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View photo series of inaugural lecture Ineke van der Ham: 'An illusion richer' 18 December 2023
On 1 December, Ineke van der Ham held her inaugural lecture, in which she talked about how spatial technology can bring the patient's experience close...
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What impact does communication have on individuals dealing with advanced cancer? Looking for participants 18 December 2023
This study is important because it seeks to uncover whether clinicians' communication influences neurobiological and physiological outcomes for patients.
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Navigating the Energy Transition: A Call to Consider the Citizen Perspective 07 December 2023
A wind turbine near your home? The energy transition is not seen as just by all parties concerned. It’s essential to involve local residents, argues E...
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Illusions as the key: how spatial technology can help patients 23 November 2023
Spatial technology such as virtual reality can help patients who have difficulty with spatial cognition, for instance if they keep on losing their way...
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Lingling Weng aims to improve clinical practice with placebo and nocebo effects 17 October 2023
The placebo effect was completely new to her when Lingling Weng began the PhD project in Leiden. She is now a postdoc in China. 'It would be great to ...
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New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's 20 September 2023
Suddenly 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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Meditating before class: ‘Students sometimes say: I forgot I had a body’ 18 September 2023
In this new ‘Educatips’ column, Psychology lecturers share their most important insights about teaching. This month: Elise Seip wants to help students...
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Video: Why some people feel no shame 18 September 2023
Some 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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New HR pilot ‘Annual Interview’ aims for a team oriented approach 14 September 2023
Together with Leiden University’s central HRM department, the department of Health-, Medical- and Neuropsychology has started a new HR pilot. For all ...
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Happy at work? Jojanneke van der Toorn looks ahead to the symposium on inclusiveness and diversity 13 September 2023
Jojanneke 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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Brainstorming with and for students about money management 05 September 2023
How 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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Vibrant illustrations and mind-boggling graphs - Psychology students share insights into their research 07 July 2023
Why do some smokers quit much more easily than others? Can we think ourself to insomnia? And does playing music together help to calm conflicts? Psych...
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New childcare system poses risks for vulnerable parents, experts warn 05 July 2023
A new, almost free childcare system may sound ideal, but it also comes with risks for parents. Psychologists from Leiden University and research firm ...
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Professor Andrea Evers appointed member of the Scientific Council for Government 04 July 2023
Leiden University health psychologist Andrea Evers will join the Scientific Council for Government (WRR) on 1 January 2024. Last Friday, the council o...
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Can placebo techniques help rheumatism patients reduce their medication? 30 June 2023
From painful joints to intense fatigue: a third of rheumatism patients suffer serious effects from this chronic condition and rely long-term on medica...