587 search results for “positive psychology” in the Public website
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Bernet Elzinga
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Two new women professors at Psychology Institute
Ellen de Bruijn and Berna Güroğlu, both of the Psychology Institute, have been proposed for professorships by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Güroğlu: ‘I feel honoured that the University has approved the appointment.’ De Bruijn: ‘It’s great, and really motivating, that Leiden University…
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First diplomas for International Bachelor in Psychology
Around 50 students have graduated from the new International Bachelor in Psychology (IBP) programme within three years. Inspiring speeches sketched an image of what it is like to study Psychology in an international classroom. Three international pioneers talk about their choices. Lecturer Janice Sandjojo…
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Psychology Connected on making mistakes in science: 'Admitting error can actually benefit your reputation'
How do we get better at detecting research errors? And how do we ensure that we no longer see those errors as evidence of our inability, but as keys to better and more reliable research? Scientists offer advice during the third Psychology Connected.
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Psychology Connected on entrepreneurship: 'Failure is inevitable, but that should be no surprise for academics’
From science to startup: How do you approach it? Why should you take your research to the market in the first place? And what obstacles will you face? ‘It takes time to find a company that matches your motives.’
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First School Psychology graduate at Leiden University
On Wednesday September 20th, Diamanto Fragkiadaki received her MSc degree in Psychology. She is the first student to complete the master’s specialisation School Psychology, which started in September 2016.
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Tom KouwenhovenScience
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Maartje WitloxFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Alexandra GhitaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Economics is mainly about psychology
Many people in the Netherlands have difficulty managing on their income. Professor by special appointment Wilco van Dijk, affiliated to Leiden University and Nibud, is researching what we can do to gain a healthier approach to managing our finances. His inaugural lecture is on 1 April.
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Coaching sessions by psychology master's students?
Are you interested in working on your well-being, work-life balance or stress levels? Leiden Psychology students are offering a series of 5 individuals coaching sessions. The sessions are free of charge and confidentiality is guaranteed.
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Trade union grant for psychology research into the effect of a basic income
Psychologists Fenna Poletiek and Erik de Kwaadsteniet have received a grant from the FNV trade union to research people’s attitude to work if they receive a basic income. How do they plan to find answers?
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Graduation Ceremony BSc Psychology filled with passion
On Friday 27 September, through all weathers, Bachelor of Psychology graduates gathered at the Hooglandse Kerk with family and friends to receive their diplomas.
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Philip Spinhoven acting Scientific Director Institute of Psychology
Professor Philip Spinhoven has been appointed acting Scientific Director of the Institute of Psychology until 1 September 2021. He succeeds Michiel Westenberg who resigned from the position 1 January 2021, because he could no longer combine the responsibilities of Scientific Director with his academic…
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Psychology Connected over gender differences: 'More research done on extraterrestrial life than the female body'
In medical and psychological sciences, little research has been specifically conducted on women. Hormonal fluctuations were considered too intricate. Yes, research into sex and gender differences is complex, acknowledge neuroscientists Ellen de Bruijn and Lara Wierenga, but that’s precisely why it's…
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Who are the winners of the Psychology Prizes of 2023?
Psychology teacher of the year is Marc Molendijk. The Master Thesis Awards are for Kim Houwaart and Linda Bomm. Hans van Lennep wins the PhD Publication Prize; Nina Komrij wins the PhD Wild Card: Societal Impact. The Support & Management staff Prize is for the whole Psychology Institute Office and Remond…
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Who are the winners of the Psychology awards of 2017?
Several prizes have been awarded to students and staff or the Institute of Psychology. Congratulations to all of them.
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Josh RobisonFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Karline JanmaatFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Angelo RomanoFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Linda BreemanFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Brenda de GrootFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tommy van SteenFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Tim KoppertFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Carlijn BergwerffFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Maartje SchoorlFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jan SleutelsFaculty of Humanities
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Three writers win the Peter van Straaten Psychology Prize
Three novelists have won the first Leiden University Peter van Straaten Psychology Prizes: Esther Gerritsen, Yvonne Keuls, and Marieke Lucas Rijneveld. This is a prize for Dutch writers whose novels shed light on psychological problems and disorders. The prizes will be awarded on January 16.
