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Take our Europe quiz 08 May 2026On Europe Day (9 May), we celebrate the creation of the European Union. How well do you know the EU? Take part in our quiz on unexpected and interesti...
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How do you talk to your child about what they see online? 07 May 2026From skincare and manosphere videos to in-game chat: children are growing up in a world that is not always visible to parents. Child development exper...
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Common and more unconventional perspectives sought for launch of university’s ‘Heritage’ theme 06 May 2026The launch of the university’s ‘Heritage’ theme will take place at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences on Wednesday 13 May. The aim: to ide...
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Regulation leads to lower income and poorer health in retired migrants 06 May 2026The cost-sharing standard (kostendelersnorm) – a regulation affecting recipients of supplementary income for older people, often with a migrant backgr...
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Grant awarded to scale up research into resilience and self-management during waiting times in Youth GGZ 28 April 2026The Healthy Society Programme (HSP) has selected five scale-up projects for a special acceleration grant, giving successful health initiatives the opp...
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The Ombuds Officer about a safe working environment: ‘Let’s keep the conversation going’ 28 April 2026How can the university create a safer working environment? Ombuds Officer Marjan van Dasselaar provides independent and impartial advice on this matte...
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How biodiverse is your campus? Take part in the Biodiversity Challenge to find out 28 April 2026A surprising amount of life grows, crawls and flutters around Leiden University’s buildings. During the Biodiversity Challenge – from 30 April to 2 Ju...
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Over €1.4 million for research into sensory overload in MS and FND 28 April 2026Sensory overload has a major impact on the work, social lives and mental wellbeing of people with a neurological condition. There is currently no prov...
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Magic tricks reduce stress, pain and anxiety during vaccinations 23 April 2026Injections can be a source of stress and anxiety for children. The Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital is exploring ways to improve the experience. T...
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What is the role of protest in academic debate? 23 April 2026Protest is a human right and an important way to hold the authorities to account. But how does the right to protest relate to academic freedom and the...
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Leiden University outlines approach to responsible collaboration following advice of Committee on Human Rights 23 April 2026Leiden University is announcing its approach for sensitive collaboration with external partners. This has been prompted by the ongoing, troubling situ...
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Teachers make Bachelor Experience Day a success 22 April 2026On April 13, 84 students from 4th and 5th year pre-university education participated in the Bachelor Trial Study Day. They attended two trial lectures...
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Smiling, yawning and gesturing: why we unconsciously imitate one another 22 April 2026By copying each other’s non-verbal behaviour, we gain access to what others think and feel. In psychology, this is known as mimicry. As part of her Ph...
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Why Academia in Motion symposium is not to be missed 22 April 2026The future of publishing and PhD research, engaging society in research and leadership that suits your role and personality... These and other topics ...
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How should we measure progress? Rutger Hoekstra nominated for prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize 22 April 2026Well-being economist Rutger Hoekstra has been named as one of the 26 National Champions of the international Frontiers Planet Prize. He is receiving t...