653 search results for “research university” in the Student website
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MSc Research presentation Dennis Uitenbroek on Wednesday 6 July @14h30 in HL1104
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Stand as a candidate in the University elections
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debate on internationalisation in higher education – input from universities
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Why standing as a candidate for University participation pays off
Do you want to promote the interests of students or staff? If you do, put yourself forward as a candidate for the University Council or the Faculty Council between 5 and 8 April. Two council members, PhD candidate Elisabeth Kerr and Law student Mante Kaaks, tell us about their experiences.
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Leiden Classics: 5 questions on the origin of university democracy
The late 1960s: across Europe, students are demanding the right to more participation within their universities. In 1971 Leiden University was granted an elected University Council. It became quite powerful: the Council even had the right to dismiss the Chairman of the Board.
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450 years of Leiden University: Ahead of the times
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Leiden University and Oegstgeest to build affordable green housing
Leiden University is seeking bids from developers for housing in Nieuw Rhijngeest-Zuid, the Oegstgeest part of the Leiden Bio Science Park.
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Universities adopt national measures to combat threats made to academics
Academics are increasingly facing threats, harassment and hate speech following public appearances. The Dutch universities – united in the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) – is now adopting a number of national measures, from a zero-tolerance policty to psychosocial help for vic…
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Leiden University signs Declaration on Student Well-Being
Leiden University and four other parties have signed a declaration in which they agree to improve the well-being of students in Leiden. They signed this Declaration on Student Well-Being on 5 April at the Leidsch Besturendiner, a dinner for student associations, universities, local government and bu…
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MSc Research presentation Dennis Uitenbroek on Tuesday 5 July @16h00 in the Gorterzaal (Oort 173)
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3 October University: ‘Artificial intelligence is like young people and sex’
‘Everyone’s talking about it, everyone thinks everyone else is doing it, but the reality is disappointing,’ says biochemist Gerard van Westen in his 3 October University lecture in the Van der Werfpark. In the full marquee, he gets a laugh with this suggestion that artificial intelligence is comparable…
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Symposium about Rein Dool painting and University exhibition policy
At a symposium on 26 May, experts, staff and students from Leiden University will discuss what should happen with Rein Dool’s painting in the Academy Building and what the guidelines for the University’s exhibition policy should be. These issues will be explored from diverse perspectives during the…
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Relief of Leiden: University closed on 2 and 3 October
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Give your opinion in the Leiden University Panel
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Bas Knapp new Chair of the University Council
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Results of University elections: swing in student representation
The results of the 2022 University elections are out. The student section of the University Council will be different from how it has been in the past two years. Unlike last year, the student parties that stood for election did not all win a seat.
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In 450 days... 450 years of Leiden University
In exactly 450 days’ time, on 8 February 2025, it is the university’s 450th anniversary. We are obviously going to celebrate this with our students, staff and friends. Do you have any ideas for this celebration?
- Caring Universities: But how are you really doing?
- University to raise orange flag against violence against women
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Start of construction of new University Sports Centre celebrated
On 11 July 2024, a gathering was held to celebrate the start of the construction of the new University Sports Centre (USC). Rugby players and a pole dancer from USC Leiden played a role in the celebration. A video was also shown, giving a whistle-stop tour of the new building.
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University concerned about minister’s plans to curb internationalisation
Leiden University is concerned about the plans presented by Minister of Education, Culture and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf to limit English-taught courses in higher education. If these plans go forward, the university believes this could have major consequences for our international students and staff.…
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From April 4-6, 2023: Leiden University Career Week!
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All university buildings closed on Monday morning 15 February
The KNMI has issued a code red weather warning because of slippery conditions. This applies from 03.00 on Monday 15 February. All university buildings, both in Leiden and The Hague, will therefore remain closed until at least 12.00. Update: the buildings will reopen after 12.00.
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Green islands around the University buildings to entice threatened insects
The number of insect species is plummeting, which is why the University is creating a more biodiverse environment around its buildings. Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, planted the first bee-friendly plants in the front garden of Oude UB on 20 September.
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Leiden University professor removed for extremely unacceptable behaviour
A professor from Leiden University has subjected various colleagues to intimidating and unacceptable behaviour for a longer period. These are the findings of an investigation carried out by the University’s independent Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour at the request of the Executive Board…
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Electric boats will make University construction projects cleaner
No more smelly lorries disposing of building waste or delivering building materials to the centre of Leiden. That’s Leiden University’s ambition for its future renovation or construction projects in the city centre. Electric boats should make the process cleaner and less inconvenient for the people…
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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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University energy campaign: ‘Warm yourself, not the world’
Sky-high energy prices and a climate that keeps getting warmer: it’s clear that we have to turn down the heat. Sustainability Day on 10 October will mark the start of our five-month Energy Campaign and we’ll be making the switch. Sustainability Coordinators Aranka Virágh (Real Estate) and Marlies Nijemeisland…
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Join Leiden University's Winter Weeks: 22 Dec - 3 Jan
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Our university world knows no borders’
The theme of the opening of this year’s academic year was peace and justice. With the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine, these are turbulent times. During the ceremony those present reflected on what the academic community and universities can mean in times of crisis and conflict.
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‘Transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations lead to better scholarship and solutions’
How can you persuade researchers who are used to conducting research within clearly defined disciplines to adopt an interdisciplinary approach? Newly appointed distinguished professor Arnold Tukker explained.
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New ‘university centre’ to be created in former Hudson’s Bay building in downtown The Hague
Leiden University, together with the Open University and Universities of the Netherlands, will take up residence in the Spui building at Grote Marktstraat 48-50/Spui 3 in downtown The Hague from 2025. The partners signed the leases on 7 November.
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MSc Research presentation Erik Baalbergen on Wednesday 24 August @11h.30 in the Gorterzaal (oort 173)
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MSc Research presentation Alejandro Sánchez Castillo on Monday 3 April @14h00, using Zoom
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MSc Research presentation Shiyang Zhang on Tuesday July 19 @14.00h in Oort 276 (Casimir Room)
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MSc Research presentation Matthijs Rog on Friday 1 July @14h00 in HL207
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MSc Research presentation Yasmin Doedes on Wednesday 17 May @13h30 in HL207
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MSc Research presentation Brenda Rovers on Wednesday 31 May @15h30 in GORL - DM0.13
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MSc Research presentation Lisa van Leeuwen on Friday 21 July @ 9h30 in HL204
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MSc Research Project presentation Tom Brand on Friday 10 February @ 13.00 uur in Oort 173
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MSc Research presentation Chrisostomos Stamou on Wednesday 9 March @14.00, HL207
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MSc Research project presentation Zhen Xiang on Thursday 3 March @ 14.00h via Zoom
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MSc Research presentation Timon van Dieren on Wednesday 9 August @14h30 in Oort 276 (Casimir Room)
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MSc Research presentation Eliot Schwander on Tuesday 7 June @9.30 in Oort 276 (Casimir Room)
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MSc Research presentation Zhen Xiang on Tuesday 23 August @16h00 in HL729
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MSc Research presentation Vlad Verteletskyi on Wednesday 26 August @13h30 in Oort 276 (Casimir Room)
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MSc Research presentation Naor Scheinowitz on Wednesday 20 April @13:30, GM4.13S
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MSc Research presentation Panagiotis Xanthopoulos on Tuesday 25 July @10h00 in Oort 173 (Gorterzaal)
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