158 search results for “stress” in the Student website
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Workshop Carrièrestress!
Career and apply for jobs
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Studyskills- study techniques(POPcorner FSW)
Study support
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Studyskills- study techniques(POPcorner FSW)
Study support
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Making (Multiple Choice) Exams & Exam Confidence (English Spoken) (POPcorner The Hague)
Study support
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Exams
Taking exams well is a skill you can learn. It requires good preparation and the right strategy. An open-book exam requires a very different approach to a multiple-choice exam. The tips below will come in handy when revising and during the exam itself.
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Arthur Ram
Science
a.f.j.ram@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4914
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Online walk-in Study skills (POPcorner FSW)
Study support
- Workshops and courses career and apply for jobs
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Workshops and training courses
During your time as a student it is important to gain knowledge not only in your field of study, but also for life. An important part of this is personal development. The university would like to support you in this goal. For example, in getting enough exercise and relaxation, developing resilience…
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Anne Krause-Utz
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.d.krause@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6639
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Salma Balazadeh
Science
s.balazadeh@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4790
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Happy Clay Day
Study support
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Beautiful necklace and bracelet threading
Study support
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Speaking skills
Many students find speaking in front of their classmates and lecturers nerve-wracking. Giving a presentation can be rather stressful. But good preparation is half the battle and following the tips below can help reduce any anxiety.
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Pimp your cap
Study support
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BACK ON TRACK - training for international students
Study support
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Leiden University Fund - Lutfia Rabbani Scholarship Fund
Master
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Serkan Aslan
Science
s.aslan@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5919
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Kaya Peerdeman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
k.j.peerdeman@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3622
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Pingtao Ding
Science
p.ding@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5306
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Bob van de Water
Science
water_b@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6223
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Support for your well-being
Good mental health provides a strong foundation for study and work. It is important to seek help if you are not doing well. There are a range of ways in which you can work on your mental well-being. You can also turn to others for help and guidance. Take a look at the various options available.
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Prepare for your career
Do you want to be optimally prepared for your career? On the Leiden University Career Zone you can find everything you need to start working towards your future career. You can also contact the university’s Career Services for advice on career preparations and choices during your studies.
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Guidance & advisers
If you need extra assistance, guidance or facilities there are several staff members who can help. Who you should speak to depends on the nature of your situation.
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Study skills
Studying is a skill you can learn. How do you approach your studies? Do you start on time and use the right strategies to process all that information? Or do you need a little help to improve your study skills? Learn about the (online) workshops and apps that can help and who you can turn to for personal…
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Time management
Good time management means making the optimum use of your time. You can achieve this by setting priorities, planning realistically and sticking to your plans.
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Drop in & unstress in The Hague: Mindfulnest now officially open!
Social
- Register for 'Under Pressure' Conference on 8 May
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Seven Leiden professors elected new members of KNAW
Seven Leiden professors have been elected as members of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). In total 23 new members will be inaugurated on Monday 13 September.
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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.
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Second Caring Universities research results: students are reporting more psychological issues
In June 2020, Caring Universities researched the mental health and resilience of students. This was repeated again in January 2021. The results of this second investigation show that more students are reporting psychological issues such as stress and mood swings than during the first investigation.
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Leiden University signs Declaration on Student Well-Being
Leiden University and four other parties have signed a declaration in which they agree to improve the well-being of students in Leiden. They signed this Declaration on Student Well-Being on 5 April at the Leidsch Besturendiner, a dinner for student associations, universities, local government and bu…
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Mental health monitor for Leiden students reveals need for more action
Last month, research by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) revealed that more than half of students in higher professional education and at universities experience psychological complaints and emotional exhaustion, and that a quarter of them suffer from anhedonia (loss…
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Michael Kerschner co-organises conference on The Many Faces of Artemis
Research
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Spinoza Prize for Professor Bernet Elzinga
How can parents avoid passing on stress and mental health problems to their children? Professor of Stress-Related Psychopathology Bernet Elzinga develops simple interventions to help both parents and young people. For her research, she has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest academic honour…
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Executive Board column: Running to clear your mind
A lot is going on in the world right now, and our university regularly faces big issues and dilemmas too. Then it can be tricky to switch off. For me, exercise is a way to unwind. We want our staff to be able to relax too and are therefore offering various events and workshops that should help.
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Not everyone has health goals top of mind
Preventing or delaying disease often requires lifestyle changes, which turns out to be difficult. Valentijn Visch and Sandra van Dijk are researching how to help people change their behaviour.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Who can I turn to?
We are on hand to offer you help and advice in a range of different ways. On this page you can find out who you can turn to depending on your situation.
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Student well-being
During your time as a student you will probably encounter a variety of challenges. Both in terms of studying and personal development, you might need a little help from time to time. Find out how you can boost your well-being and who you can turn to for support.
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Check out the new Chill Room in the Van Steenis building
Facility
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Visit the @ease Living Room
Social
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Rector Magnificus presented with long list of missing Iranians
Hester Bijl, the Rector Magnificus of Leiden University, was handed a ‘shockingly long list’ of names of missing Iranians in her office at the Administration and Central Services department on 13 December 2022.
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Results of latest Caring Universities survey available
The Caring Universities consortium conducts a survey every year on the state of students’ mental health. Following previous surveys in 2020 and 2021, a new study was carried out in November 2022. This latest survey shows that many students still suffer from mental health problems.
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Broadening the scope of the Social Resilience & Security programme: investigating suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees
The Social Resilience & Security interdisciplinary programme broadens its scope by embedding two research projects lead by Dr. Joanne Mouthaan. The projects adress suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees. Both projects will be integrated in the programme with the aim to improve…
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Meet the new study advisor Hanne Bergink: ‘I will always encourage students to take good care of themselves’
Hanne Bergink started as the new study advisor and career advisor at Archaeology in mid-February. Aside from helping students out when they encounter issues during their studies, she will also focus on job market preparation. ‘I have experience as a coach to help people with their personal developme…
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Student Well-being Week, 13 till 17 November: programme now available
Social
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Leiden University to limit fossil fuel ties
Leiden University no longer wishes to collaborate with fossil fuel partners that are not demonstrably committed to achieving the Paris Agreement targets. Exceptions will be made only if a collaboration demonstrably contributes to the energy transition. This proposal by the Executive Board was discussed…
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Internationalisation in balance: Universities of the Netherlands announce their own measures
On 8 February, the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) published the measures that universities themselves are intending to take to manage the influx of international students and enhance the Dutch language skills of lecturers and students.