2,938 search results for “vision on teaching and learning” in the Public website
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Modelling the interactions of advanced micro- and nanoparticles with novel entities
Novel entities may pose risks to humans and the environment. The small particle size and relatively large surface area of micro- and nanoparticles (MNPs) make them capable of adsorbing other novel entities, leading to the formation of aggregated contamination.
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Learning even the simplest language rules is not easy
A large interdisciplinary NWO research project attempted to discover the cognitive origin of the human ability to learn linguistic rules. This is not so simple, according to linguist Andreea Geambaşu and her colleagues. PhD defence on 11 December.
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Study success: academic achievement and critical thinking competence in undergraduate education
What is the impact of research-based learning on critical thinking competence and academic achievement in undergraduate education? What are underlying factors of research-based learning in the learning environment?
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How the lessons learned from Afghanistan were soon forgotten
The mission in Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan was a formative experience for Dutch soldiers in which many lessons were learned. But most of those lessons have already been forgotten.
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Bridging Art, Design and Technology through Critical Making
How can the concept of Critical Making be expanded into a general approach that ties the critical methodology of artistic research, and the established concepts of artistic autonomy, together with contemporary creative-technological development?
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About the programme
Learn the newest insights from established researchers.
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Yingjie Fan
Science
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Berna Güroglu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jian Wang
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Self-learning machines for better understanding of the universe
Bright explosions appear all over the radio and gravitational-wave sky. This dynamic side of the universe which has just been discovered, can be mapped by self-learning machines. The National Science Agenda granted 5 million euro’s to CORTEX, the Center for Optimal, Real-Time Machine Studies of the…
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Research
The main goal of the research that is conducted in the Brain and Education Lab is to create a better understanding of the cognitive and neural systems that support learning and academic performance across development. To pursue this goal, lab members draw on theories and methods from developmental and…
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Information for employers
Are you an employer and do you want to know more about the Honours College? On this page you will find information on the educational principles, the number of participants and the certificate.
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UNACCOMPANIED IMPROVISATION - The Multi-textural Nature of the Guitar
Why does the textural gap between the music that one can improvise and that which one can practice and learn to play (as in completely written-out music) seem to be bigger in the case of the guitar than, for example, in that of keyboard instruments?
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Graphing algebraic formulas
Many students have difficulties to read and give meaning to algebraic formulas. In this study it is explored whether graphing formulas with pen and paper will improve students’ability to reason with algebraic formulas.
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‘Teaching a robot to fry an egg isn’t as easy as you’d think’
‘AI can’t do half as much as people think,’ says computer scientist and psychologist Roy de Kleijn. He tries to teach robots seemingly easy things, and keeps on discovering how smart human intelligence really is. Three things that computers are no way near doing.
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Newly appointed Art History professor, Minna Valjakka: 'Art teaches us more than you may think'
On 1 January Minna Valjakka was appointed Professor of Contemporary Art History and Theory from a Global Perspective. Valjakka sees her appointment as 'extremely topical' because of the discussions about the decolonisation of the arts: 'Art teaches us not just about art, but also about contemporary…
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Teach children who are deaf or hard of hearing more about emotions and social conventions
Children with hearing loss often fail to pick up on nuances in other people’s emotional responses. As a result, they do not always understand what is going on. Yung-Ting Tsou, a PhD student at Leiden University, found that having more knowledge of emotions and social conventions can help them in their…
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Organisations often learn too little from disasters and crises
From recurrent oil disasters to the outbreak of contagious diseases or major fires. Public organisations often learn too little from such crises, according to public administration specialist Wout Broekema. Staff frequently fail to communicate information adequately, which means that lessons are often…
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CARICOM organises a pilot activity to teach regional integration in high schools
Awareness of the functioning of a regional integration process and the benefits it can offer is crucial for its success, as the European Union experience has proven.
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Learn about contemporary approaches to risk
The brand-new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘Risk in Modern Society’ starts on Monday 29 January. This course was developed by the Centre for Safety and Security of the Leiden•Delft•Erasmus alliance.
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Non-native EFL teachers’ intercultural identities: A comparison of China and the Netherlands
Students in EFL (English as a foreign language) classes may regard their non-native teachers as successful models of intercultural communication and mediators between the cultures of English-speaking countries (ES cultures) and their own cultures. Teachers who are aware of such roles may introduce and…
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‘Let students see you’re passionate about your subject’
In line with tradition, at the opening of the academic year the LUS Teaching Prize will be presented to the University’s best teacher. Get to know the nominees. This week: Thijs Porck.
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Exploring big data approaches in the context of early stage clinical
Als gevolg van de grote technologische vooruitgang in de gezondheidszorg worden in toenemende mate gegevens verzameld tijdens de uitvoering van klinische onderzoeken.
