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The power of citizen science 07 October 2025From monitoring pollution to tracking rainfall, citizen science comes in different shapes and sizes. But at its heart, it’s about the relationships be...
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More than movement: study of cognitive and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s 07 October 2025Cognitive decline and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease are often only recognised at a late stage, yet they can greatly impact people's lives. Research b...
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Chief Information Security Officer: ‘Don’t delete phishing emails right away’ 06 October 2025It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting the importance of digital safety in the workplace. Our Chief Information Security Officer, ...
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Hutspot, herring and... science: Community engagement with Leiden’s research at 3 October University 06 October 2025Amid the many traditions of Leiden’s 3 October Festival, a relative newcomer is beginning to take hold: the Science Market. At market stalls, the peop...
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Championing educational innovation: new Leiden Teachers’ Academy Fellows 02 October 2025Leiden Teachers’ Academy is proud to welcome six new fellows: Dennis Braekmans, Arjan Louwen, Noa Schonmann, Anouk van der Weiden, Deepak Balak and Jo...
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Natural brain opioids help us “see the bigger picture” after rewards 02 October 2025Feeling good doesn’t just lift our mood—it also helps us stay flexible and resilient. A new study by an international team of neuroscientists shows th...
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Executive Board visits African Studies Centre: ‘We work from African perspectives’ 30 September 2025From the energy transition in Namibia to sustainable jobs for young Nigerians, from African cookbooks to vodcasts on vintage Swahili booklets: during ...
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Faculty Opening of the Academic Year: let's value each other and connect! 30 September 2025During the official Faculty Opening of the Academic Year on Thursday 25 September, FSW staff and students heralded a new and inspiring academic year.
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How can the Netherlands form a stable government? 29 September 2025Dutch politics is becoming increasingly polarised, and forming stable governments seems more difficult than ever. Is there a magic formula for politic...
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Look to Africa as a mirror of global developments 29 September 2025Western countries still tend to view Africa as the periphery, says anthropologist Mayke Kaag. In her inaugural lecture, she calls for a shift in persp...
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Leiden University in The Hague praised by L’Express as one of Europe’s ‘schools of power’ 27 September 2025Leiden University is considered a ‘school of power’, and the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) has been described as ‘the diamond of Lei...
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Visual Ethnography alumna Wilke Geurds exhibits photography during Leiden Kunstroute 25 September 2025Photographer and Visual Ethnography alumna Wilke Geurds captured special encounters during her travels. As an anthropologist, Wilke is always curious ...
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Luc Sels new President of Leiden University 25 September 2025As of 1 November 2025, Professor Luc Sels will assume the role of President of Leiden University’s Executive Board, succeeding Annetje Ottow, who held...
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Podcasts as assessment method? 5 tips from the educational testing ground 25 September 2025How to innovate education? In this series, the Honours Academy highlights examples from their educational testing ground that aim to inspire. Today: p...
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New trainee supports researchers in building stronger connections with society 24 September 2025Strengthening the connection between social science and society: that is the mission for the coming year of new LDE trainee Eva Slings. With a Master’...