2,343 search results for “citizen science” in the Public website
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Measuring science communication impact
What tools can be applied to measure the output, outcome and impact of science communication efficiently and effectively?
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The government’s mentality hinders citizens' initiatives
The manner and context in which the government supports citizens' initiatives are often more important than the legal framework. In practice, it only creates unnecessary division and there are no solid grounds for it. Esmée Driessen, PhD candidate at the Department of Constitutional and Administrative…
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Science in the Media
How can we bridge the gap between experts and the general public?
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Scientific research with any smartphone camera
Although smartphones and other consumer cameras are increasingly used for scientific applications like citizen science, it’s still difficult to compare and combine data from different devices. PhD student Olivier Burggraaff developed a new easy-to-use standardised method which makes it possible for…
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Veluwe
In 2019 citizen scientists inspected elevation maps of the Veluwe region and discovered several thousand potential new archaeological structures. The project started as exploration into the potential of citizen science in Dutch archaeology, but developed into a fully flexed project in which citizen…
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Effects of light at night on plants and their interactions with other species
What is the effect of light at night on plant phenology and physiology, and how does this affect plant interactions with other species?
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About the project
Heritage Quest is a citizen science project in which volunteers help archaeologists in the quest for undiscovered archaeological heritage.
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Plant Sciences
The mission of the Plant Science research programme is to contribute to the sustainable production of high quality crops, flowers and high-value bio-based products. This is realised by generating fundamental knowledge of basic biological processes related to development of plants and their interaction…
- Open Science Week 2024
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European City of Science 2022
For the duration of 2022, Leiden is the European City of Science. That means a year in which Leiden will be the European knowledge platform, with a 365-day program full of science, art and culture. Of course, the faculty of humanities will also be a part of this year.
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Canal Watch scoops communication prize
Canal Watch (De Grachtwacht), which has been cleaning canals since 2018, has received the Dutch Research Council (NWO) Communication Initiative Award.
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The building blocks for astronomically literate citizens
What does it mean for a citizen to be ‘literate’ in astronomy? Astronomers who participate in outreach to the general public experience various degrees of astronomical knowledge among people. But so far, there had not been a systematic evaluation and definition of what astronomical literacy actually…
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Microbial Sciences
In the research programme Microbial Sciences we perform state-of-the-art research in the field of biotechnology and microbial sciences.
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Jon Chase
Science
j.e.chase@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Tim Mainhard
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.t.mainhard@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Nestwacht
NestWatch uses smart birdhouses to research how the city affects the development of young birds.
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Data Science: Computer Science (MSc)
The master's specialisation Data Science: Computer Science at Leiden University provides students thorough knowledge and understanding of statistical and computational aspects of data analysis, including their application in databases, advances in data mining, networks, pattern recognition, and deep…
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Science
There are eight institutes at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences:
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Animal Sciences
We perform multidisciplinary research at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of animal biology to increase fundamental understanding of health and disease.
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Science
The Faculty of Science
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Statistical Science
The research programme Statistical Science is concerned with the analysis and interpretation of masses of data, the quantification of uncertainty using probability models, and the development and benchmarking of algorithms and methods with these aims.
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Science
We are very happy to welcome you to spend a semester or year studying with us in the Faculty of Science. Here you will find information on your course schedules and course and exam enrolment.
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HURP: Helsinki Urban Rat Project
How humans and rats cohabit the cityscape and what consequences this has for both sides of the conflict?
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Philosophical Foundations of the Historiography of Science
This NWO-funded research programme focuses on the assumptions and methodology of the writing of history of science. History of science is in many respects a flourishing discipline: it currently yields an impressive volume of studies. Systematic reflection about the ways in which history of science may…
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Public Outreach
The Astronomy & Society Group provides the focus for Leiden Observatory’s aim to engage the public with the wonders of the universe and share the scientific, technological, cultural and educational aspects of astronomy with society.
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Open Science Monitor – Study on Open Science: monitoring trends and drivers
The aim of this study is to further develop the Open Science Monitor, which started as a pilot study.
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Finished Projects
Nothing lasts forever. On the left you will find all of the Citizen Science Lab's completed projects.
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The Food Citizens? conference
On Friday 4th February 2022 we welcomed in hybrid format (in person and online live streaming) 154 registered participants, of which 97 online, to present the first results of the Food Citizens? ERC Consolidator project.
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Laura Zwep
Science
l.b.zwep@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Holger Hoos
Science
h.h.hoos@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5777
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Peter Grünwald
Science
pdg@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Marta Fiocco
Science
m.fiocco@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7144
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Gino Bertrand Kpogbezan
Science
g.b.kpogbezan@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7109
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Sjoerd Huisman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
s.m.h.huisman@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5374
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Kevin Duisters
Science
k.l.w.duisters@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jelle Goeman
Faculteit Geneeskunde
j.j.goeman@lumc.nl | +31 71 526 9700
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Naomi Truan
Faculty of Humanities
n.a.l.truan@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1650
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Sarah de Rijcke
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
decaan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4003
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Thijs Bos
Science
j.m.bos@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Raymond Corbey
Faculteit Archeologie
r.h.a.corbey@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
- Open Science Week - at the Humanities Faculty
- Open Science Week - at the Archeology Faculty
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Developing science teachers’ knowledge and beliefs
The objective of this project is to understand the content and structure of science teachers’ knowledge and beliefs, and how these change in the context of pre-service teacher education and educational innovation.
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SAVE THE DATE: Open Science Week - at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Festival
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Science
After your graduation, Leiden University would love to stay in touch with you. Alumni are an important part of the university; with your experience we can improve the education, and you can be part of a valuable network full of knowledge and experience. Find out what options you have to stay in touch…
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Inaugural lecture: Where science meets business
What is and should be the role of universities in supporting business? How can business benefit more of relationships with science? And what is the role of policy makers in supporting a productive relationship between science and business? Professor Simcha Jong Kon Chin examines the interactions between…
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Computer Science and Science Communication & Society (MSc)
The master’s specialisation Computer Science and Science Communication and Society at Leiden University bridges the gap between experts and the public by combining high quality research in computer science with extensive training in science communication.
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Governance and Data Science Group
The extensive use of electronic communication channels and other devices has opened new possibilities for collecting data on human behavior. This information is sometimes openly accessible, but largely part of administrative registration systems that are not open to the broader public. The data provides…
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Every European citizen trilingual?
Leiden University linguist Lisa Cheng speaks two Chinese languages, as well as English and Dutch. She is a strong supporter of the European Commission's wish that every European citizen learns to speak several languages. ‘Speaking three languages is not that difficult.’
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Heritage Quest Junior
This project introduces primary school children (8-12 years) to science and archaeology.