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In conversation with Frans Timmermans about plastics in Europe
14 March 2018 a Citizens’ Dialogue about plastic-use in Europe with First-Vice President Frans Timmermans took place in Utrecht. It was one in a series of dialogues organized by the European Commission held throughout Europe. LAPP-student Emily den Boer joined the evening.
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FGGA members for Young Academy Leiden
The Young Academy Leiden (YAL) is an initiative of the Leiden members of The Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. It fits very well with the recommendations issued by the working group Rankings and Toptalent last year in their report on academic excellence and talent…
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‘A top notch lecturer!’ Igor Boog wins Casimir Award 2016
Igor Boog, lecturer of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, received the Casimir Award for most inspiring lecturer of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. The jury praised Boog's enthusiasm and his innovative vision on education.
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Bart de Smit Vice Dean Faculty of Science
Bart de Smit has been appointed to the position of Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science for four years, as of 1 January 2019. After Han de Winde stepped down as Vice Dean in September, De Smit already took over his duties ad interim.
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Anna van Duijvenvoorde in Dutch media on social learning
Developmental Psychologist Anna van Duijvenvoorde talks about her research on the development of brain and behaviour in adolescents. An important part of this research is social learning which is crucial in puberty. Several media sources devoted attention to her research. In 2020, she received the Heineken…
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Tanzania
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden Law School with the University of Dar es Salaam.
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Partner Institutes
The IBL represents the core of modern biological research at Leiden and we interact closely with the other life science Partner Institutes in the faculty:
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About the programme
The Astronomy and Education specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes a one-year astronomy component and a teacher’s education component in the second year.
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About the programme
The Computer Science and Education specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of a computer science component (60 EC) and an education component (60 EC).
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About the programme
The Physics and Education specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of a Physics component (60 EC) and an Education component (60 EC).
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About us
The Leiden University Centre for Islamic Thought and History aims to promote the study of Arabic and Islamic thought and history in a number of ways, both online and in person.
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LUMC Partnership
This partnership is based on an academic collaboration between the Leiden University Medical Center and the Institute of Public Administration, research has been conducted on leadership in the domain of health care in times of crisis.
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We offer
As a scientific partner, the Sport Data Center offers (sports) organisations a wide range of services.
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Middle Eastern Studies (BA)
Do you want to discover a language and culture that is completely different from the Netherlands? In the Bachelor's programme Middle Eastern Studies you will study the connections between the different cultures in the Middle-East in the past and present. You will be able to choose from the languages…
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Network analysis methods for smart inspection in the transport domain
Transport inspectorates are looking for novel methods to identify dangerous behavior, ultimately to reduce risks associated to the movements of people and goods. We explore a data-driven approach to arrive at smart inspections of vehicles.
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Assistant Professor Methodology & Statistics
Social and Behavioural Sciences, Psychology
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Children become bacteria to learn about antibiotics
Last Friday the global Antibiotics Awareness Week begun: an entire week dedicated to antibiotic use. Antibiotics researchers from the LACDR therefore set out to tell primary school pupils about their research. Through role-playing, pupils were drawn into the world of antibiotics: 'Can the teacher not…
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Dr Farouk El-Hosseny joins the teaching staff of Grotius Centre as Visiting Assistant Professor of International Law.
The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies is delighted to announce that Dr Farouk El-Hosseny will join the teaching staff as Visiting Assistant Professor of International Law.
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Student associations
If The Hague is completely new to you, perhaps you should consider joining a student association? It’ll be a great way to quickly get to know people and build up a network that will prove invaluable long after you’ve finished your master’s.
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Student associations
Becoming a member of a student association is the best way to quickly feel at home in The Hague. You’ll soon get to know people and you’ll make new friends for life.
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PrAIa Hackathon Easing Teaching
Course, Hackathon
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Machine Learning Improves Cross-border Tax Estimates
Multidisciplinary research has established that VAT-results are in practice six times lower than what it should have been. The new estimates rely on machine learning techniques.
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What do you learn when attending an Open Day?
The Open Day of Leiden University, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 was busy, in a pleasant way. More than 12,500 prospective students and supervisors visited the information market in the Pieterskerk. There, and at other locations, they were informed about the studies they preferred during countless presentations…
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Survey on open and online learning: Please join!
Currently, more and more universities are experimenting with various forms of digitization: MOOCs, SPOCs, but also the adoption of YouTube video’s, online quizzes and other online learning methods in university education. Many of these educational methods are not just digital, but also freely accessible…
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To explore the drug space smarter: Artificial intelligence in drug design for G protein-coupled receptors
Over several decades, a variety of computational methods for drug discovery have been proposed and applied in practice. With the accumulation of data and the development of machine learning methods, computational drug design methods have gradually shifted to a new paradigm, i.e. deep learning methods…
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NimbleAI
NimbleAI aims at solutions for ultra-energy efficient and secure neuromorphic sensing and processing at the edge.
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Monitoring Change in Ideas on Water Management
How does the vision of problems and solutions from