2,963 search results for “theoretical computer science” in the Public website
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Pedagogical Sciences (BSc)
If you study Pedagogical Sciences in Leiden, you will be involved in the development of young people and children and how parents, teachers and social workers can contribute to this optimally.
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Biomedical Sciences (MSc)
In this master programme you learn interdisciplinary approaches to address scientific and societal challenges in the field of (bio)medical sciences. The research in our programme Biomedical Sciences relates to the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. You will acquire a skill set suitable…
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Archaeology thanks to computer-based research
A mix of data research, artificial intelligence and archaeology led to lively discussions on 31 January. On that day the unique event 'AI & Data Science @ Archaeology' took place in which the Data Science Research Programme (DSRP), SAILS and the Faculty of Archaeology joined forces.
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James McAllister
Faculty of Humanities
j.w.mcallister@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2004
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Fred Janssen
ICLON
fjanssen@iclon.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6590
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Rebecca Ploof
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
r.a.ploof@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9512
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Computer Science on place 51 in QS World Universities Ranking 2011
Computer Science on place 51 in QS World Universities Ranking 2011
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Leiden Science Run
The Leiden Science Run is a 5 km charity run at the Bio Science Park Leiden. It is a relay race organized by Leiden University in collaboration with the University Sports Centre.
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Science Based Business
Business Studies spans science, medicine, and business, focusing on areas such as technology management, innovation, entrepreneurship, operations, and decision making.
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Graduate School of Science
Are you graduating at the Faculty of Science? Or are you supervising a PhD student? At the Graduate School of Science you find support at every phase of your PhD.
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Leiden Bio Science Park
At Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) Leiden University works together with the business community, the LUMC and the Municipality of Leiden.
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
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444 Citizen Science
This year Leiden University exists for 444 years! This will be celebrated together with the residents of Leiden and The Hague during various activities. One of these is scientists and residents doing research on plastics and psychology together.
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Leiden Science Run
The Leiden Science Run is a 5 km sponsor run in relay style across the Leiden Bio Science Park; a team consists of 4 people who each run 5 km. The race is organized by Leiden University in collaboration with the University Sports Centre and running club Currimus.
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Political Science (BSc)
The three-year BSc programme ‘Politicologie’ introduces students to the key concepts and approaches of the Political Science discipline. It is based in the city of Leiden and taught primarily in Dutch .
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New quantum computer design to predict molecule properties
The standard approach to build a quantum computer with Majoranas as building blocks is to convert them into qubits. However, a promising application of quantum computing—quantum chemistry—would require these qubits to be converted again into so-called fermions. Physicists from Leiden and Delft suggest…
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Read about science & research
Scientific research is the main focus of our program. We expect new students to understand what it is and how it works.
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Lectures at Science
From black holes to artificial intelligence and from drug research to data science: welcome to the fascinating world of the Faculty of Science. Our researchers, students and guests regularly give public lectures about their work. You are welcome to attend.
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Life Science & Technology (BSc)
In the Life Science & Technology (LST) degree programme you study the functioning and applications of the living cell: the building block of all plants, humans, animals and micro-organisms. This can be your contribution to a clean and healthy world.
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Biomedical Sciences Education
In the Biomedical Sciences Education specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of teaching in biology. The education specialisation is for students who want to work as a first-grade teacher Biology at secondary education or for those who want to specialize in education in general. Since…
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A new building block for the quantum computer
The race to build the first quantum computer is still ongoing, but Morten Bakker has made big step forward in that process with qubits. A qubit is a unit of quantum information that can be produced in large numbers on chips. Qubits capable of exchanging photons (light particles) could be used in the…
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Inauguration computer cluster GRACE at LIACS
By making two final network connections and entering a command, Martijn Ridderbos (Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board) , Geert de Snoo (Dean of the Faculty of Science) and Bart Hoogervorst (Head of Department Operations ICT Shared Service Centre) ceremonially booted up the university’s latest supercomputer,…
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Faculty of Science
Information on contract teaching at the Faculty of Science.
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Health Data Science
Health research, medical practice and consequently the whole population is increasingly affected by digitization, data science and AI.
