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Joris Larik published article on Brexit and Transatlantic RelationsLast week, Dr. Larik’s article entitled "The New Transatlantic Trigonometry: Brexit and Europe's Treaty Relations with the United States" was publishe...
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Every European citizen trilingual?Leiden University linguist Lisa Cheng speaks two Chinese languages, as well as English and Dutch. She is a strong supporter of the European Commission...
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Topological quantities flowTopology is an emerging field within many scientific disciplines, even leading to a Physics Nobel Prize in 2016. Leiden physicist Marcello Caio and hi...
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Thesis prizes awarded at New Year’s ReceptionDuring the New Year’s reception on Thursday 10 January 2019 prizes were awarded for the three best (Dutch) master’s theses in 2018.
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Eight Meijers prizes awardedOn Thursday 10 January the annual Meijers prizes were awarded for the best published article, of each faculty research programme, written by Assistant...
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Unraveling the mysteries of Multiple SclerosisLeiden chemists discovered a new mechanism which might explain how multiple sclerosis shifts to a more severe form. Their findings contribute to unrav...
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Reason of state and intelligence secrecy: The case of German intelligence legislation
Riese presented on 3 December 2018 the reason of state as the preservation of the state through exceptional measures.
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‘Cleveringa was more than a one-day hero’In his biography about Professor Rudolph Cleveringa, Kees Schuyt adds to the image we already have of this famous Leiden professor. The overriding foc...
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'Time for a fundamental strategy on State aid to multinationals'The debate on tax evasion by multinationals is in full swing in many Member States. Last week it was announced that the European Commission has starte...
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Excellent status for Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s RightsThe staff of the Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights is extremely proud.
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Timon Krause: a philosopher in showbizPhilosophy master's student Timon Krause is 24, but it feels as if he’s already fully lived at least two lives. His show MINDGAMES is currently booked...
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Carel ten Cate budgerigar study in various mediaIf male budgerigars can successfully open a puzzle box with food, they become more attractive to females. Biologist Carel ten Cate and Chinese colleag...
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Chemists solve persistent problem after four decadesAfter almost four decades, Leiden and Eindhoven chemists have resolved the discussion about the correct model for the simplest chemical reaction in he...
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Replica of unique prehistoric sword unveiled in OssThe Faculty of Archaeology has a long research tradition in the municipality of Oss. Since 1974, researchers and students have been carrying out archa...
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'Investigation of state aid Nike highlights need for transparency in tax rulings'The European Commission has started an investigation into possible illegal state aid from the Netherlands to Nike. It is high time that agreements be...