The origin and evolution of galaxies are closely linked to many different physical phenomena.

This thesis focuses on amyloid proteins, a class of proteins that convert into amyloid fibrils.

The studies described in this thesis deal with glycosidases, in particular alpha-galactosidases.

This thesis focuses on the role of chemokine receptors CXCR3 and CCR2 in the inflammatory process and infection control using the zebrafish model.

Plants and soils from natural ecosystems harbor great diversity of soil microorganisms, which could potentially contribute to the sustainability of horticulture. The knowledge about using wild plant species and soil from natural ecosystem to improve the crop health will advance the application of ecological…

Promotores: G.A. Persoon, H.H. de Iongh

Promotor: G.J. Kramer Co-Promotor: E.G.M. Kleijn

The Sun and all the stars in the night sky reside in the Milky Way galaxy. In the at-rest reference frame of the Galaxy, typical stars travel with velocities of about 100-200 kilometres per second.

Jan van den Berg heeft zij proefschrift op 8 november 2018 verdedigd.

The aim of this thesis is to develop and study a robust and adaptable scaffold for supramolecular polymer self-assembly in water.

Promotor: Jelle S. Kaastra Co-promotor: Jelle de Plaa

By growing in a soil plants change the biotic and abiotic properties of the soil in which they grow.

Streptomyces are filamentous bacteria that produce more than two-thirds of known antibiotics.

Self-assembly offers a promising route to create complex structures and materials using simple building blocks. Through, colloidal self-assembly, we can understand the governing principles of the self-assembly process and unlock its potential in diverse applications in materials science, photonics and…

Of all the mass in our Universe, 80% is thought to consist of a hypothetical and invisible substance called dark matter (DM).

What physics controls the properties of quantum matter, such as how electrons flow inside high-temperature superconductors? This question has captivated the physics community and industry for decades, in part due to the great technological potential such materials have, but also because they have resisted…

Acute cardiovascular syndromes, including myocardial infarction or stroke, are the principal cause of death in the Western society. The main underlying pathology of cardiovascular diseases is atherosclerosis, which is caused by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the vessel wall, in…

On Friday 20 September, the first Sector Plan Conference for the theme Cultural Heritage and Identity will be organised in Rotterdam. The conference is intended for all staff and national partners working in the field of Cultural Heritage and Identity. In particular, those involved in the Sector Plan…

8 november jl. heeft Marike Knoef een award gewonnen op de 34ste Award Ceremony van de World Cultural Council (WCC).

Freshwater is an important resource, but at a great risk of species decline due to habitat loss, pollution and over-exploitation, and invasive alien species.

The origin and evolution of galaxies are closely tied to the cyclic feedback processes between stars and the interstellar medium (ISM).

Promotor: C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel, Co-promotor: Sandra de Weert

In this thesis, we present new laboratory data of interstellar dust analogues.

Promotor: Prof.dr. J.W.M. Frenken

The stratum corneum is the outermost skin layer and consists of dead cells embedded in a lipid matrix.

​Het Verre gezicht biedt de lezer een fraaie staalkaart van de politieke en culturele relaties tussen Nederland en Azië, Afrika en Amerika.

In deze publicatie worden problemen met betrekking tot de grensoverschrijdende afwikkeling van financiële instellingen onderzocht.

Promotor: Prof.dr. M. Danhof, Co-promotor: O.E. Della Pasqua

The global agri-food system plays a critical role in food security and environmental issues.

Discover the unique Vital Interests course in the BSc Security Studies programme, featuring an inspiring session on climate diplomacy with Dutch UNFCCC negotiators.

This article examines how immigration from Central and Eastern Europe influences political support for Eurosceptic parties.

De Universiteit Leiden is op 8 november het toneel van de jaarlijkse prijsuitreiking van de World Cultural Council (WCC). We beantwoorden de vijf belangrijkste vragen over deze prestigieuze prijzen.

OB associations are loose groups of young, massive stars. They constitute the last stage of the massive starformation process, and the context in which new stars are formed.

Het WARN-project heeft als doel te begrijpen waarom sommige waarschuwingen niet effectief genoeg zijn of niet tijdig de juiste besluitvormers bereiken om een crisis af te wenden.

Irene Khan, expert op het gebied van mensenrechten, werpt een aantal vragen op: Wat kan men verstaan onder een ‘Culture of Justice’? Wie bepaalt wat 'Justice' is? Hoe realistisch is de bevordering van ‘Rule of Law’ en ‘Justice’ in landen waar sprake is van ernstige conflictsituaties en armoede?

Dit proefschrift betreft een interpretatief onderzoek naar de wijze waarop leraren hun dagelijkse leraar-leerling interacties interpreteren in termen van het belang van hun leerlingen.

Met een aantal lezingen van topwetenschappers en een feestelijk uitgedoste Pieterskerk stond de Universiteit Leiden op 7 en 8 november even in het teken van de jaarlijkse prijsuitreiking van de World Cultural Council (WCC).

What holds people together and what makes them willing to fit within larger political structures? Our project examines this question in the practices of dynastic rulership in Eurasia ca. 1300-1800.

Een diversere groep studenten kun je je bijna niet voorstellen. India, Duitsland, Pakistan, Nederland, Israël, Rusland, Italië en Mongolië, allemaal voorbeelden van landen die dit voorjaar vertegenwoordigd zijn in de pilot van het International Leiden Leadership Programme.

What are the flows of C&DW (e.g. bricks, concrete, gypsum and wood) in the case study countries ? How to define the specification for each material to be quantified? What indicators should be used to identify the pattern of each C&DW management system? How to interpret the MFA results in relation…

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In this PhD study, I aim to deepen our understanding of the influence of major mycorrhizal types, namely arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizae (EM), on the global soil carbon cycle and their potential distribution changes under future environmental shifts.

Promotor: A.H. Meijer, Co-promotor: B.E. Snaar-Jagalska

This thesis focuses on the social dimensions of crane and wetland conservation in rural landscapes in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

This thesis focuses on addressing four research problems in designing embedded streaming systems.

Begrijpen van het evoluerende landschap van extremisme in de 21e eeuw.

Europese burgers worden geconfronteerd met uitdagingen op het gebied van globalisering, migratie, technologische ontwikkelingen en klimaatverandering. Deze uitdagingen vergen het uiterste van onderlinge internationale en intergenerationele solidariteit, wat rechtstreeks betrekking heeft op de grondslagen…

As part of an interdisciplinary PhD programme, the Institute for Cultural Inquiry external link (ICON) is hiring a PhD Candidate for the research project ‘Empowering Individuals, Opening Cities: Multilingual Books as Cultural Brokers in the Sixteenth Century’. This opportunity is funded by the administrative…

Op zaterdag 13 mei organiseert ISN Leiden de 11e editie van het International Cultural Festival. Het festival brengt internationale studenten, Leidse studenten en inwoners uit Leiden en omstreken samen voor een reis rond de wereld in één dag.

The Vallesian, 11.1-9 Ma, was a special time in the Vallès-Penedes basin near Barcelona, where a biodiversity hotspot existed. Europe had a subtropical climate, with rhinos, forest giraffes, lions, hyenas, flying squirrels and primates.