450 news items found
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Dutch astronomers observe giant jets emanating from black hole 19 September 2024An international team of astronomers led by Dutch scientist Martijn Oei has discovered the largest pair of jets from a black hole ever seen. The 'jumb...
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A new perspective on pneumonia: what does our body tell us about the cause? 16 September 2024Effectively treating a severe case of pneumonia is often challenging. Identifying the pathogen behind it can be difficult. PhD candidate Ilona den Har...
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Diabolical dilemmas in timeless theatre about the Relief of Leiden 12 September 2024What is freedom worth in times of hunger? ‘Beleg’ is a modern interpretation of Lucretia van Merken’s 1774 play. With five performances in Leiden’s Sc...
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s programme 12 September 2024How do you tackle environmental challenges and societal transitions from an interdisciplinary perspective? Starting from September 2025 students will ...
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Hip and sustainable: restaurant De Schotel opens in the Lecture Hall Building 11 September 2024Looking for a great meal at a sustainable restaurant? Since Monday 2 September, you can visit restaurant De Schotel in the Lecture Hall Building. Thi...
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Jasper's day 11 September 2024Jasper Knoester is the dean of the Faculty of Science. How is he doing, what exactly does he do and what does his day look like? In each newsletter, J...
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Leiden Science has a beautiful new building: and we celebrated it together 10 September 2024A festive opening with plenty of orange, a well-attended lecture by Ionica Smeets and an unforgettable party for staff and students. We celebrated the...
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‘Partying is fine but we still need to protest’ 09 September 2024Leiden University was present for the second time at the second Leiden Pride on Saturday. With a boat with room for 60 students and staff, decorated i...
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During the next pandemic, this mathematical model will speed up the search for treatment 09 September 2024Do you recall all those drugs that were hastily proposed as potential treatments for COVID-19? In the event of a future pandemic, the goal is to offer...
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Executive Board member Martijn Ridderbos to leave Leiden University 06 September 2024Vice-chairman of the Executive Board Martijn Ridderbos will leave Leiden University at the end of this year. As of 1 January 2025, he will take up a n...
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How to hijack natural destruction in cells: ‘We need to understand it through and through’ 05 September 2024Destroying proteins from the Golgi apparatus of the cell in a controlled manner. That is the focus of chemist Marta Artola’s pioneering research. By d...
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Chasing gravitational waves: damping vibrations in underground Einstein Telescope 04 September 2024Leiden scientists and companies receive 1.37 million euros to develop technology for the Einstein Telescope. This underground telescope will measure g...
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Queen Máxima talks to students in Leiden about mental health 03 September 2024How do you know if your idea has succeeded? The Queen coming to call a year and a half later might just be a clue. This happened to the Leiden student...
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3D-printed mini-tumours: a leap forward in improving cancer immunotherapy 03 September 2024Leiden researchers have developed a groundbreaking model to advance cancer immunotherapy. Using a 3D printer, they create mini-tumors within an enviro...
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Circularity not yet a priority in energy transition and construction 03 September 2024Are we on the right track towards a circular economy in 2050, with fully renewable energy technology and circular construction? The CML of Leiden Univ...