3,350 search results for “research university” in the Staff website
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Executive Board column: Hester Bijl on research and the pressure to win funding
Giving lectures, marking exams, essays or theses, supervising students and PhDs, doing research and, as if that wasn’t enough, also trying to raise the necessary funding. There is a limited number of funds for academic research and a large number of applications. Many of our researchers therefore experience…
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In the Making - afternoon sessions on research in the arts
Lecture, Conversation
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Researchers: share your opinion on the university’s international travel policy
Research
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University doctor
Leiden University is committed to creating a pleasant working environment for its staff. It may nevertheless happen that you find yourself unable to work due to a temporary or long-term illness or disability. The university doctors can help you reduce health risks and give you advice regarding your…
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University doctor
Leiden University is committed to creating a pleasant working environment for its staff. It may nevertheless happen that you find yourself unable to work due to a temporary or long-term illness or disability. The university doctors can help you reduce health risks and give you advice regarding your…
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Illusions as the key: how spatial technology can help patients
Spatial technology such as virtual reality can help patients who have difficulty with spatial cognition, for instance if they keep on losing their way. In her inaugural lecture, neuropsychologist Ineke van der Ham will talk about the importance of avatars, the patient experience and room for innovat…
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University Elections
This year, there are elections for the student and staff sections of the University Council and the student section of all faculty councils. You decide who represents you to university management. What topics and viewpoints are important to you? By voting, you ultimately have a say in university policy.…
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More attention needs to be paid to prevention in the fight against cancer
On 11 November Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Monique van Leerdam will deliver her inaugural lecture entitled, ‘Aiming for Prevention’. Van Leerdam, who specialises in hereditary tumours, was appointed professor in July 2020. In her inaugural lecture she will discuss the importance of…
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How Cicero’s ruined reputation can be a lesson for politicians today
Roman philosopher and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero is still used as an intellectual example by politicians and speech writers today. But, he did not go unchallenged in his own day, as a statesman in particular. Classicist Leanne Jansen conducted research into how classical historians judged Cicero’s…
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Algorithms descend into our sewers to improve inspections
They never cross our minds until, that is, they become damaged and then they’re a huge problem: our sewers. Their maintenance could be much faster and more accurate, PhD candidate Dirk Meijer has discovered. Algorithms are also proving to be a godsend deep underground.
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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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University Library
During an evacuation, all employees and students gather at the coffee corner at the front of the University Library. Keep the road and the square clear for emergency services.
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Electric car batteries can help drive the clean electricity transition
As early as 2030, batteries in electric vehicles could fully meet the need for short-term electricity storage around the world. By connecting them to the power grid they can provide their stored energy, improving energy security and enabling renewable technologies in cleaning the grid.
- Reflection, research & innovation
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Research Seminar Europe 1000-1800
Lecture, Research Seminar Europe 1000-1800
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University Library
Witte Singel 27, Leiden
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A lifeline for Leiden research – TB solution a step closer thanks to this Indonesian university
Herman Spaink knows of many substances that may help combat tuberculosis. Lab space to study them safely is very limited in Leiden. A brand-new lab at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia will soon provide a solution. About time, says Spaink, ‘The disease is on the rise and is becoming less sensitive…
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MasterMinds Challenge named best educational innovation
The Master of Medicine at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has won the national biennial award for best educational innovation in medical teaching. It was awarded the prize by the Netherlands Association for Medical Education (NVMO) for its MasterMinds Challenge (MMC).
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Leiden Healthy University
Leiden University is committed to making your work safe, healthy and enjoyable and joined the Healthy Universities international network in 2018.
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Leiden University Press
Leiden University Press publishes academic books and journals, primarily in the field of humanities and social and behavioural sciences. The press focuses on Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, History (Global, Military, Environmental) Archaeology, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Literary Studies,…
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University doctor and psychologist
The University does its best to create a pleasant work environment. It may nevertheless happen that you are unable to work due to a short-term or long-term illness or disability. The University doctors will help you reduce health risks and advise you through your recovery and return to work.
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Integration of research and teaching
Perspective- and enquiry-based learning: how can you help students get to grips with complex issues?
