Just as in phase 1, phase 2 of the Gorlaeus Building will focus on sustainable building.

This project will lead to a critical edition and annotated translation of the Niśvāsamukha, the opening book of the Niśvāsatattvasaṃhitā.

The Horizon 2020 project Sybil-AA (Systems Biology of Alcohol Addiction) focuses on modeling and validating disease state networks in human and animal brains for understanding pathophysiology, predicting outcomes and improving therapy in alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction, the most severe form of…

Childhood obesity is an increasing health issue. In the first part of this thesis comorbidities in children with obesity were studied, concerning the diagnostic process and dosing regimens.

The goal of this study is to systematically investigate how intonation (speech melody) is conveyed in whispered speech.

How are the epidermal lipid pathways involved in health and disease.

The effectiveness of the skin barrier underlies the outer layer of the skin: the stratum corneum (SC). However, in several skin diseases this barrier is impaired. In two inflammatory skin diseases, atopic eczema and Netherton syndrome, an increased level of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) has been…

Promotor: G.R. de Snoo

The skin protects the body from unwanted influences from the environment as well as excessive water loss. The barrier function of the skin is located in the stratum corneum (SC).

On 1 October 2019, Emile Cammeraat defended his thesis 'Economic Effects of Social Protection'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. K.P. Goudswaard and Prof. P.W.C. Koning.

Heart failure is a major health care problem with high mortality.

Conservation of biodiversity is one of the main challenges today. A higher degree of biodiversity results in ecosystems that can withstand adverse conditions and better provide essential ecosystem services. This is the case for both agricultural and natural systems.

Promotor: Prof.dr. V. Icke, Co-Promotor: T.I. Madura

This dissertation studies the Asymptotics of Bayesian nonparametric inference for Gaussian linear models.

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PhD Defence

You study in the heart of The Hague’s many E&G-focused public organisations, and will hear from practitioners working in policy-making, economic regulation and public administration in guest lectures. This contact gives you insights into your future direction, and enables you to start building your…

You study in the heart of The Hague’s many international diplomatic organisations and will hear from practitioners working in the IRD field during lectures, helping you start your professional network. And as noted, your internship gives you practical hands-on work experience and a professional netw…

During the PM programme you are in the heart of The Hague’s many public organisations, and you will hear from public management professionals during guest lectures. This can give you a sense of what type of organisation and position best suit you, and enables you to start building your professional…

Like any language, the natural sign languages of deaf communities differ from each other in their grammars and lexicons. A growing number of studies indicates that sign languages make use of the gestures of hearing speakers to build linguistic structure. This implies that variation and similarities…

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Leiden University Green Office (LUGO) aims to promote sustainability in its teaching, research and operations. It is therefore supporting the University in the transition to a sustainable future.

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Lecture

In the new video series 'The World of Linguistics', alumni and academics talk about their passion for their field. Student Aline-Priscillia is particularly curious about how language is processed in the brain.

Do you want to know more about the master's specialisation in Visual Ethnography and what it's like to study at Leiden University? Visit us on the next Master's Open Day!

Do you want to know more about the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology and what it's like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers several information activities to help you choose a master's programme.

Do you want to know more about the research master's specialisation Cognitive Neuroscience and what it's like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers several information activities to help you choose a master's programme.

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Do you want to know more about the research master's specialisation Clinical and Health Psychology and what it's like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers several information activities to help you choose a master's programme.

Do you want to know more about the research master's specialisation Developmental Psychology and what it's like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers several information activities to help you choose a master's programme.

On 21 November 2018, Lieke Kools defended her thesis 'Essays on wealth, health, and data collection'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. dr. K.P. Goudswaard en Prof. dr. C.L.J. Caminada.

Promotor: Prof.dr. H.J.A. Rottgering, Co-promotor: David Sobral

The first photo of a black hole and measuring anxiety in the brain... From 13 until 22 May we're serving a free slice of science with your pizza.

Research in the van Exter lab focuses on quantum aspects of light and light-matter interaction. One of our long-term goals is to develop a reliable quantum memory, based on a single emitter in an open micro cavity.

The central aim is to systematically study differences in crime patterns and social control between migrants and non-migrants in early modern Frankfurt am Main.

The loss of T-cell homeostasis and tolerance towards self-antigens is the underlying cause of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis or type I diabetes. Traditionally, the treatment of these diseases consisted on systemic immune suppression, which can entail…

Actin Polymerization and Membrane Physics in Living Cells: Analysis of cell spreading mechanisms