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Researchers crack the rules of unknown board game from the Roman period
Researchers have used AI to reconstruct the rules of a board game carved into a stone found in the Dutch city of Heerlen. The team concludes that this type of game was played several centuries earlier than previously assumed.
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How Leiden University is taking action against cancer
One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer. World Cancer Day on 4 February raises awareness of the impact of this devastating disease. Leiden University is conducting various studies aimed at preventing and controlling cancer. Below are just a few examples.
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Panic disorder and the brain: the largest study ever conducted
Panic disorder is associated with changes in the brain, both in children and adolescents and in adults. This is the main outcome of the largest brain study ever conducted on panic disorder. Lead researcher and coordinator of the study, Moji Aghajani (Institute of Education and Child Studies), explains…
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Minor on sustainable healthcare launches with support from a Kiem grant
Leiden University and the LUMC will introduce a new ‘Sustainable Health and Care’ interdisciplinary minor in September. The organisers received support in the form of a Kiem grant. Lead applicant Martijn Sijbom advises new Kiem projects: ‘Work to a deadline.’
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Lifelong Learning and Development: University launches Academy for Professionals project
The Academy for Professionals project started in November. The project will focus on further developing existing and new educational programmes for professionals. ‘This is part of taking valorisation seriously.’
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Students and lecturers come up with 32 rules for fair assessment in the age of GenAI
Can assessment practices become more fair in the age of GenAI? A group of Leiden University students and teachers set out to work on this question during the FAIR-ASSESS Deliberative Assembly. One key takeaway: our views on GenAI remain diverse – and that’s a strength of our university community, according…
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Skill’Ed Project Awarded Grassfields Grant 2025
The 2025 Grassfields grant has been awarded to Skill’Ed, an interfaculty initiative aimed at supporting students in developing transferable skills and preparing for the job market. Skill’Ed was selected by the review committee for its strong alignment with our educational vision and strategic plan,…
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Three PhD defences in one day on religious coexistence in Ghana
Last Tuesday was a special day: three researchers defended their PhD dissertations in succession as part of the same project. Martin Luther Darko, Kauthar Khamis and Rashida Adum-Atta investigated how people of different religions coexist in Madina in Ghana.
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External access to the university network temporarily restricted
ICT, Security
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A clear compass: LUMC develops PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates
It is not always clear to PhD candidates what their thesis requirements are. This causes uncertainty about expectations and can lead to delays. The LUMC has therefore developed the PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine.
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In this museum, psychologists explore how to bring abstract art closer to children
Children are generally not drawn to abstract art, research shows. But how exactly does abstract art affect our emotions? Through empirical research, psychologists from Leiden University are investigating at the Josef Albers Museum in Germany how this form of art can be made more relatable to the world…
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Training: how to reach an international audience with your scientific news
On Thursday September 18, the international news platform The Conversation will provide an online training for Leiden University academics and science communication colleagues. The training will be focused on pitching and writing for The Conversation.
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Podcast: Animals have emotions
In this episode, we talk with Mariska Kret about the expressions of emotions in humans and animals. Mariska explores the similarities and differences in emotion expression in humans and primates. Want to learn more about Mariska's research and discover why it's important that we learn more about animal…
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Jeroen Touwen joins Campus The Hague Board
Jeroen Touwen officially joined the Campus The Hague Board on 28 November.
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Adolescents experience how susceptible they are to fake news with VR glasses and rubber hands
BrainTrain: an initiative from Leiden University in which a team of students visit high schools to make adolescents more resilient against disinformation on the news and on their socials. In an interactive two-hour guest lesson, high school pupils discover how easily their brains can be tricked into…
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FSW Art Committee purchased a drawing of Andrea Evers
This month, the FSW Art Committee made a new purchase: the work “Remembering AE” by Fenna Poletiek. 'Remembering AE' refers to Professor Andrea Evers, who passed away last year.
- Crisis in Iran: support for staff
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Call for Applications: NWIB Visiting Professors Programme 2026-2027
Education, Research
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New website launched: SSH Sector Plans at Leiden University
Education, Organisation, Research
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Take a look at the new University Sports Centre
The doors of the new University Sports Centre are open to all students, staff and sports lovers. Want to see what it looks like? Watch the video and run through the centre with Zakari!
