198 search results for “does natalis 2025” in the Student website
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Child abuse from generation to generation: what role does the brain play?
‘We didn’t find any mechanisms in the brain for transmitting child abuse from generation to generation. What we did find is that experiences of neglect and abuse affect the brain differently,’ concludes Lisa van den Berg (Clinical Psychology). PhD defence 30 June.
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Smart programming for the quantum computer that does not exist yet
Designing innovative algorithms, thinking outside the box, and brainstorming over coffee with his colleagues — this is what physicist Stefano Polla enjoys most. His success shines through in his nomination for the C.J. Kok Jury Award 2024 for PhD thesis of the Year.
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When does resistance to toxins evolve in animals? Students publish major review
Does a snake die when it bites its lip? Why will a mongoose survive a scorpion’s sting, but we humans perish? These questions occupied the minds of toxin-enthusiasts and Master’s students Biology Jory van Thiel and Roel Wouters. They collected information from many sources and published their findings…
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Willem van der Does sheds new light on the at times pitch-black history of psychiatry
Piercing through the skull with an ice pick, administering electric shocks without an anaesthetic, or applying leeches to the uterus: these may seem like medieval methods of torture, but they are in fact therapies used in medicine. Willem van der Does writes about all of them in his new book. ‘Physicians…
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Just Peace Festival 2025
Festival
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Humanities Career Event 2025
Conference
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What does it actually say? Linguist launches video series on wall poems
The city centre of Leiden is covered in them: wall poems. When roaming around, you come across poetry written in the Latin alphabet, but also in scripts that might be more difficult to understand for the average person living in Leiden. In a new series of videos, Tijmen Pronk talks more about this.
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Where does this Inca language come from? Verb conjugations should provide some answers
When university lecturer Martine Bruil was on exchange in Ecuador as a teenager, she fell in love with the area's ancient languages. Now, more than 20 years later, she is starting a research project on the kinship of the language Awapit with the Quechua language that was spread by the Incas.
- SSEALS - 2025
- LUC Drag Race 2025
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in Wall Street Journal: "The conventional understanding of the nation does not reflect reality"
The Wall Street Journal reviews historian Eric Storm's new book 'Nationalism: A World History', which examines the complex history and development of nationalism and nation-states.
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BABESCH Byvanck Lecture 2025
Lecture
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Leadership Blogpost: Does the leadership style of male and female country leaders explain their success during Covid-19?
The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged political leaders worldwide, bringing discussion about leadership in times of crisis. In various media outlets, a recurring topic has been the relationship between the gender of a country’s leader and the success of his or her Covid-19 approach. Especially female…
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A new perspective on pneumonia: what does our body tell us about the cause?
Effectively treating a severe case of pneumonia is often challenging. Identifying the pathogen behind it can be difficult. PhD candidate Ilona den Hartog tried something new: ‘We searched for answers in substances our own body produces.’ PhD defence on 17 September.
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Thijs Brocades Zaalberg: 'How does the discourse on war influence practice?'
As a student, Thijs Brocades Zaalberg was primarily interested in diplomacy surrounding conflicts. Through research on peace operations and subsequently the fight against guerrillas, he became increasingly involved with the most violent aspects of colonial warfare. Per 1 September 2024 he is appointed…
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How does the European Union tackle disinformation? ‘Much more than a security issue’
During her work for the European Union, Sophie Vériter witnessed how young people in countries like Ukraine and Moldova were exposed to Russian propaganda. After mapping out the EU’s disinformation policy, the PhD candidate now advocates for a revised approach.
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The Geopolitics of Japan: 2025
Debate, BASIS The Hague, Universiteit Leiden
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Studieplangroep (POPcorner FSW) 2025 (NL)
Study support
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Peace, Democracy, and Media Conference 2025
Conference, Just Peace Festival
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European Social Science History Conference (ESSHC) 2025
Conference
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Earth Day 2025 celebration The Hague
Lecture, Workshop
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Bibliometric Data Sources and Indicators 2025
Research
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Universiteit Leiden at Impact Fair 2025
Beurs
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Digital Humanities Pilot Project Symposium 2025
Symposium
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Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference 2025
Conference
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Leiden Science Run – Saturday 21 June 2025
Festival
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Leiden University is travelling to the past and the future for its 450th birthday
Leiden University is celebrating its 450th anniversary in 2025 with a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit. The anniversary year opens with an extra special Dies Natalis on 7 February. Highlights includes an alumni festival, three exhibitions and a canal concert.
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Twenty years of MIRD: four alumni speak up
Big celebration upcoming weekend: MIRD's 20th anniversary is on the cards. Four alumni from different periods tell what this unique two-year master's in International Relations and Diplomacy has brought them.
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14-17 April Career Days 2025
Career and apply for jobs
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Honorary doctorates for Belgian virologist Marc van Ranst and German Arabist Beatrice Gründler
Leiden University is awarding an honorary doctorate to virologist Marc van Ranst. Van Ranst has been one of the main advisers of the Belgian government during the Covid pandemic. German Arabist Beatrice Gründler will also receive an honorary doctorate for her work in the field of Oriental Manuscript…
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Campus The Hague Career Event 2025
Course, Career Event
- Ancient History Research Seminars 2024-2025
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Career Days | 14-18th of April 2025
Study information
- What's New?! Spring Lecture Series 2025
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Study Structure Group (POPcorner FSW) 2025 (ENG)
Study support
- CMGI Brown Bag Seminars 2024-2025
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Symposium: Does Science need Heroes?
Lecture, Symposium
- In Praise of Community Building - World Refugee Day 2025
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Innovating and connecting
447th Dies Natalis
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Campus The Hague Career Event 2025: Job Fair
Career and apply for jobs
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Karène Sanchez genomineerd voor Leidse Onderwijsprijs
Which teacher has the talent to really motivate their students or is able to combine current research in their lectures? These are important qualifications for winning the yearly university wide Teaching Prize. Dr. Karène Sanchez, lecturer French language and culture, is one of the nominees.
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Cynthia van Vonno
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Faculty of Archaeology Webinar on NWO-PhDs in the Humanities call 2025
Course, Webinar
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A new Strategic Plan: what is the emphasis at FSW?
The new university Strategic Plan Innovating and Connecting 2022-2027 was presented during the Dies Natalis on 8 February 2022. Colleagues and students from our faculty also made contributions, inspired by the vision and strategy process underway in our faculty since 2019.
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Ionica Smeets receives honorary doctorate from Open University
Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smeets will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Open University. She receives the award because she exemplifies how science communication can bridge the gap between experts and the general public.
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safety information session for students going abroad (The Hague) - 4 June 2025
Voorlichtingsbijeenkomst
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information session for students going abroad (The Hague) - 12 February 2025
Information session
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safety information session for students going abroad (Leiden) - 5March 2025
Information session
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information session for students going abroad (Leiden) - 15 January 2025
Information session