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The rocking researcher: Marjolein Fokkema connects disciplines with algorithms and pop songs 16 October 2023
From predicting Alzheimer’s to the growth of organisms: psychologist Marjolein Fokkema’s algorithms can be used in many disciplines. They also provide...
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The secret for getting top grades? ‘Plan ahead, stay ahead, relax’ 13 October 2023
Studying in the small hours, jotting down info on cards, revising together; everyone has their own methods for studying. And no sure guarantee exists ...
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Four tips for Leiden International Film Festival 11 October 2023
Eleven days, 100 films, various unique locations transformed into temporary cinemas. From 26 October until 5 November it’s once again time for the Lei...
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A semester abroad: 'Locals help you experience the culture as it really is.' 10 October 2023
And there you are. A couple of suitcases with you, in a new (unknown) country. You've arranged a room in advance. You know which university you're att...
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Andrew Webb wins Huibregtsen Prize for portable MRI scanner 10 October 2023
Professor of Radiology Andrew Webb and his collaborative partner Johnes Obungoloch from Uganda have won the 2023 Huibregtsen Prize. They are receiving...
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Joe Powderly co-edits volume, Heritage Destruction, Human Rights and International Law 10 October 2023
The volume, Heritage Destruction, Human Rights and International Law, co-edited by Grotius Centre, Associate Professor Joe Powderly, and Dr Amy Streck...
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Executive Board column: Opportunities for researchers and donors 09 October 2023
If we need funding for a project, equipment or research at the university, we automatically think of the Dutch Research Council or other grant provide...
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One in five prisoners overlooked by professionals 09 October 2023
Prisoners deserve better professional support when preparing to return to society. PhD candidate Amanda Pasma: ‘You can’t imprison everyone for life. ...
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Exhibition on scripts at Oude UB: Pseudo or Don’t 09 October 2023
What is writing? And what looks like writing, but isn’t? The Pseudo or Don’t pop-up exhibition explores the boundaries of scripts. The exhibition will...
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Statement from the Executive Board on the violence in Israel and Gaza 09 October 2023
9 October 2023 - Like many others, we were horrified to learn of the violence that erupted in Israel and Gaza over the weekend of 7 and 8 October. We ...
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From beer crate to briefcase 09 October 2023
Exit life as a student, enter life as a lawyer. Fresh out of university in 2022, Rick Kuivenhoven started working at a law firm straight away. How is ...
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Leideners and researchers learn from each other at the Science Market 04 October 2023
3 October University has become something of a tradition: a bit of science among the Leidens Ontzet celebrations. During the new and improved edition,...
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Volunteers needed for brain study in resilience research project 04 October 2023
Why do some people with adverse childhood experiences develop mental health conditions whereas others do not? To find out, the Leiden research project...
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Ionica Smeets wins Iris Medal 2023 04 October 2023
The winner of this year’s Iris Medal for Excellent Science Communication is Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smeets. ‘If there is anyone who ...
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How can we adapt our laws to new technology? 29 September 2023
There were no bitcoins or artificial intelligence when our civil code was compiled. This could cause problems. Professor Tycho de Graaf is researching...