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Jentje Zaal new student member of Institute Board CADSAs of April 1, Jentje Zaal is the new student member of the Institute Board (IB) of CADS. The IB directs the employees and stimulates the link between...
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Webinar: societal acceptance of new climate technologyPsychologists Emma ter Mors, Christine Boomsma and other research partners will share results from their work on the crucial issue of societal support...
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Organisational psychologist Aukje Nauta: ‘Take up a hobby’Psychologist Aukje Nauta studies what makes people feel better in an organisation. For many, this ‘organisation’ is now the family; for those who live...
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Leiden Anthropologists Reflect on the COVID-19 PandemicThe coronavirus outbreak raises fundamental questions about the politics and narratives of crisis, as well as about our “ordinary” everyday lives and ...
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How can families weather the corona crisis?Suddenly everyone is at home, but this is not a holiday – far from it. Because work and school are ‘simply’ carrying on remotely. How can parents and ...
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Even stockpiling can be social behaviourThe Netherlands has also announced special measures to fight SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. These measures have at times caused questionable behaviour, such ...
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POSTPONED: World Press Freedom Conference 2020The World Press Freedom Conference (WPFC), hosted by UNESCO and the Kingdom of the Netherlands has been POSTPONED due to the Corona virus (COVID-19). ...
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Don’t underestimate the developing child brainChildren’s brains react in the same way to social feedback as adults’ brains. But handling frustration or aggression after being rejected is a differe...
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Corona crisis: how is the Netherlands responding?‘The Netherlands’ response to coronavirus is inconsistent.’ These are the words of Leiden political scientist Arjen Boin, an expert in crisis manageme...
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‘A doctor! You?’ Three women on their PhD and careerRietje Knaap’s (83) PhD was a real feat of endurance, but she persisted. ‘You’re married so you don’t need a pension, do you?’ What are the experience...
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Children in court proceedings should be heard at much younger ageOn 2 March 2020 the report Kind in proces: van communicatie naar effectieve participatie (Children in proceedings: from communication towards effectiv...
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Lively debate at public symposium on sustainabilityA public symposium was held at Leiden University on 20 February on a hot topic: renewable energy. This is the second time in a year that the Universit...
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CADS alumna Shirley van der Maarel wins Leiden University Thesis Prize 2020Shirley van der Maarel won the Thesis Award 2020 with her thesis 'Terra Incognita'. Van der Maarel graduated summa cum laude for the master's speciali...
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Four Leiden professors appointed to KHMWFour Leiden University professors have been appointed to The Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities. Andrea Evers, Erwin Muller, Sjaak Neefj...
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Nature conservation initiatives – who foots the bill?In January 2020, Marja Spierenburg joined the FSW as the new Professor of Anthropology of Sustainability and Livelihoods. Let’s get to know her. ‘All ...