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Four questions about why we’re holding a debate on our ties to the fossil fuel industry 19 September 2023
On Wednesday 27 September we will be holding a debate for students and staff on our links with the fossil fuel industry in relation to the topic of su...
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries 19 September 2023
It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines insp...
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Construction of the Spui university building in The Hague has officially begun 15 September 2023
On 14 September the construction of the Spui university building officially began. This special moment was marked with a meeting in the former Hudson’...
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Nienke van der Marel receives New Horizons Prize 15 September 2023
Nienke van der Marel has been awarded the New Horizons Prize in physics for her pioneering research on planet formation. This prize is given to young,...
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Star birth: a slow and mysterious drama 15 September 2023
A star does not just appear in the sky overnight. Its creation takes tens of thousands of years. Twenty years ago, astronomers took a picture of a sta...
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Motion of stars near Milky Way's central black hole is only predictable for few hundred years 13 September 2023
The orbits of 27 stars orbiting closely around the black hole at the center of our Milky Way are very chaotic. As a result, researchers cannot predict...
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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others' 12 September 2023
A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherland...
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Flu stops when you block the enzyme that cleaves off virus particles 12 September 2023
A flu virus could cause a pandemic. And then we would be poorly armed because flu viruses are starting to become resistant to flu medications like Tam...
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3 October University given a makeover 12 September 2023
Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improv...
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Be amazed and inspired during the Leiden Science Family Day! 12 September 2023
On Sunday 8 October 2023, during the Weekend van de Wetenschap, the Faculty of Science of Leiden University will open its doors to anyone curious abou...
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Rob Schilperoort Memorial unveiled at Leiden Bio Science Park 12 September 2023
The Rob Schilperoort Memorial will be unveiled at the Leiden Bio Science Park on Saturday 16 September. This gigantic gate stands at the entrance to t...
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Update: Condolences and fundraisers for those affected by the Morocco earthquake 12 September 2023
On behalf of its students and staff, the Executive Board of Leiden University would like to express our condolences to all those affected by last Frid...
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Report: Tracking down green spaces in The Hague in places you don't always want to be 11 September 2023
Although there is considerable evidence that nature in the city is beneficial to both people and animals, we still do not have an overall picture of t...
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Night of Discoveries: 3D-printed paintings and the effects of psychedelics 08 September 2023
Performances, exhibitions, workshops and inspiring talks: come to the Night of Discoveries art and science festival on 16 September and embark on a vo...
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Una Europa's One Health Summer School: 'interactive and very engaging' 08 September 2023
Sam Hundersmark is taking a Master's in Population Health Management at Leiden University. Because Leiden University is part of the Una Europa allianc...