773 search results for “aggression and and social behaviour” in the Staff website
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re-socialise Big Tech? A major study examines the tricks and traps of social media
Humans are increasingly losing agency on social media. A team of legal scholars from Leiden University, computer scientists from other universities and civil society organisations, is conducting a study into the balance of power between Big Tech and users.
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Anna NotsuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
a.notsu@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Iliana SamaraFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
i.samara.2@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Corinna Jentzsch
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
c.jentzsch@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273456
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Rebekka GrossmannFaculty of Humanities
r.m.grossmann@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 0642241229
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Jonathan Hak on the paramount importance of the truth – and why we shouldn’t always take images at face value
Hak, lawyer, international imagery law lecturer, and adjunct associate professor, talks about his PhD research on the use of images in international criminal prosecutions. He was a public prosecutor in Canada for over 30 years and dealt primarily with the prosecution of homicides and other major cri…
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Students discover chimpanzees make rhythmic sounds (despite limited sense of rhythm)
How can chimpanzees, so closely related to humans, have almost no sense of rhythm? ‘The best students ever’ and behavioural biologist Michelle Spierings demonstrated that chimps can actually drum and move rhythmically—each following their own unique beat.
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Terrorism is created in a social context: ‘We need to talk about context far more often’
‘Countering violent extremism – the international deradicalization agenda’ is the name of the book Tahir Abbas published last month. In this interview the associate professor in Terrorism and Political Violence at ISGA tells about the backgrounds and goals of the book.
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Flor Miriam Plaza del ArcoFaculty of Science
f.m.plaza.del.arco@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Jan-Peter LoofFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.p.loof@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Michaël OpgenhaffenFaculty of Humanities
m.p.a.opgenhaffen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272969
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Gamal Adel ElgamalFaculty of Science
i.m.a.f.elgamal@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Maarten KoeseFaculty of Science
j.m.koese@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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If your friends jump in the river…
Young people influence one another to take greater risks, although it's not quite that cut and dried. This is what development psychologist Jorien van Hoorn discovered. Peers also have a positive influence on one another, an aspect that has so far been under-researched. PhD defence 12 January.
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Expert Exchange on accountability for crimes against children in Ukraine
Leiden University co-hosts Council of Europe expert exchange on accountability for crimes against children in Ukraine
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Effective Communication: Standing Up for Yourself Without Damaging Relationships
Communication, Working effectively, Transferable skills
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Flash interview with alumna Liz Kool about her choice for a career with social impact
Kool made a conscious choice to work for a non profit organisation. Recently, inspired by the pandemic, she also made a career switch.
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Tanja AhlinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
t.ahlin@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Mirjam WeverFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.c.m.wever@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Jamie KorporaalFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.korporaal@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Richard GriffithsFaculty of Humanities
r.t.griffiths@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009938
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Vincent StavleuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
v.stavleu@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Mahdis Mirzadeh
Faculty of Humanities
s.m.mirzadeh@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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Angela van der Hoeven-Verhoef
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.m.w.a.van.der.hoeven@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Stefania Marassi
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Agnieszka KazimierczukAfrika-Studiecentrum
a.h.kazimierczuk@asc.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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‘Genetic variants could help determine whether breast cancer is hereditary’
We already know a lot about genetics and the risk of breast cancer. But much still needs to be done in breast cancer genetics to improve the prognosis and make sure women at high risk aren’t missed. This is what Professor by Special Appointment Marjanka Schmidt will say in her inaugural lecture on 4…
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New interactive book helps motivate young people and tackle bullying
How do you deal with bullying? How can you motivate young people? At the NeurolabNL symposium a multidisciplinary research team launched an interactive book for teachers and youth workers. This digital book offers the latest insights and plenty of useful tips and advice. Children’s Ombudsman Margrite…
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Matana NG'WeliFaculty of Science
m.l.ngweli@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Solving the Pachakutik party puzzle
The Ecuadorian Pachakutik party is one of the oldest indigenous political movements in Latin America. Despite not being very successful at the polls and hardly having organisational resources at its disposal, Pachakutik is still part of Ecuador’s political landscape. In her dissertation, Political Scientist…
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The biologist who wants to sound a different note in his field
Hans Slabbekoorn researches animal sounds and the effect of the noise we humans make on these animals. He is also committed to making his discipline more diverse.
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Connect & Let's Combat Bias!
Webinar with Q&A
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Aftenposten: ‘Blurring of the distinction between dating, sex and the social aspect’
Assistant professor Andrew Shield was interviewd by Norway's largest printed newspaper, Aftenposten about sex and dating apps.
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Willem van der DoesFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
vanderdoes@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Philip SpinhovenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
spinhoven@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Master Class | Factory Girls, Sex Workers, and Minorities: Writing the Marginalized in History
Hanan Hammad and Eftychia Mylona give a master class focusing on conceptual and methodological challenges in writing histories of marginalized social groups.
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Kees Goudswaard won’t be whiling away his days
After 45 years at Leiden University, it is time for Kees Goudswaard to retire. In his farewell lecture, he reflects on developments in his field: social security.
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Bernhard RiegerFaculty of Humanities
b.rieger@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271290
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Bernard BernardsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
b.j.t.h.bernards@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009014
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Cristiana StravaFaculty of Humanities
c.strava@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274676
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Indira HuliselanFaculty of Humanities
i.c.huliselan@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271167
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Armin CuyversFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.cuyvers@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275409
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Alex Geert CastermansFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.g.castermans@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277400
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Eva SieversFaculty of Science
e.m.sievers@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Frank TakesFaculty of Science
f.w.takes@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277143
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Lights off, sound on: Leiden University opens artificial river to study fish migration
On 16 June, Leiden University opens the MIGRADROME: a unique, seven-metre-long artificial river. Researchers will use it to study how light and sound affect migratory fish. ‘We’re recreating a real river, but under fully controlled conditions.’
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The parallels between quarrelling animals and humans
The journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society – Biological Sciences published its theme issue ‘Conflict across taxa’ on 4 April, which was edited by Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology Carsten de Dreu. Together with researchers from other disciplines he provides more insight…
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John Boy granted NWO XS for research Coming of Age on Instagram
Research often theorizes about young adults and their social media use. John Boy wants to investigate social media platforms by talking to users rather than talking about them
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Meet the new student Programme Committee members of Cultural Anthropology
Maria Moser, Mischa de Jong, and Ander Damiano Delliturri are the newly appointed student representatives on the Programme Committee (OLC). This committee provides advice to the Executive Board and the Faculty Board on various educational issues, including the development of Course and Examination Regulations…