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Veni grant for research on how AI is transforming science18 July 2024Artificial Intelligence is changing many fields of science. The project ‘Beyond “Ground Truth”: An Anthropology of AI at the Limits of Scientific Know...
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KIEM grant for 'Making up Migrants'15 July 2024Wiebe Ruijtenberg (Law/VVI), Nadia Sonneveld (Law/VVI), Paul van Trigt (Institute for History) and Jasmijn Rana (CADS) have received a KIEM grant of €...
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Aleksandrina Skvortsova receives LUF grant for Mind over Meal08 July 2024'We can uncover new, non-pharmacological strategies to help individuals, especially those struggling with weight los', reveals psychologist Aleksandri...
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In memoriam: Rudy B. Andeweg (1952-2024)06 July 2024
On Friday, June 28, 2024, emeritus professor Rudy B. Andeweg passed away. His passing marks the loss of an important figure within the field of politi...
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Professor Geert de Snoo Appointed New Director of Research Policy at KNAW05 July 2024Geert de Snoo is making the transition from the Netherlands Institute of Ecology to the management of KNAW. Starting 1 October, the professor of Envir...
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Renske Gilissen Professor by Special Appointment of Suicide Prevention01 July 2024Every day, five people die by suicide in the Netherlands. Suicide is a complex phenomenon and consequently many questions remain about how to reduce t...
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Good party? Good cause26 June 2024A leaving do, birthday or other celebration? Many people like to ask for a donation to a good cause for their birthday or anniversary present. Leiden ...
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Perpetuating Highland Heritages of Bhutan25 June 2024Jelle Wouters (RTC Bhutan), Erik de Maaker (CADS Leiden) and Radhika Gupta (CADS Leiden) have been awarded a €260.000 grant by the Gerda Henkel Founda...
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Janna Marie Bas-Hoogendam receives the J.J. Groen junior prize 202424 June 2024Within her research, Janna Marie Bas-Hoogendam covers multiple fields of study, like psychology and psychiatry. For this interdisciplinary work she wi...
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Congratulations, Dr. Jamal El Ouahi!20 June 2024On 20 June 2024, Jamal El Ouahi successfully defended his PhD thesis at Leiden University.
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Professor and Knight: Joke Bouwstra Receives Royal Honor18 June 2024A memorable farewell symposium and a royal distinction: Professor Joke Bouwstra could not have completed her career at Leiden with more pleasure. On F...
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What do maths and blood clots have to do with each other?17 June 2024Mathematics can help predict thrombosis. Mathematician Mark Alber has developed models that even aid in suggesting treatments. In the Kloosterman lect...
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Political Scientist Adina Akbik Joins Young Academy Leiden14 June 2024Adina Akbik has been appointed as a new member of the Young Academy Leiden (YAL) as of 1 September 2024. Akbik is Senior Assistant Professor of Europe...
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Prof. dr. Sarah A. Cramsey Delivers her inaugural lecture "Care, Children and the Other Holocaust"11 June 2024On Friday June 7, 2024, Sarah Cramsey delivered her inaugural lecture entitled "Care, Children and the Other Holocaust" in front of more than 80 profe...
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Podcast: The Tragic Fate of Egyptologist Herta Mohr04 June 2024Leiden University recently named a new building for Egyptologist Herta Mohr. But who was she?