Description

A lasting world-class position; the development of Delft University of Technology in a changing world.

Delft University of Technology originates from the 'Royal Academy for the training of civil engineers both for the country's service and for industry, and of apprentices for trade'. The Academy was founded on 8 January 1842 by King William II. Besides engineers and trade experts, it also trained civil servants for the Dutch East Indies.
Over the past 170 years, the world has changed enormously. TU Delft changed with it and, moreover, sometimes caused part of this change. Delft engineers deployed all over the world. For example, to reclaim land off the coast of Dubai. But 'use-inspired' research has also been carried out at the university for decades. This leads to technological applications that are used all over the world.

The lecture outlines both the history of TU Delft and recent developments at the university. Paul Rullmann notes that the university has become increasingly international. As early as the 1930s, Professor Yan Kai graduated from TU Delft. He later became known as a great hydraulic engineer and 'Honorary President' of China's Hohai University. In those days, Yan Kai was an exceptional figure. Now, many foreign students and PhD students come to Delft for their education.
Besides being more international, the world has also become faster. Research at TU Delft became increasingly scientific and funding is increasingly done by private partners. Invariably, TU Delft has remained anchored in society. Because TU Delft, with its unique technological infrastructure, broad knowledge base, worldwide reputation and successful alumni, contributes significantly to responsible solutions to pressing social issues.

10.30:00 Reception with coffee/tea
11:00 Lecture by Drs P.M.M. Rullmann
11:45 Pause
12:15 Continuation of the lecture with concluding discussion
12:45 End of meeting

Speaker(s)

Paul Rullmann (born 1948) studied sociology. Held various positions in HBO from 1975. From 1990, he worked at the HBO-raad and from 1995 at the Hogeschool Haarlem, from 2000 as a member of the Board of Governors. He was closely involved in the merger of four universities of applied sciences to form the new Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Paul Rullmann has been a member of the Executive Board of Delft University of Technology since May 2002, with the central portfolio being Education

Location

Science Centre, Mijnbouwstraat 120, Delft

Organiser

History of Technology

Histechnica

Name and contact details for information

Further information from L.A. Hissink at the e-mail address below.

hissinkla@planet.nl