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Statistical literacy: ‘It’s about how we teach, not what we can teach’ 28 November 2023
Assistant Professor Lucie Zicha at Leiden University College (LUC) in The Hague is on a mission to bring statistical literacy to all undergraduate stu...
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Dutch people are understanding the term ‘violence’ to mean more and more 27 November 2023
When do we say violence was used in an incident? The answer may seem obvious at first. But interim results from a study by Jolien van Breen show that ...
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Four projects awarded science communication grants 24 November 2023
A climate game, a science and music festival, a mobile psychology lab and interactive sessions on anxiety in children. The Dutch Research Council (NWO...
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18 billion animals a year: they die, but never end up on our plate 20 November 2023
Each year a staggering 18 billion chickens, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, and cows either die or are killed without making it onto someone's plate. Env...
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‘It is important for us young people to get involved in shaping our future’ 16 November 2023
Alain studies Public Administration and is politically active in the city council in Capelle aan den IJssel and at the ‘Kiesmannen Academy’. He talks ...
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Kind, clever and hardworking: school reports are not without bias 16 November 2023
White girls receive significantly more positive comments from their teachers in their primary school reports than white boys and children from migrant...
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In 450 days... 450 years of Leiden University! 16 November 2023
In exactly 450 days’ time, on 8 February 2025, it is the university’s 450th anniversary. We are going to celebrate this with our students, staff, alum...
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‘Exploring this country has been the experience I didn’t know I needed’ 15 November 2023
Friday 17 November is International Student’s Day, a day dedicated to showcasing the international experience of international students in the Netherl...
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‘Handboeken Veiligheid’ are well known: 'Very special that this series has been running for almost 25 years' 15 November 2023
For almost 25 years, ‘de Handboeken Veiligheid’ have been a phenomenon. Who does not have a copy on their bookshelf? In 2024, the series will be celeb...
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New book by Tom Buitelaar on the cooperation between the United Nations and the ICC in Congo 14 November 2023
On 22 November, Tom Buitelaar, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, presents his new book ‘Assisting International Jus...
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Closing the Gap 2023 is just around the corner: three questions about this conference 13 November 2023
On Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 December, the third edition of the Closing the Gap conference will be held in The Hague, hosted by EU Cyber Direct. Thre...
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Siggie psychologist Dominique and a student talk about loneliness: ‘Everyone experiences loneliness from time to time’ 09 November 2023
The student navigator ‘Find your way’ helps students find their way around the university. Siggie, online coaching for students, can also be found on ...
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‘Think what you want to do about international students before developing your housing policy’ 09 November 2023
Students used to live with a landlady or even with the professor whose course they were taking. Student accommodation has since become more profession...
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‘During my internship, I learned how theory is applied in practice’ 09 November 2023
Elise Darras studies at Leiden University College (LUC) where she specialises in Earth, Energy and Sustainability. She decided to do a month-long inte...
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Get more out of your studies by participating in FGGA's Honours Programme: ‘You really learn a lot’ 01 November 2023
In FGGA's Honours Programme, students work on various societal challenges. Would you like to take part in the programme, but are you still in doubt wh...