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Grant enables archaeologists to study origins of museum artefacts
Two researchers from the Faculty of Archaeology have received a grant from the Museums, Collections and Society (MSC) interdisciplinary programme. This grant is for collection-based research. Jason Laffoon is using his grant for research into the origins of Central American turquoise, while Dr Marike…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: seven tips to prevent phishing
ICT, Security
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Archaeology students follow Bystander Intervention & Consent training: ‘We're better for having had it.’
In the past months all Leiden Archaeology students were asked to partake in the Bystander Intervention & Consent training. These workshops teach people how to recognise and safely intervene in situations they feel the need to act upon. We speak with two students who participated about their experien…
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Tips and tricks on reducing work pressure
For the health of the staff and the whole organisation, it is important to have an open and honest conversation about work pressure – and to do something about it. New websites offer faculties and staff tips and tricks on how to reduce work pressure.
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Giving makes you happy
Receiving a gift is nice, but giving a present also makes you happy. Development psychologist Mara van der Meulen former member of the Leiden Consortium on Individual Development (L-CID) answered four questions about giving gifts.
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Statement from the Executive board: taking care of one another
The world is currently beset by many problems. The armed conflict and continuing violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories is resulting in numerous casualties. This is giving rise to many emotions and reactions worldwide, and also greatly affecting our own university community. We have seen…
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Researchers still reluctant to embrace transdisciplinary collaboration
Without scientific knowledge, we won’t be able to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century: climate change, energy transition, social inequality and coronavirus, for example. Professor by Special Appointment of the Social Value of Science Laurens Hessels is therefore calling for more transdisciplinary…
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Executive Board column: A look back at the strategic conference
Our annual strategic conference was held this year on 15 and 16 June in Soesterberg, and has now become a tradition at our university.
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New entrance, new allure: Gorlaus Building officially completed
The Faculty of Science has gained an extra 30,000 square metres: Thursday 25 January marked the completion of the new Gorlaeus Building. In this second phase of the project, the Gorlaeus Building has acquired a new main entrance on Rosalind Franklinplein with a striking facade. The new space will be…
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‘Language is part of your identity’
Language is omnipresent: when you talk, app or meet in Teams. Understanding how we communicate with one another and what communication does to us is essential. In her inaugural lecture, Nivja de Jong will call to redress the balance between the sciences and the humanities.
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Embedding scientific research in the Caribbean with funding from NWO
On January 7th Minister van Engelshoven of Education, Culture and Science of The Netherlands announced that the project Island(er)s at the Helm: Co-creating sustainable and inclusive solutions for social adaptation to climate challenges in the (Dutch) Caribbean is one of two projects awarded with funding…
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Neandertal Legacy Scientific Reports’ article in the top 100 most downloaded
With an off-the-charts number of downloads, outstanding media coverage, and more than 300 tweets, a small team behind the Scientific Reports article led by a Leiden PhD Igor Djakovic is living every researcher’s dream.
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New method for extracting human DNA from archaeological objects yields success
An international team of researchers led by Leiden archaeology professor Marie Soressi and Leipzig senior geneticist Matthias Meyer has recovered the DNA of a woman belonging to an Ancient North Eurasian population from a 20,000-year-old pendant. This is the first time DNA analysis has been used to…
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A quick call with Caroline de Ruijter about the Kiem grants for interdisciplinary collaboration
Be it in climate change, public health or artificial intelligence, when different disciplines join forces, science often flourishes. The new small-scale Kiem grants will enable Leiden researchers to explore or start collaborative projects with colleagues from other faculties. ‘So seek each other out…
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Professor Bart Schermer on digital threats to the university
Professor of Privacy and Cybercrime Bart Schermer researches the relationship between new digital technologies, enforcement and human rights. What cybercrime trends can he see that are relevant to an organisation like Leiden University?
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Liveable Planet congres: Lokaal beleid voor een leefbare planeet
Conference
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In cap and gown on the A12, titles on X? Academics in the public debate
Dialogue session
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National Stargazing days
Evenement
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The Ritualisation of the Past. On the ‘Lesson of History’ for the Present
Inaugural lecture, Cleveringa Lecture
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Towards a community-based heritage in the Caribbean: Challenges and practices
Symposium
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Portable Antiquities: A double lecture by Caroline van Eck (University of Cambridge) and Mari Lending (Oslo School of Architecture and Design)
Alumni event, Lecture
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Sustainability Series: Save the planet whilst doing what you love
Lecture
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PhD Library Skill Session of 2021-2022
- Potluck Spring Dinner: Meet, Mingle, Munch
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Webinar on research funding with China
Research
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Descolonizando Tiempo, Espacio y Conocimiento
PhD defence
- Introductory Meeting PhD
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Israeli Politics Now
Debate
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Recording Merovingians
Conference
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Red Slip Wares: Introduction to a Roman and Byzantine phenomenon
Lecture, Workshop
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Exhibitions LeidenGlobal 'Crafting Cultures' and '3 Leidsche Mondialen'
Arts and culture
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ALFA New Year’s lecture and drinks
Alumni event, Alumni Association of Archaeology presents:
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Descolonizando Tiempo, Espacio y Conocimiento
PhD defence
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Spinoza Lecture 2023
Lecture
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Innovating for change
Community event | workshops
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Online information session Kiem grant
Information session
- Symposium on collaboration and decompartmentalization. How do we connect science and practice?
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Copyright and Open Access for PhDs
Research
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School integration of refugee children: evidence from the largest refugee group in any country
Lecture
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Webinar PhD programme for professionals
Study information
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Webinar PhD programme for professionals
Study information
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Dies Natalis for alumni 2022
Alumni event
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How to write a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Research
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Liveable planet lunch meeting - Learning from Ancient Water Systems
Lecture
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Liveable planet lunch meeting - Free-riding on scrappage subsidies
Lecture
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Symposium on interdisciplinary collaboration: How do we foster connections?
Conference
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Are there questions that should not be raised at university?
Dialogue
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Liveable Planet Lunch Series “A Forest of Knowledge – Investigations on foraging cognition in tropical forest foragers”
Lecture
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Liveable Planet Lunch Meeting: "The dark side of co-creation in sustainability research"
Lecture
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Workshop Early Photography of the Middle East - In Contact with Collections
Workshop