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Veni grants for two Institute of Public Law researchersVeni-onderzoeksbeurs 21 July 2026Fatma Çapkurt and Sophie Starrenburg, who work at the Institute of Public Law, (Constitutional and Administrative Law and the Grotius Centre for Inter...
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Elvira Mora wins Speckmann Prize for participatory research with migrant communities in SpainStudent Research 15 July 2026The image of migrants portrayed in public opinion often swings between two extremes: on the one hand, representations in which migrants are depicted a...
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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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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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‘My dream is to be able to see how the cell’s entire repair machine works’Inaugural lecture 06 July 2026How do cells protect our DNA from damage? Professor of Human Genetics Martijn Luijsterburg studies how DNA repair offers insight into fundamental biol...
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Generation Regeneration: these students envisage the South Holland Delta in 2100STUDENT PROJECT 02 July 2026They visited four regenerative farmers, viewed the landscape through the eyes of a dragonfly and organised workshops with policymakers and experts. Fi...
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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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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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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 ...
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Dutch Education Award for suicide prevention: ‘A massive honour’Teaching prize 25 June 2026A collaboration led by psychologist Joanne Mouthaan won second prize at the Dutch Education Awards on 25 June. The team will receive €800,000 to devel...
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Leiden Law School contributes to strengthening children’s rights in Malaysia19 June 2026From 8 to 12 June 2026, Leiden Law School contributed to a five-day programme in Malaysia dedicated to strengthening the implementation of the UN Conv...
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‘Just because something is technically possible doesn’t mean we should do it’Inaugural lecture 18 June 2026In a world where medical advances are progressing rapidly, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ben Cohlen argues that these must always go hand in...