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What works in suicide prevention? Lessons from the 113 Helpline 13 September 2023
As part of the ‘1K Z1E J3’ campaign week, which runs from 11 to 15 September, 113 Suicide Prevention gave a guest lecture about suicide prevention at ...
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The University and the Netherlands Court of Audit: a cross-fertilisation that benefits everyone 13 September 2023
Sjoerd Keulen holds the new special chair in Public Audit, Policy Evaluation and Accountability at the Institute of Public Administration, which is fu...
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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others' 12 September 2023
A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherland...
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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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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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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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Hanne Cuyckens and Daan Weggemans appointed Teaching Fellow 11 September 2023
Four fellows are selected from a list of the Leiden Teachers' Academy nominees every year. This year, two teachers from FGGA were included in this sel...
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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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Graig Klein awarded an ERC Starting Grant 05 September 2023
Graig Klein, assistant professor at the Institute of Security of Global Affairs (ISGA), has been awarded a Starting Grant by the European Research Cou...
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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...