1,475 search results for “science and society” in the Staff website
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Wilco van Dijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dijkwvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 31 6 4 3446432
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Merlijn Veltman
Faculteit Archeologie
m.veltman@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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Francesca Arici wants to raise maths awareness in society
Mathematician Francesca Arici has joined the Raising Public Awareness Committee of the European Mathematical Society. She aims to coordinate and unite the European efforts of communicating and promoting mathematics. ‘We also hope to achieve more recognition for people who do science communication.’
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Anne-Laura van Harmelen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.van.harmelen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6186
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Join weekend of Science
Research
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Dutch Network Science Society Symposium 2022
Conference
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Team with staff from Leiden wins important open science prize
A team including staff from Leiden University won the Open Initiative Trophy on 11 February, a prize for the best open science initiative in the Netherlands. The winners developed Reprohak, a hackathon-like event where participants repeat research to see whether the results were reproducible.
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Leiden Healthy Society Center: making Leiden the healthiest city in the Netherlands
How can the people of Leiden age as well as possible? And what is needed to reduce health disparities? That is the mission of Leiden Healthy Society Center, a new partnership between the Municipality of Leiden, Leiden University and many other partners in the city.
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Psychology Science Day 2022
‘Very interesting’ is what two bachelor students have to say about the stories by Liesbeth van Vliet and Niki Antypa during the Psychology Science Day. The icing on the cake were the poster presentations about the bachelor's theses, admired and commented on by scientists and fellow students. Teachers…
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‘Jasper is the dean Leiden Science needs’
Two deans: one leaving and one just arriving. Paul Wouters was deputising at the Faculty from March up to December. As of January he returns to his 'ordinary' role as dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Jasper Knoester is taking over from him, as he will be leaving Groningen for Leiden. How did…
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CJ Public Lecture: What is happening around Europe’s internal borders?
IAt the Criminal Justice Public Lecture on 20 April, Professor of Law and Society Maartje van der Woude spoke about her research into decisions and practice in relation to intra-Schengen border areas and the free movement of persons. The thinking behind the Schengen area is that where the external borders…
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Information and training
If we want to show the impact of our research, we can’t do so without science communication. But how do you go about communicating science? Where do you start as a science communication novice? And how do you take your communication to a higher level? On this page, you will find websites, articles,…
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Dutch Cancer Society allocates funds to a mathematician: for treating Ewing sarcoma with the help of an app
If doctors could better estimate a patient's chances of survival, this would help in choosing a specific treatment. It would be particularly beneficial for the rare and malignant Ewing sarcoma, which mainly affects children and adolescents. Mathematics professor Marta Fiocco has been awarded a substantial…
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2023: the nominees
Towards the graduation ceremonies, you sense an increasing nervousness. Not only because all the tradition and glamour surrounding the event, also because that will be the day that the winner of the Political Science master’s thesis award will be announced. For 2022-2023, the jury is considering seven…
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
Tradition has it that at the end of each academic year, the best master’s thesis in Political Science is awarded a prize. For 2021-2022, the jury is considering six nominations. All of great quality, but on different topics. These range from political party bans to questions regarding commitment within…
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New Science Library Open
From study places to consulting collections and from a meeting with your faculty liaison to getting books after opening hours: the new Science Library offers it all. The library moved to a brand new location in the Gorlaeus building and will be open starting 15 April.
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Exploring Mountain Society in Beira Alta (Portugal) with the KNIR
Education
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Social Science Matters: scientist about voting behaviour
How do people vote? How rational are voting choices? How much do external factor weigh in? In this article social scientis provide some background.
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
As a Leiden University’s master’s student in Political Science you conduct independent research and report your findings to fellow academics and, who knows, to a larger audience. Your thesis is a showcase of your academic skills and personal interest, and perhaps even passion. Easier said than done,…
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OSCoffee: Disseminating Knowledge through YouTube
Lecture
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What the spider tales of Indians in the Caribbean reveal about our fragility and powers of endurance
Last week, Ajay Gandhi, Assistant Professor at the Leiden University College, wrote an article about how spider's webs can explain the dynamics of social beings.
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Six questions about the new minor ‘The (un)just society’
The new minor ‘The (un)just society’ will start in September 2024. We asked Judi Mesman some questions about this new minor.
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OSCoffee: Better coding for reproducible research
Lecture
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Rob Schilperoort Memorial unveiled at Leiden Bio Science Park
The Rob Schilperoort Memorial will be unveiled at the Leiden Bio Science Park on Saturday 16 September. This gigantic gate stands at the entrance to the park, which is also named after Schilperoort, its founder.
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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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Museum Talks: ‘Our access to the past starts with in-depth knowledge of objects’
Geert-Jan Janse has always been fascinated by the way objects can bring the past closer. On 16 November, he will present a Museum Talk about his work as the director of the Vereniging Rembrandt (Rembrandt Association).
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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NEW – Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
Organisation, Research, Social
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Successful comeback for Leiden Science Run: 65 teams raise 9400 euros for refugee students
Athletic achievements, enthusiastic supporters and a beautiful donation for charity: on Saturday 15 April, the Leiden Bio Science Park was the setting for the 5th edition of the Leiden Science Run. All this was accompanied by bright sunshine. ‘What a joy to be part of!’
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Combining art and science in the recovery of Ukraine
How wonderful would it be to use art, technology and science in Ukraine's recovery? Young Ukrainians currently residing in Poland get guidance to develop creative programmes and activities that can later be implemented. Leiden astronomers Pedro Russo and Kateryna Frantseva cooperate in the project.
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Nienke Beets
Science
n.beets@hortus.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5144
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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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Ionica Smeets wins Iris Medal 2023
The winner of this year’s Iris Medal for Excellent Science Communication is Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smeets.
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Calling on universities and funders: make research information open
Crucial information about research, funding or how university rankings are created is often not freely accessible. The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information calls for such information to be made open. Professor Ludo Waltman is one of its initiators. What needs to change?
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Tim Mainhard
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.t.mainhard@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Michelle Willebrands
Science
willebrands@physics.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5471
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Jon Chase
Science
j.e.chase@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Some Contexts and Practices of S&T Foresight and Impact Assessment in Japan
Seminar
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Sjoerd Huisman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
s.m.h.huisman@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5374
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Peter Grünwald
Science
pdg@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Marta Fiocco
Science
m.fiocco@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7144
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Thijs Bos
Science
j.m.bos@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Naomi Truan
Faculty of Humanities
n.a.l.truan@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1650
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Kevin Duisters
Science
k.l.w.duisters@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Gino Bertrand Kpogbezan
Science
g.b.kpogbezan@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7109
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Jelle Goeman
Faculteit Geneeskunde
j.j.goeman@lumc.nl | +31 71 526 9700
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Laura Zwep
Science
l.b.zwep@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Holger Hoos
Science
h.h.hoos@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5777