TU/e appoints quartermaster of Committee on Sensitive Collaborations

TU/e has developed a guiding document as first building block.

The Executive Board has appointed Prof. Dr. Niek Lopes Cardozo as quartermaster of the new to-be-established Expert Committee on Sensitive Collaborations. Over the coming three to six months, the emeritus professor will work with a dedicated working group to develop the assessment framework, and to set up and operationalize the committee.

TU/e president Koen Janssen emphasizes the importance of careful and well-founded decision-making: "It is essential that the committee advises with respect for academic freedom and with a keen understanding of our ethical responsibility. We were therefore looking for someone who can operate independently, is of impeccable conduct, and is both thoughtful and resolute in decision-making. This, in combination with his years of experience in technical science and his role as chair of the complaints committee for scientific integrity, makes Niek the right person to take on this task." Lopes Cardozo: "Sensitive collaborations require careful consideration and clear frameworks. As a university, we have a responsibility to act transparently and responsibly in this regard. I am glad to be able to contribute to that." The Executive Board once again calls on everyone within our community to continue to actively seek understanding and connection, to exclude no one, and to uphold our core values (Curious, Open, Respectful and Responsible). This is how together we create a TU/e campus where everyone feels safe. After the summer, the Executive Board expects to be able to communicate further follow-up steps. If you have any questions, please visit our internal intranet page or via [email protected].

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