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Turnips from Amsterdam? How rooftop gardens can strengthen the food supply chain 02 April 2026‘Darling, fetch some broccoli from the roof, would you?’ This could be a reality in the future. Ecologist Pengxuan Xie investigated whether rooftop fa...
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Faculty of Science appoints three new professors 01 April 2026The Leiden Faculty of Science has appointed three new professors. Daniel Rozen, Frank Takes and Matthijs van Leeuwen were appointed on 1 April.
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Staff symposium on student well-being: ‘Meaningful relationships help build resilience – at home and at university’ 31 March 2026How do we create connection? And how can we build student resilience? These were just some of the questions explored by study advisers, teaching staff...
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For our confidential counsellors, there’s no issue too small: ‘You can always contact us for a confidential chat’ 31 March 2026You can turn to a confidential counsellor to share any questions or concerns you may have about issues such as inappropriate behaviour and breaches of...
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Meet Angela Ignatius: a game that helps students discuss their use of AI 31 March 2026There is something strange about that new student Angela Ignatius. She is brilliant, helpful and always available. She summarizes teaching materials, ...
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A combination of telescopes reveals hidden star formation in the early universe 31 March 2026Galaxies in the early universe contain more dust and hidden star formation than previously thought. That's what Ivana van Leeuwen concludes in her PhD...
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Planet Earth as an example in the search for life on distant planets 31 March 2026How do you detect life on a planet light years away? During her PhD research, astronomer Willeke Mulder worked on an instrument to detect such signals...
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The Conversation training: reach a global audience 31 March 2026Leiden researchers share their work with a global audience through the international journalistic platform The Conversation. What are the benefits? An...
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Leiden University and Xi’an Jiaotong University mark a decade of trusted scientific collaboration 31 March 2026A delegation from Xi’an Jiaotong University visited Leiden University on 25–26 March, celebrating ten years of cooperation in education and research, ...
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Light switch for life: controlling molecular droplets with UV 30 March 2026Leiden researchers have discovered a surprising new way to shape and control tiny droplets of molecules found in living organisms. The breakthrough co...
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Mosquitos in town: how to prevent disease risk (and still green your city) 30 March 2026In cities, parks take the blame for mosquito problems. However, the real issue is usually a few streets away. Drains and standing rainwater create ide...
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Kiem ’26 – ’27 round open 30 March 2026Applications for Leiden University’s interdisciplinary Kiem grant have opened. Academic and support staff can apply for a 10,000-euro grant for an int...
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Students connect generations in new podcast 27 March 2026A group of Leiden students launched the Van Leiden tot Later (From Leiden to Later) media platform on 27 March. In podcasts and videos, they talk with...
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Spui University Campus officially opened: the puzzle is now complete 27 March 2026With the six pieces of the puzzle now assembled by the partners of the University Campus and the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, the building at th...
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Alive or not? Tiny 3D printed robots that swim and navigate just like animals 27 March 2026They are only a few tens of micrometres long — far smaller than the width of a human hair – yet these robots can swim, sense, navigate and adapt in wa...