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Planet found too big for its parent star
The discovery of a planet far too large for its sun defies models about the formation of solar systems and planets. In a paper in Science, researchers, including Yamila Miguel of Leiden Observatory, report the discovery of a planet more than 13 times heavier than Earth orbiting the ultracool dwarf star…
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The parallels between quarrelling animals and humans
The journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society – Biological Sciences published its theme issue ‘Conflict across taxa’ on 4 April, which was edited by Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology Carsten de Dreu. Together with researchers from other disciplines he provides more insight…
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'Students can come to me if they feel they need help’
Guiding people and helping them flourish. That's what Alexandra Blank's work is about. She has two jobs at W&N and she likes them both. ‘It is precisely because I combine these two jobs that I can do both well'.
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‘Young people are cannon fodder in the Central African Republic’
A bloody civil war has raged for years in the Central African Republic. PhD candidate Crépin Mouguia points out a tragic pattern: young people have been recruited as fighters or soldiers for generations and thus fuel the conflicts.
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Gabrielle van den Berg: "We can raise our profile"
Gabrielle van den Berg became the Academic Director of LIAS on 1 September 2025: “I hope I’ll be able to make a real difference.”
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Unveiling the hidden world of wood
For four years, Vicky Beckers examined thin slices of wood under a microscope, mapping the anatomy of two plant families. Her research helps identify different wood species, benefiting both the timber trade and archaeology.
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Vici grant for Anouk de Koning for research on Prototyping Welfare in Europe
Leiden's cultural anthropologist Anouk de Koning is receiving a Vici research grant for her project ‘Prototyping Welfare in Europe: Experiments in State and Society’ to study welfare experiments in four countries and to examine what they tell us about the futures of European welfare states.
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Felix Ameka: ‘Multilingualism is the answer to many problems’
A new challenge for Felix Ameka. The senior lecturer at the Centre for Linguistics has been appointed professor by special appointment of Ethnolinguistic Vitality and Diversity in the World. ‘I am looking forward to promoting ethnolinguistic diversity and vitality.’
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Watch the best films of Visual Ethnography alumni on Alexander Street Press
The Leiden University Visual Ethnography collection has been added to Alexander Street Press, an educational streaming video service. The master’s specialization Visual Ethnography has supported many talented individuals to produce inspiring films. About 70 master’s thesis films of the past 8 years…
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‘Comprehensive handbook victims’ – Interview with Janne van Doorn
What do scholars, the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service, the police, the National Rapporteur Human Trafficking, Victim Support Netherlands, and the Violent Offences Compensation Fund have in common? They all work with victims, each from their own expertise. High time to combine that knowledge,…
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Leiden technology research receives funding from NWO and businesses
A CT scanner to treat eye cancer, energy-efficient software for the future and a test to identify male chick eggs. Three projects by researchers from Leiden University are to receive funding from research funder NWO’s Open Technology programme, to which the business sector also contributes.
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Leiden’s BA Religious Studies programme ranked #1 in The Netherlands
The BA Religious Studies programme has been awarded the label 'Topopleiding' (Top Education) in the Keuzegids 2021.
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Msc Thesis presentation Lars Seldenthuis on Friday 11 July @ 11 AM in HL207
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Nina Cankilic on Wednesday 28 January @ 2pm in the Gorterzaal (Oort 173)
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Alice Doppenberg on Tuesday 17 June @ 1:30 am KPN BV Amsterdam (and on Teams)
Education
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Temporary closure of the Huygens Building
Important notice: Due to a burst water pipe in the Huygens Building, the building will be closed on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October.
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Msc Thesis presentation Olivier van der Hoeven on Friday 24 January @ 1.30 pm in room HL207
Education
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Police called to university library and Herta Mohr over suspicious situation
Library, Security
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Msc Thesis presentation Oscar Ociepka on Monday 7 July @ 10 AM in BE.0.10
Education
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Potential noise disturbance Van Steenis on September 4
Facility
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Msc Thesis presentation Martin Bijl on Tuesday 19 August @ 10 am in room BW0.06
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Maaike Westerdijk on Friday 10 October@ 15:15 pm in room Oort 173 (Gorterzaal)
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Arina Kontos on Sunday 13 July @ 4PM CET via Zoom
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Timo Marchand on Wednesday 5 February @ 10 am in room Oort 276 (Casimir zaal)
Education
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MSc Thesis presentation Martin Bijl on Monday 31March @ 12h00 in EM1.19
Education
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Adriaan van der Weel in multiple media on the Ljubljana Manifesto
Professor Emeritus by special appointment Adriaan van der Weel has co-authored a manifesto on the importance of higher-reading.
