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Replicated molecules reveal hiding method of bacteria 13 October 2022
Specific fatty acid-sugar molecules allow leprosy bacteria, among others, to hide from our immune system. How exactly is not entirely clear. Hessel va...
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In Memoriam Gerrit Lodder 10 October 2022
On September 30, 2022, our esteemed former colleague Gerrit Lodder passed away from the effects of Parkinson's disease. He leaves behind his wife Adry...
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Ewine van Dishoeck receives the Niels Bohr medal 07 October 2022
Leiden professor of molecular astrophysics and astrochemistry Ewine van Dishoeck was presented with the Niels Bohr International Gold Medal on Friday ...
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Lab coats off and rain boots on: students do research in the polder 06 October 2022
The Vrouw Vennepolder near Oud Ade has been transformed into the Polderlab. Scientists and students from Leiden University, together with farmers and ...
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Nitrogen report: Nitrogen expert Jan Willem Erisman identifies pluses and minuses 06 October 2022
On 5 October, mediator Johan Remkes presented his report on the nitrogen crisis and what he thinks is the best way forward. Leiden University professo...
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From discovery to business: 'In the lab, we often don't realise that we are working to help an immense number of patients' 06 October 2022
'It gave our team a big boost to hear that our work was valuable,' says medical chemist Elmer Maurits about the moment they won the Venture Challenge....
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'We fully trust each other's abilities' 05 October 2022
After a long run-up, the time has finally come for Frank Takes and Matthijs van Leeuwen. Together, they will become the new directors of education (OD...
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‘When I leave the lecture and students are still discussing, I know I did a good job’ 05 October 2022
‘It was the biggest bunch of flowers I’d ever seen,’ says Emily Strange about the moment she won the Leiden Teaching Prize 2022. The judge praised the...
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Ewine van Dishoeck interviews minister Dijkgraaf - Astronomy celebrates 60 years of ESO 04 October 2022
With a special symposium at Museum Boerhaave, ESO celebrated its 60th anniversary on Monday, 26 September. More than 100 scientists, politicians and p...
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3 October University: ‘Artificial intelligence is like young people and sex’ 04 October 2022
‘Everyone’s talking about it, everyone thinks everyone else is doing it, but the reality is disappointing,’ says biochemist Gerard van Westen in his 3...
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This is what you want to know about the new directors of education Biology as a student 04 October 2022
From 1 October onwards, Dennis Claessen and Marcel Schaaf will be the new directors of education of Biology. They will replace Han de Winde. Schaaf wi...
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Using online platforms for citizen participation: Not a magic cure for inclusivity 30 September 2022
You may have noticed this happening more often: your municipality sends you an online questionnaire to find out your opinion on the renovation of a ce...
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Alexander van Oudenhoven appointed Director of Education of the master Governance of Sustainability 29 September 2022
Alexander van Oudenhoven has been appointed as the new Director of Education of the Governance of Sustainability master's programme. Van Oudenhoven ha...
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Student team wins Minecraft programming challenge 29 September 2022
A programming competition in Minecraft? It really exists! And even better news: this time LIACS’ student team Mike's Angels achieved the first place! ...
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Paco Barona Gomez ready to work in Leiden: ‘Fundamental research creates opportunities’ 29 September 2022
Paco Barona Gomez is the newest associate professor at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL). The Mexican researcher is fascinated by the evolution of...