1,149 search results for “exploring the university” in the Staff website
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Shocks in space: student Adriaan explores the universe around protostars
Protostars, data science, and the James Webb Space Telescope—Adriaan Janssen’s curiosity knows no bounds. As a double bachelor’s student in Physics and Astronomy, he has truly found his calling, underscored by his nomination for the title of Leiden Science Young Talent 2024.
- Giant Robots, Big Ideas - Exploring the World of Mecha in Japanese Animation
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Giant Robots, Big Ideas - Exploring the World of Mecha in Japanese Animation
From towering mechanical heroes to city-destroying battles, giant robots have become one of the most iconic images in Japanese animation. On 28 April 2026, Leiden University will host "Giant Robots, Big Ideas", an afternoon event exploring how these spectacular machines reflect deeper questions about…
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What tiny isotopes reveal about planets outside our solar system
Planets existing in other solar systems contain invaluable information about the origin of planets and life. PhD candidate Yapeng Zhang has studied their atmospheres by looking at their smallest parts: isotopes. With her research she hopes to discover what makes our own solar system unique.
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Spinoza Prize for astrophysicist Ignas Snellen
With his clever measuring methods Ignas Snellen – together with his team – was the first to detect carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of exoplanets. For his pioneering work the Leiden astrophysicist has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest academic honour in the Netherlands. The prize of 2.5 million…
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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Supermassive black holes: how do you study something that is invisible?
How are supermassive black holes born? That is the question astronomer Elena Maria Rossi is trying to answer. But how do you investigate something you cannot see?
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How the speed demons of the universe tell us something about the Milky Way
They hurtle along at over a thousand kilometres per second: the fastest stars in the Milky Way. PhD candidate Fraser Evans conducted research into these elusive hypervelocity stars and discovered that they have a lot to teach us, about black holes and supernovae, for example.
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Grants for fundamental research in Leiden
Three fundamental research projects at Leiden in physics, chemistry and medical science have received funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). They involve research on magnetic fields in the universe, the role of myeloid cells in cancer immunotherapy and the evolution of ancient proteins.
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Spring School “Audio Visual Methods in Collaborative Archaeology: Exploring the Politics of Heritage” in Athens
Education
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Contact person for the University Teaching Qualification
The University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) is proof of the competence for University teaching staff. If you are a lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor and professor with an appointment of 0.5 FTE or more and have been working at the University for a year or more, you must earn the UTQ.…
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Exploring the materials and heritage involved in the Belt and Road Initiative
Dr Maikel Kuijpers, a staff member at the Faculty of Archaeology and a guest researcher at the Centre for Environmental Sciences (CML), is participating in an exploratory interdisciplinary study on the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Made possible by a Seed Fund of the Leiden University Global…
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Update: Warning! Fake message sent on behalf of the university
ICT, Security
- Connecting your laptop to the university network and internet
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Odile HoogzaadLeiden University Libraries
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Exploring the Quantum Multiverse
Lecture, Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
- Your ideas on disability inclusion at the university
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More things in heaven and earth: the benefits of space exploration
The Netherlands celebrates Space Exploration Day on 12 April each year. Space exploration has brought us ground-breaking discoveries with applications on Earth as well as in space. Leiden University is at the forefront of space innovation. Below are some examples.
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Mariëtte KeukenLeiden University Libraries
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Astronomy for beginners: new minor opens up the universe to everyone
From telescopes to science fiction: in just one semester, students with no background in physics or astronomy get to explore the universe. The first group of students started last month in the new minor Our Universe.
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From atoms to the cosmos: ‘Everything in the universe is connected’
Exploring the largest structures in the universe by looking at the tiniest particles? Lydia Stofanova, PhD candidate at Leiden Observatory and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research, dives into this intricate connection. In her PhD research, she explored how elements like oxygen influence the…
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Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026: Explore the Roman past of the Netherlands
Festival, Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026
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Leiden delegation expands collaborations with the University of Ghana
The Leiden Africa Platform is pleased to announce that a partnership agreement between Leiden University and the University of Ghana was signed in November. The University of Ghana is a strategic partner of Leiden. Earlier this year, an agreement was also signed between LDE and the University of Nairobi…
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Exploring the Gap between Embodied Cognition and Generative AI
Conference, Spring workshop
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In the Making #13: Exploring the Multidimensional Nature of Radio
Arts and culture
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Jorre The
Faculty of Science
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Keara The
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Alex Tavadian
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Andreas Coutsoudis
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frederic Perron-WelchFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kritika Sharma
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Diane Amann
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Shadi SadrFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Raymond SavadogoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Daniela Kravetz
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Alastair Stewart
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Adrian Plevin
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Joseph Orangias
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Anita KeizersLeiden University Libraries
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A call about... the University Council
The University Council gives the Executive Board (un)solicited advice and helps decide on important topics. For example, permanent contracts for lecturers and the workload and well-being of our students and staff. It’s an important organ, but many staff have no idea what it does. ‘I think it’s great…
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The sustainable University
The University has established an Environmental Policy Plan, which sets a number of ambitious goals to reduce its direct environmental impact and CO2 footprint and to raise staff awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly operations.
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(Cancelled) Exploring the Extra-Religious Zaydi Literary Canon through Manuscript Collections of Yemeni Origin
Lecture, Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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A multifaceted approach to understand cognitive impairment in MS: Exploring the nonlinearity of cognition
PhD defence
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Exploring the chemical space of natural products from Streptomyces using multi-omics approaches
PhD defence
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Exploring the Versatility of Human β-Glucosidases and Related Glycosylated Metabolites with Novel Chemical Tools
PhD defence
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Pilot: recycling machines at the university
Facility
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External access to the university network temporarily restricted
ICT, Security
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Stand as a candidate in the university elections!
The university elections will be held from 17 to 21 May 2021. Students and staff can shortly put themselves forward as candidates for the University Council, Faculty Councils or Department Councils.
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Stand as a candidate for the University elections 2026
Education