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Leiden University positive about coalition plans, with a few concerns 30 January 2026Dutch universities have responded positively to the new coalition plans. Investments in education, research and innovation will be prioritised, and th...
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Four FSW researchers receive NWO-XS funding 30 January 2026Four FSW researchers received good news at the end of 2025: they will receive an NWO-XS grant this year.
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‘The Knowledge Security Committee neither intends nor is permitted to exclude certain groups or countries’ 27 January 2026International collaboration brings opportunities, but it also carries risks. The Knowledge Security Committee plays a crucial role in assessing such p...
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Six new grants bring Leiden University researchers and Una Europa partners together 27 January 2026Leiden University researchers will be working more closely with colleagues at Una Europa partner universities this year. Three research projects have ...
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A clear compass: LUMC develops PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates 27 January 2026It is not always clear to PhD candidates what their thesis requirements are. This causes uncertainty about expectations and can lead to delays. The LU...
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Anouk Goemans receives National Youth Care Award 2025 27 January 2026Professor by Special Appointment Anouk Goemans has received the National Youth Care Award 2025 from the ‘Stichting Steunfonds Pro Juventute’. The cash...
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Launch of the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and Society 26 January 2026In memory of Andrea Evers, Professor of Health Psychology, the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and Society has been established. With th...
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Vice-Rector Erwin Muller taking on new role at Council of State 23 January 2026Vice-Rector of Organisational Development and former FGGA Dean, Erwin Muller, will take up the position of State Councillor at the Advisory Division o...
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What does the Venezuelan crisis mean for the Dutch Caribbean? 23 January 2026The US intervention in Venezuela and the country’s ongoing instability pose risks for the Dutch Caribbean. How serious is that threat? ‘Dutch men and ...
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From sovereignty at sea to self-determination: the geopolitics of Greenland 22 January 2026Who holds rights to Greenland’s surrounding waters and natural resources? Which interests are at stake and for whose benefit? We put these questions t...
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A quick call with Nathan Saucier about how the LLInC studio can help you enhance your teaching and research 22 January 2026From practicing ultrasound techniques in augmented reality to chatting with virtual ancient Greeks about what an archaeological site looked like back ...
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New platform to accelerate cardiac drug development 22 January 2026Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Leiden-based biotech company Ncardia have joined forces to develop a new platform tha...
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Suicide prevention professor: ‘Talking saves lives’ 20 January 2026How can we as a society prevent suicide? According to Professor of Suicide Prevention Renske Gilissen, a better understanding and targeted action coul...
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Rector Magnificus Sarah de Rijcke introduces herself: ‘I believe in collaboration’ 20 January 2026Professor Sarah de Rijcke became the new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University on 15 January 2026. She introduces herself and shares what motivates h...
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What could bring about change in Iran? 20 January 2026With ongoing protests across Iran, many are asking whether the regime is on the brink of collapse. What sparked the protests, what do Iranians want an...