927 search results for “near cognitive functions” in the Staff website
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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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The importance of an interdisciplinary approach to open information provision in palliative care
What if seriously ill patients do not want to hear their diagnosis? Does a clinician always need to provide a patient with all available information? Communication researcher Liesbeth van Vliet, medical anthropologist Annemarie Samuels and research intern Fiona Brosig will put these questions on open…
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Blended learning
Didactics
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Mark Driessen's Jordan fieldwork features in Photo Exhibition
The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden features a small photo exhibition on Mark Driessen's fieldwork research project in Southern Jordan. In this small exhibition you will see a selection of nine photos, made in Udhruh. This ancient Jordanian settlement lies fifteen kilometres east of Petra,…
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ERC Award for Mariska Kret bringing science to the zoo
Mariska Kret, Professor in Cognitive psychology has been awarded the European Research Council (ERC) Public Engagement with Research Awards 2022. Kret convinces the jury with 'RecognizeYourself - Bringing science to the zoo. Involving the public into the study of great apes emotions'.
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Update: AI in education
Education
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Remembering Olivier Nieuwenhuyse with a festschrift: ‘He would have loved this book’
On November 16 a festschrift in honor of Dr Olivier Nieuwenhuyse was presented in a moving event at the Faculty of Archaeology. Professor Bleda Düring, a personal friend of Nieuwenhuyse, was one of the initiators. ‘If he had been here, he would have loved this book.’
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Using cryo-EM methods to uncover structure and function of bacteriophages
PhD defence
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When Deafness Enters the System: Family Dynamics and Psychosocial Functioning of Preschool Children
PhD defence
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Diversity and Functional Potential of the Sorghum Root Microbiome to Control Striga hermonthica
PhD defence
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ReuvensReuvensplaats 2-4, Leiden
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Johan HuizingaDoelensteeg 16, Leiden
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Realisation SSH Labs
The Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) labs are being realised on the second floor of the Sylvius building. Completion is scheduled for summer 2023.
- Active learning spaces
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ICT-contact persons
For each university unit, the ICT Shared Service Centre (ISSC) has an appointed ICT contact person responsible for applying for ICT facilities for research, teaching and operational management.
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Towards A Poetics of Dwelling: The Formation of Nearness Within the Chinese Literati Garden and its Enlightenments for Contemporary Spatial Practices
Lecture, China Seminar
- AI: The teacher that can save our education
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Phenotypic plasticity and genetic adaptation of plant functional traits on global scales
PhD defence
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Step-by-step guide
Use this step-by-step guide when you want to (re)design your course, lecture or assignment. SEEDS is here to help you every step of the way.
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Aminata BicegoSocial & Behavioural Sciences
a.bicego@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Francesco WalkerSocial & Behavioural Sciences
f.walker@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Kia RadovanovicSocial & Behavioural Sciences
k.radovanovic@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Ruchella KockSocial & Behavioural Sciences
r.m.d.kock@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Karlijn van HeijstSocial & Behavioural Sciences
k.van.heijst@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Functionalizing Monolayer Graphene as a Proton-Selective Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
PhD defence
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Functionalized two-dimensional membranes and materials for solar-to- fuel devices
PhD defence
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persistence of space: Formalizing the polysemy of spatial relations in functional elements
PhD defence
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Remote (sensing) functional biodiversity: exploring drivers of trait variation and spectral variability
PhD defence
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Cornelis van TilburgFaculty of Humanities
c.r.van.tilburg@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272774
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Xinya PanFaculty of Science
x.pan@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Valentina AzzaràFaculty of Archaeology
v.m.azzara@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Joanne MolFaculty of Archaeology
j.a.mol@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2427
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Angelique Heijstek-HofmanFaculty of Humanities
a.heijstek@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2996
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Zsuzsika SjoerdsSocial & Behavioural Sciences
z.sjoerds@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5437
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How these young researchers are preparing for their first scientific conference
Three Psychology students will present a poster of their thesis research on Alzheimer’s and dementia at the international conference AAIC Neuroscience Next. ‘I remind myself to recognise - without fear or shame - when I don't know something.’
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Singing parrots wanted: is our musicality unique?
Is our musicality unique? That’s what the Bird Singalong project aims to find out. And for that, they need the help of feathered friends from all around the world. ‘By researching how parrots learn songs, we also learn more about the origin of our own musicality.’ Do you have a parrot that can sing…
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Social Emotions and Social Functioning in Chinese Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing and Hearing Preschoolers
PhD defence
- How to use video in your teaching?
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Lowlands as lab: virtual trips in the name of science
While tens of thousands of visitors dance to deafening music, a team of Leiden psychologists are trying to collect data for their research at Lowlands. How do festivalgoers experience a virtual trip? And what role do factors such as too little sleep and whether they have experience with psychedelics…
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the interplay between parental socialization and children's social functioning
PhD defence
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Functions and biosynthesis of a tip-associated glycan in Streptomyces
PhD defence
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Psychologist writes sober book about psychedelic drugs
Psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms and LSD are embraced by some and seen as lethal by others. Cognitive psychologist Michiel van Elk delved into the world of psychedelic drugs and wrote a surprisingly sober book about them. ‘Without first-hand experience my story wouldn’t be complete.’
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Rubicon awarded to neuroscientist Simeen Tabassi Mofrad
Neuroscientist Simeen Tabassi Mofrad has been awarded a Rubicon grant to conduct research on cortical and allelic determinants of age-related cognitive decline at University of Oxford. She holds the first rank among all Rubicon applicants in NWO Domain Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
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Kamerlingh Onnes BuildingSteenschuur 25, Leiden
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DNA-encapsulated silver clusters as a multi-functional tool for applications in physics, biology and medicine
PhD defence
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Reportage: training anxious children should help prevent disorders and depression
Many primary school children suffer from anxiety and their numbers are increasing. Psychologists from the Knowledge Center Anxiety & Stress (KAS) are developing and researching preventive training.
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Investigating ancient irrigation tunnels with a remote controlled car
In ancient times, the desert in the Udhruh region in Jordan was transformed into a green oasis. An intricate network of underground water channels was part of an ancient system of water management, storing water and preventing loss through evaporation. Archaeologist Mark Driessen found a new way to…
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New Professor Hanneke Hulst is a team player
Hanneke Hulst has held the new Leiden chair in Neuropsychology in Health and Disease since 1 September. From 1 January she will also be chair of the Health, Medical and Neuropsychology (HMN) unit. ‘HMN is my new base. I’m curious to find out about the people who work here, what they do and what motivates…
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Grants awarded for five innovative psychology research projects
Researchers from the Institute of Psychology have secured NWO Open Competition XS grants, each worth up to €50,000. One of the projects explores how making music together can enhance cooperation. Discover more about all five research projects.
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Kiem projects 2024-2025
From health to migration to climate: 25 interdisciplinary research and education initiatives received a Kiem grant in 2024.