3,300 search results for “material culture studies” in the Public website
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South and Southeast Asian Studies (BA)
South and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. Interested in speaking one of its major languages, and understanding its history, culture, and current affairs? Then this is the programme for you!
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EuDEco case study report (D1.3)
D1.3 describes a set of five case studies relevant in the context of the EuDEco project. Case studies are considered relevant if they are initiatives focusing on the promotion of big data and data reuse or pilots facilitating data reuse in one form or the other. The case studies were expected to allow…
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Falling bombs and looting soldiers: how to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage?
The war in Ukraine is leading not only to human suffering. Ukraine's cultural heritage is also experiencing the consequences of the war: museums are being bombed and 'Russification' in the occupied territories means children no longer learn Ukrainian. Researcher Evelien Campfens was commissioned by…
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Ariadne Schmidt appointed professor of the Cultural History of Leiden
Ariadne Schmidt will be appointed professor by special appointment of the Magdalena Moons chair at Leiden University. From 1 September 2018 she will carry out academic research and teach on the cultural history of the city, in particular of Leiden.
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Embodied borders: an ethnography of female migrants in Singapore
This ethnographic research is a joint project with the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, Leiden University, and KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies. It aims to understand the experiences of social inclusion and exclusion of female migrants…
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African Studies (MA and Research MA)
Are you thinking about studying African Studies? Learn more and watch the introduction video.
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Latin American Studies (MA and Research MA)
Are you thinking about studying Latin American Studies? Learn more and watch the introduction video.
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Central and East European Studies Centre
The Central and Eastern European Studies Centre is an interdisciplinary platform of scholars of Leiden University. The Centre’s mission is to bundle together, strengthen and disseminate existing research into the history, politics, and culture of the region, spanning the new member states of the EU,…
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Leiden University Students studying in the UK
Are you a Leiden University student (thinking of) studying in the UK? Find out more about the impact of Brexit for current and prospective EU students of Leiden University studying abroad in the UK.
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Student for a day African Studies
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Center for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies Leiden
Het Center for Interdisciplinary Placebo Studies Leiden (IPS) streeft naar een beter begrip van placebo- en nocebo-effecten, hun onderliggende mechanismen en hun mogelijke toepassingen in de klinische praktijk. IPS bestaat uit een groep interdisciplinaire onderzoekers die werken aan de Universiteit…
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Leiden Studies in Islam and Society (Brill)
With Brill, LUCIS publishes a peer-reviewed book series, “Leiden Studies in Islam and Society” (LSIS), aimed at an international academic audience.
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Prepare for your studies at Leiden University
So you've been accepted onto an exchange or study abroad programme at Leiden University. Congratulations! Now it's time to make preparations for your stay.
- Social Sciences and Humanities Education: Religious Studies
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Study abroad and exchange admission and application
We are pleased you’ve chosen Leiden University for your study abroad or exchange programme and we look forward to receiving your application.
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Memory Politics and Contentious Heritage in Anṣār Allāh/Ḥūthī Yemen
Lecture, Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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History and International Studies 1900-Present
Research in the History and International Studies 1900-present specialisation addresses the interconnectedness and interdependence of contemporary global political, economic and cultural developments from a multidisciplinary perspective which is rooted in the humanities.
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Why study in the Netherlands?
There must be a reason why there are 90,000 international students in the Netherlands, a number that is increasing every year. In fact, there are several very good reasons.
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Assessor-Centered Translation Quality Assessment: A Theoretical Model and a Case Study
Behrouz Karoubi defended his thesis on 15 June 2016
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Synthetic Study on ADP-ribosylation
This Thesis focuses on the design and synthesis of ADP-ribosylated compounds that can be applied in biological studies.
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Lab facilities Clinical Neurodevelopmental Studies
Neurobiological, cognitive and behavioural measurements of normal and abnormal child development.
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2011 Field School ‘Crossroad of Cultures’ Robben Island South Africa
The Robben Island field school in January and February 2011 investigated and documented the tangible and intangible heritage of Robben Island, encompassing the remains associated with various political prisoners, the Muslim exiles, the lepers and lunatics, the WWII soldiers and Navy personnel, the prison…
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Owada Chair should bring together nations, cultures and individuals
Dominique Moïsi, a professor at King’s College London, will be the first holder of the Owada chair. ‘In the present international context of polarisation and divisions within societies and amongst nations, any effort at bringing Asia and Europe closer to each other is truly important.’
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Alumna Cultural Anthropology Van der Helm is 'Stadsfotograaf' Leidsch Dagblad
Every year a photographer portrays Leiden as Stadsfotograaf (City Photographer) of the Leidsch Dagblad. This year it is the honor to Leonie van der Helm, an alumna of cultural anthropology. Over the next 52 weeks, Van der Helm will visualize the meaning of 'home'.
