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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...
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Student alcohol and drug abuse: what can staff do? 21 April 2026It’s vital that universities are able to recognise the signs of alcohol and drug misuse in students. Staff also have an important role to play in talk...
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Leiden University joins OpenAIRE 17 April 2026Leiden University has become a member of OpenAIRE, a European non-profit e-infrastructure organisation that supports open science. Leiden University L...
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‘Only in this way can we be prepared for both known and new infectious diseases’ 16 April 2026Good and up to date data are crucial for effectively combating infectious diseases and protecting public health. Endowed professor Susan van den Hof a...
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Is the bully always popular? The link between bullying and popularity explained 16 April 2026In nearly every Dutch primary and secondary school classroom, at least one child is bullied. The common perception is that the most popular child in t...
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Crimmigration conference uses art to foster dialogue 15 April 2026The debate on migration and criminalisation concerns everyone from citizens and policymakers to academics. The Crimmigration in an Age of Authoritaria...
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Nominate colleagues for the Casimir Prize 2025-2026! 14 April 2026Did your colleagues develop an inspiring educational innovation? Or, did you collaborate with teachers and/or support staff to do so? You can nominate...