694 search results for “brain and behaviour” in the Staff website
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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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Executive Board column: Let’s be alert to unacceptable behaviour
This is a difficult time. Above all, for all those directly involved in this horrible case – unacceptable behaviour by a professor and his removal from the University – the case we went public about on 18 October and that has been reported in the media. This is painful and tough for the complainants…
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Josh Robison
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Christian Tudorache
Science
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Karline Janmaat
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anouk van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jeroen Hubert
Science
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Sarah Giest
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Katja Cardol
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Winifred Gebhardt
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Rachel O'Connor
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tommy van Steen
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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PhD research: Welfare benefits reduce criminal behaviour substantially
Receiving welfare benefits has a major impact on criminal behaviour. This has been demonstrated by Marco Stam, who defended his thesis on 20 January 2022.
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Bored or scared children? Teachers’ behaviour makes a big difference
Teacher training should do more to prepare teachers for the pedagogical aspects of teaching, Professor of Educational Sciences Tim Mainhard will argue in his inaugural lecture. ‘Children who find learning difficult particularly benefit from a close relationship with their teacher.’
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anna van Duijvenvoorde
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hongchang Shan
Science
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Serge Rombouts
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Michelle Achterberg
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Lina van Drunen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Veni grant for ten Leiden researchers
Ten Leiden researchers have been awarded a Veni grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The grant, of up to 280,000 euros, will enable them to elaborate their ideas over a period of three years.
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Carel ten Cate awarded honorary membership Dutch Society for Behavioural Biology
Professor emeritus of Animal Behaviour Carel ten Cate is awarded honorary membership by the Dutch Society for Behavioural Biology (NVG). He received the honour for his activities for the Society and the discipline of behavioural biology.
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Frans Jacobs
Science
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Dietsje Jolles
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anne Hafkemeijer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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years of International Studies: ‘During lectures I sometimes felt my brain was exploding with all the new insights.’
The bachelor's programme in International Studies is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Ko Voskuilen was among the very first batch of students to follow the study, and Sophia Healy graduated this summer. How do they look back on their time at the university?
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Leiden Law Cast: Victimisation of sexually transgressive behaviour with Maarten Kunst
Leiden Law Cast is a podcast made by Leiden Law School, Leiden University, for everyone who wants to learn more about current legal issues.
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dismissal procedure against professor on the grounds of unacceptable behaviour
A professor from Leiden University, together with a former employee (who is also the professor’s partner), has been guilty of long-term unacceptable and often transgressive behaviour in the form of abuse of power and manipulation. This behaviour led to a culture of fear among staff who were largely…
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New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's
Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognise family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologists have now discovered that the disease also manifests in more subtle ways: through the rhythm of finger tapping.
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New SPARXS technique reveals DNA behaviour at unprecedented speed
Studying how single DNA molecules behave helps us to better understand genetic disorders and design better drugs. Until now however, examining DNA molecules one-by-one was a slow process. Biophysicists from Delft University of Technology and Leiden University developed a technique that speeds up screening…
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Metacontrol in the Brain
PhD defence
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How to keep a forest happy? A study on singing behaviour in BaYaka hunter gatherers in Congo
For the first time, a group of international and interdisciplinary researchers led by Karline Janmaat and her former MSc Student Chirag Chittar, have tested the several hypotheses on music simultaneously in a modern foraging society during their daily search for tubers – their staple food.
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LUF grant for Neeltje Blankenstein: 'I want to study online risk behaviour of young people in it's full depth'
Neeltje Blankenstein receives an LUF grant to conduct research on online risk behaviour among young people. What risks do young people take online and why? 'With this research, we not only want to help prevent serious risk behaviour, but also understand what drives young people to it.'
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Bianca Boyer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Nina Komrij
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hans Slabbekoorn
Science
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Marijn Nagtzaam
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Lisa Schreuders
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sandra van Dijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elina Zorina
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Veronica Janssen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jiemiao Chen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Coen Wirtz
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Mirjam Wever
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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David Heyne
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Yvette Dijkxhoorn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Psychology lab embraces open science
‘If you want to implement open science, you at least need someone at each faculty who can help researchers to solve practical problems.’ Dorien Huijser spent two years managing the transition to a new working method at the Institute of Psychology’s Brain and Development Research Center.
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YAL Outreach Grants to tackle disinformation
Leiden psychologists receive an Outreach Grant from the Young Academy Leiden (YAL) to talk about facts and fables in their field of research. Marieke Bos, Lara Wierenga, Marit Ruitenberg and Sanne Willems will receive up to €1000 to realise their project.
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grant for Neeltje Blankenstein for research to promote healthy online behaviour in youth
Taking part in TikTok challenges, online gambling, and forwarding nudes. ‘Why do adolescents take online risks?’, psychologist Neeltje Blankenstein wonders. Her research on online risk taking has been awarded a Veni grant by the Netherlands Research Council (NWO). Read her answers to five questions.
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Berna Güroglu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen