143 search results for “leiden empowerment fund” in the Student website
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Gert-Jan Lelieveld
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
lelieveldgj@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6615
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Anna van 't Veer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.e.van.t.veer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1822
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Sander Nieuwenhuis
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
snieuwenhuis@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3834
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Digital Infrastructure Insights Fund (D//F) for John Boy
With a grant from the Digital Infrastructure Insights Fund D//F, John Boy and members of the d12n research cluster will explore new ways critical technologists try to align their work with digital technology with the political goal of defending the public interest.
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Funding for four Leiden studies in the fight against arthritis
Four researchers from Leiden University will receive funding from arthritis foundation ReumaNederland over the next five years. This should facilitate long-term research into arthritis.
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Dutch Research Council pilot programme funding for seven researchers
Seven researchers from Leiden University have made a successful application to the Open Competition SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) XS, a Dutch Research Council pilot programme.
- Being the First
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Tom Louwerse
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
t.p.louwerse@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lotte van Dillen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dillenlfvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1362
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Paul Wouters
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
p.f.wouters@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Laura Steenbergen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
l.steenbergen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3875
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Tackle debt with healthcare funds: researchers on a healthier society for all
Technology, medical knowledge, social measures and the design of the living environment: all these needed to achieve a healthier society. In a series of interviews, 14 researchers from Zuid-Holland, including from Leiden University, argue for an integrated care approach.
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Michael Meffert
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.f.meffert@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Kaya Peerdeman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
k.j.peerdeman@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3622
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Register now for The Geneva Challenge 2024
Education
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Zsuzsika Sjoerds
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
z.sjoerds@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5437
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Information session EUniWell: 4th Seed Funding Call
Information session EUniWell: Seed Funding Call
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Information session EUniWell: 4th Seed Funding Call
Informatiesessie EUniWell: Seed Funding Call
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‘Climate damage and nature loss are unfairly distributed. And so are the solutions’
In the fight for a liveable planet, we desperately need a fairer distribution of wealth and equal rights for all, argues anthropology professor Marja Spierenburg. ‘That will also generate broad-based support for sustainable development.’
- EUniWell workshop: How to write a proposal for the Seed Funding Call
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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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Snow, a mini-cortège and a new rector: a special Dies Natalis
No procession of professors, just a handful of people in the church and snowdrifts outside Leiden’s Pieterskerk: 8 February 2021 was no ordinary Dies Natalis. Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Hester Bijl, and Annetje Ottow became the new President of the Executive Board. With an honorary doctorate…
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Read the three most downloaded papers by CADS researchers
Three of our researchers have been awarded a certificate for receiving enough downloads to be in the top 10% of papers in 2022
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Got a question about science? Ask Leiden!
Due to its success, the Leiden2022 Q&A has been extended and is looking for even more thought-provoking, interesting or unusual questions.
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University elections: these are the student parties you can vote for
The university elections are coming up. Sustainability, inclusion, student well-being: what do you think should get more attention? From 22 to 25 April you can vote for who represents you as a student on the University Council and your faculty council. Read on to find out more about the six student…
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Leiden University bids farewell to Mayor Lenferink
This week, Leiden University bade farewell to Henri Lenferink, who is retiring after 20 years as mayor of Leiden.
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Lights out, stars on: Daan Roosegaarde on Seeing Stars Leiden
‘What if we switch off all the lights one evening? That idea crossed my mind from time to time. And when I mentioned it to a taxi driver one day, he said: “Oh, you mean: lights out, stars on!” That’s not completely true, of course, because the stars are always on, but his phrase summed up the idea n…
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Leiden Psychology Podcast: Get to know the new hosts!
Season 2 of the Leiden Psychology podcast has started, and we're kicking it off with a special Q&A featuring our new hosts Aziza and Priya. In this episode you are offered a chance to get to know them better.
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‘All of Leiden will join in with the Seeing Stars experiment’
What will happen if the lights in a large part of the city are switched off? How many stars can you see without all that light pollution? This is what researchers, artists and the residents of Leiden are going to investigate during Seeing Stars Leiden on 25 September. ‘Leiden is the ideal place for…
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Dutch Bio Science Week
Event
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LUCIR Book Talk: The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist
Debate
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What is happening in Yemen?
Debate
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Speech by Minister Dijkgraaf at Leiden University: ‘When knowledge becomes critical’
On Friday 11 March (16.00 hrs.) Minister Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) will give a speech at Leiden University entitled ‘When knowledge becomes critical’. In the speech, he will address several critical challenges in science and society. The livestream will be open to all.
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Algorithms and data behind Leiden Ranking in public domain
The Leiden Ranking – Open Edition is completely transparent. The ranking compiled by the CWTS uses open data and publishes the algorithms that are used.
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Open day at space research institute at Leiden Bio Science Park
SRON, the Netherlands Institute for Space Research, is holding an open day on Sunday 25 September. It has had a branch at the Leiden Bio Science Park since 2021 and works closely with Leiden University.
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Leiden University student attends Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony
Natalia Sobrino-Saeb has attended the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo. She was awarded this honour after winning the essay competition of the Nobel Ignitor Fellowship, a programme that seeks to inspire young changemakers around the world – for change can be made by all of us: “You never know…
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The colour purple: why it's important to our new Dean
During the New Year's Reception at FSW, new Dean Sarah de Rijcke gave her maiden speech. The first official moment at which she's able to share what she stands for and what to expect of her. In case you weren't there, or you want to read the speech at your own pace, below you can find the integral copy…
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Podcast: Revealing Your Mind with Psychedelic Experiences
Can you only have psychedelic experiences by taking magic mushrooms? Not according to Aidan Lyon, philosophical researcher at the Institute of Psychology. In this episode, he explains other ways through which we can reveal our minds in insightful ways.
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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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CareerCollege Working at an NGO
Career and apply for jobs
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Students and residents address social issues in knowledge store
Leiden’s ‘Learning with the City | On Location’ knowledge store opened its digital doors in Leiden-Noord on 8 February. This is where students, residents and professionals can work together on social issues.
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Surprising insights, experiments and magic tricks at interactive ‘Wijsneus Festival’
What should we do about litter in the countryside? Can you tell from camera images if someone is guilty? And what does your heart rate really look like? Get answers to these questions and more at the free ‘Wijsneus Festival’ on Friday 16 September at Leidse Hout Park.
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Call for volunteers: "Food stories for the biome"
Education, Research
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EU TalentOn: challenging young, academic talent to shape the future!
Research
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Leiden University Medical Anthropology Network (LUMAN) launch
Festival, Network Launch
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Knowledge to the neighbourhood about the placebo effect
The tuk-tuk of the European City Of Science Leiden 2022 sent science on its way to the neighbourhood. On the Vijf Meiplein in Leiden, Andrea Evers' placebo team pitched its tent to everyone who wanted to know more about the effect of words and expectations. Experience the day of the placebo effect in…
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Honours students mount an exhibition on ‘the other’
Master’s students in the Honours Class ‘Leiden, City of Refugees?’ were asked to contemplate the concept of ‘the other’ from both an academic and an artistic perspective. The result was the exhibition ‘The Invitation’ which was presented at Stadsbauhaus on 4 June.
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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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Podcast: Training parents of anxiety prone toddlers
In this episode, we talk with Leonie Vreeke and Nina Komrij about the Cool Little Kids research project. CLK explores the effectiveness of training parents of anxiety prone toddlers to prevent their children from developing anxiety on a later age. Want to learn more about their research and discover…
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Podcast: Prosocial Behaviour and Exclusion
In this episode we talk with Mara van der Meulen about prosocial behaviour and social exclusion in children. Van der Meulen also explores the role of genetics and environment in the development of social behaviour. To find out more about her research on why some children are beter able to develop their…