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From lab to startup: scientist develops new treatment for nerve pain 27 January 2026What do you do when a discovery in the lab shows real promise? Scientist Mirjam Huizenga founded a startup to develop a new treatment for nerve pain c...
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In Memoriam – Emeritus Professor Marc Spijker 27 January 2026On 11 January 2026, our esteemed and much-loved former colleague, Prof. Dr Marc Spijker, passed away.
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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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Halley’s Comet wrongly named: 11th-century English monk predates British astronomer 23 January 2026The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet that now bears his name. Thi...
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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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Communicating about quantum: explanations improve understanding but reduce confidence 22 January 2026Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and ...
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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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Jasper’s day – From Beijing to Paris to Leiden 22 January 2026Thursday 15 January starts with a long journey and ends with an equally long working day full of current issues. Jasper visits the Mathematical Instit...
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Eating less meat? Good for the planet, a risk for farmers – unless we act wisely now 22 January 2026If Europeans eat less meat and dairy, this will have major consequences for farmers. New research shows that many barns and machines could lose their ...
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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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NWO and the National Science Foundation China award 1.1M euro to urban resilience research 21 January 2026From flooding to heat stress or biodiversity loss: cities everywhere face challenges due to climate change. Arnold Tukker and Mingming Hu (CML) will l...
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New milling machine at the Fine Mechanical Department: now producing even more complex 3D shapes with extremely high precision 21 January 2026The Fine Mechanical Department has recently expanded its machine park with a universal CNC milling machine. The purchase of this machine is not only a...
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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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Rubicon grants for research on fire and the first light 16 January 2026Two talented academics from Leiden who recently obtained their PhD have been awarded a Rubicon grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The grant en...