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Bonobos, unlike humans, are more interested in the emotions of strangers than acquaintances
Humans and bonobos show striking similarities as well as differences when they see pictures of conspecifics. Both are more interested in photos of conspecifics that show emotion. But while our human attention is more easily drawn to photos of family members and friends that express certain emotions,…
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Nutrition and fasting for the brain: why the Keto diet shows promise
Autism, Alzheimer’s, and bipolar disorder: can the development of these mental health conditions be influenced by the ketogenic diet? Increasingly, research suggests it might. 'For those it helps, it can be life-changing,' says neuroscientist Eline Dekeyster.
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These are the nominees for the Faculty Teaching Prize 2021
Every year, an outstanding lecturer receives the Faculty Teaching Prize. Lecturers are nominated by students and a jury decides who will receive the prize. The prize is awarded during the official opening of the academic year on 8 September. This year, students nominated four candidates. We spoke to…
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Honours class students do research into confidence in the justice system
Students from the ‘Public confidence in the criminal justice system’ Bachelor’s Honours Class completed this course with their presentations at the final session on Tuesday 25 May. What is unique about this honours class is the collaboration with The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the Court…
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How oak seedlings teach us more on dune restoration
What is the best way to restore dune ecosystems? The project TERRA-Dunes researches the role of soil microbes in the development of natural dune areas. Recently, the project went into a new phase: planting 412 oak seedlings grown in different type of soils.
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Climate activist Aniek Moonen: 'At 24, I can already make a huge impact'
No full-time job, but full-time voluntary work instead. That’s what Aniek Moonen decided on graduating from Leiden University College The Hague, when she started work as a committee member of the Young Climate Movement (Jonge Klimaatbeweging). As its Chair, she joins CEOs and government ministers in…
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Students in informal conversation with leaders Trudeau and Rutte
Hordes of photographers, students trying to catch a glimpse and take selfies, and cheering people at the entrance to Wijnhaven. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Mark Rutte were received like true pop stars, in the late afternoon at Leiden University’s Campus The Hague.
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Professor Marlou Schrover bids farewell
Marlou Schrover played an important role in the study of migration history for many years. Now she is bidding farewell.
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Interested in becoming a student mentor? Former student mentors share their experiences
Helping new students find their way at our faculty, organising visits to the court in The Hague, perhaps even teaching a course for a group of new students about the ins and outs of their study programme. The faculty is looking for new student mentors for the academic year 2026/2027. What does it mean…
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Scholars for Scholars: a fund for at-risk academics
Science thrives on freedom, safety, and stability. But what if these prerequisites are lacking? What if colleagues beyond our borders are threatened, persecuted or forced to flee?
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Never home alone: which species share your house (unwanted or not)?
From spiders in the bathroom to mice in the kitchen, we share our homes with far more species than we realise (whether we like it or not). Researchers at Leiden University and the University of Helsinki are collecting stories about how people live alongside these non-human housemates.
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From lockdown to the lab: Leiden PhD researcher develops ‘decoy molecule’ to slow down coronavirus
While the Netherlands was in lockdown because of the coronavirus, PhD candidate Koen Rijpkema began his research into the same virus. In the lab, he developed molecules that can inhibit an important viral enzyme.
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Marie Kolbenstetter shares why it is worth running for the Faculty or University Council
As the election period approaches, we asked Marie Kolbenstetter, PhD candidate at the Faculty of Archaeology and current member of the University Council, to reflect on her experiences in both the Faculty Council and the University Council. Her insights offer a candid look at what participation means…
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‘History has long been written mainly from a male perspective’
Historian Seran de Leede delved into the life of Lie Alma (1909–1990), the courageous woman from the Dutch province of Drenthe who spoke out against fascism in the 1930s and remains a source of inspiration to this day.
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AI agents, human smuggling and international security: Security Studies students advise professionals
Third-year Security Studies students tackle real-world security challenges for organisations such as Microsoft, the NCTV and Schiphol. From AI and human smuggling to international cooperation, they present their recommendations to professionals in the field.
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Magic tricks reduce stress, pain and anxiety during vaccinations
Injections can be a source of stress and anxiety for children. The Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital is exploring ways to improve the experience. Together with illusionist Victor Mids and researchers from Leiden, they have shown that magic can help.
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[s]TATTOO studio at Kamerling Onnes Building
Pop-up art studio
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[s]TATTOO studio at Wijnhaven
Pop-up art studio
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[s]TATTOO studio at Van Steenis
Pop-up art studio
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[s]TATTOO studio in Herta Mohr
Pop-up art studio
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[s]TATTOO studio in Agora
Pop-up art studio
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Spui Campus: a celebratory start
Opening
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3 October University: Science Market
Festival
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Exhibition The eternal student
Exhibition
- TC Night Get to know yourself on a whole new level
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Owl Winter Edition - FSW
Study information
- Bètabanenmarkt
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In conversation with Jan Anthonie Bruijn
Conference
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Transatlantic relations revisited: Europe's geopolitical position after 1 year of Trump presidency
Lecture, BASIS Europe Committee
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2021: This was the year of our faculty
2021 was an eventful year once again for the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA). Hybrid, working from home, online education, on-campus education, face masks, self-tests, keeping distance, quarantine and the coronavirus. Words that have now become a standard part of our vocabulary when…
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Finding our way out of the hyper-nervous society? ‘Time to pause and reflect on our basic human needs’
Hit the brakes! That’s the advice of the Council for Public Health and Society in a recent report. Eight psychologists share their insights on how to slow down and reconnect.
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Narrative Democracy. Notes on the failure of Chile’s constitutional process
Lecture
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If You Encounter Strife, Return to Yemen
Lecture, Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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Minor Information Market
Study information
- Lecture by top economist Gabriel Zucman in new Spui building
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Picturing Scholasticide: Exhibition Launch
Exhibition
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Beyond Field School: Fighting Authoritarianism by Training Tomorrow's Archaeologists
Lecture
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Pedagogies of "Con/Tact" in unsettling times
Conference, BOCA Workshop
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Effective Networking @ Bètabanenmarkt
Career and apply for jobs
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Exhibition 'Hora est!'
Exhibition
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Workshop CV & Brief (in Dutch)
Career and apply for jobs
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Webinar Macalester Summer Seminar – tuition free opportunity!
Online webinar
- Start of 450th anniversary celebrations at Leiden Law School
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Workshop Job interview 📋
Career and apply for jobs
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Dutch International Cultural Policy
Site visit
- Humanities Campus Information Market
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Internship Market
Career and apply for jobs
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Anniversary activity: Canal concert
Arts and culture
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The World Bank’s Role in Supporting and Rebuilding Ukraine
Guest lecture
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Collecting sustainability and climate change for Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
Course