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Annachiara Raia receives NWO Impact Explorer grant: ‘We want to ensure that literature is once again voiced by its own society and resonates beyond it’
For decades, the trade in pocketbooks prescribing how to be a good Muslim flourished in East Africa, but in recent years the number of books in circulation has been declining. University lecturer Annachiara Raia is the recipient of an Impact Explorer grant to revive this tradition, in cooperation with…
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Lingxing Xu
Science
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Bertram de Boer
Science
b.f.de.boer@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Baoxiao Liu
Science
b.liu@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5615
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Prior notice Impact Day (17 November)
Research
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Annemarie Samuels
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.samuels@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1724
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Renske Janssen
Faculty of Humanities
k.p.s.janssen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Mies Grijns
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.grijns@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7260
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Erik Bähre
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
ebaehre@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3997
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Lisa Schreuders
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
e.schreuders@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Sandra van Dijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
sdijk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3913
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Tarlach McGonagle
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
t.e.mcgonagle@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jan-Bart Gewald
Afrika-Studiecentrum
j.b.gewald@asc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3372
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Andrea Evers
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.evers@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6891
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Allard de Graaf
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
a.c.j.de.graaf@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Afshin Ellian
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.ellian@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7652
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Adriaan Bedner
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.w.bedner@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7252
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Hanna Swaab
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
hswaab@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4060
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Ineke van der Ham
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.j.m.van.der.ham@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6746
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New workshop for researchers: Impact with Science Communication
Research
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Social and Behavioural Sciences: from insight to impact
Working towards resilient communities, transparency in science and connecting with the employment market – these are the three key themes being addressed by the departments of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Dutch universities. On 11 February, they presented a joint sector plan to Marcelis Boereboom,…
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Hauke Ward
Science
h.ward@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6808
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Covid has had an impact on academics’ well-being
The Covid pandemic has had a considerable impact on academics’ work and well-being. They have had much less time to spend on their research. The Young Academy and the Dutch Network of Women Professors have conducted research into how the situation has been for academics. The two organisations have recommendations…
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Executive Board column: Annetje Ottow on Brussels, Africa and societal impact
Within the scope of innovating and connecting – the theme of our new Strategic Plan – I paid a visit to Brussels last week. It is important to give Leiden University a face in Brussels and to show our expertise, on Africa for instance.
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‘Value to society has our full attention’
Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl can see dilemmas but above all opportunities in the search to increase the societal value of research in Leiden.
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The New Scholar: Let’s Make an Impact!
The New Scholar, an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal at the Faculty of Humanities of Leiden University, is launching its first issue, and how? With a double issue!
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Anne Land-Zandstra
Science
a.m.land@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5343
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
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Femke Bakker
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
f.e.bakker@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6188
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Paul Wouters
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
p.f.wouters@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Christoph Niessen
c.niessen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Valerio Gentile
Faculteit Archeologie
v.gentile@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Alumnus Rennie Roos: ‘My work has more impact in Indonesia’
While studying Indonesian languages and cultures, Rennie Roos started a company. Today he has been working in Indonesia for more than eight years. Where does his love for this country come from? And how does he look back on his studies? ‘I actually wanted to become a pilot.’
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‘Scandals mean society is actually doing well’
Whereas the Netherlands Court of Audit used to conduct an investigation once a year, the average civil service organisation now has a few per year to contend with. Is so much going wrong nowadays? Not at all, says Professor by Special Appointment Sjoerd Keulen. ‘It’s one of the methods that makes democracy…
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Separating AI fact from fiction at the AI & Society Conference
Researchers and policymakers are welcome to attend the AI & Society Conference in The Hague on Friday 23 June. The SAILS interdisciplinary research programme will be taking a nuanced look at the state of the art of AI technology. And offering fresh perspectives.
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Thijs Porck elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Thijs Porck, university lecturer of medieval English at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS).
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Come to the Medical Delta Societies introduction meetings
Research
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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Nadine Akkerman is the winner of the LUCAS Audience Award 2021
The LUCAS Audience Award 2021 has been awarded to Nadine Akkerman. This is a prize for researchers who appeal to an audience wider than the academic community. The prize consists of 1000 euros, a trophy and eternal fame.
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Looking at the past with VR glasses: 'It really helps to visualise the impact of policy'
A subject like history is all about the past. That often involves scrolling through old documents, but in the Research Master's in History, Professor Dario Fazzi takes a different approach. His students work with Virtual Reality.
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Rehanna Nurmohamed
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
r.a.nurmohamed.2@umail.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5200
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D&I Calendar raises awareness about the impact on work and study of important dates
Last month, with the help of the advisory groups the D&I Calendar was launched for the Faculty of Humanities. The calendar serves as a tool to create awareness about important dates related to diversity and inclusion and their potential impact on work and study.
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Open Competition for research on inclusive religion and identity: 'Impact on LGBTQIA+ community still underexplored'
What is the impact of religion and its discourse on the lives of queer people in countries where LGBTQIA+ individuals are not accepted? University Lecturer Eduardo Alves Vieira wants to know just that. With an NWO-grant, he will take a closer look at the inclusive religion movement in Brazil.
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Grant worth millions for research on the socio-economic impact of hydrogen transition
A consortium including economists, psychologists and public administration scholars from Leiden University will study public acceptance of the hydrogen transition in the Netherlands. They will look at the labour market impact, public perceptions of hydrogen and businesses’ willingness to invest.
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knowledge broker: 'I want to break down the walls between faculty and society'
Since 1 June, the Faculty of Humanities has gained a position. As knowledge broker, Marlieke Ernst wants to connect researchers: with each other and with the outside world.
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Stefano Cucurachi
Science
s.cucurachi@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4919
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Reunionists of Leiden Historical Debating Society celebrate 65th anniversary: 'We are more alive than ever'
Friday 4 November marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of Leiden’s P.C. Hooft Historical Debating Society. Although new members have not been accepted for several decades, the society is still alive and kicking. A retrospective with former presidents Jos Hooghuis and Saskia Leupen.
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Delta professor Marcel Reinders: ‘You need collaboration to make a real impact’
Prof. Marcel Reinders is a data science specialist at Delft University of technology. Using smart algorithms, he searches for links in complex data. For example, he studies patterns in DNA that lead to aberrant cell behaviour. This knowledge will help detect serious diseases such as Alzheimer's and…
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prompts call for legislation on bankruptcies that have major social impact
The trustees handling the bankruptcy of Dutch GP chain Co-Med are facing difficult dilemmas. Who is first in line: patients, employees or creditors? Assistant Professor Jessie Pool, an expert in insolvency law, calls for insolvency procedures that are better geared to this type of bankruptcy.