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Four questions about why we’re holding a debate on our ties to the fossil fuel industry 19 September 2023On Wednesday 27 September we will be holding a debate for students and staff on our links with the fossil fuel industry in relation to the topic of su...
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Leiden University and Elsevier Symposium on Digital Sovereignty 19 September 2023Our ever-increasing reliance on software and technologies, out of convenience, necessity or otherwise, binds us to supranational and commercial compan...
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries 19 September 2023It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines insp...
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New YAL board: ‘Make sure young academics’ voices are heard’ 18 September 2023Young Academy Leiden (YAL) will change its board this month and welcome seven brand-new members. We spoke to outgoing chair Sarah Giest and incoming c...
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Construction of the Spui university building in The Hague has officially begun 15 September 2023On 14 September the construction of the Spui university building officially began. This special moment was marked with a meeting in the former Hudson’...
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Throwback to the start of the Faculty academic year: murals, puzzles, and sweets 14 September 2023On Tuesday the 5th of September the Faculty of Archaeology officially opened its academic year. All staff and students were invited to this festive oc...
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‘We have to stay alert and keep on feeling the past’ 14 September 2023Space for open dialogue on historical slavery was created at the Keti Koti Table at Museum De Lakenhal, organised by Leiden University and the Municip...
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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others' 12 September 2023A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherland...
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Executive Board column: Come to the debate on our ties with the fossil fuel industry on 27 September 12 September 2023Our students and staff have strong feelings and deep concerns about the ties between Dutch universities and the fossil fuel industry. It’s a thorny is...
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3 October University given a makeover 12 September 2023Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improv...
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Archaeologist Nathalie Brusgaard investigates human-animal relations as Assistant Professor 12 September 2023Dr Nathalie Brusgaard both studied and finished her PhD at the Faculty of Archaeology in Leiden. After a few years spreading her wings, she is now bac...
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A first year as ombuds officer: ‘If we don’t talk about feeling unsafe, things will only fester’ 12 September 2023For over a year now, ombuds officer Marjan van Dasselaar has been devoting her efforts to a safer work environment at the university. What are her fir...
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Update: Condolences and fundraisers for those affected by the Morocco earthquake 12 September 2023On behalf of its students and staff, the Executive Board of Leiden University would like to express our condolences to all those affected by last Frid...
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Archaeologist Anastasia Nikulina worked on long-term landscape MOOC: ‘Everyone can learn something new from this course’ 11 September 2023As part of the TerraNova project, a European research initiative on the study of landscape histories and futures, a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) ...
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Investigating ancient irrigation tunnels with a remote controlled car 11 September 2023In ancient times, the desert in the Udhruh region in Jordan was transformed into a green oasis. An intricate network of underground water channels was...