450 news items found
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Green islands around the University buildings to entice threatened insects 21 September 2021
The number of insect species is plummeting, which is why the University is creating a more biodiverse environment around its buildings. Annetje Ottow,...
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Bombastic publications encouraged millions of Dutch people to emigrate 20 September 2021
After the Second World War almost three million people emigrated from the Netherlands to countries such as Canada and Australia. The government inform...
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Responsible alcohol consumption: 'It's good to pull together' 17 September 2021
Anyone in Leiden wanting to join a student association has plenty to choose from. But the risk of alcohol abuse is a very real one. Leiden University,...
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National ThinkTank: ‘A school trip that never ends’ 16 September 2021
The clever young people at the National ThinkTank who tackle an urgent societal problem each year include two Leiden alumni this autumn: Jiao Harmsen ...
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Alternative Humanities Campus in Leiden city centre 16 September 2021
Leiden University and the Municipality of Leiden will develop new plans for an alternative Humanities Campus in the city centre. This means they will ...
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Two Leiden alumni make partner at Grant Thornton – at the same time 16 September 2021
On 1 July 2021, Leiden Law alumni Linda van de Reep and Géraldine Grünberg-Otto were both named partners at auditing and consultancy firm Grant Thornt...
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Leiden vegan student association off to a flying start 15 September 2021
Good food. This is an important topic in the interview with Chair Ruben Venema and Activities Director Martine Feteris from the Leiden Vegan Student A...
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A summer abroad, but then virtually 13 September 2021
For many students, a summer school abroad is a fun and useful way to spend the summer. This year, because of the travel restrictions, many summer scho...
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Teaching Prize winner Ayo Adedokun: teaching is a calling 09 September 2021
‘Teaching is not merely a profession; it’s a calling.’ These were the words of Ayo Adedokun on winning the LUS Teaching Prize at the opening of the ac...
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New book shows impact of coronavirus on Leiden 06 September 2021
Tuesday 7 September sees the release of the book ‘Plots stond het Leidse leven stil’ by Charlotte Boin, a freelance writer from Leiden. This book of i...
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Take care of each other’ 06 September 2021
After a turbulent Covid year, the well-being of our students and staff has the highest priority. How can we prevent physical and mental health problem...
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Leaving Afghanistan: ‘Tensions with Russia and China are rising further’ 02 September 2021
After an extremely painful conclusion, the Western allies have left Afghanistan and the Taliban have regained supremacy. How will Afghanistan move for...
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Hester Bijl: ‘On-campus teaching is a big step forward, so take care’ 31 August 2021
‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the n...
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International students in Leiden: ‘We can’t wait to go to lectures again’ 31 August 2021
An impressive 875 students from all corners of the globe are taking part in Orientation Week Leiden (OWL). After all the lockdowns in their own countr...
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Nominees announced for LUS Teaching Prize 30 August 2021
Els de Busser (Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs), Ayo Adedokun (LUC The Hague) and David Fontijn (Faculty of Archaeology) have been nominated ...