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Psychology education on suicide prevention honoured with Casimir prize
'We are very happy with this recognition! The great thing about this prize is that it celebrates team effort', Joanne Mouthaan responds to the Casimir Prize for the education project 'E-learning Suicide Prevention'. Colleague Maartje Schoorl calls the prize the icing on the cake of good education in…
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A new strategy for the Institute of Psychology
Last Thursday, 1 June, the Institute of Psychology's strategy was officially presented during the Institute of Psychology Party. After a year of commitment from across the organisation, there is now a plan for the next five years that includes five focal points, based on the Leiden academic core val…
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Aspasia grant for promising researchers in psychology
Janna Marie Bas-Hoogendam, Stefanie Meeuwis, and Eliška Procházková have all been awarded a share of the Aspasia diversity grant obtained by Mariska Kret. These three promising young psychologists will each receive 10,000 euros as a stepping stone towards a career in science. This gives them three months…
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Two Veni grants awarded to Leiden Psychology researchers
Two Leiden researchers of the Institute of Psychology have been given the opportunity to realise their research plans for the coming three years thanks to a Veni grant from the Netherlands organisation for scientific research. Hanneke Hendriks is researcher in the field of Social and organisational…
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Psychology Connected on inequality: 'More diversity in research? Then also recruit participants differently'
In our collective journey to bridge social, economic, and cultural inequality in society, we must al play a part, says Wilco van Dijk. Unfortunately, notes Carolien Rieffe, minority groups are often not included in this 'we.' This became a focal point of discussion during the fifth Psychology Connected…
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Alumnus Sam van Raalte: From psychology to podcast
Alumnus Sam van Raalte followed his passion into freelance journalism.
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The Secret Lives of Art Works
The Secret Life of Art Works. Exploring the Boundaries between Art and Life is the first collection of essays to present case studies from the visual arts, architecture, sculpture and numismatics, and to engage critically with theoretical perspectives from art history, psychology, aesthetics and ant…
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Hanneke Hulst new Scientific Director Institute of Psychology
Prof. Hanneke Hulst has been appointed Scientific Director of the Institute of Psychology by the Board of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She will start on 1 February 2024 for a period of 3 years, succeeding Andrea Evers and interim director Serge Rombouts.
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Psychology Elevator Pitch: How do we solve social dilemmas?
A clean street, public transportation, or taxes: these are all public goods that keep society running. But how do people decide which public good to invest in, if at all? These are the kind of questions PhD student Laura Hoenig explores.
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Leiden psychology student is distant relative of Rembrandt
Benson van der Bij is a family member of Holland's most famous master: Rembrandt van Rijn. What does he think of this relationship? And did he know that Rembrandt was also enrolled as a student here?
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Residents and researchers explore plastic and psychology in the city
This year will see the start of not one but two citizen science projects in Leiden and The Hague. This is the outcome of a large survey among residents and researchers in both university cities. The Citizen Science Lab will help the winners implement their ideas, with support from the University and…
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PRE-Class Psychology concludes with project presentations on emotions
At this year's conclusion of the PRE-Class Psychology, the central hall of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences became a hub of knowledge exchange revolving around a central theme: emotions.
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Live supervision of training in clinical psychology therapeutic skills
Anne Krause and Niki Antypa received a facultairy 'Grassroots' subsidy of 1.000 euros for education innovation. They're going to implement live supervision of students during therapy/coaching sessions in the International Practice Internship.
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13 PhD Positions
‘Re-mediating the Early Book: Pasts and Futures’ is a European Commission-funded MSCA Doctoral Network that will support 13 PhD researchers undertaking projects on late medieval and early modern books. These PhD researchers will be spread across the following institutions: University of Galway (3 positions),…
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3 Postdoctoral Positions (Oslo)
The University of Oslo offers three postdoctoral positions in early medieval studies. Deadline: 9 November 2022.
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2 PhD Positions (Zürich)
The Chair of Medieval Latin (University of Zurich) invites applications for two PhD positions in the field of Medieval Latin. The positions are funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) as part of the project “Il mondo antico visto dalle glosse medievali”. Deadline: 31 December 2022.
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Open Positions
The LUGO team is searching for 3 enthusiastic new team members to join us in August 2020. Will you be one of them?
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Psychology student starts crowdfunding for cancer PhD research
'We believe that developing a protocol to help people fight cancer is extremely valuable, given that cancer is such a prevalent and devastating disease. If you believe so too, you can support us in realising this mission.' Master's student in Psychology Saskia Heijnen starts crowdfunding to make her…
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3 PhD Positions (Cologne)
The Univeristy of Cologne offers 3 PhD Positions within the project 'Dynamiken der Konventionalität'. Deadline: 30 November 2022.
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PhD Position (Leiden)
The Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) invites applications for a PhD Position in the ERC Starting Grant project Pages of Prayer: The Ecosystem of Vernacular Prayer Books in the Late Medieval Low Countries, c. 1380-1550. Deadline: 30 November 2022.
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PhD position (Leiden University)
Leiden University has an opening for a PhD position (4 years) under the supervision of Professor Miguel John Versluys. It is part of the Anchoring Innovation Project. Deadline: 7 November 2021.
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PhD Position (Nijmegen)
The Radboud University offers a 4-year PhD position on anchoring religious change in Late Antiquity: Writing the Rules of Life. Anchoring Church Law between Constantine the Great and Charlemagne. Deadline for applications: 24 April 2023.