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‘International organisations cannot function without trust from their member states’ 07 September 2026While trust in multilateral collaboration is under pressure, the need for joint solutions remains high. Professor Fernando Bordin is examining the rol...
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New: The Academic Pride Podcast 01 September 2026Could you truly be yourself at Leiden University over the past 450 years? This question is at the heart of the first episode of ‘The Academic Pride Po...
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Political leaders chose moral messaging after downing of MH17 and attacks in Belgium 01 September 2026What words do politicians choose when an attack shakes society? PhD candidate Daan van den Wollenberg studied how Prime Minister Rutte responded to th...
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First-ever Opening of the Academic Year in The Hague: ‘One academic community together’ 31 August 2026For the first time in Leiden University’s 451-year history, the Opening of the Academic Year took place in The Hague. The programme featured a process...
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Lost at Lowlands: Leiden psychologists study atopia 25 August 2026At the Lowlands festival last weekend, visitors could test their navigation skills and contribute to scientific research. Leiden psychologists were st...
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Landmark case against Meta: ‘Serious concerns about design of online platforms’ 24 August 2026A major lawsuit has begun in the US against the parent company of Whatsapp and Instagram. Prosecutors allege that Meta intentionally designs apps that...
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NSE 2026: Leiden students satisfied with their degree programmes, while attention remains focused on well-being and career preparation 24 August 2026Students at Leiden University continue to be broadly positive about their degree programmes and study environment, according to the results of the 202...
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Facilitating equitable collaborations: the National Open Science Week returns to Leiden University 24 August 2026In the week of 14-18 September, we celebrate the national Open Science Week at Leiden University. What is your next step towards open, inclusive and e...
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International students from 75 countries begin studies in Leiden 24 August 2026All the continents are represented, as around 1,300 students from 75 different countries start Orientation Week Leiden. What’s on the programme?
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What would happen to human interaction if AI could read our emotions? 24 August 2026Philosopher Alexandra Prégent has explored how emotion recognition technology could change the way we interact with one another. In her dissertation, ...
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From wolf droppings to your own inner world: discover science in Leiden and The Hague 20 August 2026Researchers Dietsje Jolles and Rachel Plak are helping bring science to a wider audience as ambassadors for the Weekend of Science on 3 and 4 October....
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In memoriam: Tjerk Kroes 18 August 2026Tjerk Kroes (1965-2026), a member of the Board of Governors, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday 15 August.
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University Teaching Qualification updated: more uniformity among faculties 18 August 2026The University Teaching Qualification (BKO) assessment has been revised across the university. Teaching staff wishing to obtain their BKO can now work...
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Support new femicide prevention research 18 August 2026A woman is killed every eight days in the Netherlands. More knowledge is vital to protecting women. Professor Marieke Liem and her team aim to conduct...
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AI, parasitic plants and losing your way: seven tips for the Night of Discoveries 17 August 2026The Night of Discoveries on 19 December is an evening of art, chance encounters, thought-provoking talks, live music and interactive experiences acros...