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Nobel Prize laureate Paul Krugman in Wijnhaven: 'American men have real problems'
In a packed lecture hall at Wijnhaven, Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman succinctly summed up the essence of his argument on Wednesday 17 September: ‘Running a good society is hard’. His lecture held up a mirror to economists and policymakers.
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The danger of unregulated online communications
Social media gives people a voice but also fuels online hate, especially against marginalised groups. PhD candidate Eva Nave: ‘While end-to-end encryption protects activists, it also enables criminal activity, creating a more accessible version of the Darkweb.’
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Major research project GUTS kicks off: How can this generation of young people grow up successfully?
After a big two-day conference, the Growing Up Together in Society consortium has officially begun. Researchers from seven universities will spend the next decade looking at how young people grow up as engaged and resilient adults. Leiden psychologists explain how they will do so.
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The Vanuatu climate case goes far, but not far enough
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice says that states are obliged to protect the climate. Jolein Holtz, a climate and human rights expert, believes the Court is too vague about the impact for future generations: ‘A missed opportunity’.
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The long-awaited UN Summit of the Future has ended − what are the results?
Many saw the UN Summit of the Future as the moment of truth for the United Nations and its plans for the world. Joris Larik, Assistant Professor of Comparative, EU and International Law, explains the results.
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Surprising results of research on counterterrorism: 'Assumptions surrounding Trump may be wrong’
It poured down when Alexander Gallo received his diploma from West Point Military Academy. A bad sign, people said back then. It was June 2001, three months before 9/11. The now 46-year-old American fought in Iraq, did research in Afghanistan and stands in Leiden today, defending his dissertation on…
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Why the western world was too late to respond to Covid
Almost all the western countries were too late responding to the outbreak of Covid. Why was that? Three governance experts, including Leiden professor Arjen Boin, have written a book about the response to the pandemic. ‘Our current system isn’t geared towards identifying and managing a long-term crisis,’…
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comparative study into the origin and development of urban landscapes in the Low Countries until c. 1560
PhD defence
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Dutch elections: what are they all about?
Panel
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Corinne Hofmanc.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272449
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Victoria NystAfrika-Studiecentrum
v.a.s.nyst@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272208
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
g.j.rutten@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272112
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Gilles van Wezelg.wezel@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274310
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The Power of Empathy in International Development Work: Beyond Policies and Numbers
Lecture
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Volunteer in the Hague
Are you passionate about peace, justice, and democracy, and keen to get involved in The Hague’s vibrant international community? This is your chance! The Global Transformations and Governance Challenges programme is leading Leiden University's participation in the Just Peace Festival!
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Catia AntunesFaculty of Humanities
c.a.p.antunes@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272735
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Hans de VriesFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
h.r.de.vries@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009506
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Iranian regime faces dilemma: ‘You can’t just block social media’
Protests have been raging in Iran for two months since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. The role of social media in the protests against the Iranian regime should not be underestimated, says Senior Assistant Professor and Iranian Babak RezaeeDaryakenari.
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Little Amal in The Hague
During the week of 15 November, Little Amal, the larger-than-life doll visited The Hague. Naturally she received a warm welcome by Leiden University during her visit. Little Amal (art project The Walk) was invited by Amare.
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Anja Schoots-SnijderICLON
a.j.m.schoots@iclon.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Laura SteenbergenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
l.steenbergen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273875
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Matthijs WesteraFaculty of Humanities
m.westera@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277535
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Anika BexkensFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
a.bexkens@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276566
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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
ebaehre@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273997
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
f.k.ameka@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Johannes MüllerFaculty of Humanities
j.m.muller@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272193
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Joost van Ginkel
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
jginkel@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273620
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Carlotta RigottiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
c.rigotti@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278838
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Ariane Briegela.briegel@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Corrie Bakelsc.c.bakels@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272393
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Karsten Lambersk.lambers@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Christine Espin
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
espinca@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Han de Windej.h.de.winde@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271036
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Alexander van Oudenhovena.p.e.van.oudenhoven@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277473
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Kristiaan van der Heijden
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
kbheijden@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274003
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Maarten MousFaculty of Humanities
m.mous@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Zane Kripe
z.kripe@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Peter van Bodegomp.m.van.bodegom@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277486
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Maria del Carmen Parafita CoutoFaculty of Humanities
m.parafita.couto@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Arno Knobbea.j.knobbe@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278919
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Hanno Pijlh.pijl@lumc.nl | 071 5263571
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Sara VelthuizenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
s.l.m.velthuizen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Ester van der Voetvoet@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Min ChoFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
m.j.cho@luc.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009503
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Marian HickendorffFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
hickendorff@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273765
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Frans Theuwsf.theuws@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Somayah Elsayeds.elsayed@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271886
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Kate BellamyFaculty of Humanities
k.r.bellamy@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273983
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Eating less meat? Good for the planet, a risk for farmers – unless we act wisely now
If Europeans eat less meat and dairy, this will have major consequences for farmers. New research shows that many barns and machines could lose their value. With the right policies, these losses can be limited. This is shown by research from Leiden, Oxford and Vienna.
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What does the Venezuelan crisis mean for the Dutch Caribbean?
The US intervention in Venezuela and the country’s ongoing instability pose risks for the Dutch Caribbean. How serious is that threat? ‘Dutch men and women will have to defend our external borders there,’ says Professor by Special Appointment of Kingdom Relations, Wouter Veenendaal.