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Curiosity 449th Dies Natalis

University ceremony

Dies Natalis

Date
Thursday 8 February 2024
Time
Address
Pieterskerk
Pieterskerkhof 1A
Leiden

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The theme of the celebration of Leiden University's 449th Dies Natalis is curiosity: the inquisitive behaviour that is at the basis of all science and that also engages and moves us forward in our daily existence.

Dies lectures and honorary doctorate

The first Dies lecture will be delivered by cognitive psychologist Prof Mariska Kret, who does fundamental research on expressions of emotions in humans and animals. This year, a second Dies lecture will be given by astronomer Prof. Sara Seager, who has, among other things, developed methods to investigate to what extent the atmospheres of certain exoplanets are suitable for life. For her work, which is both academically and socially important, during this celebration Prof. Seager will receive an honorary doctorate from Ignas Snellen, professor of observational astrophysics and scientific director of the Leiden Observatory.

Programme Speakers Esteemed audience, how curious are you? Conferral of honorary doctorate Music
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