2,446 search results for “computer science” in the Public website
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Statistics and Data Science
The group Statistical Science is responsible for research and teaching in statistics and data science.
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Leiden University hosts world championship computer chess
At the annual World Computer Chess Championship, chess computers from all over the world compete with each other. This year, Leiden University hosted the event.
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Roy de Kleijn
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
kleijnrde@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3915
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Simon Marshall
Science
s.c.marshall@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Xaver Funk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
s.x.funk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Hanneke Leegwater
Science
h.leegwater@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6274
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Philipp Kropf
Science
p.kropf@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Carlo Beenakker
Science
beenakker@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5532
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New memory developed for superconducting computer
If computers work on superconducting current, they won’t consume any energy. Leiden physicists have now gained control over a new type of superconducting memory elements. Publication in Nature Communications.
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NWA funding for communications research on quantum computing
Leiden physicist Julia Cramer receives 50 thousand euros in funding for 'Let's talk about quantum', a research project on communication about quantum computing. A project for high school students by education expert Henk Buisman is also included in the NEWA ELSA funding.
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Computational modeling of tumor growth and metastasis and the role of the immune system in tumor destruction
In this project, we aim to obtain a quantitative understanding of the role of the immune system in tumor regression, of the role of tumor cell heterogeneity in cancer growth and of tumor cell migration properties.
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Open Science
At Leiden University, we see open Science as the way to make a greater scientific and societal impact. There is also great momentum across the Netherlands for open science, and for good reason.
- Science Diplomacy
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Applied statistics as a pillar of data science
Data science is now growing fast in many places, but scholars at Leiden University have been developing data science techniques for a long time already. Thanks to their broad-based expertise, Leiden statisticians are currently combining the achievements in statistics with the latest methods of statistical…
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Citizen science
Citizen science is an umbrella term. It describes a range of ways to involve citizens and societal actors such as NGOs in collaborative knowledge production: crowdsourcing research questions, collective data gathering and analysis (to name a few examples).
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Inaugural lecture: Data science and Ebola
Today, everybody and everything produces data. People produce large amounts of data in social networks and in commercial transactions. Medical, corporate, and government databases continue to grow. Sensors continue to get cheaper and are increasingly connected, creating an Internet of Things, and generating…
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Johannes Schmidt-Hieber
Science
schmidthieberaj@math.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Citizen Science
From where litter ends up to which languages are spoken in Leiden and The Hague: over 50 interesting, surprising, complex and entertaining questions were sent in for the Citizen Science project to mark our 444th anniversary. Not one but two Citizen Science projects will be starting this year in Leiden…
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Anna van 't Veer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.e.van.t.veer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1822
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Citizen science
Citizen science has recently become a widely used term, but what does it mean exactly? How does citizen science compare to crowdsourcing? And where does community archaeology stand in this discussion?
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Object-based learning in science museums
How do museum visitors interpret the authenticity of museum objects? How can we support visitors' meaningful interactions with real objects?
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Read about science & research
Scientific research is the main focus of our program. We expect new students to understand what it is and how it works.
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Open Science
On this page you find all the ways through which the Institute of Psychology aims to foster Open Science.
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Simon Portegies Zwart
Science
spz@strw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8429
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Research and design in secondary science education
Research and design are becoming more and more important in international science education. In The Netherlands, two recently introduced subjects focus on research and design activities in the classroom: O&O (research and design) and NLT (nature, life and technology). This research aims to look at what…
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Rob van Nieuwpoort new professor of Efficient Computing and eScience
As of 1 October Rob van Nieuwpoort is the new professor of Efficient Computing and eScience at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS). Van Nieuwpoort brings with him a wealth of expertise: he is an expert in eScience, high performace computing and advanced algorithms.
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Biomedical Sciences
Are you thinking about studying Biomedical Sciences? Learn more and watch a short promo video.
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Political Science
We are very happy to welcome you to spend the fall semester, spring semester or full academic year studying with us at the Institute of Political Science Leiden or campus The Hague. Here you will find practical information as an exchange student.
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Science Council
The Science Council is an advisory committee to the Board of the Institute and consists of the full professors of the Institute.
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Political Science
Are you thinking about studying Political Science? Watch the introduction video’s and learn more!
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European grant to advance self-learning capabilities of quantum computers
A major grant for research into machine learning algorithms for quantum computers. With this ERC Consolidator grant, Vedran Dunjko and his colleagues hope to discover which real-world problems a quantum computer can solve faster than a normal one.
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Microbial Sciences
In Microbial Sciences, we perform multidisciplinary research to understand the structure and function of microbes at all levels of biological organization, from small molecules and cellular structures at atomic resolution to multicellular communities.
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Environmental Sciences
PhD candidates carry out a programme of independent research and additional (limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
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Statistical Science
PhD candidates carry out a programme of independent research, leading to a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
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Political Science
The Institute of Political Science is a vibrant department with nearly 70 academic staff in Leiden and nearby The Hague.
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Archaeological Sciences
The Department of Archaeological Sciences seeks to achieve the highest standards of excellence in science-driven education and archaeological research across the globe and across all periods.
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Science and society Faculty of Science Leiden
We also conduct research to make meaningful contributions to society. For instance, by talking about our research, contributing to community projects or by inviting people to help us with our research. Scroll down and discover how Science and Society can mutually reinforce each other.
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Statistics & Data Science (MSc)
The master’s programme Statistics & Data Science provides students with a thorough introduction to the general philosophy and methodology of statistical modelling and data analysis. The programme has two specialisations: Data Science and Statistical Science.
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Olivier Burggraaff
Science
burggraaff@strw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5737
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Liselotte Rambonnet
Science
l.rambonnet@biology.leidenuniv.nl | +31 715272 5082
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Wouter Verschoof-van der Vaart
Faculteit Archeologie
w.b.verschoof@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 NVT
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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 podcasts
Leiden University will be recording a brand-new series of podcasts in 2019: Science Shots. Our top scientists will talk about their research in less than 15 minutes. Tip: something to enjoy on the train journey between Leiden and The Hague, our two University cities!
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Plant Sciences
The mission of the Plant Sciences cluster is to contribute to the sustainable production of high-quality crops, flowers and high-value bio-based products, and to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of biodiversity in natural ecosystems. This is realised by generating fundamental knowledge…
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society (MSc)
The master’s specialisation Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication & Society at Leiden University is a two-year programme which combines research training in chemistry with one in techniques of communication.
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Life work award for computer scientist Grzegorz Rozenberg
Leiden prof. emeritus Grzegorz Rozenberg is honoured with the first life time award in formal languages, a research area of theoretical computer science. During a small ceremony at his house, he received a statue that was specially made for the occasion.
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Archaeological Sciences
With the emergence of new methods and technologies such as improved DNA analysis and big data, archaeological research has changed radically in recent decades. The researchers from the Department of Archaeological Sciences at the Faculty of Archaeology use new scientific knowledge to answer fundamental…
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BeOpen – Boosting engagement of Serbian universities in open science
BE-OPEN is a structural project funded under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education action. The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. The main objective of the project is to develop conditions for the implementation of the core principles of Open Science at universities…