1,364 search results for “societal impact” in the Public website
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Scientists have most impact when they're free to move
An analysis of researchers' global mobility reveals that limiting the circulation of scholars will damage the scientific system.
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The Impact of Mobility and Migration in the Roman Empire
The Impact of Mobility and Migration in the Roman Empire assembles a series of papers on key themes in the study of Roman mobility and migration.
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The impact of terrorism and crisis communication
A cautious response to a crisis or terrorist act avoids the creation of a culture of fear. This is another way to reduce our vulnerability to terrorism.
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Special Issue on The Social Impacts of Logging
This special issue of the International Forestry Review talks about how logging really affects society.
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Krijn Rietveld Memorial Awards
In honour of Krijn Rietveld (1956 - 2018), Leiden University Fund and dsm-firmenich have created the Krijn Rietveld Memorial Awards to reward researchers who make extraordinary efforts to bring about an impact beyond scientific understanding in the field of life sciences, health science, biotech, or…
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Software and Business
The mission of Software and AI in Business (SA&B)connects the domains of science, business, and policy. Scientific research we focus on at Leiden in areas such as artificial intelligence promises to reshape our societies for the better. Translating science into positive societal impact however requires…
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Impact assessment modelling of matter-less stressors in the context of Life Cycle Assessment
Promotores: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo & Dr. R. Heijungs
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Entrepreneurial students who care about society
Students of the minor in Innovation, Cocreation and Global Impact present their idealistic projects. Watch the film!
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SIA-graph (Eurostars) – Social impact analysis graph
In this consortium CWTS (Leiden University) collaborates with two Swedish SMEs: Monocl AB and Recorded Future AB. Monocl AB delivers intuitive analysis software to Life Sciences professionals in support of strategic decisions and improvement of business performance. Recorded Future AB is an organization…
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Postmaterialism and Socioeconomic Status Impact in the Chilean Voting Behavior
This paper describes the development process of voting behavior in Chile; particularly the relationship between the class voting theory and the theory of cultural post-materialist vote is investigated. This research deals with Chile as a case study, a developing country with a relatively stable democracy…
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Rethinking Disability: the Global Impact of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1981) in Historical Perspective
How did disability become a global concern? In this project we will identify the contribution of international agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations and, just as importantly, disabled people themselves, to the IYDP and by showing the connections, interactions and entanglements between…
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The impact of climate variability on the ecology of a lion (Panthera leo Linnaeus 1758) population and lion livestock conflicts in the Amboseli
Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo, Prof.dr. G.A. Persoon
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A PCAD-model for fish to study the impact of airgun sound exposure on free-ranging cod
We are developing the conceptual framework, which is new to this taxonomic group, and evaluate the current state of the art with respect to all critical parameters and transfer functions for a fully developed Population Consequences of Acoustic Disturbance (PCAD) model.
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Science based business
The mission of science based business (SBB) connects the domains of science, business, and policy. Scientific research we focus on at Leiden in areas such as artificial intelligence promises to reshape our societies for the better. Translating science into positive societal impact however requires new…
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The Impact of Name Writing on Early Literacy
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Creating Global Scenarios of Environmental Impacts with Structural Economic Models
To limit the effects of climate change, global average temperature since pre-industrial measurements are to be kept well below 2 °C preferably even at 1.5 °C.
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Impact of plant domestication on spermosphere and rhizosphere microbiome composition
Microbiome composition of the spermosphere and the rhizosphere of wild and modern bean accessions grown in an agricultural and a native soil from Colombia was characterized by metagenomics and cultivation-dependent approaches.
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Impact of plant hormones on growth and development of actinobacteria
Plants are colonized by an astounding number of microorganisms that can provide different life-support functions, including nutrient acquisition and protection against (a)biotic stresses like drought or pathogen attack.
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Individual and Contextual Sources of (Mis)Perceptions About the Impact of Immigration on the Welfare State
In this article, Samir Negash, PhD candidate at the Institute of Public Administratation, discusses the discrepancy in European countries between the measured impact of immigration on the welfare state and how this impact is perceived by citizens.
