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Emeriti professors organise symposium: 'it’s a shame if our knowledge goes to waste' 09 October 2023
When professors become emeriti, it usually does not mean they stop working. The Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) will therefore soon have a first: a symp...
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Microbiome ecology professor Ákos Kovács' new job feels like coming home 09 October 2023
‘Working in Leiden is a dream come true.’ Ákos Kovács studied in his birth country Hungary and worked in Germany, Denmark and Groningen. As professor ...
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The how and why of course evaluations: your input is valuable 05 October 2023
The first block is almost over and that means that you will soon complete the courses you attended. Of course, we hope you enjoyed your courses and to...
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'Soil is the basis of our lives' - Martijn Bezemer nominated for Huibregtsen Prize 2023 04 October 2023
Directing soil life and thereby influencing what grows above ground: that is the expertise of Leiden biologist Martijn Bezemer and his colleague Wim v...
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Leideners and researchers learn from each other at the Science Market 04 October 2023
3 October University has become something of a tradition: a bit of science among the Leidens Ontzet celebrations. During the new and improved edition,...
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Ionica Smeets wins Iris Medal 2023 04 October 2023
The winner of this year’s Iris Medal for Excellent Science Communication is Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smeets. ‘If there is anyone who ...
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Psychology Connected on inequality: 'More diversity in research? Then also recruit participants differently' 29 September 2023
In our collective journey to bridge social, economic, and cultural inequality in society, we must all play a part, says Wilco van Dijk. Unfortunately,...
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Message from the Executive Board following the shootings incident in Rotterdam 29 September 2023
We have all been deeply affected by the events that took place in Rotterdam on Thursday evening. Our colleagues at Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus ...
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Passionate debate on university’s fossil fuel ties 28 September 2023
Should Leiden University cut its ties with the fossil fuel industry forthwith? This was the main question on Wednesday 27 September in a two-hour deba...
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‘An internship can be very enlightening in helping you figure out where your interests lie’ 28 September 2023
Niels Broekman did an internship at the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, where he worked on, among other things, biodiversity advocac...
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Mamadou Hébié represents Latvia and the African Union in landmark use of force and climate change cases 27 September 2023
Dr Mamadou Hébié, Associate Professor of International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, served last week as legal counsel in...
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Rob van Nieuwpoort new professor of Efficient Computing and eScience 27 September 2023
As of 1 October Rob van Nieuwpoort is the new professor of Efficient Computing and eScience at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIA...
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Leiden University and Oegstgeest to build affordable green housing 27 September 2023
Leiden University is seeking bids from developers for housing in Nieuw Rhijngeest-Zuid, the Oegstgeest part of the Leiden Bio Science Park. Hundreds o...
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From flag to gift: upcycling project in The Hague South-West 26 September 2023
Inspired by a gift she received at a conference abroad, Laura Kamsma, coordinator of the FGGA International Office, went looking for new promotional g...
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Science Dates Live: talking about talent development at universities during the UNLimited Festival 26 September 2023
Does the university value teaching less than research? Can you advance in science without academic awards? Which scholars inspire you? Does the univer...