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Learning from miscarriages of justice with the new European Registry of Exonerations
Why do innocent people sometimes spend years in prison? EUREX is a registry of miscarriages of justice in Europe that ultimately led to exonerations. The aim is to prevent such mistakes being made in future. One of the initiators is Leiden legal psychologist Linda Geven.
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Symposium about Rein Dool painting and University exhibition policy
At a symposium on 26 May, experts, staff and students from Leiden University will discuss what should happen with Rein Dool’s painting in the Academy Building and what the guidelines for the University’s exhibition policy should be. These issues will be explored from diverse perspectives during the…
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Leiden Classics: Cleveringa’s protest
On 26 November 1940 Professor Cleveringa held his courageous speech protesting against the dismissal of his Jewish colleague, Professor Meijers. Cleveringa was arrested and the university was closed. Every year the university honours Cleveringa with a chair and meetings throughout the world.
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Join the We are Science Week
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BrAInpower exhibition: tremendous and troubling uses of AI in our daily lives
Care robots, medical treatments, deepfakes and self-driving cars all with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI). The BrAInpower exhibition at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave shows spectacular applications of AI and explains how it can make such huge leaps. Bas Haring, Professor of Public Understanding of Science,…
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Meet archaeologist Martin Berger: ‘I want to answer archaeological and heritage questions’
In the course of 2020 the Faculty of Archaeology was bolstered by some new staff members. Due to the coronavirus situation, sadly, this went for a large part unnoticed. In a series of interviews we are catching up, giving the floor to our new colleagues. We give the floor to Dr Martin Berger, who joined…
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How do parents’ brains react to feedback about their child?
Parents appear to be extremely sensitive to feedback they receive about their child. Just how sensitive depends on the (‘rose-tinted’) glasses through which they look at their child. All this can be seen in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisanne van Houtum and her Leiden colleagues published on this issue…
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Podcast series introduces you to the BSc Security Studies
With this podcast series 'Introduction to Security Studies', you will get to know more about the bachelor's programme Security Studies at Leiden University in The Hague and life as a student in The Hague.
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This is what you want to know about the new directors of education Biology as a student
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 will be responsible for the bachelor, while Claessen will mainly focus on the master tracks of Biology. We gave students and the education office the change…
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New book by Tom Buitelaar on the cooperation between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court in Congo
On 22 November, Tom Buitelaar, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, presents his new book ‘Assisting International Justice’. Five questions to Buitelaar about the book and the book presentation.
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Nikulina worked on long-term landscape MOOC: ‘Everyone can learn something new from this course’
As part of the TerraNova project, a European research initiative on the study of landscape histories and futures, a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) was developed. Anastasia Nikulina was one of the main chapter coordinators who worked on this course, and she worked on the part about modelling in landscape…
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Meet the new Board Secretaries at Archaeology: ‘This is the game I want to play a role in’
With the departure of Janneke Mulders as Board Secretary of the Faculty of Archaeology, Hilde Adriaenssens has been enlisted as an interim until the new Secretary, Mischa Hautvast, starts in January. We sat down with both to get a clear picture of their activities and backgrounds.
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Meet the new study advisor Hanne Bergink: ‘I will always encourage students to take good care of themselves’
Hanne Bergink started as the new study advisor and career advisor at Archaeology in mid-February. Aside from helping students out when they encounter issues during their studies, she will also focus on job market preparation. ‘I have experience as a coach to help people with their personal developme…
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New book by Lydie Cabane explores how the South African state bureaucracy reacts to disasters
Lydie Cabane, Assistant Professor in Governance of Crises at the Institute for Security and Global Affairs, recently published the book The Government of Disasters. In this book Lydie explores how the South African state bureaucracy reacts to disasters.
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New Special Chair Bas Rietjens with focus on intelligence in conflict situations
Prof. dr. ir. Bas Rietjens of the Dutch Defense Academy (NLDA) has been appointed Professor by special appointment Intelligence in War and Conflict at Leiden University’s Institute for Security and Global Affairs (ISGA). The appointment of Rietjens is the result of a more intensive collaboration between…
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Sibel Bahtiri is one of the new Faces of Science: ‘I want to show how we’re finding alternatives to animal testing’
PhD candidate Sibel Bahtiri is one of the new Faces of Science. In videos and blogs, she will show what life is like as a young researcher.
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Covid graduates sign their names in the Sweat Room
Many students who graduated during the pandemic were unable to celebrate their graduation in style. To make up for this, they were given the chance to sign their name in the Sweat Room on Friday 26 May.
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
As a Leiden University’s master’s student in Political Science you conduct independent research and report your findings to fellow academics and, who knows, to a larger audience. Your thesis is a showcase of your academic skills and personal interest, and perhaps even passion. Easier said than done,…
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Cleveringa honoured with statue in birthplace of Appingedam
Almost 81 years after his famous protest speech against the German occupation, Leiden professor Rudolph Pabus Cleveringa will be remembered in his Groningen birthplace of Appingedam. A statue of him will be unveiled there on 12 November amid various other activities.
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Thesis and papers
When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.
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Studying with a disability
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.
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Student well-being
During your time as a student you will probably encounter a variety of challenges. Both in terms of studying and personal development, you might need a little help from time to time. Find out how you can boost your well-being and who you can turn to for support.
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The Gulag Legacy - Memory of Stalinism in Today's Russia
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Jan Brouwer Thesis Prizes 2024
Education
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Adjusted closing hours WSD complex and parking garage Maliebaan during the holidays
Facility
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Professor Corrie Bakels receives 50th Analecta
Corrie Bakels would have given this year's Kroon lecture on Friday March 20, but the event was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Her colleagues had planned to present to her the 50th edition of the Analecta journal on this festive occassion, so these plans had to be changed as well.
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Participate in the EU Law Moot Court Competition in Murcia
Education
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Serving diverse communities organised its first tasting
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Apply now for the LDE NL Space Campus Summer School
Education
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Important notes on writing your archaeological thesis (BA, MA, and ResMA)
Education
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Registrations open for selection minors from 2 April
Education
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Thesis prizes Responsible Internet 2023
Education
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Save food, bring the city together: become a volunteer at BuurtBuik Leiden
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Go abroad with a Leiden University Fund grant
Education, Research
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Wanted: board members AIESEC Leiden
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Come to the Movies that Matter film festival for free!
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Free entrance to Movies that Matter Festival
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Irene Groot appointed professor of Surface and Interface Science
Dr Irene Groot (LIC) has been appointed professor of Surface and Interface Science with effect from 1 March. The appointment is an honour for Groot. 'It feels like recognition of your research, teaching and leadership qualities.'
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Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds studiebeurzen 2023
Education, Finance
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Construction Work around the University Sports Centre until the beginning of August
Facility, Organisation
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450 years of Leiden University: Ahead of the times
Organisation
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Save the date: Discussion meeting Liveable Planet at Faculty of Archaeology on February 22
Research
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Leiden group participates in Student Parliament
On Friday 26 May 2023, the biennial Student Parliament took place, organised by the Staatsrechtkring. The delegates for the Leiden group were master and bachelor students Willemijn de Widt, Niels Groeneweg, Arshak Mazloumian, Roosmarijn Niesing, Nouredinne Schoenmaker, Alissa Koerselman, Mauk Bresser…
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Workshops & events Student Support FSW January 2023
Education
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Meet our new colleague Letty ten Harkel: ‘I am interested in what happens when different cultures come together’
In August 2022 we welcome our new colleague Dr Letty ten Harkel as Assistant Professor in Roman and Post-Roman Archaeology. For the past ten years she has built up an impressive track record in the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Read the interview about her background and research…