果冻传媒

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

In this course, students work in interdisciplinary groups on four sub-challenges, ranging from energy storage on the 果冻传媒 campus to applications of Direct Air Capture of CO2 and making restaurants on Dommelstraat more sustainable. This course emphasizes the importance of systems engineering, a design discipline that translates technological possibilities into practical applications, bridging the gap between technology and societal requirements.

Societal Relevance

The challenge plays a crucial role in increasing the visibility of the energy domain among bachelor students, a domain in which 果冻传媒 and the TIS group are leaders. By collaborating across different faculties and focusing on socio-technical systems, students are prepared for the complex challenges of the energy transition. Kirkels emphasizes that design is fundamentally different from research; it is about combining academic and practical knowledge to create solutions.

Proud of the Challenge

Kirkels is proud of the course setup and the involvement of more than 100 students. "By setting up the course clearly and powerfully and focusing on these skills, we have created a challenge that will remain relevant for years to come. By focusing on an approach and skills that are important to many students and faculties, we create real added value, and this course has a bright future ahead."