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Ákos Kovács appointed Director of Education at the Institute of Biology LeidenAPPOINTMENT 14 July 2026Ákos Kovács has been appointed as Director of Education at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL). He succeeds Dennis Claessen. Kovács has been appoint...
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uNMR-NL awarded €3.4 million to future-proof its infrastructure14 July 2026The consortium for ultrahigh field NMR spectroscopy (uNMR) has been awarded €3.4 million by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to modernise its NMR infr...
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Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombEgyptology 14 July 2026A team of Dutch archaeologists headed by Carina van den Hoven from Leiden University has discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt. The tomb sheds new...
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Depression in people living with HIV is more common than you might think: a self-help booklet proves effectiveHIV 13 July 2026People with an HIV diagnosis often suffer psychologically as well. Yet this particular group has poor access to mental healthcare. In her PhD research...
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MIRD Class of 2026 bids adieu: a journey to remember!Graduation 13 July 2026A day of celebration marking two years of hard work, creativity and camaraderie for the graduating class of the Advanced MSc International Relations a...
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Dismantling impunity and reclaiming the rule of law in IndonesiaIndonesia Human Rights Update 13 July 2026The Indonesia Human Rights Update brought experts together to discuss the impact of democratic backsliding on human rights. It resulted in an urgent c...
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KNAW funding for research on social rights in the Thorbecke traditionKNAW research funding 09 July 2026The research project ‘Is there room for social rights in the House of Thorbecke? Socioeconomic security as a prerequisite for national strength', has ...
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Leiden students work on the next generation of lab-grown mini organsSynthetic biology 09 July 2026With a custom-designed protein and a strong team effort, Leiden's iGEM team hopes to improve organoids: tiny lab-grown organs that could advance resea...
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The Graduate School helps you navigate the PhD journeyOrganisation 09 July 2026A PhD at Leiden Law School is an individual journey, but you are supported every step of the way. The Graduate School is there for everyone who is par...
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Improvisation in music education: Empirical evidence, classroom practice, and teacher preparationphd defence 08 July 2026Improvisation is widely recognized as an important part of music education. It can enhance, among other things, creativity, musical understanding, se...
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Funding for AI and plant research, monitoring nature from space, and moreGrants and appointments for Faculty of Science 08 July 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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Tougher penalties proposed for partner killings following domestic abuseTopical 07 July 2026Offenders who kill their (ex-)partner after a pattern of domestic abuse face harsher sentencing. Ellen Gijselaar, assistant professor in criminal law ...
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Antisocial Behaviour and the Adolescent Brain: Insights from the Largest Brain Study Ever ConductedResearch 07 July 2026What happens in the brains of children and young people who are frequently angry, defiant, or aggressive? The largest brain imaging study ever conduct...
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Academia meets Policy Workshop on 'Netherlands–Africa Relations in a Fragmenting World Order'07 July 2026On 26 May 2026, two colleagues from the Institute for History participated in an “Academia meets Policy” workshop organised by the Ministry of Foreign...
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Urban nature expedition: 3,939 species foundBiodiversity 07 July 2026In May and June, 2,636 residents of Leiden, Leiderdorp, Oegstgeest and Katwijk found 3,939 species of plants, animals and fungi. From oysters to orchi...