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Playing your way to quantum breakthroughs: how quantum games help people —and AI— understand quantum physicsPHYSICS 14 April 2026Quantum games aren’t just a fun way to explain quantum physics — they may also unlock new discoveries. According to physicist Evert van Nieuwenburg, t...
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New simulations reveal the cold, dusty reality of galaxy formation13 April 2026Leiden scientists lead COLIBRE, a groundbreaking set of cosmological simulations. By including key missing physics, cold gas and cosmic dust, they off...
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From Liquid Helium to Quantum Materials: Physics in Leiden, Then and NowPHYSICS 08 April 2026To mark Leiden University’s 450th anniversary, this exhibition pairs historic photographs with contemporary research. Seven ‘Then & Now’ diptychs show...
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Quantum experts from Taiwan and The Netherlands meet in LeidenPHYSICS 31 March 2026Photonics, quantum research and semiconductor technology: Leiden University welcomed a high-level international delegation from Taiwan, to explore new...
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Alive or not? Tiny 3D printed robots that swim and navigate just like animalsPHYSICS 27 March 2026They are only a few tens of micrometres long — far smaller than the width of a human hair – yet these robots can swim, sense, navigate and adapt in wa...
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Grants and appointments for microbiome research, enzyme development and moreGrants and appointments for Faculty of Science 24 March 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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In Memoriam Erik Deul 1958 – 2026In Memoriam 17 March 2026On March 13, Dr. Erik Deul passed away at the age of 67. He leaves behind his wife Wilma, children Caroline and Wouter, and grandchildren Joris, Stach...
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Serge Lemay appointed professor of Iontronics at Leiden Institute of PhysicsPHYSICS 05 March 2026In his research, he uses the tools and methods of physics and applies these to today’s most important challenges in electrochemistry. Now, he brings h...
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In Memoriam professor Rudolf de Bruyn OuboterPHYSICS 03 March 2026With great sadness, we have learned of the passing of professor Rudolf de Bruyn Ouboter. As Professor of Experimental Physics, he made fundamental c...
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A world first at the microscopic scale: metamaterials that can shrink and expand on their ownPHYSICS 25 February 2026Soft structures that can take on different shapes without any external drive. Leiden physicists Daniela Kraft and Julio Melio created them in their la...
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Quantum research in two ways: from proving someone's location to simulating financial marketsQuantum physics 13 February 2026Quantum physics may sound abstract, but PhD candidates Kirsten Kanneworff and David Dechant show that quantum research can also be very concrete. Toge...
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A new microscope for the quantum age: finally seeing how quantum materials behavePHYSICS 12 February 2026Physicists in Leiden have built a microscope that can measure no fewer than four key properties of a material in a single scan, all with nanoscale pre...
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Global network puts spotlight on quantum softwareQUANTUM 10 February 2026Quantum software is essential to make quantum technology work. Research centers QuSoft and aQa work together at the forefront of the Netherlands’ quan...
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Examining DNA molecules one by one: how combining techniques can help us understand diseases such as dementiaPHYSICS 30 January 2026‘By cleverly combining new techniques for analysing DNA at the level of individual molecules, we can achieve real breakthroughs in research into condi...
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Communicating about quantum: explanations improve understanding but reduce confidencePhD defence 22 January 2026Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and ...