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Discover the world of life sciences at Dutch Bio Science Week 22 June 2026Curious about what goes on at the Leiden Bio Science Park? During Dutch Bio Science Week (27 June - 5 July), organisations across the park will open t...
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First quantum biosensor can detect rapid, invisible changes in cells 22 June 2026The laboratory of Leiden researcher Alireza Mashaghi is the first in the world to implement a quantum biosensor installation from QT-Sense. This enab...
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King brings Japanese Emperor to Leiden University 19 June 2026Amidst great interest from locals and visitors, Emperor Naruhito and King Willem-Alexander paid a visit to Leiden University on 18 June. In the Hortus...
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Learn about your own fitness at the Leiden Health Festival 19 June 2026During the Leiden Health Festival, neuropsychologist Renske Krijt and exercise scientist Annemarie ten Kate are inviting visitors to get moving. Both ...
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Enjoy the Summer! 18 June 2026Summer’s around the corner. Whether you're off on holiday, working or enjoying some time at home, staying cool is key. Discover how your colleagues ke...
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‘Just because something is technically possible doesn’t mean we should do it’ 18 June 2026In a world where medical advances are progressing rapidly, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ben Cohlen argues that these must always go hand in...
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Honours education is changing 17 June 2026At the request of the Executive Board, the Honours Academy is working on a revision of our honours education and the way it is organised. This article...
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LTA Education Conference: dare to ask whether things could be done differently 16 June 2026What if we let students assess themselves, or awarded fewer grades? What if we held challenging discussions in public rather than in the classroom, or...
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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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In a maze of posters, Psychology students find their way to new insights 15 June 2026Why does EMDR therapy actually work? And how do people experience a small dose of psychedelics? Curious Psychology bachelor's and master's students in...
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Why a good relationship between pupil and teacher is so important 15 June 2026That a pupil can get along well with the teacher is enormously important. Both for the pupil and the teacher. How does that work? Education researcher...
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In search of a new narrative for the Faculty of Social Sciences 12 June 2026What is our faculty’s overarching narrative? This was the central theme of the strategic conference on 4 June. Administrators, lecturers, researchers ...
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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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Thunderstorms didn’t spoil the fun during annual Dodgeball Tournament 10 June 2026The annual Psychology dodgeball tournament took place on Friday 29 May, and the turnout was impressive. Colleagues arrived ready and eager to jump int...