818 search results for “theory” in the Staff website
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Introduction to Network Theory Using Gephi
Workshop
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A theory rarely proves true in practice
Leiden students often prefer complicated theory and a difficult test to experiments. Yet associate professor Paul Logman believes students learn a lot from practical teaching. He challenges his students to come up with their research questions themselves. The Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) is at…
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Pushing the boundaries of quantum theory
Mass, time, space, and complexity — physicists in Leiden are launching eight new research projects tackling some of the most fundamental themes in quantum mechanics. Their goal: to push the limits of current quantum theories.
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René van der Veer
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
r.van.der.veer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Kyra AlbertsFaculty of Humanities
k.f.alberts@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Martin Brightm.j.bright@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277132
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Ronald van Luijkrvl@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277147
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Marco Strengstreng@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277093
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Robin de Jongrdejong@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274829
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Rusydi Makarimr.h.makarim@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Robotics and AI in archaeological theory and practice
What can Robotics and AI bring to archaeological theory and practice? In return, how can archaeology contribute to the developments in robotics and AI research? Colleagues tackled these questions at an event organised by the Faculty of Archaeology and sponsored by SAILS.
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New special chair in Educational Theory and Law
Following a special donation, the Stichting Pro Juventute foundation is facilitating a new special chair in Educational Theory and Law. Through the chair, Pro Juventute hopes to realise optimum child protection from a coherent legal and educational perspective.
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Bacteria stunt with established plant-soil feedback theory
‘What I find most alluring about soil life is that you can steer it,’ researcher Martijn Bezemer of the Institute Biology Leiden (IBL) reveals. ‘You can ask: What do you want? And then I can transform the soil into something you need. At least, that is what we thought.’
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Theory in Practice: researching race in the Dutch legal archive
On Thursday 23 November, Professor Betty de Hart delivered the lecture ‘Exploring the Legal Archive on Race: Methodological Challenges’ as part of the lecture series ‘Reconsidering the Socio-Legal Gaze’ organized by the Van Vollenhoven Institute. Over 40 people attended the lecture, held online due…
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Uzbek mathematician refines world-famous theory: ‘So many things are connected’
Predicting the collective behaviour of systems, like a large group of people electing one of the parties, is no easy task. But there’s a theory that scientists have been using for decades to do just that: the theory of Gibbs measures. Last week, mathematician Mirmukhsin Makhmudov earned his PhD for…
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Carlos Roos MuñozFaculty of Humanities
c.m.roos.munoz@kunsten.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Richard Gillgill@math.leidenuniv.nl |
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Peter Grünwald develops a revolutionary statistical theory with an ERC Advanced Grant
Using mathematics to determine whether scientific results are significant or not. Peter Grünwald, full professor of Statistical Learning at the Mathematical Institute (MI) and senior researcher in the Machine Learning group of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant…
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Lecture by Eliot Higgins: from conspiracy theories to profiting from misinformation
'The way we consume information has changed dramatically over the past fifteen years. You're no longer just a receiver; you participate, create, and spread information. So why not use that to improve society?'
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New chair in Educational Theory and Law bridges the gap between research and child protection
Dr Anouk Goemans has been appointed professor by special appointment of Youth Services and Child Protection from an Educational and Legal Perspective as of 1 November 2024. This chair is funded by the 'Stichting Steunfonds Pro Juventute' support fund foundation and serves as a bridge between the Department…
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Final meeting The Hague Southwest Thesis Project: practice and theory come together
During the final meeting of the Thesis Project on 10 February at 'Pand Zuidwest' in The Hague, several students presented their theses. Students from different disciplines conduct research on formulated practice-oriented challenges in The Hague South-West. 'The Thesis Project provides a connection between…
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Charlotte wins thesis award on argumentation theory: ‘This is one way to strategically pin someone down’
Everyone has heard arguments like this before as a child: ‘Whether you like it or not, you have to go to school!’ It seems as though you are presented with two options, but there is only one real outcome. Charlotte van der Voort of the MA Dutch Studies won the Leiden University Thesis Prize on her research…
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Jonathan CrockFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mateo Cohen
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
i.m.cohen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Arash MohammadavvaliFaculty of Humanities
a.mohammadavvali@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Qianpu Chenq.chen.15@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Nandan Malhotran.malhotra@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Ammodo Science Award: ‘Especially unstudied languages contribute to theory building’
For associate professor Jenneke van der Wal, things have been good recently. After being awarded a Vici and Una Europa grant, she has now also received an Ammodo Science Award. ‘It is a nice confirmation that I am doing valuable work.’
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egulating Remittances: Methods, Case Studies and Theories: Call for Paper/Panel Proposals
JUSTREMIT and the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University will host a conference on 12 and 13 October on Global Regulatory Regimes and Remittances. invite paper and panel proposals for consideration for the third JUSTREMIT Conference. Academics, practitioners from the regulatory…
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‘Tijdens mijn stage heb ik geleerd hoe de theorie in de praktijk wordt toegepast’
Elise Darras studeert aan het Leiden University College (LUC) en be besloot een maand lang stage te lopen in Frankrijk bij H2Air.
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
n.lawtoo@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272644
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Jeroen ten VoordeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.m.ten.voorde@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278928
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From theory to diplomacy: MIRD Students Present final thesis at annual symposium
Second-year MIRD students showcase their thesis research on global issues during the 2025 Thesis Symposium, bridging theory and diplomatic practice.
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Rahul Bandyopadhyayr.bandyopadhyay@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Maarten Vonkm.c.vonk@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274799
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Björn van Zwolb.e.van.zwol@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Sarita KoendjbiharieFaculty of Humanities
s.r.koendjbiharie@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009535
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Tingting HuiFaculty of Humanities
t.hui@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277225
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Michael Meyer
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.meyer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Rajneesh PhokeerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
r.d.phokeer@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Towards a theory of militant constitutionalism
PhD defence
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Interactions of symplectic topology with singularity theory
PhD defence
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Ilios WillemarsFaculty of Humanities
i.f.d.m.r.willemars@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277160
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
m.calculli@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277599
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Aritri DuttaFaculty of Humanities
a.dutta.2@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Gabriel PaiukFaculty of Humanities
g.paiuk@kunsten.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Bartolomeus Häussling Löwgrenb.j.p.m.haussling.lowgren@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Ramira van der Meulenr.van.der.meulen@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Teaching, curriculum and purposes of education: Connecting theory to practice
PhD defence