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Linking quantum technology to society
How can we connect quantum technology and society for an open debate on its future implications and applications?
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Weighing the impacts of our goods and services on the environment and climate: how to measure?
The car we buy is made out of thousands of components, which are produced using different types of materials. These materials need to be sourced from different places, sent to production facilities and assembled. Once the car is dismissed, the components need to be taken care of by either reusing, recycling…
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Fate, accumulation and impact of metallic nanomaterials in the terrestrial environment
The rapidly increasing commercial application of metallic nanoparticles within products will inevitably enhance the amount of NPs being released into soil.
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Impact of low-carbon electricity development on carbon emissions in China
Low-carbon (LE) technologies have a significant potential to reduce the total carbon emissions in China.
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Impact of insect herbivory and microbial inoculants on the rhizosphere microbiome and volatilome
This thesis aims to investigate the effect of tripartite interaction between microbial inoculants, the plant, and herbivore insects on the rhizosphere microbiome and volatilome. We investigated the rhizosphere microbiome and volatilome of tomato plants exposed to insect herbivory and/or inoculated with…
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Assessing the Impacts Of Climate Change on Cultural Heritage in The Netherlands
This project aims to identify, quantify and map the exposure of Dutch national monuments to four climate change effects: flooding, waterlogging, drought and heat.
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The impact of sustainable forest management on plant and bird diversity in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Promotor: G.R. de Snoo, Co-promotor: H.H. de Iongh, C.J.M. Musters
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Meet the people of our team.
- Position paper: Impact of COVID-19 on Young Academics
- Position paper: Impact of COVID-19 on Young Academics
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Do fungi differ? Understanding the mechanisms of mycorrhizal fungal impacts on soil C sequestration
How presence, abundance and enzymatic activities of AM and EM fungi differently affect soil carbon sequestration processes?
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The impacts and challenges of water use of electric power production in China
This thesis examines the impacts and challenges of water use of electric power system. This thesis found that there are large differences in water use of electricity technologies, with hydropower and thermal power being two large water users.
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The Limited Impact of Reference Groups’ Symbolic Gender Representation on Willingness to Coproduce
This article discusses the impact of symbolic gender representation on the willingness of citizens to coproduce.
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SATURN: Developing Solutions for Underwater Radiated Noise – Sound impact on migratory fishes
Do natural soundscapes affect migratory decisions of fishes moving up and down rivers and is this process disturbed by vessel sounds?
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against Corruption in Ukraine: Political Roles, Advocacy Strategies and Impact
This project aims to provide evidence-based knowledge on the conditions for successful anti-corruption activism in Ukraine.
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Variation and change in Abui: The impact of Alor Malay on an indigenous language of Indonesia
On the 23rd of September, George Saad successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated. The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics congratulates George on this achievement!
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Research
The Leiden Leadership Centre conducts research into the development of effective public leadership within and between organisations. On the basis of our research and development agenda ‘Furthering Public Leadership’, we focus on public leadership in a public context, on its societal impact, and on leadership…
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Environmental Policy
Leiden University is aware of its role in society and wants to create a green, healthy and inclusive campus and have a positive impact on the field of climate and circularity.
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Sustainable Master Thesis Award
In line with Leiden University's sustainability vision for 2030, the Green Office is taking practical steps to structurally integrate sustainability principles within the pillars of education and research. Central to this effort is the introduction of the Sustainable Master Thesis Award, which strives…
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e-SIDES
e-SIDES (ethical and societal impact of data sciences) is a Coordination & Support Action (CSA) part of the Horizon 2020 programme.
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Open Science
At Leiden University, we see open Science as the way to make a greater scientific and societal impact. There is also great momentum across the Netherlands for open science, and for good reason.
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Extra-curricular
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Extracurricular
If you’re looking for an additional challenge besides your master’s programme because you’re keen to look beyond the limits of Health, Ageing and Society, then the International Leiden Leadership Programme (ILLP) might be exactly what you need.
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Extra curricular
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Extra-curricular
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Extra-curricular
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Extra-curricular
Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.