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Leiden ‘super antibiotic’ keeps dangerous gut bacterium under control with a low dose 13 October 2025The antibiotic EVG7, developed in Leiden, has proven capable of fighting the dangerous gut bacterium C. difficile with only a minimal dose. What’s mor...
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Astronomy for beginners: new minor opens up the universe to everyone 13 October 2025From telescopes to science fiction: in just one semester, students with no background in physics or astronomy get to explore the universe. The first g...
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Flooded polder helps fight mosquito-borne diseases 13 October 2025One and a half hectares of polder, a large volume of water, and a group of curious researchers from various universities and scientific backgrounds le...
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Owada keynote Fatou Bensouda on international justice: ‘We need courageous leadership’ 13 October 2025Are international courts effective? Dr Fatou Bensouda, a former Lead Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague (ICC), will discuss t...
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The Knowledge Orchard: practical interdisciplinary steps for everyone 13 October 2025Whether you are a Leiden researcher, teacher, support staff or administrator, there is something for everyone at the interdisciplinary event The Knowl...
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Greedy black hole feeds via two spiral arms 13 October 2025The supermassive black hole at the center of the Circinus galaxy is being fed with gas by two spiral arms. This is what PhD candidate Wout Goesaert di...
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New model explains extreme jet streams on all giant planets 13 October 2025For the first time, an international team of scientists led by Leiden Observatory and SRON can explain the extreme jet streams observed around the equ...
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‘Don’t let algorithms determine what happens in class’ 10 October 2025From TikTok to ChatGPT: digital technology is permeating our whole existence. What does that mean for education and upbringing? It’s not about screen ...
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Sustainability Day: Sustainability embedded in our education 10 October 2025In our teaching, Leiden University gives all students the opportunity to learn about sustainability themes and issues. Social issues, including sustai...
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Restricting student numbers will cost society billions 10 October 2025A cap on the number of international students at the five broad-based Randstad universities will have a drastic effect on the Dutch economy. The gross...
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This new programme prepares students for today's sustainability challenges 08 October 2025How often do you consider the impact of your choices? 10 October is Sustainability Day: a good time to introduce the new bachelor's programme Science ...
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Strategic Litigation workshop unlocks new collaboration options for young researchers 07 October 2025Researchers Rowie Stolk and Caelesta Braun’s ‘Litigation in the name of public interest’ Kiem project included an interdisciplinary workshop on the sa...
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Update: Executive Board responds to government cuts 07 October 2025The Schoof government, which has since assumed a caretaker role, presented its coalition agreement last year, followed later by its budget. As expecte...
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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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Always a smile with your cappuccino: Pilvi stays cool under pressure 06 October 2025No matter how long the queue at Brasserie Science gets: Pilvi Kipper can handle it. Everyone is greeted with the same friendly smile, and chances are ...