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Local residents research their own problems02 December 2024The Countering Syndemic Vulnerability project supports communities by identifying and tackling clusters of social factors and health problems. The pro...
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Claudia Robustella: 'I've learned to accept myself and my mental health issues'04 November 2024During her student years, Claudia Robustella struggled with her mental health. Thanks in part to the help of her study coordinator Rosa van Straten, s...
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From the Spanish flu to Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis: 'Government intervention can have unexpected effects'01 November 2024From the Spanish Flu during WWI to COVID-19: the role of the American government in these Pandemics. LUC Dean and professor Giles Scott-Smith, who tog...
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'It’s the complexity of this group of patients that makes the challenge of improving their quality of life so interesting’13 October 2024Dialysis patients experience a range of physical and mental symptoms that interact and influence each otherIn her doctoral research, psychologist Judi...
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Personal Professional Skills Lab: a certificate for the development of FSW bachelor studentsFrom now on FSW students can follow a three-year elective, faculty programme with certificate for personal-professional development 20 September 2024In line with the university and faculty ambition: ‘Future-oriented development of students’, from now on all FSW bachelor students can follow a three-...
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Queen Máxima talks to students in Leiden about mental health03 September 2024How do you know if your idea has succeeded? The Queen coming to call a year and a half later might just be a clue. This happened to the Leiden student...
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From growth to well-being: EU should look beyond the economy25 July 2024Economic growth and competitiveness should not be the sole focus of European policy. In a paper, researchers suggest how the next European Commission ...
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Advisory report on unacceptable behaviour published13 May 2024Today, 13 May 2024, Leiden University’s Executive Board is publishing the advice of the committee that investigated reports of unacceptable behaviour ...
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‘Children’s healthcare rights deserve more attention’19 April 2024‘Children’s rights are somewhat of a poor relation’, says Professor of Law and Health Mirjam Sombroek-van Doorm. In her inaugural lecture, she will em...
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Working towards a healthier society: learn all about it in this new minor08 April 2024Why are health problems such as loneliness and obesity so persistent? What causes them to occur more frequently in some neighbourhoods than others? An...
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Carrot or stick: which is better motivation to exercise more?22 February 2024Free cinema tickets or a step tracker paid for by your health insurance. Some insurers offer rewards to promote healthy behaviour. But does the threat...
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Alumnus Charlotte Poot developed a hospital app for children14 February 2024Charlotte Poot (31) is co-founder and chair of Hospital Hero, an app that prepares children for a hospital visit. She studied and obtained her PhD at ...
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YounginLeiden helps young people feel more in control of their lives08 January 2024Clear information about support services, a well-being self-test and advice on finding a room. YounginLeiden.nl helps students and other young people ...
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Student mental health problems still common but less so than in covid year 202130 November 2023The number of students suffering from stress and anxiety has decreased slightly compared with 2021. But around half still suffer from mental health pr...
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Study associations sign covenant: limit your alcohol consumption and look after each other09 November 2023Opting more often for mocktails or soft drinks rather than beer or wine, talking to others about their drinking and pointing out the ban on drugs. Lei...