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Executive Board column: Come to the debate on our ties with the fossil fuel industry on 27 September 12 September 2023
Our students and staff have strong feelings and deep concerns about the ties between Dutch universities and the fossil fuel industry. It’s a thorny is...
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3 October University given a makeover 12 September 2023
Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improv...
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Carla Cisternas Guasch receives research grant of the Slicher van Bath de Jong Foundation 12 September 2023
Carla Cisternas Guasch, PhD candidate at the Leiden Institute for History, is one of the winners of the 2023 call of the Slicher van Bath de Jong Foun...
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A first year as ombuds officer: ‘If we don’t talk about feeling unsafe, things will only fester’ 12 September 2023
For over a year now, ombuds officer Marjan van Dasselaar has been devoting her efforts to a safer work environment at the university. What are her fir...
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‘India in the World’: An Interaction with Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda 12 September 2023
Rahul Gandhi, former president of the Indian National Congress, was on the Hague Campus on 10 September. Gandhi was accompanied by his advisor, Sam Pi...
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Update: Condolences and fundraisers for those affected by the Morocco earthquake 12 September 2023
On behalf of its students and staff, the Executive Board of Leiden University would like to express our condolences to all those affected by last Frid...
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Report: Tracking down green spaces in The Hague in places you don't always want to be 11 September 2023
Although there is considerable evidence that nature in the city is beneficial to both people and animals, we still do not have an overall picture of t...
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Night of Discoveries: 3D-printed paintings and the effects of psychedelics 08 September 2023
Performances, exhibitions, workshops and inspiring talks: come to the Night of Discoveries art and science festival on 16 September and embark on a vo...
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GTGC lunch seminars on climate and human rights 06 September 2023
Climate and human rights will again become major issues on the world stage by the end of 2023. The new series of lunch seminars by the interdisciplina...
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Leiden University joins national 113 campaign: ‘It’s okay to feel uncomfortable about talking about suicide’ 05 September 2023
Talking about suicide is important, but anything but comfortable. To make this difficult subject easier for students and staff to discuss, the univers...
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Being yourself in the summer sun: Leiden University shines at Canal Pride Leiden 05 September 2023
Rainbow flags, funky sounds and drag queen Petty Libel: the very first Canal Pride Leiden has become reality. Leiden University joined the parade with...
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ERC Starting Grants for seven Leiden researchers 05 September 2023
Seven researchers from Leiden University have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant. This will enable them to start their own project, build their resear...
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Executive Board column: Why a good relationship with the city is so important 05 September 2023
Leiden University is a fantastic example of a network university: we create an impact with the city, stakeholders and regional and international partn...
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Opening of Academic Year on sustainability: optimism and criticism go hand in hand 04 September 2023
The theme of the Opening of the Academy Year on 4 September was sustainability and how the university could take the lead as a change agent. How is it...
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Introducing: Lewis Wade 04 September 2023
Lewis Wade has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for History since 1 September 2023. Below he introduces himself.