276 search results for “localizing global gardens biographies” in the Staff website
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Wilhelmina Hermann-DekkersFaculty of Science
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Rogier van VugtFaculty of Science
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Rigtje PasschierFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Niels Raes
Faculty of Science
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Vincent Merckx
Faculty of Science
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Willem OtterspeerFaculty of Humanities
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Han van Konijnenburg
Faculty of Science
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Leiden University Global Fund
At Leiden University, we know a long tradition of working with international partners. To encourage successful and strategic partnerships, the Leiden University Global Fund (LUGF) was established in 2024. This fund is intended to invest in worldwide partnerships, activities and initiatives. One of the…
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Gorlaeus rooftop garden: from student project to green meeting spot
On top of the Gorlaeus Building’s bike parking sits a hidden green surprise: Leiden’s largest rooftop garden. Since this academic year, the garden has been open to all students and staff.
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Paul KesslerFaculty of Science
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Peter Castenmiller
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jos RaadscheldersFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Global network puts spotlight on quantum software
Quantum software is essential to make quantum technology work. Research centers QuSoft and aQa work together at the forefront of the Netherlands’ quantum software efforts. With the launch of the Quantum Software Alliance (QSA), this collaboration now scales globally.
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Climate-proof Mediterranean garden in the Hortus opened by André Kuipers
On 22 May, astronaut André Kuipers opened the new Mediterranean garden in the Hortus. With this water-efficient garden, the Hortus aims to offer inspiration for future- and climate-proof garden planting. Prefect Paul Keßler and scientific director of the Leiden Observatory Ignas Snellen also signed…
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Digging and tilling at the Hortus botanicus: SEA Community Garden officially opened
Eight university vegetable patches will soon join the display at the Hortus botanicus. The sun shone down on almost 40 enthusiastic students and staff as they started work on the new Community Garden there earlier this month.
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Ehsan JamiFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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From a child in the orchard to director of the botanical garden
At the age of six, Barbara Gravendeel already knew what she wanted to be: a biologist. The seed was planted in the garden of her childhood home: an old orchard surrounded by a large hedge. Since 1 May, she has been the scientific director (prefect) of the Hortus botanicus in Leiden, and all the pieces…
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Seed funding call Leiden University Global Fund
All the information about the Leiden University Global Fund (LUGF) funding instrument is given here, specifically the seed funding options for collaboration with regional partners. The LUGF awards seed funding to support regional collaborative initiatives.
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You too can improve biodiversity in your local area
During a recent event, the Leiden Institute of Environmental Sciences presented the breadth of its research on biodiversity.
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Three days of fun in the Gorlaeus garden: this was the We are Science Week
Sunshine, ice cream, coffee, and plenty of good vibes. Once again, students and staff made the most of the We are Science Week. Relive some of the highlights with our photo report!
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Faizal RiantoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Roderick BoumanFaculty of Science
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Rick van Well
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Amandine LerusseFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Lasse van den DikkenbergFaculty of Archaeology
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Arthur RonnerFaculty of Science
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Geerten BoogaardFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leonard Blussé van Oud AlblasFaculty of Humanities
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Five questions for Thijs Bosker about Local Actions
Sustainability challenges don’t just call for environmental scientists – they require expertise from many academic fields. Thijs Bosker and Paul Behrens have made it easier for university lecturers to integrate sustainability into their courses. Their initiative, Local Actions, offers ready-made teaching…
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Anneke MonsmaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Thijs Vos
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How a local shaman can help fight climate change
Who knows more about environmental governance: a professor of natural resource governance or a local shaman in the remote uplands of Myanmar?
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Local residents research their own problems
The Countering Syndemic Vulnerability project supports communities by identifying and tackling clusters of social factors and health problems. The project works with residents and professionals in the Moerwijk district in The Hague and the Stevenshof district in Leiden.
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Guido Maschhaupt
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Huygens Laboratory
During a partial evacuation, gather in Oort restaurant. During a full evacuation, gather in the garden.
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Jan MelissenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
- Zen Garden Student Well-being Week
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Jacqueline VelFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Benjamin Kester
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Rosalba Icaza GarzaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jos GommansFaculty of Humanities
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Hortus Botanicus
The Hortus Botanicus is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. Founded in 1590 and expanded in the centuries that followed, the Hortus is a green oasis in the centre of Leiden. Visitors come for a relaxing stroll through the gardens; researchers come from all over the world to study the famous…
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Tim EnweremFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Leiden conference to look for emerging trends in global governance
Global challenges require global governance answers. For that reason, between 5 and 7 June, the interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) has selected 'Emerging trends in global governance' as the theme of its annual conference. Researchers, students…
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Landscaping
The Landscaping department manages, cares for and maintains all green spaces, road surfaces, waterways and ponds located on University grounds. The Landscaping department also performs work on request.
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Densua MumfordFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frans JacobsFaculty of Science
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NWO grant for research on new type of global organisation
To what extent can global issues be solved by multistakeholder collaboration, a relatively new type of organisation? Jan Aart Scholte, the coordinator of the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) interdisciplinary research programme, has received a Dutch Research Council (NWO) grant…
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Arthur van BuitenenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs