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Debating 3 of the 40 propositions about scienceThree Dutch scientists - including Professor of Korea Studies Remco Breuker – put forward forty propositions this summer aimed at improving science. T...
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Bert Meijer reappointed to the Board of GovernorsProfessor Bert Meijer has been reappointed as a member of Leiden University’s Board of Governors by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science, In...
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University Rebellion wants more attention for sustainabilityTell the truth about sustainability, become climate neutral by 2025 and safeguard democracy within the University. These are, in short, the demands of...
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Roméo Dallaire: the commander who remained in RwandaCleveringa Professor Roméo Dallaire led the UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda in 1994, but was unable to prevent a genocide from unfolding before his ...
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Njord writes book about its wartime historyThe new book, ‘Njord in de Oorlog’ (Njord during the War), describes how the Leiden student rowing club was affected by the Second World War in a deta...
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Liza Cornet on her FameLab adventureOn 11 November, neuropsychologist Liza Cornet competed in the semi-final of the FameLab international science communication competition. Her adventure...
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Emotional abuse strongly related to post-traumatic stressChildren and young people who are victims of emotional abuse at the hands of their parents often report the symptoms of severe post-traumatic stress. ...
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Leiden alumni who graduated between 2016-2018 soon found a jobMost Leiden master’s students who graduated between October 2016 and September 2018 soon found a job that was related to their degree programme. These...
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Leiden University and '3 October Vereeniging' conclude covenantOn 11 November, Leiden University and the '3 October Vereeniging' confirmed their special relationship and collaboration in a covenant. This document ...
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Vote for Liesbeth van Vliet for the VIVA400VIVA400 provides a unique way of representation of 400 succesful Dutch women. For the thirteenth time, recognition is provided to succesful women who ...
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Catena wins 2020 Sustainability PrizeThe Sustainability Prize of the Leiden University Green Office and the Local Chamber of Associations has been won this year by student association Cat...
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Student with coronavirus: ‘My lecturer helped me a lot’Two months ago, history student Willemijn contracted coronavirus. At the time she was taking a course given by lecturer Rens Tacoma. What can you do i...
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Vidi grant for psychedelics research Michiel van ElkWhat exactly do psychedelics do in our brains? To investigate this, NWO has awarded a Vidi grant to Michiel van Elk. The Leiden cognitive psychologist...
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‘There couldn’t be a better time to launch EUniWell’On 17 November, the European academic community will be a partnership richer, when EUniWell, the European University of Well-Being, is launched. Withi...
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Breast cancer patients remember more information if doctors show empathyPatients with incurable breast cancer remember more information about their treatment if their doctor is more empathetic during consultations. These a...