Cafetarias still limited today due to winter weather

January 9, 2026 - Due to ongoing winter weather, the cafeterias on the TU/e campus remain open on a limited basis today. According to Collin Goedhart, account manager for caterer Appèl—the largest caterer on campus—the reduced accessibility via public transport for staff is a major factor. Decisions about opening hours are made in collaboration with Campus & Facilities, he explains. “The safety of staff, guests, and suppliers always comes first,” he says. In addition, visitor numbers are taken into account so that service can be balanced as effectively as possible with safety and sustainability.

Since last Wednesday, several cafeterias, including Food City in Atlas and Flux, have been temporarily operating on a limited schedule. For banqueting—catering on location— and emergencies, the production team has remained on standby so that scheduled orders can still be fulfilled. Appèl communicates updates through reception desks, digital information screens, Instagram, and the Food City app. Today, all Appèl counters are still open on a limited basis, with the exception of Food City in Atlas and Neuron. / MS

No more work-from-home advice at TU/e as of Thursday

January 8, 2026 - On Wednesday, there was still the advise for students and staff to work from home, but today classes and activities on campus are being resumed. “[...] Thursday January 8 education can continue as planned. This means that educational activities will take place on campus again,” the Executive Board writes in a message.

Good news for students and staff at Built Environment: the heating in the Vertigo building is working properly again, and everyone should now be able to work and study in a comfortable temperature there. Should the winter weather worsen again, the Executive Board may issue another advice to stay at home. Updates will be shared by email, as well as via the TU/e website, Canvas, and the Education Guide. / CdW

TU/e staff receive mental health support through OpenUp

January 5, 2026 - TU/e employees and their family members can now make use of OpenUp, an online platform focused on mental health and well-being. According to the university’s intranet, the platform offers one-on-one sessions with professionals, as well as inspiration and practical tools. OpenUp guarantees confidentiality and is available in multiple languages.

TU/e has entered into this collaboration with OpenUp as part of its aim to create “a safe and supportive environment for everyone” and hopes the platform will encourage staff to seek help at an early stage. / LvA

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