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Student life
Your time at Leiden is about more than just studying. Some of your best experiences will stem from being a part of our lively and diverse student community, as well as from life in the beautiful city of Leiden.
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Student life
Your time at Leiden is about more than just studying. Some of your best experiences will stem from being a part of our lively and diverse student community, as well as from life in the beautiful city of Leiden.
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Master's application and admission
Find out how to apply for Astronomy at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide.
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Nigeria
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Science and Leiden University College with four universities in Nigeria.
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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JWG Leiden
The Jeugdwerkgroep is a national astronomy association for young people who are interested in astronomy. The Leiden section organizes a monthly meeting in the Old Observatory Leiden.
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Allosteric modulation by sodium ions and amilorides of G protein-coupled receptors
Promotor: A.P. IJzerman
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Allosteric modulation by sodium ions and amilorides of G protein- coupled receptors
Promotor: A.P. IJzerman
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Dutch ‘big data’ telescope finds exoplanets
Astronomers at Leiden University have discovered the first planets using a new instrument: the planet hunter MASCARA. This instrument, developed at Leiden Observatory, looks specifically for planet transitions around the brightest stars in the sky, which surprisingly enough have so far have hardly been…
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Previous Winners
On this page you can learn more about the history of our Faculty Awards and view the previous winners.
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Ethiopia
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Science with the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute in Ethiopia.
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Why Leiden University?
By effectively integrating word-class scientific research in astronomy and excellent teacher education, you will become a professional astronomer with an internationally recognized MSc degree and teaching qualification.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Armenia
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Science with two universities in Armenia.
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Kaiser Spring Lectures
This is an annual series of public lectures at the location that forms the heart of astronomy in Leiden: the Old Observatory.
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In the Media
Our research regularly receives attention in the (Dutch) popular media. Here is an overview.
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Armenia
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University’s Faculty of Science with two Armenian universities, Yerevan State University and Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory.
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Extra-curricular
Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your master’s programme? Have you thought about applying for our Summer School programme or are you interested in developing your personal leadership style?
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Revealing the origins of solar systems: examining the formation of proto-planetary disks and binary stars
What is the origin of solar systems?
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The building blocks for astronomically literate citizens
What does it mean for a citizen to be ‘literate’ in astronomy? Astronomers who participate in outreach to the general public experience various degrees of astronomical knowledge among people. But so far, there had not been a systematic evaluation and definition of what astronomical literacy actually…
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Neutrino linked to black hole that devours star
For only the second time ever, astronomers have linked a neutrino to an object outside our Milky Way. These observations were made using telescopes both on Earth and in space. The researchers, including Leiden astronomer Sjoert van Velzen, were able to trace the neutrino to a black hole that is devouring…
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Data Science
The ability to collect and interpret huge quantities of data has become indispensable to society and academia. Leiden University is a knowledge and expertise centre for data science that places the emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
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Celestial worlds and comet hysteria in Van Dishoeck exhibition
A moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission, antique globes and the cosmos according to Wassily Kandinsky. Ewine van Dishoeck, Professor of Molecular Astrophysics, has put together an impressive exhibition at Rijksmuseum Boerhaave.
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Leiden2022
Leiden was European City of Science in 2022: for a year Leiden was the capital of European science. Leiden University was a proud partner of Leiden2022.
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About us
Leiden Observatory is the astronomical institute of the Faculty of Science of Leiden University.
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Astronomical airplane trails do not fade but lighten up
An unexpected phenomenon in a merger of a cluster of galaxies. An international team of astronomers led by Francesco de Gasperin has witnessed a gas tail of a galaxy, that slowly extinguished, but then lightened up again
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Study associations
The Faculty of Science has multiple study associations, which organise both study-related and social activities for students.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Required documents
When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.
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Extra-curricular
Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your master’s programme? Have you thought about applying for the World Teachers Programme or are you interested in developing your personal leadership style?
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Merging galaxy clusters: probing magnetism and particle acceleration over cosmic time
In this thesis, I studied the origin and evolution of the non-thermal radiation in merging galaxy clusters.
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Career
The field of science communication is very broad. Below is a list of organisations where SCS students can fulfill internships or where alumni have found jobs.
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Política, Cuerpo e Identidad
This book aims to be a point of reflection and debate for journalists, academics and students to recognize a fundamental task in the duty of the communications professional, which is to influence through their daily work and their routines in order to achieve a more inclusive and plural society, through…
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High-contrast imaging polarimetry of exoplanets and circumstellar disks
Understanding the formation and evolution of planetary systems is one of the most fundamental challenges in astronomy. To directly image and study young exoplanets and the circumstellar disks they form from, dedicated high-contrast imaging instruments are built.
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The Observatory
On this section of the website you can find more information about the Old Observatory and the current astronomy research institute.
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Visit the Old Observatory
The Old Observatory is still used intensively as a university building. Yet there is still plenty to see and experience in this beautiful monument. Find out what the possibilities are here.
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Light Weighed: On the Statistics and Systematics of Weak Gravitational Lensing
In astronomy, the interpration of observations and measurements plays a crucial role: we rely purely and fundamentally on the information that reaches us as observers. And 80% of all matter in the universe is undetectable directly.
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Organisation
Leiden Observatory is managed by its Directorate, with assistance from a number of Management Teams, an Institute Council, and an Advisory Board. The Secretariat, the Education Office and the Computer Support Group provide support for its research and educational tasks.
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L.A.D. F. Kaiser
The Leids Astronomisch Dispuut F. Kaiser is an association dedicated to the students who study astronomy in Leiden. In addition, they are also very involved in the public activities in the Old Observatory and help with the development and implementation of other projects in the building.
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Jobs
Leiden Observatory provides a dynamic, international environment for work and study. Established in 1633, the institute has a very rich tradition. The famous Old Leiden Observatory is the oldest operating university observatory in the world. At Leiden Observatory we carry out world class research and…
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Leiden Observatory launches online summer programme for kids
This summer, the Universe is closer than ever. With the online astronomy summer programme Space in Your Living Room!, the Leiden Observatory brings astronauts and Leiden astronomers to the homes of children all across Europe.
- LWSK Daedalus workshop: In-/finity in mathematics, physics and astronomy
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Most detailed galaxy photos yet are world news
Media all around the world reported about it: the most detailed images yet seen of galaxies, shot by radio telescope LOFAR. The international team behind these amazing results were led by Leah Morabito at Durham University and included three talented Leiden astronomers.
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Leiden discovery of planetary births is worldwide news
In Germany, the United States and even in Vietnam: all over the world, the Leiden discovery of the birth of two planets was shared. Astronomer Sebastiaan Haffert and his team were able to record multiple planets in the making for the first time and published their findings in Nature Astronomy. A unique…
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Collaborators and advisors
Collaborators and advisors of the Plant BioDynamics Laboratory