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15 prehistoric Jomon Culture sites in northern Honshu and Hokkaido
Dean prof. Willem Willems has visited Japan from 8-10 September, at the invitation of the Aomori District Council in northern Honshu. Purpose of the visit was to provide assistance in the nomination process for World Heritage Site of 15 prehistoric Jomon Culture sites in northern Honshu and Hokkaido…
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The Tableau Vivant – Across Media, History, and Culture
Stijn Bussels will attend the two-day conference on The Tableau Vivant – Across Media, History, and Culture at the Colombia University of New York. He will deliver a paper on ‘‘Restored Behaviour’ and the Performance of the City Maiden in Joyous Entries into Antwerp’.
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Dutch Centre for Travel Writing Studies
The Dutch Center for Travel Writing Studies s a scientific center that develops and coordinates initiatives to promote research into travel writing. It actively seeks contact with external (scientific and social) partners to collaborate on issues surrounding cultural / national identity, cultural contact…
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Prepare for your studies at Leiden University
Congratulations, you have completed all the steps for admission and application, so you are a Leiden University student now! Below you can find a few tips to start at Leiden University well prepared.
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Prepare for your studies at Leiden University
You’ve been accepted! Leiden University looks forward to welcoming you as a new student. Your next step is to prepare for your studies. Below you can find some tips to help you get a head start as you embark on your studies at Leiden University.
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Ancient Charm
The aim of ANCIENT CHARM was to develop neutron-imaging techniques and the associated equipment, and help establish neutron imaging as a mainstream archaeological analytical technique. In particular, one of the goals was a new imaging technique which called neutron resonant capture imaging combined…
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FAQ Study Abroad Semester at NVICairo
For Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle East Studies
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FAQ Study Abroad Semester at NVICairo
For Arabic and Islamic Studies and Middle East Studies
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Memory, Modernity, and Children’s Literature in Japan
On 1 September 2022 Afke van Ewijk successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Van Bergen Prizes for English Waltz and other cultural expressions
Dancing in style at the University Sport Centre, and cooking together or visiting the cinema. These two initiatives for bringing Dutch and international students together were the winners of the 2016 Van Bergen Prize. The awards were presented at the annual Diversity Symposium at Leiden University on…
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Effects of intermediate assessments on study behaviour, time on task and achievement
What is the optimal way to utilise intermediate assessment in improving study behaviour and study success?
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African Studies Centre Leiden Research Programme
The ASCL Research Programme for the years 2019-2024 is called ‘Strident Africa: Societal and Environmental Change in the Context of 50 Centuries of History’. It examines the dramatic changes taking place on the continent in terms of population growth, urbanization, the role of external actors and the…
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Studying and living in The Hague
The Hague is a real student city and has everything you’ll need to turn your time as a student into the time of your life.
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Ruins for the future: Critical allegory and disaster governance in post-tsunami Japan
Andrew Littlejohn published the article 'Ruins for the future: Critical allegory and disaster governance in post-tsunami Japan' in American Ethnologist about the ruins left by Japan's 2011 tsunami.
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Crystal Ennis
Faculty of Humanities
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Widespread cultural diffusion of knowledge started 400,000 years ago
Different groups of hominins probably learned from one another much earlier than was previously thought, and that knowledge was also distributed much further. A study by archaeologists at Leiden University on the use of fire shows that 400,000 years ago knowledge and skills must already have been exchanged…
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‘New Rutte IV administrative culture will be difficult to create’
The Rutte IV cabinet is more or less complete. It includes more women than ever. For the first time ever, the Netherlands will have two ethnic minority ministers, and ministers without political experience but with plenty of professional expertise will also be making their debut. However, political…
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‘War history of Eduard Meijers warrants place in memorial culture’
A group of confidants including a former student of Meijers managed to avert his deportation to a death camp. In her lecture on 27 November, Cleveringa Professor Marjan Schwegman revealed the history of the persecution of the Jewish Professor Eduard Meijers.
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Studying Homo erectus Lifestyle and Location (SHeLL)
An integrated geo-archaeological research of the hominin site Trinil on Java
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Modern and Contemporary Studies (1800−Present)
This research cluster centres on regional, national, and global intersections between a variety of artistic and cultural expressions and their role in society from 1800 onwards.
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Laboratory studies of Water Ice in Space
Astronomical observations of cold regions in the universe show a rich inventory of ices. Part of these ices may end up on planets like our own, but in that journey they will be exposed to considerable amounts of radiation.
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What Netflix Got Wrong About Indigenous Storytelling in Sapiens
Filipino anthropologists Andrea Malaya M. Ragragio and Myfel D. Paluga look back at the groundbreaking Netflix show Trese and what it missed about the stories of Indigenous peoples. They published the article 'What Netflix Got Wrong About Indigenous Storytelling' in the digital Anthropology magazine…
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Optimisation of first clinical studies in special populations: towards semi-physiological pharmacokinetic models
Promotor: M. Danhof, Co-promotores: J. Freijer, A. Yassen
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Ñuu Savi: Pasado, presente y futuro
Descolonización, continuidad cultural y re-apropiación de los códices mixtecos en el Pueblo de la Lluvia
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Mechanical metamaterials: nonlinear beams and excess zero modes
Mechanical metamaterials are man-made materials which derive their unusual properties from their structure rather than their composition.