450 news items found
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The rocking researcher: Marjolein Fokkema connects disciplines with algorithms and pop songs 16 October 2023From predicting Alzheimer’s to the growth of organisms: psychologist Marjolein Fokkema’s algorithms can be used in many disciplines. They also provide...
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A scholarship to study abroad 09 October 2023If you want to study abroad, you can expect a mind-boggling amount of paperwork and eye-watering tuition fees. Fortunately, there are various scholars...
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Exhibition on scripts at Oude UB: Pseudo or Don’t 09 October 2023What is writing? And what looks like writing, but isn’t? The Pseudo or Don’t pop-up exhibition explores the boundaries of scripts. The exhibition will...
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Statement from the Executive Board on the violence in Israel and Gaza 09 October 20239 October 2023 - Like many others, we were horrified to learn of the violence that erupted in Israel and Gaza over the weekend of 7 and 8 October. We ...
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Leideners and researchers learn from each other at the Science Market 04 October 20233 October University has become something of a tradition: a bit of science among the Leidens Ontzet celebrations. During the new and improved edition,...
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Volunteers needed for brain study in resilience research project 04 October 2023Why do some people with adverse childhood experiences develop mental health conditions whereas others do not? To find out, the Leiden research project...
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Message from the Executive Board following the shootings incident in Rotterdam 29 September 2023We have all been deeply affected by the events that took place in Rotterdam on Thursday evening. Our colleagues at Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus ...
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Passionate debate on university’s fossil fuel ties 28 September 2023Should Leiden University cut its ties with the fossil fuel industry forthwith? This was the main question on Wednesday 27 September in a two-hour deba...
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Leiden University and Oegstgeest to build affordable green housing 27 September 2023Leiden University is seeking bids from developers for housing in Nieuw Rhijngeest-Zuid, the Oegstgeest part of the Leiden Bio Science Park. Hundreds o...
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How brightly coloured pillars reduce student loneliness in Leiden 25 September 2023Since last year, coloured pillars have been dotted around the university campus. These are ‘Acts of Kindness Pillars’ where students can hang cards re...
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Deans celebrate ten years Honours Academy: ‘We are educating people who can make a difference’ 25 September 2023The Honours Academy celebrates its tenth anniversary. How did the institute develop over time, and what are aspirations for the future? We speak with ...
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Unlock your leadership potential with the Leiden Leadership Programme 25 September 2023In the orientation seminar of the Leiden Leadership Programme lecturers and alumni shared their experiences and prospective students asked questions. ...
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Join a study association: ‘It expands your worldview’ 25 September 2023A discount on textbooks is always welcome. But for these students joining a study association has meant much more than that alone.
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Four questions about why we’re holding a debate on our ties to the fossil fuel industry 19 September 2023On 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 2023It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines insp...