The Shared History of TU Delft and Bandung Institute of Technology

Report (2020)
Author(s)

Abel Streefland (TU Delft - Academic Heritage, History and Art)

Research Group
Academic Heritage, History and Art
Copyright
© 2020 A.H. Streefland
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Publication Year
2020
Language
English
Copyright
© 2020 A.H. Streefland
Research Group
Academic Heritage, History and Art
ISBN (print)
978-94-6384-127-6
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Abstract

In 2020, the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, is celebrating its centenary. This essay offers deeper insight into the founding of ITB and the historical relationship between Delft University of Technology and its Indonesian counterpart. It breaks down several myths concerning the establishment of the school in Bandung and also provides an overview of the main actors involved.