450 news items found
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Leiden astronomers explain the Orion Nebula’s age paradox 23 October 2026Why do the gas shell and planet-forming discs in the Orion Nebula appear much younger than the stars themselves? Astronomers from Leiden University an...
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Outdoor sports fields of the University Sports Centre officially opened 19 October 2026The outdoor sports fields of the University Sports Centre Leiden have officially been opened. With the commissioning, the student sports associations ...
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Come to the Mentale Wasstraat (mental spring clean) during Student Well-being Week: 'I discovered I can handle more than I thought’ 19 October 2026Want a unique experience that will help you to reduce stress, build resilience, and cope better with setbacks? Then come to the Mentale Wasstraat (men...
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Researchers discover differences in sound recognition between humans and songbirds 15 October 2026Researchers at Leiden University and the University of Amsterdam have discovered that humans and songbirds recognise complex sounds differently. Zhi-Y...
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Aha! How a robot shows that it is learning 15 October 2026A learning robot that keeps making the same mistake may not seem very clever. But behind the scenes, it can still be learning all the time. Researcher...
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Knowledge organisations warn against EU budget cuts to research and innovation 13 October 2026The Netherlands should not advocate a smaller EU budget, but a smarter one. That is the message being put forward by Dutch knowledge institutions and ...
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The [s]TATTOO studio has closed, but the stories continue 13 October 2026Two hundred and eighty staff members and students shared their thoughts this spring from the black leather salon chairs of the [s]TATTOO pop-up studio...
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From equality to biodiversity: this prospectus guides students through our sustainability-focused range of programmes 08 October 2026The word sustainable generally brings to mind green, nature and climate, but it goes much further than that. The 2026/2027 Sustainable Study Guide giv...
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A student who sleeps well is a better student 08 October 2026When did you last wake up feeling fit, fresh and well-rested? Students often struggle with a disturbed sleep pattern, which can make them more suscept...
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‘Schools and employers: do more about declining tolerance of homosexuality’ 05 October 2026Young people have become much less tolerant of homosexuality, research has shown. Initiatives like Purple Friday are much needed, says Professor Jojan...
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What do you know about AI? Test your knowledge in 11 questions 05 October 2026How much do you actually know about AI, what it can do and the questions the technology raises? Test your knowledge with our quiz, compiled by our exp...
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Maria Krebbers organises walks for Walk of Life: ‘Slowing down gives you new energy’ 01 October 2026After her work as a workshop coordinator at the Lorentz Center, Maria Krebbers regularly heads out into nature. As a volunteer coach for Walk of Life,...
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Ivo van Vulpen in Trouw: ‘Bringing the worlds of the humanities and sciences closer together’ 30 September 2026A Trouw journalist spent a day following the teaching programme of the minor The Mysterious Reality and turned it into a feature.
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The immune system’s key role in cardiovascular disease: Leiden researchers explore what happens inside artery walls 29 September 2026How can we keep our hearts and blood vessels healthy? To mark World Heart Day, researchers in Leiden explain how the immune system affects atheroscler...
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How many animals can you capture on camera? Take the challenge with the new Hortus game 28 September 2026Place a camera near a berry-laden shrub and click away: how many animals can you photograph? In Hortus Spotter, you go on a digital wildlife hunt thro...