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Meet the members of the Cultural Anthropology OLC 2021-2022
Benjamín Maldonado, Orestes Kyrgiakis, Roos Capel and Iskra Cvitković are the new student members of the Programme Committee (OLC). The board advises the Executive Board and the Faculty Board about educational matters, such as the determination of the Course and Examination Regulations and the evaluation…
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Kind, clever and hardworking: school reports are not without bias
White girls receive significantly more positive comments from their teachers in their primary school reports than white boys and children from migrant backgrounds. PhD candidate Antoinette Kroes researched subtle biases in different contexts and saw how harmful these can be.
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Mark Rutte presented with book about the human dimension
The human dimension must be brought back to the fore, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in response to the child benefits scandal. But how? A group of researchers – including Leiden psychologist Sandra van Dijk – have written a book offering practical suggestions. They presented the book to Rutte on 28…
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What happens on the schoolyard? Sensors on clothing reveal painful patterns
Wat gebeurt er op het schoolplein? Sensoren op kleding openbaren pijnlijke patronen
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Academia in motion: a different form of recognition and reward
A better balance between teaching and research duties, greater recognition of team performances and the elimination of simplistic assessment criteria. The ‘Academia in Motion’ paper published by the Leiden University Recognition and Rewards describes the main problems with recognition and rewards in…
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Call for Papers: Who rules over migrants? Autocratic elements in migration policies
We are pleased to invite paper proposals for the 1.5-day interdisciplinary workshop: “Who rules over migrants? Autocratic elements in migration policies”, that will take place at the University of Leiden on 14 and 15 November 2024.
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Unique exhibition translates science into music, images and dance
Leiden researchers from different disciplines look together at complex social problems. What happens when they join forces with artists? The results could be seen on Tuesday 11 June during a unique exhibition. Take a look for yourself:
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LTA Education Festival: working together to find connection in education
Education never stops because society is always changing. It is up to students and lecturers to align learning and teaching with current demands. During the Leiden Teachers’ Academy Education Festival, participants united in their search for ways to achieve that.
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‘The complex puzzle of housing and urban development makes this work so fascinating’
Chris Suijker, since 1 July the new director of Real Estate, likes healthy and sustainable university buildings where you ‘get the feeling you’re right at the heart of society’. Her aim is to achieve the same effect with even more buildings.
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Podcasting for Education
Didactics
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Following the Pagla Jahaj ['the crazy ship']: The inevitable journey towards the un/familiar
Lecture
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Opening exhibition Kieran Smith
Arts and culture
- Veni pre-proposal information briefing
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Beyond the Canvas: Exploring Art-Science Collaborations
Conference
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Innovating for change
Community event | workshops
- Healthy University Week 2023
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‘Nice tool but what are we supposed to do with it?’
Public agencies are keen to use new technology such as AI to speed up their primary processes. But the internal organisation is often a major stumbling block. SAILS researcher Friso Selten conducts research at the interface between data science and public administration.
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SSH labs: a place to be inspired by your colleagues
The new SSH labs will offer great opportunities for FSW and FGW staff engaged in experimental research. The labs will be a place of inspiration, not only because of the state-of-the-art equipment, but also as a result of the increased interaction with colleagues in other disciplines.
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Meet the four Leiden participants in the Europaeum Scholars Programme
Four PhD candidates from Leiden University started the two-year Europaeum Scholars Programme this month. They have now completed the first week of the programme. How was it and what do they expect from this programme?
