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Iran deserves our attention: ‘We must share our knowledge about this conflict’ 26 February 2026‘Don’t forget us. Don’t stop talking about Iran.’ In a packed lecture hall at the new Spui Campus in The Hague, a panel discussion was held this Tuesd...
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Hannah DeLacey explains how to outsmart data problems 25 February 2026Is losing your research data your worst nightmare? Hannah DeLacey, data steward at Leiden Law School, explains how she helps researchers with their da...
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Scholars for Scholars: a fund for at-risk academics 25 February 2026Science thrives on freedom, safety, and stability. But what if these prerequisites are lacking? What if colleagues beyond our borders are threatened, ...
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Four years of war in Ukraine: what Europe can learn from the battlefield 25 February 2026Four years of war in Ukraine have transformed the nature of warfare, with drones, digital defence systems and improvised solutions shaping the battlef...
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Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research launched 24 February 2026The Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research is a new collaboration that brings together five leading educational institutions in the province of Zuid-H...
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‘Violence has meaning’: what drives people to use it? 23 February 2026Violence such as assault or head-butting causes pain, shock and distress. It is often seen as savage or senseless. But for those who commit it, violen...
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New Dutch government: these members studied or taught at Leiden University 23 February 2026Rob Jetten presented his very first cabinet on Monday 23 February. Three members studied or taught at Leiden University.
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People with Parkinson’s positive about digital at-home tests 23 February 2026Can cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s disease be measured using digital tests at home? According to an interdisciplinary team of researcher...
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90 years of labour law in Leiden: Evolving with the times 19 February 2026Labour law professors have shaped research and education in Leiden since 1936. From the rise of trade unions to the AI revolution, the field has const...
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New report: Understanding tenure security in rural Mozambique 19 February 2026Carolien Jacobs and Bernardo Almeida have recently published a new study for RVO examining how rural communities in central Mozambique experience land...
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Largest radio survey ever maps the Universe in unprecedented detail 19 February 2026The radio telescope LOFAR, with a major contribution from Leiden Observatory, has produced the most detailed radio map of the Universe ever made. Neve...
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Sandra Palmen is State Secretary and alumna: ‘My main goal is to get the childcare benefit redress operation back on track’ 17 February 2026Sandra Palmen studied tax law at Leiden University and built a career within central government, currently as State Secretary. She was one of the firs...
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A quick call with Looi van Kessel on the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture: ‘International Women’s Day is important for everyone’ 17 February 2026Every year, Leiden University hosts the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture to mark International Women’s Day. This year, historian Nadia Bouras will speak...
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Summer School Science Communication: ‘You make an impact together with your audience’ 16 February 2026Do you want to improve your science communication skills, or are you just taking your first steps in this field? Then the Summer School Science Commun...
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A quick chat with Maaike Swart about the programme for organisational development: ‘improvement at multiple levels’ 13 February 2026Last year, Maaike Swart moved from coordinating the Strategic Plan implementation agenda to joining the Organisational Development team. As Programme ...