1,507 search results for “the netherlands” in the Student website
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‘We moeten diversiteit minder vieren, het moet vanzelfsprekend zijn’
Op welke manieren kan inclusieve communicatie ervoor zorgen dat mensen zich welkom voelen? Hierover ging het D&I-symposium van Universiteit Leiden.
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Buurtlab 070 launched – sustainability research in, by and for the community
Buurtlab 070 is a new Leiden University project in which residents, researchers and students from The Hague work together on climate, sustainability and biodiversity solutions. What do they expect of the lab?
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You should eat herring on the coast and not in Maastricht
For thirty years, the Dutch Newspaper AD conducted an annual search for the best herring. This came to an end when economist Ben Vollaard, based on a statistical analysis, claimed it was rigged. But that claim doesn't smell right, says Leiden statistician Richard Gill. ‘The way you code and process…
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In memoriam Jan Zaanen 1957-2024: The universe in a speck of rusting copper
This Thursday, January 18th 2024, our esteemed colleague Jan Zaanen passed away. Jan was one of our star scientists, larger than life, with an unabashed, boisterous drive for the best of physics at the Institute Lorentz, at the Leiden Institute of Physics and in the full international scientific community.…
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Diversity and inclusion: ‘Don’t avoid the subject'
The new online diversity and inclusion dossier combines all faculty initiatives on this topic. But what is the situation on diversity and inclusion at Humanities? An interview with Aurelie van ‘t Slot, policy advisor Internationalisation, Diversity and Inclusion.
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COVID Radar is a good predictor of increasing infections
The COVID Radar app is citizen science at its best. More than 200,000 users in the Netherlands are answering questions about their health and behaviour to help predict the development of the pandemic. Niels Chavannes, Professor of General Practice at Leiden University Medical Center, explains how the…
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Separate and holistic solutions to the problems of cross-border death and gift taxation
The response of international organizations to the problems of cross-border death and gift taxation needs to be revisited, according to PhD candidate Vassilis Dafnomilis. PhD defence on 3 June 2021.
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Seven projects receive funding from Humanities' JEDI Fund
The Faculty of Humanities' Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund provides small grants to initiatives in support of diversity and inclusion, with specific emphasis on creating an inclusive learning environment.
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Lessons to be learned from the corona crisis
Professor Bussemaker and Professor Koenders draw lessons from the handling of the current corona crisis. In a blended guest lecture with some 60 students in Wijnhaven and some 250 online participants, they entered into a discussion led by Willemijn Aerdts. The guest lecture took place on May 25.
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Growing diversity of Dutch population not immediately visible at universities
The intake of bachelor’s students from classic immigration countries whose prior education was in the Netherlands does not reflect the growing diversity in society. This is according to data from Statistics Netherlands.
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Liever een verre vreemde dan een valse buur
Mensen werken niet alleen liever samen met leden van hun eigen ingroup, ze concurreren er ook liever mee, lieten Leidse onderzoekers in een sociaalpsychologische studie in 51 landen zien. Dit ‘nasty neighbor’- effect was een grote verrassing voor de onderzoekers, totdat ze in studies over dieren doken.…
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MIRD student Ricardo: ‘Students can change the world’
During International Student Week, from 14 to 18 November, we would like to put our international students into the spotlight. Ricardo Alexandre de Jesus Vaz (21) from Portugal is in his first year at FGGA and a student in the Master International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD).
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Paul Wouters reappointed as Dean of FSW
Paul Wouters has been reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His second term runs from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023.
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Volgens hoogleraar Sarah Wolff zijn EU-migratiedeals een slechte oplossing voor een niet bestaand probleem
Nu in heel Europa rechtse partijen hoog scoren in de peilingen is de verwachting dat de discussie omtrent migratie flink opgeschud gaat worden. Desondanks maant hoogleraar Sarah Wolff tot kalmte.
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Gedichten en gedachten: creatief Honours-vak A Taste of Leadership smaakt naar meer
What do you derive your self-esteem from? Not a question you would quickly expect in a course on leadership. Lecturer Michel Don Michaloliákos opted for a unique approach to 'A Taste of Leadership', an Honours course with introspection as its core theme.
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Listening, asking questions and soaking up the atmosphere at the Bachelor’s Open Day
So many interesting programmes, but which one suits me best? It was the Bachelor’s Open Day in Leiden and The Hague on Saturday 12 October. Among the many things to do in The Hague, prospective students could find out more about three new bachelor’s programmes: Science for Sustainable Societies, Cybersecurity…
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FGGA's Cyber Week: research and innovation for a better digital world
During Cyberweek, from 17-24 October, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) highlighted its research and teaching on cybersecurity, digital developments, and their impact on society.
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Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to Leiden researchers.
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Painting animals; make a painting of your favorite animal
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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International Symposium 150 years New Waterway
Conference, Symposium
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Film screening & panel: The Great Book Robbery
Debate
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Inclusive Peace in Ukraine
Debate, Panel Discussion
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Summer school - Critical approaches to typography
Lecture, Summer School
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Online mini-symposium 'The effect of the online world on adolescents''
Mini-symposium
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Museumnacht Leiden 2022
Festival
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Asia Academy #09: India's Democracy
Lecture
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Meeting on Ukraine for students with personal connection to the region
Conference, Student support
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CMGI Brown Bag Seminar
Lecture, CMGI Brown Bag Seminar
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Opening Exposome-Scan research facility
Conference, Opening
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The Power of Expression
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Campus The Hague Career Event 2022
Course, Career Event
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SAILS Lunch Time Seminar Sustainability
Lecture
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LKV's Art Auction
Festival
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Access to Justice in Today’s Libya
Lecture, LUCIS What's New?! Series
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Seminar: Fleeting Commitments or Can the Museum be Decolonised?
Lecture
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The Denial of Racism on Twitter: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Lecture, LUCIS What's New?! Series
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Guest lecture by 113 on suicide prevention
Lecture
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Software and System Security Fest
Course
- Public Ethics Talks
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From Colonial Morocco to the Promised Land: The Jewish Exodus and Its Complex Realities
Lecture
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Migration policy of the European Union: what lies ahead?
Lecture, Seminar
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How to use local talent in standing up for climate solutions?
Roundtable discussion
- NIPV lecture series: A closer look at the Dutch crisis governance system
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Career College: Working in Research
Career and apply for jobs
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Narratives of Vulnerability
Lecture, Research Seminar
- BioREPS online seminar series
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Online Career Days FSW - Sustainability
Career Days FSW
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Innovating and connecting
447th Dies Natalis
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LUCIR/Grotius Centre roundtable: Preventing ‘repeat mistakes’ in war
Lecture
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Use of Chemical Weapons – from Attribution to Accountability
Conference, Seminar