684 search results for “science and society” in the Staff website
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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International Peace and Justice Master Fund – Law and Society Scholarship
Master
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Martin BergerFaculteit Archeologie
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Richard Barrett: 'To me, music is a way of understanding the world'
A new chair has been added to the partnership between Leiden University and the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. Richard Barrett has been appointed Professor of Research in Creative Music (ACPA) as of 1 December 2020. 'For me it is important that music and academia are not placed in an ivory tower.'
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Sarah de RijckeFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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How can academics be supported in the face of threats on social media?
'Academics who share their knowledge with the outside world on social media are often insulted or even threatened. Especially female academics and academics of colour seem to regularly be the victim of sexist and racist comments.' This is what Ineke Sluiter, Professor of Greek Language and Literature…
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Paul WoutersFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Communication in Science for PhDs (from Science and LUMC)
Communication, Research
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Popular science events
Every year Leiden University organises a number of events where our researchers share their knowledge with an audience of all ages. We are also involved as a partner in a number of local and national events. Fancy joining in? See who to contact below.
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Jian WangFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hoko HoriiFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Data Science Research Programme
Universities, companies, organisations and societies are increasingly facing enormous quantities of data. It is a great challenge to transform these Big Data into knowledge, which is why Leiden University has launched a University-wide Data Science Research Programme.
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Susanne RoodhuijzenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hester Bergsma
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Ludo WaltmanFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Studium Generale
Studium Generale organises lectures, debates, symposia and film screenings on diverse academic subjects. The General Studies programme is for students, staff and anyone else who may be interested.
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Alies JansenFaculty of Humanities
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Oscar RuedaScience
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Margaret GoldFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Renske JanssenFaculty of Humanities
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Mies GrijnsFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jan-Bart GewaldAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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The usefulness of science: ‘Room for exchanging questions, values and ideas'
Is scientific research useful? In his dissertation, Jorrit Smit argues that in order to answer this question one should not look at, for example, prominent scholars or influential organisations, but at places where knowledge exchange and co-creation take place. Promotion 6 May.
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Stimulating Open Science and Recognition & Rewards
Greater transparency in science. Broader career paths. Less work pressure. A dynamic conversation at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW) focused on these goals.
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Call for proposals: NWA Science Communication 2023
Research
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Judi MesmanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Mardet van GennipFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Miriam WaltzFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Natalya TsoyScience
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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Ionica Smeets and Alex Verkade coordinators of national centre for science communication
Minister Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) has appointed Ionica Smeets and Alex Verkade as coordinators of a new national centre for science communication. The centre will foster a dialogue between researches and society and will gather and share expertise to make science communication more…
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Regieorgaan Open Science officially launched as Open Science NL
Fifteen knowledge institutions and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have signed the covenant for Open Science NL. Leiden University has also joined the covenant, via the Universities of the Netherlands. This marks the start of the Dutch Research Council’s and brings the transition to open…
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Ana Parrón CabañeroFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Qinggang HaoFaculty of Humanities
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Zhengshan JiaoFaculty of Humanities
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Ionica SmeetsScience
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Rodrigo OchigameFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Anne Land-ZandstraScience
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Visualizing Science Using VOSviewer
Research
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Step-by-step plan towards more impact
An important question being asked, both in the academic world and in society, concerns the impact of our research and education. By providing a well-supported answer, we not only create a strong position for our research, we also increase our chances of success in applying for research grants and retaining…
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Minor in Law, Literature and Society shows inextricable link between law and art
The film Blade Runner as part of the law curriculum? It’s not that weird to Maartje van der Woude, Professor of Law and Society, and Frans-Willem Korsten, Professor of Literature, Culture and Law. ‘The film raises a fundamental question: what’s a human and what’s not?’ From the next academic year onwards,…
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Jon ChaseScience
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Michelle WillebrandsScience
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Tim MainhardFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Science Skills Platform
Science Skills Platform is a versatile, digital skills learning environment for all teachers and students from the Faculty of Science. With more than 100 skills modules available, students can work on the skills they encounter during their studies whenever and wherever they want. Teachers can integrate…
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Science
During an evacuation, employees and students of the Science Faculty gather at the following assembly points:
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Wilco van DijkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Rachel PlakFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen