506 search results for “neuro cognitive functions” in the Staff website
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‘Let pupils actively engage with texts to improve their reading comprehension’
Young Dutch people’s reading skills have been declining for years. The main reason for this is that many have difficulty with reading at greater depth. Teach pupils to read actively in order to construct meaning is what Leiden researchers Paul van den Broek, Christine Espin and Anne Helder write in…
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Marga Sikkema-de JongFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Niek StrohmaierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ellen de BruijnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How research sheds light on the invisible symptoms of MS
What are the often invisible cognitive consequences of multiple sclerosis? Maureen van Dam mapped these out during her doctoral research. 'People usually notice the physical symptoms, but the cognitive symptoms deserve at least as much attention.'
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The ascending arousal system and its impact on cognition
PhD defence
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Tomomi MatsuuraFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Magdalena Sabat
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Yena KimFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jenna Yeisley
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Eva PottersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Enea Ceolini
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Anna Forlani
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Pauline Ruygrok
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Weitao ZhangFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Arko GhoshFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How a bachelor’s student contributed to better chemical simulations
Doğukan Yilmaz chose a study that aligned with his favourite subjects, and it paid off. For his bachelor thesis, he developed a new model to better predict an important chemical reaction. ‘On the edge of what is possible at the bachelor level,’ his supervisors write. Thanks to his impressive achievements,…
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Assessment formats
The most common assessment formats and points to consider when making your choice.
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Researchers about the labs
Since the opening of the SSH labs in the Sylvius Building, more and more researchers are starting in the state-of-the-art lab spaces. What research are they doing, and how do they like the new facilities? Read about their experiences.
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Anne Urai receives 2026 Heineken Young Scientists Award for Social Sciences
How do people make choices, and what happens in our brains when we do? Anne Urai investigates how our brains process information and use it to make decisions. In applying the resulting insights to current issues in society, she hopes to gain a better understanding of what motivates people to adopt sustainable…
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Natural brain opioids help us “see the bigger picture” after rewards
Feeling good doesn’t just lift our mood—it also helps us stay flexible and resilient. A new study by an international team of neuroscientists shows that natural brain opioids released after rewards play a key role in broadening attention, offering fresh insights into stress, cognition, and well-bein…
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Toelating en selectie
Toelating en selectie
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Peter PutmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Daphny Ulje-KouerASSC
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PTSD treatment can help patients with childhood trauma
Adults who were abused or mistreated as a child and consequently suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can benefit greatly from cognitive behavioural therapy. This is the conclusion of a study of 149 patients. Researcher and PhD candidate Chris Hoeboer is hopeful about the results and the…
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Hanna Swaab
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Gezinus Wolters
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jolanda SnelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Liwen MengFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wenyu WanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anoek LorskensFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Olivier de WinterFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Manon MulckhuyseFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Thor van den BergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Multilingualism of Frisian children: Evelyn Bosma wins Keetje Hodshon Prize
Postdoc and linguist Evelyn Bosma receives the Keetje Hodshon Prize for her dissertation. For her research on the multilingualism of Frisian children, Bosma previously won the Klokhuis Science Prize and the Campus Fryslân Science Prize.
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Fusing electrical stimulation, wearable robots & humans to restore and enhance mobility
Eduard Fosch-Villaronga, Associate Professor at eLaw, contributed to 'Cyber–Physical–Human Systems', a book exploring the latest developments in interactions between cyber–physical systems and humans.
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Translation invariant Banach function spaces on groups
PhD defence
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Understanding Enthusiasm: Structure, Function and Social Regulation
PhD defence
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ERC Consolidator Grants for six Leiden researchers
From the effects of hormone fluctuations in women via the interior structure of giant planets to the prehistory of the languages: six Leiden researchers have been awarded a Consolidator Grant by the European Research Council.
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Assessment matrices
When putting together your assessment, it may be useful to use an assessment matrix. This is a table in which you link the learning objectives to test questions and indicate the weight you give each objective in the assessment. It can be requested in the context of a programme accreditation.
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Bernet ElzingaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Can birds imitate Star Wars robot? Yes – and some are surprisingly good at it
Scientists have discovered that starlings and parrots can imitate the complex sounds of Star Wars droid R2-D2 remarkably well. Their study reveals how the structure of a bird’s vocal organ determines its vocal abilities – and how citizen science helps uncover it.
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Psychology Elevator Pitch: How a better sleep pattern makes students mentally healthier
Do you often find yourself exhausted in the lecture hall or at your workplace? Not great for your mental well-being, as Laura Pape knows. She is investigating how an online self-help program can assist in addressing sleep issues and preventing mental health problems. Join her on this elevator pitch…
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Sebo UitholFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Khrystyna SemkivFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Somayeh SahebalzamaniFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Pascal HaazebroekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences