2,065 search results for “history of science and the occurs” in the Staff website
-
Flying taxis: the new kid hovering over the block
The latest innovation in the field of urban mobility could soon be buzzing over our heads. For some, it’s a science fiction dream come true. For others, however, it’s an unwelcome intrusion. ‘It has the potential to be a major development.’
-
Climate-proof Mediterranean garden in the Hortus opened by André Kuipers
On 22 May, astronaut André Kuipers opened the new Mediterranean garden in the Hortus. With this water-efficient garden, the Hortus aims to offer inspiration for future- and climate-proof garden planting. Prefect Paul Keßler and scientific director of the Leiden Observatory Ignas Snellen also signed…
-
Using health data for scientific research isn’t that simple
While health data is essential for scientific research, that data also needs to be protected. In her doctoral thesis, Irith Kist found a balance between protecting the individual and exchanging health data.
-
Nutrition and fasting for the brain: why the Keto diet shows promise
Autism, Alzheimer’s, and bipolar disorder: can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. 'For those it helps, it can be life-changing,' says neuroscientist Eline Dekeyster.
-
Memory ‘construction’ and the digital perpetuation of conflict in Mali
Lecture
-
Executive Power and the Crisis of Modern American Democracy
Lecture
-
Caribbeans and the National Assistance Act, 1948-1962
Lecture, research seminar
-
The Camel’s Hobble: Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī on the Practical Intellect
Lecture, LUCIS What's New?! Series
-
LIMS talk
Lecture, LIMS seminar
-
Ñii Ñu’u - Sacred Skin
Film screening and Q&A
-
Causal Discovery: Challenges and Opportunities
Lecture
-
The WPS Agenda and the Middle East: Progress or Procrastination?
Debate
-
Self defense
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Yoga
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Yoga
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Office Workout
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Pilates
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Boksen
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Beach volleybal
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Bootcamp
Arts and culture, Sport
-
Seminar: POPNET Connects with David Schoch
Lecture
-
Chinese Assertiveness and the Rise of Xi Jinping
PhD defence
-
Princes and Prophets: Democracy and the Defamation of Power
PhD defence
-
Campus Den Haag hosts 'On Campus' Experience Days
Last Saturday, Wijnhaven Campus and the Anna van Buerenplein were the setting for the first 'on campus' Experience Days in The Hague since the restrictive measures in higher education were introduced in March 2020. Spread over the day, some 200 students visited the campus to delve deeper into the 3…
-
In memoriam: Rudy B. Andeweg (1952-2024)
On Friday, June 28, 2024, emeritus professor Rudy B. Andeweg passed away. His passing marks the loss of an important figure within the field of political science, not only nationally, but internationally. Here we remember an outstanding researcher, inspiring teacher, capable administrator and an involved…
-
The Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Military Purposes
Lecture
-
Leadership and social safety
Lecture
-
EPP meta-measure and rethinking machine learning benchmarks: A recipe for meta-learning success?
Lecture
-
IBL Spotlight - Bioactive Molecules
Lecture
-
IBL Spotlight - Evolution and Biodiversity
Lecture
-
IBL Spotlight - Development and Disease
Lecture
-
Border externalization and the benefits for peripheral countries
Van Vollenhoven Lecture 2023
-
PhD Info Session - docARTES, PhDArts and the Dual PhD Centre
Course, Information session
-
Tackling societal issues with a new vision on public leadership
The Leiden Leadership Centre (LLC) aims to connect science with practice when it comes to public leadership. The Centre, founded by, among others, Dr. Ben Kuipers and Prof. dr. Sandra Groeneveld, is collaborating with a number of organisations. A recent result was a research assignment for a new vision…
- IBL Spotlight - Development & Disease
-
Solving the Pachakutik party puzzle
The Ecuadorian Pachakutik party is one of the oldest indigenous political movements in Latin America. Despite not being very successful at the polls and hardly having organisational resources at its disposal, Pachakutik is still part of Ecuador’s political landscape. In her dissertation, Political Scientist…
-
LIMS talk
Lecture, LIMS seminar
-
Surface Temperature and the Dynamics of H2 on Cu(111)
PhD defence
-
Preferences and Beliefs in Behavior and the Brain
PhD defence
-
How to be an Academic in a World on Fire: A Hands-On Workshop co-organized by LUGO and OSCL
Lecture
-
CANCELLED: LCN2 Seminar: Algorithms for Network Visualization and beyond
Lecture
- Putting the open engagement of societal actors into practice
-
Supermassive Black Holes and Where to Find Them
Lecture, Oort lecture
-
Lithium-ion batteries and the transition to electric vehicles
PhD defence
-
Colonialism and the Age of Revolutions (1780-1830)
Conference
-
Summer Solstice
Festival
-
FGGA Academia in Motion get-together
Debate
-
"Wijsneus" Festival - Knowledge Center for Psychology and Economic Behaviour
Festival
-
Environmental Colonialism in Palestine
Panel
-
LUC Student Wins Nobel Peace Prize Essay Competition
Natalia Sobrino-Saeb, third-year student at Leiden University College The Hague, won the challenge by the Ignitor Fellowship Program held by the Nobel Peace Center for her essay on the threats to journalism in Mexico. On December 10th Natalia met the Committee of the Ignitor Fellowship in Oslo and attended…