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Quantum Information Science & Technology
Quantum Information Science & Technology is a new joint degree master programme by Leiden University and TU Delft. Below you can find a video of the campus of the Science Faculty of Leiden University where a part of the lectures will take place. A video about the programme's content and structure…
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Tricking a quantum computer to enhance its performance
Researchers found a way to run programmes that should be impossible to carry out on an imperfect quantum computer. Such programmes are very computationally demanding and the quantum computers that currently exist are not yet up to that task. Unless you use a clever trick, Simon Marshall and Vedran Dunjko…
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ALICE Leiden Computer Cluster
ALICE is Leiden University's newest computing miracle. The computing cluster is a first step in the development of infrastructure for computational and data-intensive research that is accessible to everyone within Leiden University and the LUMC. This includes both experienced users of high-performance…
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Archaeological Science (MSc)
Archaeological Science at Leiden University is an MSc specialisation that delves into the specifics of archaeological methods and techniques. The combination of hands-on field experience and laboratory work offers a challenging and rewarding research environment.
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Science ON AIR
LUCIS works with Science ON AIR to put its researchers in the spotlight. For that purpose, several online videos of LUCIS members have been produced.
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Spinoza project Statistical Science
Developing and investigating statistical methods for complex data and models
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Life Science and Technology
Are you thinking about studying Life Science and Technology? Learn more and watch the introduction video.
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Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
Are you thinking about studying Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences? Learn more and watch the videos.
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Statistics and Data Science
Are you thinking about studying Statistics and Data Science? Learn more and watch the introduction video.
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Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
De minor Data Science & Artificial Intelligence geeft een toegankelijke introductie tot de theorie en praktijk van datawetenschap en kunstmatige intelligentie. Studenten leren de basis van data-analyse en patroonherkenning in grote gegevensverzamelingen, hoe computers leren en ook het interpreteren…
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Political Science (MSc)
Choice is at the very heart of politics. War or peace, left or right, liberty or security, sovereignty or integration, consensus or conflict—choices matter. Choice is also key to your education. Choose an intellectually challenging programme in which you develop your knowledge and expertise in the study…
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Political Science (BSc)
As a Political Science student you will analyse political phenomena at a local, national and global level—covering a broad range of topics and applying state of the art methods. Your tutors are renown researchers in their field; Leiden is one of Europe’s oldest and highest ranking universities. Personal…
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Social and Behavioural Sciences
We are very happy to welcome you to spend a semester or year studying with us at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. This website will provide you per programme with information on your course schedules and much more.
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Drug safety Sciences
Our research in the area of safety sciences aims to increase the mechanistic understanding of cellular toxicity of drugs and, in a broader sense, chemicals.
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Science Experience Tours
During the Leiden Science Family Day, you will visit places that are normally closed to the public: go backstage at the Faculty of Science!
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Molecular Science & Technology (BSc)
Chemistry is all around us: from nutrition and smartphones to medicine. The field is developing rapidly, as the world population continues to grow and resources become scarce. MST will educate you on the basics of working towards a clean and healthy world.
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Fons Verbeek on computational bio-imaging at SleutelstadFM
Professor Fons Verbeek of the computer science and biology institutes at Leiden University has the fascination to visualize everything we can not see immediately. At SleutelstadFM he tells us that by converting 2 dimensional (2D) images to 3 dimensional (3D) structures, research is carried out into…
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Outreach and Science Communication
To strenghten ties with the public, press, other academics and wider society, LION employs an outreach officer.
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Camil Staps
Faculty of Humanities
c.staps@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Science for Society
By carrying out fundamental research and providing excellent education, universities become a breeding ground for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Journal of Quaternary Science
Scientists, including our faculty colleague Dr. Mike Field, studying an exceptionally well-preserved woolly rhinoceros have revealed details of what Britain's environment was like 42,000 years ago. The beast's remains were discovered in Staffordshire in 2002, buried alongside other preserved organisms…
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Kan een computer rechtspreken?
Kan een computer in de rechtszaal net zo goed uitspraak doen als een rechter? Hoogleraar Recht en informatica Jaap van den Herik vindt volmondig van wel. Hij legt het uit in een college van de Universiteit van Nederland.
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within Parameters : towards a mature evaluative historiography of science
Historiography of science is in its current self-image a non-evaluative discipline. Its main goal is to understand past processes of knowledge formation on their own terms. In the last few decades this approach has greatly improved our understanding of the phenomenon of science. Yet, something strange…
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‘The first quantum computer will fill a sports hall’
The worldwide race to the quantum computer is in full swing. This computer can bring about a breakthrough in discovering medicines and new materials. Leiden researchers, together with the TU Delft, are taking part in the race. There is now a dossier online about their work.
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Quantum computing pioneer Seth Lloyd is the 2019 Lorentz Professor
American physicist and quantum computing pioneer Seth Lloyd is the 65th Lorentz professor. He will deliver the Ehrenfest lecture on 5 June, and several more lectures on quantum computing on 11, 18 and 25 June.