt tax-free through their payslip. This can result in thousands of euros in savings.

07/01/2025

IT organisation SURF has issued a warning against the use of Microsoft Copilot in higher education, claiming that the AI assistant compromises the privacy of students, teachers and researchers.TU/e privacy team previously advised against this as well. https://bit.ly/40r4xkI

IT organisation SURF has issued a warning against the use of Microsoft Copilot in higher education, claiming that the AI assistant compromises the privacy of students, teachers and researchers. TU/e privacy team previously advised against this as well.

06/01/2025

TU/e boasts a total of 38 student sports associations. And every one of them offers its own unique experience: from slamming aces to skimming across the water. At student sports center SSC, you get a wide range of options to choose from: gaming, jumping, running, cycling, rowing, flying, shooting, hanging, playing chess, surfing, punching and pushing. Cursor wants to put every one of these associations in the spotlight. The first question is “What is your favorite number?” https://bit.ly/41XwYru

20/12/2024

To bid a heartfelt goodbye to TU/e’s receptionists, who are losing their jobs after years of dedicated service, Walhalla is hosting a farewell party this evening. All 28 receptionists affected by the recent tender change have been invited to enjoy drinks on the house at the student café. The event aims to express gratitude and provide a memorable send-off as they prepare to leave their positions by January 1. https://bit.ly/402CJCP

To bid a heartfelt goodbye to TU/e’s receptionists, who are losing their jobs after years of dedicated service, Walhalla is hosting a farewell party this evening. All 28 receptionists affected by the recent tender change have been invited to enjoy drinks on the house at the student café. The even...