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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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Hester Bijl reappointed as Rector Magnificus 18 July 2024
Leiden University’s Rector Magnificus, Professor Hester Bijl, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors.
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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.
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How worshipping your grandfather ensures your social status 17 July 2024
In Ancient Egypt, prominent families engaged in ancestor worship to maintain their high standing. Renata Schiavo researched this link between religion...
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Grant worth millions for research on the socio-economic impact of hydrogen transition 17 July 2024
A consortium including economists, psychologists and public administration scholars from Leiden University will study public acceptance of the hydroge...
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Veni grants for 21 researchers from Leiden University 17 July 2024
An impressive 21 research projects by Leiden researchers have been awarded Veni funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).