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Better ship designs thanks to smart algorithms 07 October 2024
The perfect ship is light and sleek for speed, but also needs to be strong and stable for safe sailing. These and other conflicting requirements make ...
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Space oddity: Most distant rotating disc galaxy found 07 October 2024
Researchers have discovered the most distant Milky-Way-like galaxy yet observed. Dubbed REBELS-25, this disc galaxy seems as orderly as present-day ga...
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Photo report of the university float in the Grand Parade 07 October 2024
The Grand Parade was a festive highlight of the 450th anniversary celebration of 3 October. Students and staff members from Leiden University particip...
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Hundreds of visitors learn about Leiden University science during 3 October University 07 October 2024
Glorious sunshine, dozens of enthusiastic academics and huge numbers of Leiden residents ensured that this year’s special jubilee version of 3 October...
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In Memoriam Midas Berkenveld 04 October 2024
With great shock, we have learned of the sudden passing of Midas Berkenveld. Midas was a second-year Biology student; in 2022, he had already successf...
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Poor countries recycle far more of our plastic than we thought. But it's not enough. 02 October 2024
Countries that import plastic waste recycle an average of at least 63 percent of it. This is surprising, as we previously believed that the vast major...
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Celebrating female computer scientists: ‘Computer science is for everyone’ 01 October 2024
Four female computer scientists share a common goal: to showcase the significant contributions of women in computer science and inspire their students...
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Researchers and members of the public bring a sustainable world a little closer 01 October 2024
Researchers, civil servants and local residents met on 27 September to talk about partnering for sustainability. What were the results? In a green ‘ci...
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Why union membership helps: ‘My team is better off thanks to the union’ 01 October 2024
Union membership is important, especially in turbulent times. Unions negotiate on your behalf with your employer about your terms and conditions of em...
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Exhibition featuring 50 years of Leiden’s archaeological excavations in Oss 01 October 2024
Princely graves, swords, pots or just soil discolouration. Leiden archaeologists have been conducting research with students and local archaeologists ...
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Leiden Research Support: how our researchers and support staff achieve success together 01 October 2024
In the complex academic playing field, it is crucial that researchers and research support professionals know how to find each other. At Leiden Univer...
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In Memoriam - Bente Hilde Bakker 01 October 2024
Recently, our respected and talented former colleague Bente Hilde Bakker passed away after a long and brave fight with illness. She received her mathe...
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Let’s move! Exercise with your colleagues at work 30 September 2024
Want to get fit at work with your team, department or faculty? In its Let’s Move campaign, the University Sports Centre is making exercise at work eas...
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Results National Student Survey: Lecturer appreciation high, job market preparation remains point for development 27 September 2024
The annual National Student Survey (NSE) was conducted in the first quarter of 2024. A third of all Leiden University students responded. Lecturer app...
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Leiden University & Elsevier Symposium on AI and Academic Publishing 27 September 2024
Artificial Intelligence is likely to have far-reaching consequences for all actors in the realm of academic publishing, including authors, editors, re...