News A selection of news from Leiden University. News Wolves in the Netherlands feed mainly on wild animals – but also target grazing cattle in areas with less prey Research 20 May 2025 Wolves in the Netherlands mainly feed on wild animals such as wild boar and red and roe deer. But in areas such as Drenthe where these are scarce they... What to Expect from the NATO Summit in The Hague Preview 19 May 2025 With strained US relations and war in Ukraine, difficult discussions lie ahead at the NATO summit in The Hague this June. What’s at stake, and what mi... Migration scholar Katharina Natter wins Gratama Science Prize Political science 16 May 2025 For her research into migration policy under different political regimes, Katharina Natter has been awarded the Gratama Science Prize for young, talen... Homo erectus from the seabed, new archaeological discoveries in Indonesia Unique insight 16 May 2025 Archaeological finds off the coast of Java, Indonesia provide insight into the world of Homo erectus, 140,000 years ago. Skull fragments and other fos... ‘Polish presidential election will be important for the country’s position on the international stage’ 14 May 2025 Poland votes for a new president in a first round of elections on Sunday. Lecturer Jan Meijer points out: ‘The result will have a lot of impact on Don... Psychology alumnus Marisse van Os is helping improve mental health services from within Interview 14 May 2025 A psychology degree, a career that started in the commercial sector and now a role where she feels she can make a difference. For alumnus Marisse van ... Bestselling author Jeroen Windmeijer puts Leiden on the map with his thrillers Alumnus interview 09 May 2025 It’s only been six years since bestselling author Jeroen Windmeijer (56) decided to become a full-time writer. Since then, he’s put Leiden and the uni... Leiden researchers receive funding for high-tech research 09 May 2025 An innovative method for testing food quality and the magnetic labelling of blood: two Leiden University research consortia have received funding from... AI model predicts risk of infection in postoperative patients PhD defence 08 May 2025 A new AI model will soon be able to predict the risk of infection in postoperative patients. This will allow healthcare providers to take preventive m... Campus The Hague occupied Wijnhaven building evacuated 06 May 2025 A group of over a hundred pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in the Wijnhaven building on Campus The Hague at around 13.00 hrs on Tuesday 6 May. The... All news items