Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Week at IDE

5 - 9 October 2026

We warmly invite staff and students to take part in the annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Week at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering.

The Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering’s EDI Collective and EDI student team have organised five lunchtime events that celebrate the diversity of our community, encourage the sharing of perspectives and experiences, and foster meaningful conversations about inclusion, belonging, and equity.

Everyone is encouraged to take part, connect with colleagues and fellow students, and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive community.

We look forward to welcoming you during EDI Week.

(Registration form at the bottom of the page)

Programme for the Week

Culture & Cooking

Food, culture and personal stories shared by staff and students

Date: Monday 5 October 2026

Time: 12:45-13:45

Location: Balance (Hall N)

Target Audience: Staff and students

Live cooking session with exciting interviews. The cooks tell their story of where they are from, the origins of the recipe, how it is made, and what EDI means to them. During the session you can taste the richness and have a small bite of their international cuisine. Guest stars are Israel Carrete (Mexico) and an international student; the hosts of the session are Stefan Persaud and Charl Smit whose roots are Surinamese.

* A sandwich lunch will be served.

Neurodiversity & Mental Health

How to stay sane in academia (by Igor Nikolic)

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

Time: 12:45-13:45

Location: IDE Arena

Target Audience: Staff and students

Deadlines, group work, endless meetings, notifications that never stop. Getting feedback that confuses you, body language that sometimes makes you uncertain, or having trouble finishing your tasks. Is good enough, or maybe it should be even better? Your brain is working overtime, but is it still working for you, or against you?

During this lecture, you might recognize more than you expect. You might finally understand yourself (or someone else) a little better. Neurodiversity is something many in our IDE community share, and understanding what it is, and how it affects a but better may help us all stay sane.

Igor Nikolic is associate professor at the faculty of TPM and section head.

* A sandwich lunch will be served.

Creating Together 

A community art-making session

Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026

Time: 12:45-13:45

Location: Hall IDE

Target Audience: Staff and students

Popcorn & Perspectives

Short videos and conversations on different topics related to EDI

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

Time: 12:45-13:45

Location: IDE Arena

Target Audience: Staff and students

Watch, discuss, and share your perspectives. Several members of the TU Delft and IDE community will introduce a series of short, thought-provoking videos exploring different topics related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. After each video, we’ll take some time to share our thoughts and experiences and discuss what it might mean for our community.

* A sandwich lunch will be served.

Diversity Dialogues: Purple Friday

An open conversation on LGBTQIA+

Date: Friday 9 October 2026

Time: 12:45-13:45

Location: Typeface (Hall U)

Target Audience: Staff and students

On Purple Friday we will have a conversation on what Purple Friday means to you. We will create a safe space for mutual understanding through sharing ideas and experiences. All people are welcome; we encourage a diversity of perspectives. The session is guided by Paul Mommers and Stefan Persaud, expert in dialogue process, active listening and non-violent communication.

* A sandwich lunch will be served.

Please complete the form below to register for one or more activities. Your responses will help us plan the events, arrange catering and accommodate any accessibility requirements.