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Huge reservoir of star-forming gas discovered in surprisingly mature galaxy in the early UniverseSterrenkunde 12 June 2026Astronomers have discovered an enormous supply of cold molecular gas in a galaxy shortly after the Big Bang. The finding offers a rare glimpse of the ...
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ESA officially adopts ARRAKIHS mission: Europe leads the exploration of the low surface brightness universeCosmology 11 June 2026The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially adopted ARRAKIHS as a scientific mission, confirming the target launch date of 2030. Matthieu Schaller ...
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Funding for green fertilisers, high-energy particles and a circular power plantGrants and appointments for Faculty of Science 11 June 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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Michiel Hogerheijde appointed Vice-Dean of Faculty of Science09 June 2026Michiel Hogerheijde has been appointed Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Science as of 1 January 2027. He succeeds Bart de Smit, who has held the position s...
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NWO Open Technology grant for research into the circular power plantPHYSICS 09 June 2026Leiden professors Dirk Bouwmeester and Irene Groot are jointly investigating the concept of a circular power plant. Research that contributes to new s...
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From molecule to model: working together on better antibioticsAntimicrobial resistance 09 June 2026How can we combat the growing global health crisis of antibiotic resistance? At Leiden University, researchers are tackling this issue from multiple a...
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Podcast series: Dive into the world of cybersecurity & cybercrime05 June 2026Cyberattacks, online fraud and digital security are among the most pressing challenges of our digital age. In this podcast series by the Institute of ...
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Colleagues honour Leiden astrochemist Harold Linnartz with a collection of academic articlesFestschrift 05 June 2026In memory of Harold Linnartz (1965–2023), Professor of Laboratory Astrophysics at Leiden University, a special Festschrift has been published. The vol...
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How can we push back Earth Overshoot Day?Sustainability 05 June 2026Earth Overshoot Day, the day on which humanity has used all the natural resources that the Earth can regenerate in a single year, falls on 30 July thi...
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Cosmic magnifying glass reveals exceptionally heavy dormant black hole in the early universeAstronomy 05 June 2026Astronomers have measured the mass of a dormant, supermassive black hole in the early universe for the first time. Thanks to a combination of the Jame...
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Martina Vijver reappointed as Scientific Director04 June 2026Martina Vijver has been reappointed as Scientific Director of the Centre for Environmental Sciences Leiden. Vijver has been Director of CML since 2022...
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How a small amount of rare earth metal shapes the environmental impact of magnetsEnvironmental sciences 02 June 2026Magnets for electric cars and wind turbines contain only a small amount of the rare earth metal dysprosium. Yet, this metal is responsible for a large...
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King Willem-Alexander and Emperor Naruhito of Japan to visit Leiden UniversityState visit 02 June 2026Emperor Naruhito and King Willem-Alexander will visit Leiden University on Thursday 18 June. The Emperor and his wife, Empress Masako, will be in the ...
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Leiden Declaration: AI is challenging the core values of mathematicsOpinion 02 June 2026In the ‘Leiden Declaration’, an international group of researchers warns that AI is putting fundamental values of the discipline under threat. The ris...
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The Hortus as a living lab: new technology reveals hidden relationships between speciesInaugural lecture 01 June 2026Hortus botanicus Leiden is a treasure trove for research into interactions between species. Surprising discoveries are being made with new techniques ...