450 news items found
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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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On this day, learn all about the learning brain: ‘Your brain isn’t a memory stick that can fill up’ 05 October 2026Learning your first words, practising a hill start during driving lessons or trying out that new TikTok recipe: we keep learning throughout our lives....
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Are you balanced bilingual? It comes at a cost to emotional regulation (but don’t worry) 01 October 2026Say ‘I’m angry’ out loud, and your brain reacts to it, reducing the use of emotional brain regions. But this trick does not work if you say it in your...
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New research on the menopause and MS raises awareness of women’s health 30 September 2026Over half of the individuals who live with MS are female. Yet hardly any research has been done on the effects of the menopausal transition on women w...
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Professor Eiko Fried wants to diagnose mental disorders in a radically different way 29 September 2026Despite decades of research, the burden of mental disorders is not decreasing. According to Eiko Fried, professor of Mental Health and Data Science, t...
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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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New student and staff representatives: ‘It’s easy to criticise, but you also need to build bridges’ 22 September 2026A new academic year also marks the start of a new term for student and staff representatives. Two new council members tell us what motivates them and ...
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Research into Roman board game nominated for ‘Research of the Year’ 21 September 2026Leiden researcher Walter Crist and his team reconstructed the rules of a 2,000-year-old board game. For this extraordinary research, Quest magazine ha...
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Universities strengthen research collaboration with Ministry of Defence 21 September 2026The Dutch universities will strengthen their research collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.
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Podcast: The Science of Breathing 17 September 2026We often hear that breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost performance. But what does the science actually say?