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Democracy in action: Horizon grant for policy-oriented research on grassroots culture and democracy 21 October 2024Dr. Sara Brandellero and Dr. Kamila Krakowska Rodrigues from Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society will lead a collaborative research proje...
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In Memoriam: Stefan Landsberger (1955-2024) 17 October 2024My colleagues and I have been devastated to learn that our good colleague and friend Stefan Landsberger (born 1955) passed away unexpectedly, on 26 Se...
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In Memoriam: Ruchama Noorda 16 October 202415 March 1979 - 11 October 2024
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Podcast: Ancient cuneiform tablets reveal their secrets 16 October 2024Leiden scholars study clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia. But what exactly does the cuneiform script say?
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How much time will it take to log my travel? This and other questions about the new mobility policy 15 October 2024From 1 November we will have a new mobility policy and will track our commuting with an app. The new regulation is more sustainable and will also save...
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Listening, asking questions and soaking up the atmosphere at the Bachelor’s Open Day 15 October 2024So many interesting programmes, but which one suits me best? It was the Bachelor’s Open Day in Leiden and The Hague on Saturday 12 October. Among the ...
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Let your students practice digital skills and science communication with Medialab+ workshops 14 October 2024The Medialab+ offers interactive workshops for students in which they practice digital skills and science communication and become acquainted with pro...
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Sustainability in and around the Herta Mohr Building: Explore the interactive infographic 14 October 2024The Herta Mohr Building is leading the way in sustainable innovations, for both Leiden University buildings and beyond. It is the university’s first f...
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Languages and Cultures of the World Page is now online 14 October 2024In accordance with the Faculty Strategic Plan, the thematic page on Languages and Cultures of the World has been launched. It provides an overview of ...
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Pre-University College celebrates 20th anniversary: ‘Still unique in the Netherlands’ 10 October 2024Leiden University's Pre-University College is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The programme introduced hundreds of secondary school pupils to scienc...
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Executive Board and University Council discuss security measures 10 October 2024In a confidential meeting, the University Council (UR) and the Executive Board (CvB) have discussed security within our buildings, partly as a result ...
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Banner exhibition graphic works of Harry van Kruiningen about the Epic of Gilgamesh 09 October 2024The Epic of Gilgamesh was a lifelong inspiration to artist Harry van Kruiningen. This tale from Mesopotamia about the adventures of Gilgamesh, the leg...
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Opening of the Herta Mohr Building: brand new and also recycled location for Humanities 09 October 2024Light, open and green: a description that fits the new, renovated location of the Faculty of Humanities. The official opening of the Herta Mohr Buildi...
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University couple marries ‘in front of all of Leiden’ on 3 October 09 October 2024They have known each other since they were small but Rianne and Tom first fell in love when working together at the university. That love culminated i...
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Children pay more attention to art when descriptions are playful and interactive 09 October 2024The description of a painting directly affects how children look at that artwork. This was discovered by psychologist Francesco Walker in the Rijksmus...