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Shaping the future of international relations and diplomacy 08 June 2026From peace missions and military intervention to climate adaptation and geopolitical competition, students of the Advanced MSc in International Relati...
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Climate solutions, fragile systems: who really pays the price? 08 June 2026Climate action is often framed as urgent and necessary. But on the ground, it can also unsettle lives in unexpected ways. LUC researcher Bernardo Alme...
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Video: Why is my friend with ADHD always late? 08 June 2026Can you have ADHD even if you’re not hyperactive? How does Ritalin work? And does ADHD present differently in girls from boys? In a University of the ...
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Podcast series: Dive into the world of cybersecurity & cybercrime 05 June 2026Cyberattacks, online fraud and digital security are among the most pressing challenges of our digital age. In this podcast series by the Institute of ...
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Three PhD defences in one day on religious coexistence in Ghana 05 June 2026Last Tuesday was a special day: three researchers defended their PhD dissertations in succession as part of the same project. Martin Luther Darko, Kau...
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Students and lecturers come up with 32 rules for fair assessment in the age of GenAI 04 June 2026Can assessment practices become more fair in the age of GenAI? A group of Leiden University students and teachers set out to work on this question dur...
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How can we properly measure the impact of disasters, attacks, and wars? 04 June 2026In Chasing Events, researcher Thijs van Dooremalen explores how we can truly understand the impact of major events. He shows that traditional comparis...
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Students bring turbulent past of Valkenburg airfield to life 03 June 2026The former Valkenburg airfield is steeped in history: the Romans defended their empire here, German forces landed here in 1940 and even the Cold War l...
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The Hortus as a living lab: new technology reveals hidden relationships between species 01 June 2026Hortus botanicus Leiden is a treasure trove for research into interactions between species. Surprising discoveries are being made with new techniques ...
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Second edition of 'Nacht van de Digitale Veiligheid' a success: digital resilience requires collaboration 01 June 2026With a full auditorium at the university's Wijnhaven campus, an extensive programme, inspiring speakers and visitors from a wide range of disciplines,...
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Medieval insights for modern urban planning 01 June 2026In his PhD research, historical geographer Marcel IJsselstijn developed a new approach that improves our understanding of how medieval cities were pla...
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Three projects selected for the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and Society 29 May 2026An independent review committee has unanimously selected three projects to receive a grant from the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and ...
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Jetten at security conference: ‘The new generation should take the lead’ 27 May 2026From Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to American ambassador Joseph Poplo, and from former defence minister Kajsa Ollongren to General Onno Eichelsheim...
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NSE: students satisfied with programme, but for one-third, academic pressure is too high 26 May 2026Students at research universities and universities of applied sciences are positive about their lecturers’ expertise and the atmosphere within their p...
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Queen Máxima visits KITLV: from climate change to colonial collections 26 May 2026How can countries in Asia and the Caribbean protect themselves from rising sea levels? What should be done with colonial collections? During a visit o...