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Leiden University condemns demonstration at Wijnhaven location 09 November 2023The Executive Board of the University is shocked by the unannounced demonstration that took place Thursday afternoon at the Wijnhaven location in The ...
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Study associations sign covenant: limit your alcohol consumption and look after each other 09 November 2023Opting more often for mocktails or soft drinks rather than beer or wine, talking to others about their drinking and pointing out the ban on drugs. Lei...
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How to keep a forest happy? A study on singing behaviour in BaYaka hunter gatherers in Congo 07 November 2023Women during tuber finding events were more likely to sing when they were in large groups, especially when group members were less familiar. That was ...
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Academia in Motion Festival: ‘We’re in a changing world of academia’ 07 November 2023How can we continue to work on an open university culture where everyone’s contribution is recognised and rewarded? Over 120 university staff spoke ab...
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First Programme Directors’ meeting: ‘These themes are relevant to all degree programmes’ 06 November 2023Over 40 hard-working programme directors and chairs met for the first time in the Academy Building on 27 October to exchange knowledge and experience ...
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Leiden University and Municipality of The Hague to collaborate on sustainability 06 November 2023Leiden University and the Municipality of The Hague signed a collaboration agreement on sustainability on 1 November. Their main goals are to build a ...
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Executive Board column: Running to clear your mind 06 November 2023A lot is going on in the world right now, and our university regularly faces big issues and dilemmas too. Then it can be tricky to switch off. For me,...
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ZonMw grant for Leonie Vreeke to develop a stepped-care treatment for very shy young children 06 November 2023Psychologist Leonie Vreeke is ready to start a new 5-year research project which was granted by ZonMw with nearly € 600.000,-. A PhD student and a res...
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Feeling overwhelmed by your PhD? This new infographic offers guidance 02 November 2023Providing and receiving feedback, meeting deadlines, and simultaneously considering your future: how to juggle all these tasks during a PhD project? T...
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Vietnam on Dutch maps 02 November 2023In 2023, it will be fifty years since Vietnam and the Netherlands established diplomatic relations. This will be commemorated in both countries. At th...
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‘Media appearances are less scary than you might think’: Researchers share their top tips 02 November 2023As a researcher, it can be fun and useful to talk to the media about your work. But on what terms should you agree to do an interview or appear on a t...
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A little aggression helps children in their social development, Simone Dobbelaar discovered during her PhD 02 November 2023Is aggression always bad? PhD research by psychologist Simone Dobbelaar shows that it is not. In fact, children who occasionally fiercely defend thems...
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With this app, students learn to recognise an argumentative error from that aunt over Christmas dinner 02 November 2023In this ‘Educatips’ column, Psychology lecturers share their most important insights about teaching. This month: Zsuzsika Sjoerds and Sebo Uithol teac...
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2022 Sustainability Report: Fewer CO2 emissions and greener operational management 31 October 2023The University's CO2 footprint has once again decreased. This is the conclusion of the 2022 Sustainability Report. The report also concludes that step...
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Minister Dijkgraaf comes to Leiden University to discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas war 31 October 2023Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) spoke with lecturers and students from Leiden University at Campus The Hague on 27 October...