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Daniela Kraft elected Fellow of the American Physical Society 09 October 2026Daniela Kraft, Professor of Experimental Physics at Leiden University, has been elected Fellow of the American Physical Society in recognition of her ...
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From equality to biodiversity: this prospectus guides students through our sustainability-focused range of programmes 08 October 2026The word sustainable generally brings to mind green, nature and climate, but it goes much further than that. The 2026/2027 Sustainable Study Guide giv...
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Universiteit Leiden start podcast on inequalities 07 October 2026In the first episode of a new podcast series from Leiden University's Inequality theme, host Laura Jansen talks with Egbert Jongen, Professor of Econo...
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Funding for Leiden researchers working on projects involving biochemical substances 06 October 2026From sustainable crop protection using micro-organisms to energy-efficient enzymes from residual streams: five projects involving Leiden researchers a...
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A weekend full of wonder at Weekend of Science in Leiden and The Hague 06 October 2026Examining wolf droppings, getting your brain moving or experiencing what it is like to make decisions as a police officer. During Weekend of Science, ...
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Members of Parliament visit Leiden to discuss quantum technology and society 05 October 2026On Friday 2 October, Leiden University welcomed the Dutch Parliament’s Committee for Digital Affairs. The MPs visited Leiden to discuss the opportunit...
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‘Schools and employers: do more about declining tolerance of homosexuality’ 05 October 2026Young people have become much less tolerant of homosexuality, research has shown. Initiatives like Purple Friday are much needed, says Professor Jojan...
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Cyber security month: ‘What’s the quickest way to keep your data safe? Add a label’ 05 October 2026October is the month of the autumn holiday and Halloween, and also the month when we call for extra attention to cybersecurity. Working securely onlin...
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What do you know about AI? Test your knowlegde in 11 questions 05 October 2026How much do you actually know about AI, what it can do and the questions the technology raises? Test your knowledge with our quiz, compiled by our exp...
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How does interdisciplinary collaboration work in practice? Three takeaways for teachers 02 October 2026How do students collaborate in an interdisciplinary setting? To answer this question, PhD student Luyao observed 85 meetings across seven student team...
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The ocean as a medicine cabinet: Leiden researchers search for useful microbes 01 October 2026More than 1,200 microbial strains, 8,000 extracts and 160,000 tests. In a major European research project, Leiden scientists searched the ocean for pr...
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Fundings for research into Parkinson's disease and sustainable solutions inspired by nature 01 October 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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Save the date: kickoff interfaculty theme Social Transitions 4 November 01 October 2026On Wednesday 4 November, the interfaculty theme Social Transitions will hold a kick-off meeting. During this kick-off, the theme’s ambitions and curre...
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Maria Krebbers organises walks for Walk of Life: ‘Slowing down gives you new energy’ 01 October 2026After her work as a workshop coordinator at the Lorentz Center, Maria Krebbers regularly heads out into nature. As a volunteer coach for Walk of Life,...
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Jasper’s day - Leiden plays its part in the quantum revolution 01 October 2026From physiotherapy to Nieuwspoort: this day is all about progress for Jasper. Not only in his recovery, but also in the development of the Dutch quant...