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What should be done differently at the University? Three lead candidates respond
From the workload to sustainability: the University Council helps decide on important topics. In the University elections – from 9 to 13 May – you can vote for who will represent you on the Council. Three questions to the three lead candidates of the staff parties: PhDoc, Universitair Belang and Leidse…
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Afraid of the dark? Anke Klein: 'Let your child have a say in finding a solution'
On Sunday night 25 September, all the lights in Leiden will switch off and we will see the starry sky above us twinkling in all its glory. A unique opportunity for all residents of Leiden to experience the vastness of the cosmos and view the impressive artwork that hangs over our heads every night.…
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Pascal Haazebroek and Kirsten Buitelaar on lecturers and students new style
‘You’re in it together,’ says Pascal Haazebroek, Director of Studies of Psychology. ‘You have an influence on your education; you’re part of a university, so come back to campus now that you can,’ urges Kirsten Buitelaar, student member of the Board of Education. Read this double interview about lecturers…
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‘You can’t just go to the field and leave again with data’: meet LUCIR scholar Corinna Jentzsch
Corinna Jentzsch, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Political Science and co-convener of the Leiden University Center for International Relations (LUCIR) has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mozambique. Her resulting book, Violent Resistance: Militia Formation and Civil…
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New Professor Hanneke Hulst is a team player
Hanneke Hulst has held the new Leiden chair in Neuropsychology in Health and Disease since 1 September. From 1 January she will also be chair of the Health, Medical and Neuropsychology (HMN) unit. ‘HMN is my new base. I’m curious to find out about the people who work here, what they do and what motivates…
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Two psychologists on a date with the Rector
Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker will retire on 8 February. If there’s one theme running through his career, it’s the links between the University and society. In this series of pre-retirement discussions, Stolker will talk one last time to people from within and without the University. In this edition…
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Five years ago, Recep fled from Turkey; he is now a university teacher
For fifteen years, Recep Uysal carried out research on positive psychology in Turkey; it is even the subject of his PhD. That was until he had to flee Turkey and start again from scratch in the Netherlands. Re-entering the academic world was a challenge, but he rediscovered his love for the field in…
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'The show must go on, but making politics less tedious is an almost effortless job these days!'
After almost a year of working from home during this Covid pandemic, Scientific Director Paul Nieuwenburg conveys how the Institute of Political Science is sailing through waves and lockdowns: from transformation to bi location to 'non location', from teaching on the beach to teaching to 'black cubes'…
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'Possible Titles - No Wrong Answers'
Lecture, Workshop on zine-making
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Painting summer landscapes in 6 lessons
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Elsa Charlety | On Zora Neale Hurston
Lecture, Research Seminar
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Anthropology + Manifesto Workshop
Course, Workshop
- NWO Vidi information briefing (webinar)
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Workshop Landscape Painting
Arts and leisure, Personal development, Arts and leisure
- AI Mixer: Can Generative AI Generate Culture?
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Metacontrol in the Brain
PhD defence
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"From Epistemicide to ‘Epistemic Disobedience'" by Anne-Maria Makhulu
Lecture
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Film Screening: Foragers
Lecture, Teach-In Series on Palestine and Israel
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Leadership with impact
Leadership
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Making meaningful lives | Iza Kavedžija
Lecture, Online webinar
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NWO Vidi 2023 pre-proposal information meeting
Information briefing
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NWO Veni 2023 pre-proposal information meeting (webinar)
Information briefing
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Playing with words
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Managing and leading multidisciplinary research projects for impact
Research
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Lunch lecture: Designing Your Life – facing the future with confidence
Lecture
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Introductie webinar cyber security
Study information
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Playing with your devils: a presentation course
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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From Noise to Insight: The Functional Role of BOLD Signal Variability and Aperiodic Neural Activity in Metacontrol
PhD defence
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AI in education
The latest generation of artificial intelligence (AI) can use natural language to answer complex questions and tasks. OpenAI launched the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022. This has caused a stir in the world of education and is a cause of concern for many. What could AI in general and ChatGPT in particular…
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Snow, a mini-cortège and a new rector: a special Dies Natalis
No procession of professors, just a handful of people in the church and snowdrifts outside Leiden’s Pieterskerk: 8 February 2021 was no ordinary Dies Natalis. Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Hester Bijl, and Annetje Ottow became the new President of the Executive Board. With an honorary doctorate…
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In conversation with our researchers during the Dutch Bio Science Week
The past few days we interviewed several of our researchers about their various studies during Dutch Bio Science Week. They answered questions such as what impact their research has on our future and with whom they have established valuable collaborations.