1,177 search results for “life science” in the Staff website
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Looking for atmospheres in the ultimate quest for extraterrestrial life
To look for atmospheres around planets outside our solar system is to look for extraterrestrial life. Astronomist Sebastian Zieba used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study small rocky exoplanets but found no aliens yet. However, his findings are still very interesting for future observations.…
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Survey on Open Science practices at Leiden University: Take part!
Organisation
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‘Cancer treatment should be a six-week life event’
When internist Christian Blank made his very first discovery, his field of immunotherapy was the underdog of cancer research. Now, over 20 years later, Blank has been appointed Professor By Special Appointment of Internal Medicine for his clinical research into immunotherapy and will give his inaugural…
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Growth differences during twin pregnancy have effect later in life
A child who receives fewer nutrients in the womb than their identical twin brother or sister is more likely to have developmental problems later in life. This is what researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) write in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. This study shows that unfavourable…
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CCLS Matchmaking Event
Conference, Matchmaking Event
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CCLS Matchmaking Event
Conference, Matchmaking Event
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How light and noise pollution disrupt aquatic life
Fish populations in lakes and rivers have declined in recent decades. This is probably due to light and noise pollution. The Horizon Europe grant enables ecologist Hans Slabbekoorn to investigate this and improve the situation for migrating fish. In order to do so, a seven-metre-long swimming tunnel…
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Social Science Matters: Out-of-home placement
...What does seem clear, though, is that there is a great deal of room for improvement in the process of out-of-home placement. The FSW's social and behavioural scientists give their views.
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Nominees bachelor thesis prizes Political Science 2021
The nominees for the IRO thesis prize 2021 and for the Prof. Dr. J.Th.J. van den Berg prize 2021. Who wrote the best Political Science bachelor’s theses?
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Femke LippokFaculteit Archeologie
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Veronique de GuchtFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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New treatments for life-threatening disease sepsis
Due to the increasing resistance to certain antibiotics, the life-threatening condition sepsis is becoming harder to treat. For her PhD project, Leiden pharmacologist Feiyan Liu used mathematical modeling to find out how antibiotics can be used more effectively to cure sepsis.
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3 tips for creating a fabulous science pitch
Are you interested in creating a fabulous science pitch? Neurospyschologist Liza Cornet - winner of the National Famelab Science Pitching Competition 2020 shares 3 tips based on personal experience that can help you design your pitch.
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Zsuzsika SjoerdsFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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‘The goal is that we no longer have to talk about open science because all science is open’
Paul Wouters has been involved in open science for 30 years, from his first introduction to a preprint server in 1992 to his recent roles as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and open science ambassador for Academia in Motion. Wouters is now retiring. He is leaving with high hopes…
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ESOF ‘Art Exploring Science’ session will connect art and science
How can we view societal challenges from a different perspective? At the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), Robert Zwijnenberg, Emeritus Professor of Art and Science Interactions, will call for more collaboration between artists and scientists.
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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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New book to improve and promote science with citizens
The new open access book The Science of Citizen Science bundles insights into science that is conducted together with citizens, to promote this growing form of science.
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Ludo Waltman: New Open Science Ambassador for Academia in Motion
Education, Research
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Ayokunu AdedokunFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Tim ClaerhoutScience
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Tom Theuns
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Yuye QueFaculty of Humanities
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Elise DusseldorpFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Marc KoperScience
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Jonathan PhillipsFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jelena BelicFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gieneke TeeuwenFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nikoleta YordanovaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gisela HirschmannFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Cor VeenmanScience
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Paul KesslerScience
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Marijn NagtzaamFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Huseyin BeykoyluFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tycho JongenelenScience
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Denny van der VlistFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jaap-Willem MinkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Vasiliki (Billy) Tsagkroni
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Matthew di Giuseppe
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Adina Akbik
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Victor GijsbersFaculty of Humanities
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Min ChoFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Sandrine GalloisFaculteit Archeologie
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Maximilian KönigFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Eva SieversScience
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Katharina NatterFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elina ZorinaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Paul Nieuwenburg
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen