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Population size fails to explain the evolution of complex cultureThe logic seems inescapable indeed. The bigger the population, the higher the probability it contains an Einstein. Hence, bigger populations are more ...
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‘We haven't finished with Tutankhamun's tomb yet'Sensational, is how Leiden Egyptologist Olaf Kaper described the discovery of two new chambers in the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun. He hopes that a sec...
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Why Leiden’s first Professor of Theology was bannedThe Reformed Church removed preacher Caspar Coolhaes - Leiden’s first Professor of Theology – from office because of his advocacy of tolerance. PhD c...
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‘How much damage has Palmyra actually suffered?'Peter Akkermans, Professor of Archaeology of the Middle East, cannot say for certain how much damage the destruction by IS has caused in Palmyra.
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Growing awareness of sustainability and the environmentFrom underground heat exchangers at the Bio Science Park to drinking taps to replace water coolers. With its new environmental policy plan, Leiden Uni...
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Richard Griffiths wins Coursera Outstanding Educator AwardLeiden Professor Richard Griffiths received the Outstanding Educator Award for Innovation during the annual Coursera Partner Conference on 22 March. T...
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Film: How to become an ethical scientistScientists are regularly confronted with questions of integrity. A new film teaches students how to handle this issue.
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Archaeology at Leiden University in Top 10 of QS World University Rankings 2016The Faculty of Archaeology ranks as the best in continental Europe and is in the top ten of the world. The Faculty of Archaeology hosts a successful m...
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Delegation from Leiden University forges new links in BrazilA delegation from Leiden University is visiting Brazil from 14 to 18 March. The first day of the visit was spent with scientists in São Paolo.
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'Peace in the region is dependent on Iran and Saudi Arabia'The relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia is worse than ever. According to Iran specialist Maaike Warnaar, it will be difficult to achieve peace ...
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Glue recipes and prehistoric brainpowerHow do archaeologists test ideas about the evolution of the modern brain? Veni-researcher Geeske Langejans and then Master student Paul Kozowyk (Leide...
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Haarlem ontlastOver poep, pies en de beerput
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Crowdfunding a book on archaeology & video gamesAcademia and games. One is for serious people who only have time for research, the other is a pastime best avoided if you are or want to be one of the...
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Should we close our borders? Not according to the Classical World!Leiden University archaeologists receive multiple awards for research on interaction between the Greek and Roman world and ‘The East’
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Room for women in Senate ChamberFor the duration of a month, the portraits of female professors only will hang in the Senate Chamber of Leiden University. This is the initiative of A...