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CADS Alumna writes children's book that encourages diversity and inclusiveness among children and their parents
Monique Tekstra-van Lochem decided to develop a book of her own that all children can recognize themselves in. In May "Hey, who are you?" will be released, a children's book in which twenty fictional children from all over the world take you with them into their daily lives.
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From excavation to public outreach: our bachelor's students experienced the full cycle of archaeology
In May and June of 2021, Bachelor 1 and 2 students of the Faculty of Archaeology joined in the excavation at Oss. After the fieldwork itself, a second post-excavations week started in Leiden where each of them participated in small groups conducting archaeological find processing and working on creative…
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Introducing: Floris de Ruiter
Floris de Ruiter recently joined the Institute for History as a PhD candidate, as part of Carolien Stolte's VIDI project 'Peace Palms. International Coalitions for Peace in the Era of Decolonization, 1918-1970'. The project runs alongside Carolien Stolte's ERC project 'Reconciling Peace: International…
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‘Never stop trying’: Barz sees his polymers enter clinical trials
A new class of polymers has been used in patients for the first time. The compound is the first new drug solubilising agent in decades. Introduced in 2014 by chemist Matthias Barz from Leiden University, it offers a unique alternative to current options.
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First lunch meeting ‘Missie Menselijke Maat’ is a great success
Customisation is high on the political agenda, but how do you make it work? Many public organisations are struggling to find an answer to this question. Which steps are essential to effectively implement made-to-measure solutions within an organisation. The Leiden Leadership Centre (LLC) is organising…
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Programme to teach school pupils about stress proves effective
Recent studies have shown that Dutch secondary school pupils experience a great deal of stress from school work, and between 2001 and 2007 the number of adolescents experiencing school stress even doubled. The study carried out by Simone Vogelaar focuses on stress factors and the effectiveness of the…
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What you should know about COP29?
Climate change is affecting all areas of human life. 2024 has been the hottest year on record and natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent around the globe. Every year since 1995, national delegations come together to address the climate crisis through the Conference of the Parties to the…
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Six reasons why it’s hard to lead a healthier life
We know we should do it, and we often want to, but… Why is it so hard to live a healthier life? Professor of Behavioural Interventions in Population Health Marieke Adriaanse explains.
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Is there oxygen on exoplanets? New telescope finds out
To what extent does exoplanet Proxima b resemble our Earth? And is there some form of life present? Astronomers hope to find answers to these questions with the new European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). An NWO research grant of €18 million will allow a Dutch consortium to continue building instruments…
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Alumnus Bart Jansen: ‘It’s up to us legal philosophers to make sense of these times’
Legal philosopher Bart Jansen teaches at universities around the world. In an interview two years ago, he spoke about his professional fascination for dictators and wars. Since then, the world has undergone major changes. High time for a follow-up interview.
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International Studies degree: a skillset to navigate the world
On Friday 29 August 2025, 370 students received their Bachelor's degree in International Studies. The diplomas were awarded in the historic setting of the Pieterskerk in Leiden. Family members, friends, and staff gathered to celebrate this joyous occasion with the graduates in a packed Pieterskerk.
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Ronny Wijling and Michelle Fairman win Political Science bachelor’s thesis prizes 2025
During the annual graduation ceremony, not only were the Bachelor's students in Political Science honoured, but also those students who had written exceptional theses. The thesis prizes reward work that excels in originality, social relevance and academic quality. This year's winners are Ronny Wijling…
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Do’s and don’ts for an effective immigration policy
Stopping people at the border does not result in less refugee migration, but providing relief in the region where migrants come from does. What else would be wise for the next government to do in terms of immigration?
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Webinar Population Health Management
Study information
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Teaching Machines to Learn
Lecture, Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
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‘In the heel, not the head’: the sensory know-how of skateboarders
Lecture, Research Seminar
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Priority modality, scalarity and modal concord in Chinese
Lecture, CHiLL series
- Fireside Peace Chats: The Zainichi Korean community, the division, and peace movement
- Materialising Prehistoric Societies in Western Asia
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GTGC Lunch Seminar: Transformation and connections through food/waste in Dutch cities
Lecture
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Genocide: Lessons from 20th Century History
Lecture, Seminar
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Kingship, Normative Ethics, and Religion in Early Modern Persian Ramayanas
VVIK Lecture
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International Climate Finance: Innovation, Collaboration, and Challenges
Symposium
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Informal workshop Global rhetoric
Lecture, Workshop
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Roundtable Digital Society in Contemporary China
Debate, China Seminar
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Workshop 'Localizing the Women Peace & Security Agenda Across Multiple Governance Challenges'
Workshop
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Warrior Women, Gender-bending Plots, Perfect Masculinity: Paradigms of gender in Javanese Amir Hamza narratives
Lecture, LIAS Lunch Talk Series
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The Gulag Legacy - Memory of Stalinism in Today's Russia
Lecture
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The Crimmigrators
Lecture
- Mindlab on social security
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Marketing Nostalgia: Packing and Unpacking the Everyday Lives of Children in Japan
Lecture
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European Music Meets Japanese Culture: a Lecture on the Essence of the Funeral Culture in Japan
Lecture
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FGGA Academia in Motion get-together
Debate
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Diplomatic Developments between Royal Houses in Java and the Dutch Royal Family in the 19th Century
Lecture, COGLOSS Seminar
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Victims' Rights at A Crossroads
Conference, Seminar
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Exhibitions Examined: the value and challenges of visitor research in science museums
Conference
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A political attack on academic freedom in the US
Symposium
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Lessons of Democracy: Mothers’ Education and Learning Activities in late-1950s Japan,
Lecture
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webinar Population Health Management
Study information
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Jewish Magic from Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
Lecture
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Approaching Mandarin wh-ex situ: D-linking effect
Lecture, CHiLL series
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Asia Academy #09: India's Democracy
Lecture
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Roots, branches and LHEAf
Conference, Final conference
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SIMMR Presents: How to Un(name) a Tree
Artist Talk + Panel Discussion + Walking Tour
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Explore! Career Opportunities Beyond Academia
Research, Communication
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Research Seminar Janet Connor
Lecture, Research Seminar
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Resilience in times of crisis: Strengthening Open Science against geopolitical pressures
Workshop
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LeidenASA Lecture: Inclusive growth and venture capital in Africa
Lecture
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Colonialism and the Age of Revolutions (1780-1830)
Conference
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Plastic's Legacy: From Single-Use to Sustainable Solutions
Lecture, Studium Generale