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Panic disorder and the brain: the largest study ever conductedResearch 27 May 2026Panic disorder is associated with changes in the brain, both in children, adolescents and in adults. This is the main outcome of the largest brain stu...
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Jetten at security conference: ‘The new generation should take the lead’Two-day conference in The Hague 27 May 2026From Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to American ambassador Joseph Poplo, and from former defence minister Kajsa Ollongren to General Onno Eichelsheim...
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From Lowlands Science to Weekend of Science: why take partImpact 27 May 2026Sharing your knowledge with a broad audience? It’s fun – and it brings you something as well. Researchers Dietsje Jolles and Rachel Plak can attest to...
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Physics alumni with a dream: making MRI scanners available worldwidePHYSICS 27 May 2026Building a high-quality MRI scanner at the lowest possible cost. That was the challenge Thomas O’Reilly and Karina Soemarwoto set themselves. This yea...
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Queen Máxima visits KITLV: from climate change to colonial collections175th anniversary of KITLV 26 May 2026How can countries in Asia and the Caribbean protect themselves from rising sea levels? What should be done with colonial collections? During a visit o...
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Do children really do so poorly in maths? ‘Not at all'Research 26 May 2026The maths level of Dutch primary school children? Nothing to write home about. At least, that’s the common perception. But according to researchers Ma...
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Human in the loop: the difference between a great decision and a disaster?26 May 2026What does it actually mean to have a “human in the loop” when an AI system makes decisions about people’s lives? And is human oversight enough to prev...
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Executive Board President Luc Sels awarded honorary degree by the University of EdinburghHonorary degree 26 May 2026Executive Board President Luc Sels will receive an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh on 2 July, in recognition of his exceptional leade...
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New clue to severe MS progression: ‘Overloaded cleanup cells’ in the brainNeuroscience 26 May 2026Researcher Daan van der Vliet, together with colleagues from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Leiden University and Utrecht University, has...
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Who decides the course of aviation?PhD defence 22 May 2026Simple answer: the government, airlines, and shareholders. But local residents and other stakeholders also voice their views about Schiphol, even usin...
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POPcorner The Hague turns five: the meeting place for and by studentsPOPcorner 22 May 2026POPcorner The Hague has become a familiar and trusted space at Leiden University in The Hague. It’s where students meet, find support and work togethe...
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Bernard Steunenberg is professor emeritus: ‘I’m continuing with joy and enthusiasm’Interview 22 May 2026After 27 years, Bernard Steunenberg, professor and former academic director, is saying goodbye to the Institute of Public Administration. Although as ...
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Grégory Schneider appointed Professor of Chemical Nanotechnology21 May 2026Grégory Schneider has been appointed Professor of Chemical Nanotechnology at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) as of 1 May. ‘This title really e...
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Why stricter rules won’t prevent hacks, but mass claims could make a differenceData breaches 21 May 2026Millions of people in the Netherlands have been affected by data breaches in recent months. There have been calls for stricter legislation, but Gerrit...
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New High-Tech Innovation specialisation: ‘Time for a small celebration’Leidraad 21 May 2026The Dutch high-tech industry urgently needs specialised technicians. Leiden University aims to help meet this demand with its new specialisation in Hi...