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In pictures: Spui Campus opens its doors on Architecture Day 15 June 2026On Architecture Day, residents of The Hague had the chance to take a look inside Spui Campus. The event offered an informal introduction to the new bu...
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From dystopia to forgery: Kiem grants make innovative interdisciplinary research possible 15 June 2026At a celebratory event, 26 projects received a €10,000 Kiem grant for 2026-2027. No fewer than 108 interfaculty teams from Leiden University submitted...
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Huge reservoir of star-forming gas discovered in surprisingly mature galaxy in the early Universe 12 June 2026Astronomers have discovered an enormous supply of cold molecular gas in a galaxy shortly after the Big Bang. The finding offers a rare glimpse of the ...
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ESA officially adopts ARRAKIHS mission: Europe leads the exploration of the low surface brightness universe 11 June 2026The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially adopted ARRAKIHS as a scientific mission, confirming the target launch date of 2030. Matthieu Schaller ...
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Funding for green fertilisers, high-energy particles and a circular power plant 11 June 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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A cuddly toy with batteries: exploring the role of social robots in care for older people 11 June 2026From toy cats that purr to robot dogs that bark: what do such technologies mean for older people, healthcare providers and family members? A Dutch Res...
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Updated thesis repository built for the future 10 June 2026Student Theses, the thesis repository of Leiden University, has been migrated to the new Alma Digital platform. Due to this modernisation, Student The...
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Jasper's Day - From Fiji to soaking wet trousers 10 June 2026A sunny call from Fiji, a drenched arrival in Leiden and a day filled with conversations about cancer research, China and inclusion. Such are the turn...
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Michiel Hogerheijde appointed Vice-Dean of Faculty of Science 09 June 2026Michiel Hogerheijde has been appointed Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Science as of 1 January 2027. He succeeds Bart de Smit, who has held the position s...
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Academia in Motion: ‘Always seek connection in difficult conversations’ 09 June 2026Because she lives the values she stands for in her work, open and trustworthy leadership are central to Jannemieke Ouwerkerk’s approach. ‘It’s importa...
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‘Una Europa is an alliance that benefits us all’ 09 June 2026Eighty students from universities across Europe and Africa are coming together this week to explore the topic of sustainability at the Una Europa Stud...
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From molecule to model: working together on better antibiotics 09 June 2026How can we combat the growing global health crisis of antibiotic resistance? At Leiden University, researchers are tackling this issue from multiple a...
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Sarah de Rijcke elected member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters 09 June 2026Rector Magnificus and Professor of Science, Technology & Innovation Studies Sarah de Rijcke has been elected as a corresponding member of the Royal Da...
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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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Colleagues honour Leiden astrochemist Harold Linnartz with a collection of academic articles 05 June 2026In memory of Harold Linnartz (1965–2023), Professor of Laboratory Astrophysics at Leiden University, a special Festschrift has been published. The vol...