1,456 search results for “ecology” in the Public website
- Prof Dr Nicole van Dam
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Rene KleijnFaculty of Science
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Nienke BeetsFaculty of Science
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Effects of light at night on plants and their interactions with other species
What is the effect of light at night on plant phenology and physiology, and how does this affect plant interactions with other species?
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Ecological validity of biomarkers in drug research
PhD defence
- Prof Dr André Kessler
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Functional xylem anatomy: intra and interspecific variation in stems of herbaceous and woody species
My PhD thesis investigates the ecological significance of resistance against drought-induced air bubble formation inside the water conduits of plants (embolism), and the plasticity and functional aspects of stem anatomical traits in woody and herbaceous species.
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The Monetary Valuation of Water-related Ecosystem Services
While ecosystems have concrete benefits for human society, these benefits are typically overlooked in decision-making.
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Education at CML
Our institute contributes to multiple curricula.
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About this minor
Everything you need to know about the minor Ecology, Migration and Tolerance: Limits to Cooperation.
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CurveBend: From biodiversity loss to a nature-positive society through mobilisation of collective action at the landscape scale
How can innovative collective action methods restore biodiversity in socio-ecological lifescapes across livestock-dominated regions?
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Eva SieversFaculty of Science
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Lisanne van HoutumSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Aaron ParisFaculty of Science
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Tuomas AiveloFaculty of Science
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Marin VisscherFaculty of Science
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Jonas KlimtFaculty of Science
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LCCP Colloquium "Phenomenology and ecology: a zoocentric perspective? "
Lecture
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Province, universities and businesses to collaborate on circular South Holland
The province of South Holland is to collaborate with industry, the three LDE universities Leiden Delft and Erasmus, and the University of Wageningen in a knowledge and innovation programme to speed up the transition to a circular economy. The programme, ACCEZ, is expected to generate new knowledge.
- Prof Dr Niklas Janz
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How meat substitutes in your lasagne can help save the planet
National Meat Free Week, from 11 to 17 March, encourages us to choose the environmentally friendly option more often. But apart from preventing animal suffering, does eating less meat really make much difference? Three questions for Leiden Professor of Industrial Ecology Arnold Tukker.
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Programme
On this page the programme and sessions can be found. The programme will be updated regularly.
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Career preparation
Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.
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Research
Industrial Ecology
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Keynote speakers
On this page you can read about our keynote speakers.
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The effects of burying beetle social behaviours on interspecific interactions
This ecological community has long been known to affect host biology, and their diverse roles have been further clarified in recent years following numerous studies of animal:microbiota interactions in diverse systems.
- Prof Dr Consuelo De Moraes
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Life Cycle Assessment-Based Guidance for development of New Energy Technologies
The development of new environmentally sound technologies is seen as a key route towards achieving sustainability.
- Prof Dr John Vandermeer
- Dr Heiko Vogel
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Matana Ng'weliFaculty of Science
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Mandy de WildeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Tressia ChikodzaFaculty of Science
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Why Leiden University and Delft University of Technology?
Leiden University and Delft University of Technology are committed to providing you with a quality graduate education by scientists who bring their cutting-edge research into the classroom. For the Industrial Ecology MSc programme, both universities integrate the expertise of two internationally recognised…
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Chat with a student
Do you have a question about studying at Leiden University/TU Delft or student life in Leiden and Delft? Do you want more information about the Industrial Ecology master's programme? Chat with a current student for answers to your questions!
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Sofie Hajer wins prize for research on balancing wind energy and biodiversity
How do you combine the growth of wind energy with the protection of vulnerable seabirds? With her master’s thesis on this delicate balance, Sofie Hajer won the 2025 Unilever Research Prize. Her work provides new insights into how ecology and policy can strengthen each other.
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What is the effect of long-term exposure to engineered nanomaterials (ENMS)?
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are widely used, and nanotechnological innovations grow with rapid pace. Studies on nanotoxicology have demonstrated that chemical toxicology as well as particle toxicology should be accounted for in predicting the safety of ENMs.
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Master's application and admission
Find out how to apply for Industrial Ecology at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide.
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Sustainable futures
How can we organise society so as to keep our planet habitable for us and for all other life forms around us? To answer this question, Leiden researchers collaborate across disciplines, from biology to data science, and from environmental economy to archaeology.
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About the programme
Industrial Ecology is the science of sustainability, a discipline which is vital to solving today’s environmental problems. In this two-year MSc programme, we are committed to training students who will go on to play instrumental roles in addressing and positively impacting the world’s sustainability…
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Cheating belowground interactions
Mycoheterotrophy is a particular mode of life in which plants obtain carbohydrates from their associated fungal partners, instead of by using photosynthesis.
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Towards responsible and resilient mineral supply chains, with case studies on cobalt, antimony, and zinc
To meet the rising demand for minerals driven by the global shift to clean energy technologies, ensuring responsible and resilient supply chains is critical. Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel for batteries, neodymium and zinc for wind turbines, and indium for solar panels are essential.
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Environmental sustainability of NdFeB magnet recycling: foresight study on recycling systems and technologies
The demand for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets is rapidly growing, while the neodymium supply chain is under pressure. Recycling can alleviate these issues. This thesis investigates the potential for deploying novel magnet recycling technologies and their environmental consequences.
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Gorlaeus Bicycle Storage
A part of the steel construction of the former Gorlaeus high-rise forms the basis of a new green bike park which is part of the redevelopment of the Faculty of Science.
- Green roofs and Buildings
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University Leiden
Our institute aspires to be the center of excellence for strategic and quantitative research and education on sustainable use and governance of natural resources and biodiversity. We have two distinct research programmes: Environmental Biology and Industrial Ecology. The department of Industrial…
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International collaboration on environmental research with appointment Arnold Tukker at Nanjing University
Arnold Tukker has been appointed as distinguished visiting professor at Nanjing University in the field of industrial ecology.
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Thomas ArblasterFaculty of Science
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C. XiaoFaculty of Science
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New funding for the development of a metabolomics resistance test at the IBL
Researchers from the Plant Ecology and Phytochemistry group at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) received an STW (Stichting Technologische Wetenschappen) grant for applied studies in plant herbivore resistance with potential for a novel resistance test.