News
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Powerful new Leiden 'super antibiotic' may overcome resistance 08 August 2024
The prestigious journal Science Translational Medicine has published a study by researchers from the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) on a potent new...
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Former scientific director physics remains active. ‘Through this role, I continue being part of the future.’ 05 August 2024
For many years, he was active in various management positions at the LION and even after his retirement he is still very involved. Professor Jan Aarts...
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Four NWO Open Competition grants for Leiden researchers 30 July 2024
Four researchers from Leiden University have been awarded NWO Open Competition grants in the Science domain. This is for research into subjects such a...
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It is not easy to simplify your research 30 July 2024
Defending your PhD research in front of nearly 300 elementary school students: that was the challenge faced by PhD candidates Jo-Anne Verschoor and Ma...
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Leiden researchers predict seller success on dark web markets 30 July 2024
Researchers from Leiden University have developed a method to predict which sellers will be successful in illegal online marketplaces. This could help...
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Lowlands visitors will teach scientists more about quantum mechanics 30 July 2024
Goldband, Skrillex, Róisín Murphy and... quantum: the latter may not be a band but is part of the Lowlands line-up nonetheless. Scientists from Leiden...
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Lies Bouwman appointed as Director of Education at the LIC 29 July 2024
Starting 1 August Lies Bouwman has been appointed as Director of Education at the LIC. She will combine this role with her position as the Programme D...
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Do you know how quantum can change society? Most people don’t 29 July 2024
Quantum technology, statistics and a survey with memes: definitely not your everyday research. Julia Cramer (Leiden Institute of Physics) and Sanne Wi...
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Adapting to salinity: Dutch mosquitos do take it with a grain of salt 29 July 2024
Dutch mosquitos are more resilient to saltwater than previously thought. Environmental scientist Sam Boerlijst discovered this during his PhD research...
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Real-life data ask for strong algorithms: Mitra Baratchi designs them 26 July 2024
How do we deal with large sources of greenhouse gases? Do schools provide a socially-inclusive environment for all children? And how can we protect Ea...
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Obituary Geert-Jan van den Hoek 25 July 2024
On 22 July 2024 our colleague Geert-Jan van den Hoek passed away. Geert-Jan started in the role of Strategic Secretary for Leiden University in Februa...
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From growth to well-being: EU should look beyond the economy 25 July 2024
Economic growth and competitiveness should not be the sole focus of European policy. In a paper, researchers suggest how the next European Commission ...
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This is the library you did not know you had been looking for 23 July 2024
2,240 plant extracts from 1,299 different plant species of Dutch origin. That’s the collection of the Dutch Extract Library, which has recently been t...
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Ferdy Poppelier: from Real Estate Director to Strategic Adviser 18 July 2024
He officially began as Strategic Adviser for Real Estate on 1 July. But in practice, Ferdy Poppelier, the former Director of Real Estate, will still m...
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Annetje Ottow reappointed as President of the Executive Board 18 July 2024
Leiden University’s President of the Executive Board, Professor Annetje Ottow, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors.