294 search results for “independence movements and decolonization” in the Staff website
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OSCoffee: Unintended consequences of the shift towards Gold Open Access publishing
Lecture
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OSCoffee: Introducing the Leiden Academia in Motion programme
Lecture
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International Women’s Day
Event
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Guest lecture by 113 on suicide prevention
Lecture
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Opening Academic Year
Academic ceremony
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LACDR Spring symposium 2023
Symposium
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YAL SCIENCE lunch
Debate
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Webb reveals chemical profile of atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-39 b
An international team of astronomers has revealed the first 'chemical profile' of an exoplanet's atmosphere. The team, including Leiden astronomer Yamila Miguel and provenda Amy Louca, made the profile using so-called Early Release Science data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The results have been…
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‘It’s important that people are happy in their work’
As Director of Education, Marcellus Ubbink learned to work together with many different people. For him, the social aspects are one of the key areas in his new role as Scientific Director of the Leiden Institute of Chemistry. Who is this new manager and what can we expect from him?
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What Darwin couldn’t see: Expedition to uncover invisible life in Galápagos
An international research team is to search for invisible life in the Galápagos Islands. The diversity of bacteria and other microscopic organisms may not be evident to the naked eye, but it is essential to nature. To the islands' giant daisies, for instance: unique endemic plants that are currently…
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What should be done differently at the University? Three lead candidates respond
From the workload to sustainability: the University Council helps decide on important topics. In the University elections – from 9 to 13 May – you can vote for who will represent you on the Council. Three questions to the three lead candidates of the staff parties: PhDoc, Universitair Belang and Leidse…
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Annetje Ottow on a safe (and unsafe) environment: ‘An open dialogue is crucial’
Revelations about unacceptable behaviour and sexual misconduct in the TV and sporting world have rekindled the public debate about a safe environment. At Leiden University we are coming together to prevent unacceptable behaviour and provide proper care and support for victims. According to President…
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PhD candidates deserve special attention: their new confidential counsellor Annemarie Meijer explains why
She studied biology in Leiden and never left. Now, as Professor of Immunobiology, Annemarie Meijer has taken on the role of the new confidential counsell for for PhD candidates. It's a role that suits her perfectly: she has extensive experience in the research world and has guided dozens of PhD candidates.…
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‘People are equal but not the same’: diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective
What is written in law and what equality, inclusion and diversity mean in practice is not always the same. This was the focus of this year’s D&I symposium on 13 January. The plenary sessions were watched by hundreds of participants and there was a wide range of workshops covering different aspects of…
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‘Science is international so our faculty should be too’
‘Our faculty is a very international community. And that is something everybody really benefit from,’ says Yun Tian. As the officer internationalisation, she is the bridge between international students and staff, the faculty and universities abroad. ‘Science goes beyond countries and carries no nationality.…
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Applications of quantum annealing in combinatorial optimization
PhD defence
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A conversation with Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Lecture
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Women in Data Science (WiDS)
Conference
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Learning Unkown Intervention Targets in Structural Causal Models
Lecture
- NWO Vidi information briefing (webinar)
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Regulation of autophagy-related mechanisms during bacterial infection
PhD defence
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Playing with words
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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SAILS Mini-Symposium on Legal Search Technologies
Lecture
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Travelers defense course for female staff members
Personal development
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NWO Vidi 2023 pre-proposal information meeting
Information briefing
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NWO Veni 2023 pre-proposal information meeting (webinar)
Information briefing
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Disentangling drought-responsive traits with focus on Arabidopsis
PhD defence
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AI in education
The latest generation of artificial intelligence (AI) can use natural language to answer complex questions and tasks. OpenAI launched the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022. This has caused a stir in the world of education and is a cause of concern for many. What could AI in general and ChatGPT in particular…
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Dies Natalis
University ceremony
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'Vital Minds’: Healthy University Week 2022
Course
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Evolutionary Developmental Biology of Bitterling Fish
PhD defence
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list
In November, the Dutch will elect a new parliament. Not all eligible citizens will go out and vote, however. How can this be explained, and how big of a problem is it? International research into voter turnout can shed new light on this issue – and offer possible solutions.
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Improving Nature’s Antibiotics to Overcome Resistant Bacteria
Lecture, NGL-lezing
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Surprising vacuum forces in a superconductor
Lecture, Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
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Dies natalis 2021
University ceremony
- Putting the open engagement of societal actors into practice
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Three different perspectives on how the online world has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives
In the ESOF2022 mini-symposium organized by the Social Resilience & Security programme, international experts with a background in psychology, philosophy, and law discussed how the online world is related to adolescent mental health issues, moral and emotional awareness and children’s rights. In three…
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Policy Academy Programme
Research
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Staff symposium on student well-being – A shared path to well-being: students and staff
Conference
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Opening academic year
University ceremony
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8-11 April - Career Days 2024
Course, Career Week
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Activities
On this page you will find an overview of the activities organised by the Leiden Research Support Network.
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Inclusivity with Law: What does it mean to look at diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective?
Conference, D&I Symposium
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Innovating and connecting
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