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Call: LUF Praesidium Libertatis Grant for Innovative Research
Research
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Spinning marathon and Turkish pizzas: USC raises money for earthquake victims
On Wednesday 15 February, the University Sports Centre raised money for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The total currently stands at €2,490.
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Kaltura video platform unavailable this week
ICT
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New application round for Grassroots and Grass Shoots now open!
Education
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Auke-Florian Hiemstra named Person of the Year
Auke-Florian Hiemstra is the Leidsch Dagblad Person of the Year 2022.
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Stand as a candidate for the University elections on 8 and 9 April
Organisation
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In memoriam Robert-Jan van Ette
Organisation
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University history complete: Otterspeer presents fourth volume
At the Dies Natalis Willem Otterspeer, Professor Emeritus of University History, presented the fourth and final volume of Groepsportret met Dame, his series on the history of Leiden University. De 'Strategie van de Aanpassing' covers the period 1876-1975. Otterspeer talked about his book in a podcast…
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Photo report of the university float in the Grand Parade
The Grand Parade was a festive highlight of the 450th anniversary celebration of 3 October. Students and staff members from Leiden University participated with an impressive float.
- Attend the training: ‘Standing together against sexual misconduct at Leiden University’
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Neurodiversity in the workplace: a win-win for all
Organisation, Social
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WINNER-conference: Call for Sessions
Research
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ScienceGuide: collective subscription ended
Education, Library, Research
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Leiden research into corona waste ends up in New York Times
Face masks and plastic gloves are supposed to protect us from corona, but they are becoming an increasing problem for the environment. In a special series of the New York Times, Leiden biologist Liselotte Rambonnet and alumnus Auke-Florian Hiemstra talk about their research and the special website they…
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Hester Bijl on academic freedom, LERU and the General Assembly in Leiden
Last week, Leiden University welcomed the rectors of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) to the autumn edition of the Rector’s Assembly. They discussed research, innovation and education policy within the European Union, the challenges and opportunities surrounding defence research,…
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Nominees announced for LUS Teaching Prize
Els de Busser (Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs), Ayo Adedokun (LUC The Hague) and David Fontijn (Faculty of Archaeology) have been nominated for the LUS Teaching Prize 2020-2021.
- Wanted: assignments for LDE Traineeship
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Going cashless: payments now by bank transfer
Finance
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Reminder: Fitmonth is here, time to get moving!
Social
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Arko Ghosh in the Guardian about tappigraphy patterns on our smartphones
The company QuantActions promises that through capturing and analysing the data of smartphones it will be able to “detect important indicators related to mental/neurological health”. Neuroscientist Arko Ghosh is the company’s cofounder and talks in The Guardian about tappigraphy patterns.
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Skeletons and beer at ArcheoHotspot
How can you figure out if a skeleton is male or female? How did they brew beer in the distant past? Visitors to ArcheoHotspot could examine archaeological finds and taste prehistoric drinks at the Faculty of Archaeology.
- Terms of Employment Individual Choices Model: deadline end-of-year bonus 31 October
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Doing the City Pier City Run in The Hague? Collect your free Leiden University running shirt
Organisation, Social
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Annetje Ottow to step down as President of Leiden University’s Executive Board from 1 September
After nearly five years as President of the Executive Board, Annetje Ottow will be stepping down from the role as of 1 September. During her time as President, she helped shape the university’s strategic direction, strengthening its regional, European and international profile. Sustainability, and dignity…
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Share your thoughts on AI use in assessments
Education
- Changes in FSW house rules for parcels and theft
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UPDATE | University IT network operating normally again
ICT, Security
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Mariska Kret receives new science prize for groundbreaking research
Professor Mariska Kret has received the Mercator Sapiens Stimulus, a new science prize from the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW). The prize consists of a sum of 1m euros.
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Join the organisation of the Just Peace Festival
Research, Social
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Come to the pre-strike meetings in Leiden and The Hague
Organisation