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Archaeologist calls for Central America to be studied as a whole: ‘Borders have taken on a life of their own’
In his inaugural lecture, archaeologist Alex Geurds argues that Central America should no longer be divided into separate research areas.
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Helen PluutFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
h.pluut@law.leidenuniv.nl |
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries
It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines inspired the public with their quest to understand our world.
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Homo erectus discovery in Indonesia features in news stories world wide
The Leiden archaeologist Harold Berghuis was closely involved in archaeological discoveries off the coast of Java. Skull fragments and other fossil remains provide new insights into the world of Homo erectus. The discovery was the subject of numerous news reports.
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Radhika GuptaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
r.gupta@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Ester van der Voetvoet@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Jürgen ZangenbergFaculty of Humanities
j.k.zangenberg@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272579
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Manja KoendersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.a.koenders@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277980
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Wim VoermansFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
w.j.m.voermans@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277718
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Carina van de Wetering
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
c.c.van.de.wetering@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Maia Casnam.casna@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Lotte Nagelhoutl.nagelhout@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Letty ten Harkela.t.ten.harkel@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272631
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Matthew di Giuseppe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.r.di.giuseppe@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Miriam WaltzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.h.a.waltz@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Building a strong research support network
‘We can only achieve this if we work together.’ This is what Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl emphasised as she spoke about professional research support at the opening of the second Research Support Conference at PLNT on 14 June. For the 80 research support staff present, learning and inspiration was…
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Corinna Jentzsch
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
c.jentzsch@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273456
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Nicolas Blarel
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
n.r.j.b.blarel@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009512
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Martina Revello Lamim.revello.lami@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275328
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Throwback to the End of the Academic Year Event on May 8: good food and good company
On May 8, the Faculty of Archaeology celebrated its yearly End of Academic Year Event. The event was a chance for staff and students to mingle, while enjoying a nice meal together.
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Anoma van der Veere did Japanese Studies at Leiden University
Alumnus Anoma van der Veere did Japanese studies and talks in this interview about his studies in Leiden and his work as a researcher at the Leiden Asia Centre and as Japanese correspondent in Tokyo.
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Alina KarakantaFaculty of Humanities
a.karakanta@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272978
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Leila DemarestFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
l.demarest@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
m.kinacioglu@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Karla Paola Cabrera AcuñaFaculty of Humanities
k.p.cabrera.acuna@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Paul WoutersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
p.f.wouters@cwts.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Lennart BesFaculty of Humanities
l.p.j.bes@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272768
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Which Dutch MPs studied at Leiden University?
Eighteen of the 150 newly elected Dutch MPs studied at Leiden University or did their PhD research there. Who are they and what did they study?
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Karsten Wentinkk.wentink.2@arch.leidenuniv.nl |
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Rachel Schatsr.schats@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271925
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Thijs Brocades ZaalbergFaculty of Humanities
t.w.brocades@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272770
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Wouter WagemakersFaculty of Humanities
w.a.wagemakers@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272505
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From textiles to teaching: Leiden’s role in colonialism and slavery
Using enslaved people as servants, becoming an administrator in the Dutch West India Company or making uniforms for the colonial army. Many people from Leiden played a role in colonialism and slavery. Historians are conducting preliminary research and finding striking examples.
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
g.j.rutten@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272112
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Lettie DorstFaculty of Humanities
a.g.dorst@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273026
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
n.lawtoo@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272644
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Schoof I cabinet: These cabinet members studied in Leiden
It took a while, but the new cabinet has now finally been appointed. Four members of Schoof I studied in Leiden. Who are they?
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Join a study association: ‘It expands your worldview’
A discount on textbooks is always welcome. But for these students joining a study association has meant much more than that alone.
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Banner exhibition graphic works of Harry van Kruiningen about the Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh was a lifelong inspiration to artist Harry van Kruiningen. This tale from Mesopotamia about the adventures of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, and his friend Enkidu is one of the oldest surviving epics in world literature. Despite its almost 4,000 year age, it still captures…
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Leiden students research the Relief of Leiden: ‘It was a divided city’
If you do research on Leidens Ontzet in Leiden, you can count on a lot of interest. But Leiden Kennisstad interns Marieke Nolten and Alexander Nuijten had not expected there would be quite so much interest. They concluded a year of research with the presentation of a scientific paper.
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Archaeologists receive funding for science communication: ‘We want to change the public image of archaeology’
A diverse team of Leiden archaeologists applied for, and was awarded, the KNAW ‘Appreciated!’ grant, meant to further their science communication endeavours. We speak with Dr Maikel Kuijpers, who is the main contact person of the application.
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‘Leiden is the place to be for digital archaeology’
Archaeology is also digging with computers. This digital quest to find out how we humans lived in the past is what Karsten Lambers likes doing most. He is the first Professor of Digital and Computational Archaeology in the country. ‘A dream come true.’
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How do you find your way as an early career researcher in the academic pressure cooker?
How do you find your was as an early career researcher in the academic pressure cooker?
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Azeb AmhaAfrika-Studiecentrum
a.amha@asc.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273364
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Alistair KeffordFaculty of Humanities
a.kefford@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009970
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Grant enables archaeologists to study origins of museum artefacts
Two researchers from the Faculty of Archaeology have received a grant from the Museums, Collections and Society (MSC) interdisciplinary programme. This grant is for collection-based research. Jason Laffoon is using his grant for research into the origins of Central American turquoise, while Dr Marike…
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Studying archaeological roads gives insights into connectivity and movement
Archaeologist Tuna Kalayci investigates roads in a recent edited book. What happens if we think of roads not only as containers of action but also as dynamic and complex phenomena, as the action itself? This question inspired Dr Tuna Kalayci to bring together various studies across a wide range of epochs…
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Minor Violence Studies: interesting encounters and flying wooden blocks
The English taught interdisciplinary minor Violence Studies looks into various facets of interpersonal violence. Is this minor for all Leiden students? These two 'colleagues' are certain of it.
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Volunteers needed for brain study in resilience research project
Why do some people with adverse childhood experiences develop mental health conditions whereas others do not? A Leiden research project is looking for volunteers aged between 18 and 24 to help us understand more about human resilience.