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Two-pronged attack on infectious diseases
A combination of two potential drugs gives hope of a 'super blockage' of an over-active immune system, Leiden researchers report in Nature. The breakthrough came from the crystallisation of a membrane protein.
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CWTS chooses new leadership - Sarah de Rijcke new director
The Centre for Science and Technology Studies (Leiden University) has adopted a new governance structure. As of January 1, 2019, the centre will be led by Prof. Sarah de Rijcke, who has been appointed by the board of the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences (FSW) as the new scientific director…
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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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In Memoriam: Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck (May 20, 1947 – October 31, 2020)
An age-old expression in Classical Chinese is yǔ zhòng bù tóng 與眾不同, meaning ‘out of the ordinary.’ It could have been the motto of Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck, who taught that language for decades at Leiden University. What was different about him? He was extraordinarily gifted, helpful, and above all…
- Volume 10 (2015)
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Prison or refuge? Women and the state labour institutions in the Netherlands 1886-1934
PhD defence
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The immune divide: Factors influencing immune variation and differences in vaccine responses
PhD defence
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Metabolic hormones and ethnic aspects in obesity
PhD defence
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Role of gut-liver axis in circadian exercise and dietary interventions to improve metabolic health
PhD defence
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Visuospatial neglect during and after geriatric rehabilitation, keeping it NeAR
PhD defence
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Prevalence and burden of pain in Huntington's disease
PhD defence
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Advancing cardiac safety and drug discovery screening using human stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
PhD defence
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Appropriate treatment for older patients with cancer: the importance of geriatric assessment and blood biomarkers for patient-related outcomes
PhD defence
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Unraveling the drivers of antimicrobial pharmacokinetic variability in individuals with obesity and hospitalized patients with multimorbidity
PhD defence
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Braver Together
PhD defence
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Exploring Cellular and Molecular Diversity between Human Skeletal Muscles: Similar but Not the Same
PhD defence
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Exercise is medicine: longstanding exercise therapy in people with axial spondyloarthritis and severe functional limitations
PhD defence
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Novel targets in the liver to treat cardiometabolic diseases
PhD defence
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Pharmacist-driven interventions in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure
PhD defence
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Genetic and cellular origins of histiocytic neoplasms
PhD defence
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Shining Light on Proteolysis by the Ubiquitin Proteasome System
PhD defence
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From Risks to Public Opinion: How Structural Economic Changes Shape Political Attitudes and Policy Preferences
PhD defence
- Current Volume (19)
- International Symposium: Good Governance (1/2 ECTS)
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Blog Post | Space Diplomacy or Diplomacy in Space: Japan's voyage into the outer space(s) of foreign policy
Much of the literature on space diplomacy houses a Western precedent through the use of mainstream ideas of IR to emphasise space...
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The unexplored functions of Toll-like receptor signaling: Immunometabolism, development and microbiome interactions
PhD defence
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Hall of Fame 2015
Many of our staff and students have won prizes over the past year. Others have been awarded a subsidy, or, because of their eminence in their field, they have been appointed member of an academic society or have taken on a position in the community. Reasons enough to be proud of them and to include…
- Foundations of Research - 2: Conceptualization, Research Questions, Composition (3 ECTS)
- International Symposium: Good Governance
- Foundations of Research - 1: Sources & Methods of Source Analysis (3 ECTS)
- Meet Media Technology online
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Introducing: Yusra Abdullahi, Maha Ali & Felipe Colla de Amorim
Yusra Abdullahi, Maha Ali and Felipe Colla de Amorim recently joined the Institute for History as PhD candidates. Together they work an an integrated, collective project. Learn more about them below!
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Informal workshop Global rhetoric
Lecture, Workshop
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Ælfric’s Afterlives: Copying, Editing, Studying, Teaching and Remembering the Most Prolific Author of Old English
Conference
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The Powers of International Investment Tribunals
PhD defence
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Human trafficking cannot be tackled with current legislation
Each year it is estimated that thousands of people fall victim to human trafficking in the Netherlands. Many of these victims are minors. Assistant Professor of Criminal Law Luuk Esser conducted research on the current legislation to combat human trafficking. His PhD defence is on 25 September.
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Recipients Meijers Grants 2023
At least six people are off to a good start of the summer, because they are the recipients of a Meijers grant. For the next few years, these researchers will be able to devote themselves to their PhD research. Let’s meet these new PhD candidates!
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Contempt of court does not fit into the Dutch judicial system
What can criminal courts do when the course of justice is obstructed? Countries such as England and Wales apply the instrument contempt of court, which enables the court to act according to criminal law in such a case. Could that work in the Netherlands too? PhD defence on 18 December.
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500th meeting of Leiden University’s Board of Deans
On 9 June the deans of Leiden University met for the 500th time with the Rector Magnificus for the Board of Deans. An informal, inspiring and contemplative meeting without a strict ending time, say deans and former deans.
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Animal-friendly and effective: Leiden students develop nanobodies using yeast
Yeast, alpacas, and antibodies. They may seem unrelated, but within the project of the Leiden iGEM students, they come together perfectly. For the international synthetic biology competition iGEM, the team is working on an innovative method to produce nanobodies—a special form of antibodies—using brewer’s…
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Science and education policy
YAL raises its voice on policy matters.
- Volume 7 (2012)
- Volume 16 (2021)
- Join our Information Evening in Leiden or online
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A Truth Universally Acknowledged: Dutch Investment in French: Colonial Resources in the Eighteenth Century
PhD defence
- Join our class as a Student-for-a-Day
- Join our Information Evening in Leiden historic center (or online)
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2018 Hall of Fame
Over the past year, many of our staff and students have won prizes, been awarded a substantial grant or been appointed to an academic association or a position in public life. All of these are good reasons to include them in our 2018 Hall of Fame. We are proud of them all.
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Rapenburg - backdrop for art and knowledge
Street theatre, drama, poetry and a lot of science: Leiden's Rapenburg was the backdrop for the fifth Night of Art and Knowledge on Saturday 16 September. Many University buildings - from the Observatory to the Hortus - opened their doors to artists, scientists and a public curious to know more.
- Global Asia Scholar Series (GLASS)