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Legal expert Reijer Passchier on the law, Big Tech and Big Brother
Is the child benefits scandal an omen for the future and will people’s lives soon be fully dominated by algorithms? Assistant Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law Reijer Passchier warns that the encroaching digitalisation is giving the executive branch even more power, leaving parliament…
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Wrap-ups and recordings of the Leiden University Libraries & Elsevier seminars on Reproducible Research
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) in partnership with Elsevier hosted a series of online seminars on the challenges involved in achieving reproducibility in research. The seminars aimed to identify best practices that can help to overcome central challenges around reproducibility, and to convey several…
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University Teaching Qualification (BKO)
Good teaching is a skill in itself. In order to guarantee the quality of education in the Netherlands, the University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) is now compulsory for all lecturers, university lecturers (UD), senior university lecturers (UHD) and professors. What does…
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University childcare centre
Leiden University has its own childcare centre, De Kattekop. The fiftysix available places are reserved for Leiden University staff and students. The childcare centre is open to children aged eight weeks to four years.
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CSC-Leiden University Scholarship
PhD
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University managed accommodation
Leiden University offers housing facilities for international PhD's and other visiting academic staff. Read about the application process for university housing. If you need tenants for your apartment or family house in Leiden and its surrounding area, we will gladly help you rent it to our international…
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University Sports Centre
During an evacuation, all employees and students gather at the greens near the beach volleyball fields, next to the University Sports Centre.
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Leiden University Library (UBL)
During an evacuation, all employees and students gather at the coffee corner at the front of the University Library. Keep the road and the square clear for emergency services.
- Diplomacy and Global Affairs Research Seminar Series
- Diplomacy and Global Affairs Research Seminar Series
- Diplomacy and Global Affairs Research Seminar Series
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Leiden University Procurement Service
The Procurement Service supports purchasing processes and European tenders in particular.
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Support for Research, Laboratories and Education (SOLO)
SOLO (Dutch: Support voor Onderzoek, Laboratoria en Onderwijs) supports FSW faculty members who need help with the use of ICT and equipment in research or education.
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University Sports Centre
The University Sports Centre (USC) offers more than 55 sporting activities and classes. Staff members are entitled to a huge discount on membership of the USC.
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OSCoffee: Better coding for reproducible research
Lecture
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All Gender toilet LUMC Research Building
LUMC Research Building, Einthovenweg 20, 2333 ZC, Leiden
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CADS Research Seminar Mandy de Wilde
Lecture
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University Teaching Qualification (BKO)
Good teaching is a skill in itself. In order to guarantee the quality of education in the Netherlands, the University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) is now compulsory for all lecturers, university lecturers (UD), senior university lecturers (UHD) and professors. What does…
- Leiden University Nationalism Network events
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University Sports Centre
Einsteinweg 6, Leiden
- Research equipment
- University Teaching Qualification (BKO)
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Engaging society in our research and teaching: what's the status at Leiden University?
You may know it by the umbrella term 'citizen science'. You may also use terms such as volunteer mapping, patient co-researcher, or even community engaged learning to describe participatory practices in your research or teaching. No matter what you call it, there’s plenty going on when it comes to this…
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Yenching Academy of Peking University
Bachelor, Master
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with a media appearance or interview? Check the Media Guide for Researchers
Research
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University Teaching Qualification (BKO)
Good teaching is a skill in itself. In order to guarantee the quality of education in the Netherlands, the University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) is now compulsory for all lecturers, university lecturers (UD), senior university lecturers (UHD) and professors. What does…
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Voting for University Council because you can
Employee participation an issue that is not of your interest? On the contrary, your vote directly affects your working environment at Psychology. You know, where you give your best every working day. Three of our colleagues are getting in the race for a spot in the Unversity Council. Take that chance…
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Visit by Members of Parliament highlights interdisciplinary research and collaboration
High-quality education, research involving multiple faculties, collaboration between universities and central government funding to make all this possible: these were the topics covered in a working visit of the Standing Committee for Education, Culture and Science (OCW) to the Association of Universities…