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MSc Thesis presentation David Hintzen on Thursday 13 March @ 13h00 in BW.0.06
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Jose Sanchez Fernan on Thursday 5 June @ 10 am in room Oort 276 (Casimir zaal)
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Bartosz Kreft on Monday 14 July @ 2PM in the Casimir room
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Benjamin Sluijter on Friday 21 March @ 10 am in room Oort 173 (Gorterzaal)
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Christostomos Stamou on Monday 30 June @ 3 pm in room Oort 276 (Casimir zaal)
Education
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Medical Anthropologist Lemos Dekker on dementia and euthansia in Relevant
Medical Anthropologist Lemos Dekker has been interviewed about dementia and euthanasia for Relevant, the magazine of the Dutch Association for a Voluntary End of Life.
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Msc Thesis presentation Amrei Grund on Monday 31March @ 12 am in room EM1.19
Education
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MSc Thesis presentation Jelle Oonk on Wednesday 18 June@ 9:45 hrs at NIKHEF Amsterdam
Education
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Nationalism by Eric Storm reviewed in Spanish newspapers
Associate professor Eric Storm’s book on nationalism has been reviewed in several newspapers. Storm was also interviewed by newspaper Ara.
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Reviews of Nationalism in Times Literary Supplement and Foreign Affairs
Eric Storm’s book Nationalism: A World History has been reviewed in the Times Literary Supplement and Foreign Affairs.
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Leiden archaeologists held an open day in Oss to celebrate 50 years of collaboration
On May 4, 2024, from 10.00 to 16.00 hours, a festive day took place in Oss, celebrating the fact that staff and students of the Leiden Faculty of Archeology have been doing fieldwork in and around Oss for 50 years in good collaboration with the municipality of Oss, the local heritage and archaeological…
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Nationalism by Eric Storm in several Spanish newspapers
Associate professor Eric Storm’s book on nationalism has been reviewed in two Spanish newspapers. Three newspaper published interviews with Storm.
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Msc Thesis presentation Mart Laurman on Friday 10 of October @ 11:45 in the Gorterzaal
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Maarten Elion on Friday 22 August @ 3 pm in room CE.0.08
Education
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Vote for Brons as Exhibition of the Year!
Organisation
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Msc Thesis presentation Oscar Ociepka on Friday 16 January @ 12 PM (CET)
Education
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Msc Thesis presentation Roger Solé Borràs on Monday 7 July @ 10 am in room HL207
Education
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New Director of Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo wants to increase the institute’s visibility
Egyptologist Marleen De Meyer has been appointed the new Director of the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). Dr De Meyer has worked for the institute, which promotes Egyptian, Dutch and Flemish collaboration in the field of education and research, since 2016.
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The OIC puts its heads together
The Education Information Centre (OIC) plays a key role in organising the teaching and education provided at our faculty. But what does this department do, how can it help you and what are its plans over the coming period? We spoke to Stephanie Petitjean (OIC Administration Manager) and Marlijn Martens…
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Laura Kamsma wants to make the International Office more visible: ‘Knock on our door’
Laura Kamsma (31) has been coordinating the International Office (IO) of FGGA for a few months now. An introduction to the ambitious Nijmegen native, who has set herself the goal of making the International Office more visible: 'Knock on our door if you have an internationalisation issue. Now you can…
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First patient in the Netherlands successfully treated with stem cell gene therapy
Researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have successfully used stem cell gene therapy to treat a baby with the severe congenital immune disorder SCID. An important milestone: it is the first time stem cell gene therapy of Dutch origin has been administered to a patient, and also…
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Shift in scientific consensus about demise of Neanderthals
It is still unclear how the Neanderthals died out. For long, one theory seemed most likely: the emergence of the highly intelligent Homo sapiens, or modern humans. This competition hypothesis is no longer the dominant theory among scientists, research among archaeologists and anthropologists has shown.…
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Towards a more diverse diversity policy: NWA subsidy for ‘Dilemmas of diversity’ project
The ‘Dilemmas of diversity’ research project is to receive a subsidy of 1.8 million euros from the National Research Agenda (NWA). Coordinator Marlou Schrover will be examining the diversity policy of Dutch cities in the present, past and future, together with 37 societal partners.
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Spinoza Prize for Professor Bernet Elzinga
How can parents avoid passing on stress and mental health problems to their children? Professor of Stress-Related Psychopathology Bernet Elzinga develops simple interventions to help both parents and young people. For her research, she has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest academic honour…