450 news items found
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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...
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Weekend of Science: discover how science works in Leiden and The Hague 23 September 2026Do you understand what your dog is trying to tell you? How does NATO work? And can you tell different smells apart? On 3 and 4 October, you can invest...
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Opinion piece Luc Sels: What The Hague sees more clearly than Brussels 22 September 2026Both Dutch and European leaders speak about research and innovation in their plans for the future. But the Netherlands is now making the case for them...
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Can AI build a beautiful city in Minecraft? These Leiden students did it better 22 September 2026Five Computer Science master's students from Leiden University have won an international Minecraft AI competition. Their program built the most beauti...