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Why Academia in Motion symposium is not to be missed 22 April 2026The future of publishing and PhD research, engaging society in research and leadership that suits your role and personality... These and other topics ...
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How should we measure progress? Rutger Hoekstra nominated for prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize 22 April 2026Well-being economist Rutger Hoekstra has been named as one of the 26 National Champions of the international Frontiers Planet Prize. He is receiving t...
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Grants for research on immune cells, vegan cheese and PFAS detection 21 April 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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Student alcohol and drug abuse: what can staff do? 21 April 2026It’s vital that universities are able to recognise the signs of alcohol and drug misuse in students. Staff also have an important role to play in talk...
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From nanoscale to whole organism: at the Cell Observatory, researchers study life in detail 21 April 2026About forty microscopes, various laboratories, and some 15,000 zebrafish: that’s Sylvia le Dévédec's workplace. She is one of the managers of the Leid...
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Chemotherapy without side effects: Matthijs Hakkennes helps find the needle in the haystack faster 20 April 2026Chemotherapy, but without hair loss or extreme fatigue. It may be possible if the toxic drug only becomes active where it is ‘switched on’ by light. M...
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Ammonia as a clean fuel: ‘Do not create a new nitrogen problem’ 20 April 2026Ammonia has been feeding the world for decades as a fertiliser and is now rapidly emerging as a carbon free fuel for shipping and industry. But if we ...
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Leiden University joins OpenAIRE 17 April 2026Leiden University has become a member of OpenAIRE, a European non-profit e-infrastructure organisation that supports open science. Leiden University L...
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‘Only in this way can we be prepared for both known and new infectious diseases’ 16 April 2026Good and up to date data are crucial for effectively combating infectious diseases and protecting public health. Endowed professor Susan van den Hof a...
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From lockdown to the lab: Leiden PhD researcher develops ‘decoy molecule’ to slow down coronavirus 15 April 2026While the Netherlands was in lockdown because of the coronavirus, PhD candidate Koen Rijpkema began his research into the same virus. In the lab, he d...
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Crimmigration conference uses art to foster dialogue 15 April 2026The debate on migration and criminalisation concerns everyone from citizens and policymakers to academics. The Crimmigration in an Age of Authoritaria...
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How sustainable is the new Dutch ‘Schijf van Vijf’ Five questions for environmental scientist Joran Lammers 14 April 2026The ‘Schijf van Vijf’ is the Dutch official dietary guideline, similar to a food pyramid, that shows what a healthy daily diet looks like. The updated...
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Academia in Motion: ‘Our collective responsibility to create, share and improve knowledge’ 14 April 2026Anna van ’t Veer is the face of Open Science Community Leiden (OSCL). She calls for an academic system that centres transparency. ‘Culture chance can ...
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New University Sports Centre officially opened: more than a sports building 14 April 2026Sport brings people together. This became clear on 9 April during the official opening of the new University Sports Centre. In a varied programme with...
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No ordinary sea: who governs the Strait of Hormuz? 14 April 2026Which law governs the Strait of Hormuz? Under international law, both Iran and the US are expected to comply with the ‘Constitution for the Oceans’. I...