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Posting preprints: ‘There is no reason not to’16 October 2023Leiden University publishes the highest percentage of preprints in the Netherlands. Why is that and why post your article online before it has been pe...
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Major research project GUTS kicks off: How can this generation of young people grow up successfully?16 October 2023After a big two-day conference, the Growing Up Together in Society consortium has officially begun. Researchers from seven universities will spend the...
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The rocking researcher: Marjolein Fokkema connects disciplines with algorithms and pop songs16 October 2023From predicting Alzheimer’s to the growth of organisms: psychologist Marjolein Fokkema’s algorithms can be used in many disciplines. They also provide...
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 202313 October 2023Graduating from a Political Science master’s programme is an important milestone. The thesis plays an central role: it demonstrates the alumnus’ abili...
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Rethinking Urban Renewal and Citizen Engagement: Insights from Turin11 October 2023Volunteering and other forms of citizen engagement do not necessarily empower residents or give them the right to shape their own cities, Maria Vasile...
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Volunteers needed for brain study in resilience research project04 October 2023Why do some people with adverse childhood experiences develop mental health conditions whereas others do not? To find out, the Leiden research project...
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Bullying: how can we stop it, or – even better – prevent it?25 September 2023Being excluded, hit, or humiliated online. Every day, many children call the Children’s Helpline with concerns about bullying. They are calling on the...
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New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's20 September 2023Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognise family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologist...
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries19 September 2023It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines insp...
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Video: Why some people feel no shame18 September 2023Some people seem to feel no shame. And especially for this episode, we found one such person: Appie Mussa. He is our guinea pig and if anyone can put ...
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Happy at work? Jojanneke van der Toorn looks ahead to the symposium on inclusiveness and diversity13 September 2023Jojanneke van der Toorn is kicking off the new Academia@WorkplacePride year with the LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium. As a social psychologist, ...
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Binge-eating disorders in the Arab world and the Netherlands13 September 2023Psychologist Bernou Melisse was shocked at the long waiting lists in the Netherlands for people with binge-eating disorders. The problem was not yet o...
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Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism07 September 2023‘You’re so messy! Tidy up your room.’ ‘Why are you so lazy today? Go and do your homework’: criticism is never nice to hear. But for some teens it hit...
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Brainstorming with and for students about money management05 September 2023How do we tackle financial stress among students? Policymakers and students came up with a plan. The outcome has been a report that the university can...
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ERC Starting Grants for seven Leiden researchers05 September 2023Seven researchers from Leiden University have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant. This will enable them to start their own project, build their resear...