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‘Make sure that you stay close to your authentic enthusiasm’Enthusiasm 02 July 2026Enthusiasm receives little attention in psychology. PhD researcher Rijn Vogelaar aims to change that. His research shows that enthusiasm is a distinct...
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The cat’s-eye effect, a platinum accident and galaxy-like proteins: Three winners share the Physics Image AwardPHYSICS 02 July 2026The glow of a century-old ceramic glaze, a microscope tip covered with platinum and a network of proteins that looks like a galaxy. These three beauti...
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Better focus by stimulating the vagus nerve? Leiden researchers are going to investigate which claims really hold upNervus vagus 02 July 2026Can a small electrical stimulus improve our memory, attention and other cognitive functions? And does such a stimulus activate fundamental brain syste...
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The forgotten deaths of fifteen Chinese workers during the Second World WarNWO XS grant 02 July 2026On 15 April 1942, members of the Dutch military police on Curaçao shot and killed fifteen Chinese Shell workers. Assistant Professor Vincent Chang has...
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Jojanneke van der Toorn receives European career award for research in diversity and inclusionSocial psychology 02 July 2026Social psychologist Jojanneke van der Toorn receives the Mid-Career Award from the European Association of Social Psychology (EASP), one of the leadin...
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MIRD students explore multilateral diplomacy in Geneva01 July 2026Second-year Advanced MSc International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) students explored Geneva’s role as a global hub for multilateral diplomacy throu...
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What justice looks like up close: the Kavien Justice Award nominees01 July 2026The Kavien Justice Award recognises LUC Bachelor’s theses that connect scholarship to justice, human rights, peace, and accountability. This year’s no...
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Heart valve disease: ‘We want to prevent it.’Inaugural lecture 01 July 2026Heart valve diseases are becoming easier to treat, but there is still much to discover about the cause and progression of these diseases. That is the ...
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Timely research sheds light on failings in Dutch administrative lawPhD research 30 June 2026How can administrative law better protect citizens against the government? A topical and pressing question, says PhD candidate Joyce Esser. On 23 June...
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News shaped the seventeenth-century Atlantic worldBook 30 June 2026When people think of Atlantic trade, they often think of sugar, tobacco and cotton. However, there was something else of crucial importance on board s...
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University reflects on new strategy in times of geopolitical and digital changeStrategic conference 30 June 2026Geopolitical tensions, the rise of AI, declining student numbers... How should Leiden University respond? At the Strategic Conference on 25 June, univ...
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Rethinking sentence transfers: ‘It can mean three, sometimes up to eight years longer in prison’Research 30 June 2026Dutch nationals convicted in another EU Member State who want to serve their sentence in the Netherlands, are not normally entitled to a court hearing...
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Executive Board interview: ‘Trust is a key measure’Executive Board 30 June 2026A new Executive Board has been leading Leiden University since mid-January. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts. ...
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FGGA students share their experiences from the past year: ‘Experiences really bring theory to life’29 June 2026The academic year is coming to an end, and the summer break is approaching. FGGA students are working hard to complete the final stretch. We asked the...
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Utrecht’s buried treasures: Roman boats along the old Rhine29 June 2026Students and staff from the Ancient History department recently visited Utrecht for the fifth annual study trip, combining a museum visit with a boat ...