We are pleased to welcome Lotte Gerrits as the new NWO program officer for the SUBLIME project.
Lotte joined NWO in January 2025 after working as a postdoctoral researcher at Radboud University, where she also obtained her PhD in chemistry. With her background in research, she brings valuable expertise and a strong connection to the NWO organization.
Excited to be part of the project, Lotte shares:
Please join us in welcoming Lotte to the team!
SUBLIME workshop at TU Delft builds on earlier insights
On 1 April 2026, TU Delft hosted a follow-up workshop on Sustainable and Reliable Steel Infrastructures, continuing the work started during the first SUBLIME workshop held in September 2025 at Leiden University. The workshop focused on the challenges, solutions and stakeholders associated with the sustainable and reliable operation and governance of steel infrastructures.
New study helps identify effective monitoring strategies for steel bridges
A new publication from the SUBLIME project examines how monitoring and inspection data can improve the assessment of fatigue-critical details in ageing steel bridges. Fatigue cracks can develop gradually under repeated traffic loads. Reliable information about these cracks is therefore essential for deciding whether a bridge can continue to be used safely and when maintenance is needed.
SUBLIME Annual Meeting Showcases Progress, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact
On 27 March, the SUBLIME consortium gathered for its annual user committee meeting, hosted by ProRail in a unique and inspiring setting at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. The meeting brought together academic researchers, industry partners, and infrastructure stakeholders to exchange insights, review progress, and strengthen collaboration across the project.