326 search results for “social brain” in the Staff website
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Elise Kortink
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Eveline Crone
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marcella Pavias
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Berna Güroglu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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How to keep your brain healthy? Scientists provide tips at brain festival
At science festival 'Over de kop', surprising brain facts alternate with confronting stories from the operating room. Researchers explain why our brains love beans and why you should never ride a racing bike without a helmet.
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Anna van Duijvenvoorde
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simone Dobbelaar
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Eduard Klapwijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Are the brains of males different from those of females? Psychologists produce a podcast on brain research and mental health
Women are more often diagnosed with depression, whereas ADHD is much more frequently detected in men. And there are other more striking differences. What role does the brain play in mental health and what is the influence of the environment? For answers to these questions, listen to the ‘(Un)gendered…
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Michelle Achterberg
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Erik de Kwaadsteniet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Volunteers needed for brain study in resilience research project
Why do some people with adverse childhood experiences develop mental health conditions whereas others do not? A Leiden research project is looking for volunteers aged between 18 and 24 to help us understand more about human resilience.
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Music to our ears: How playing an instrument affects the adolescent brain
What impact does growing up in a musical environment or during the COVID-19 pandemic have on the brain development of teenagers? This was the focus of psychologist Lina van Drunen’s PhD research, which studied hundreds of twins. Her findings reveal that practising music slows brain development, presenting…
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Social media
Social media is a good way to meet others or to hear about the latest news and developments. It is an excellent way to tell people about what you are doing and to hear what they are up to too. But social media also has its downsides: disinformation, trolling, disrespectful comments and even the misuse…
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Oana Georgiana Rus-Oswald
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Social life and settling in
When you decide to move to the Netherlands and bring along your family there is a great deal that needs to be taken care of. We will provide some information on schools, childcare and learning Dutch to help you settle in in the Netherlands.
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Frank Doolaard
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Mara van Osch
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Caroline Bokhorst
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Akrati Saxena
Science
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Social and Behavioural Sciences
During an evacuation, all employees and students gather at the front or backside of the Pieter de la Court Building.
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Taxes and social security
When moving to the Netherlands, it is important to know whether you are considered resident tax payer or non-resident. Both residents and non-residents are taxed on their taxable income. A number of criteria help determine your status as resident or non-resident.
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Parental criticism hurts: a glimpse inside the adolescent brain
It may seem as though adolescents do as they please, but they are more sensitive to their parents’ opinions than they would appear. The adolescent brain reacts strongly to parental criticism or praise. These are the results of a study by an interdisciplinary research group of psychologists and neuroscientists…
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Social safety
Have you experienced or witnessed unacceptable or transgressive behaviour? This page gives information about what you can do yourself and which ‘helplines’ can assist you in this situation.
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Social security and insurances
As an employee of Leiden University, you are eligible to take out various insurance (schemes) at an attractive discount. On this page, you will also find more information about pension and unemployment.
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Koen Caminada
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Lara Wierenga
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jiska Peper
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Nutrition and fasting for the brain: why the Keto diet shows promise
Autism, Alzheimer’s, and bipolar disorder: can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. 'For those it helps, it can be life-changing,' says neuroscientist Eline Dekeyster.
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Christa Tobler
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jinxian Wang
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Judi Mesman
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Anke Blöte
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Maarten Berg
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Julia Folz
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kiki Spoelstra
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Maedeh Nasri
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Eliska Prochazkova
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sara Jakobsson Månsson
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Linda van Leijenhorst
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Arko Ghosh
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Simeen Tabassi Mofrad
Faculty of Humanities
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Dominique van den Heuvel
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Burning brain questions of young people bundled in new research agenda
During ExpeditionNEXT in Middelburg, NeurolabNL youth, together with researchers from Leiden University and Erasmus University, handed over a unique research agenda to NWO Chairman Marcel Levi. In it, young people share what they would most like to learn about themselves and the brain.
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Scientific Conduct for PhDs (Social and Behavioural Sciences)
Research
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Carolien Rieffe
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Melle van der Molen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anne Miers
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen