151 search results for “recognition read” in the Library website
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Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks - a reading list
On Saturday 11 September, it will be 20 years since two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in the very heart of Manhattan. The images of smoking towers are etched into the memories of many, not only in the United States, but all over the world. September 11 became the subject of much research,…
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict – a reading list
Tensions between Israel and Palestine again reached fever pitch in May, with hundreds of – mainly Palestinian – deaths as a result. Now that a ceasefire offers some respite, there is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the conflict. Are there lessons to be learned from the past? How do historians…
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Science on Insta: are influencers helping get young women (back) into reading?
Dutch influencers like Romy Boomsma and Nina Pierson have a huge following on Instagram and are increasingly sharing book tips there. Researcher Aafje de Roest wants to find out more about the reading culture they are promoting and its effect on the reading habits of their mostly young female follow…
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Modern Literature from the Middle East - The Reading List
The Middle East has a rich literary tradition, which is steadily gaining a foothold in the West. Modern literary works deal with contemporary issues, such as the legacy of colonialism, the struggles between traditionalism and modernity, the place of women in society and the war in Israel/Palestine.
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list
In November, the Dutch will elect a new parliament. Not all eligible citizens will go out and vote, however. How can this be explained, and how big of a problem is it? International research into voter turnout can shed new light on this issue – and offer possible solutions.
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Changes to Read and Publish agreements with publishers as of January 2025
Library, Research
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Matthias BarzFaculty of Science
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Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Abdulrazak Gurnah - a reading list
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Tanzanian author Abdulrazak Gurnah. The Swedish Academy praises Gurnah's "uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents". The works in the reading…
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Can you still trust the (Dutch) government? – a reading list
The democratic legal order can only function optimally if there is sufficient trust between citizens and government. Citizens must be able to trust that rules and procedures are observed and that legal protection is guaranteed for everyone at all times and everywhere. This trust has been seriously damaged…
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Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Annie Ernaux - a reading list
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux (1940). In an explanation, the Swedish Academy praises Ernaux 'for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory'.
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Reading list - The Rise of China and the New Global Order
In the past half a century, China has transformed from an underdeveloped and inward-looking country to a major player in world politics. The country asserts itself more boldly on the world stage; not only in relation to nearby countries and places such as Taiwan, Japan, and other countries that share…
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Marga Sikkema-de JongSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Annemieke Aartsma-RusFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Johannes VerschuurenFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Douwe AtsmaFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Robert HoebenFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Arn van den MaagdenbergFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Mark HazekampFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Jan Willem ErismanFaculty of Science
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Marlies ReindersFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Priya RamcharanSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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The Pen and the Sword: A reading list about writer's quarrels
Writers are not just storytellers: with their novels, tales and critiques they broaden the social imagination, reflect on societal developments and sometimes put new themes on the map. This can easily lead to a conflict because writers and literati often think very differently about issues such as…
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Stefan PouwelseICLON
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Lunch lecture: Read & Publish Deals
Lunch lecture
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Remus DameFaculty of Science
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Yuliya ShakalisavaFaculty of Science
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Dick OepkesFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Margreet KloppenburgFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Frank StaalFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Johan de FijterFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Johannes FrijnsFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Marie-José GoumansFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Cornelis van KootenFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Jaap Jan ZwagingaFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Bart van HoekFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Peter Paul van BenthemFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Eefje CuppenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Willem FibbeFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Magda RafaelICLON
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Pancras HogendoornFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Silvere van der MaarelFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Gerard BreemanFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Eelco de KoningFaculteit Geneeskunde
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What the Leiden Teaching Prize has meant for three past winners
You win the Leiden Teaching Prize and suddenly all eyes are on you. Three past recipients reflect on how this student-awarded prize has changed how they work and improved their teaching – and how they chose to spend the money.
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Leiden Literature Lunch Lecture (and reading) - Literary Leiden
Lunch Lecture (and reading)
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Semiha AydinSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Workshop: Arabic manuscripts and how to read them
Workshop
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Psychology Science Day 2022
‘Very interesting’ is what two bachelor students have to say about the stories by Liesbeth van Vliet and Niki Antypa during the Psychology Science Day. The icing on the cake were the poster presentations about the bachelor's theses, admired and commented on by scientists and fellow students. Teachers…
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Hester Bijl reappointed as Rector Magnificus
Leiden University’s Rector Magnificus, Professor Hester Bijl, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors.
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Leiden Asian Library renews sponsorship of ICAS Book Prize
The Asian Library at Leiden University Libraries has renewed its sponsorship of the ICAS Book Prize (IBP) of the International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) for the 2023 edition.