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Share your research with the residents of Leiden and The Hague at 3 October University or Weekend of Science
Would you like to discuss your research with the residents of Leiden or The Hague? Sign up for 3 October University in Leiden or Weekend of Science on 4 October in The Hague.
Leiden University is celebrating its 450th anniversary this year. To mark this, we are once again joining in Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden) with our Science Fair on Friday 3 October. And The Hague is holding its Weekend of Science on Saturday 4 October. We are looking for enthusiastic researchers who want to share their knowledge of science in an interactive experience
3 October University – 3 October 2025 in Leiden
With 3 October University Leiden University celebrates its relationship with the city amid all the festivities. From an interactive experiment and mini walking tour to a thrilling game: the Science Fair gives the people of Leiden the chance to learn more about science at Leiden University.
Weekend of Science – 4 October 2025 in The Hague
The Weekend of Science is a fun introduction to science and technology for children (aged 8-12) and their parents
Key points
Interested? Take note of the following:
- Keep your interactive activity short, preferably between 5 and 10 minutes. It could be a game, quiz or interactive experiment.
- Make sure you are available on 3 or 4 October 2025.
- Come to the meeting (see below) with a colleague and make sure that at least one of you speaks Dutch.
- The deadline for registration is Monday 14 April 2025.
Register now
To register send a mail by 14 April to Science Communications Adviser Saskia van Reenen : s.van.reenen@bb.leidenuniv.nl. She will schedule a meeting to discuss what next.