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Growing awareness of sustainability and the environment
From underground heat exchangers at the Bio Science Park to drinking taps to replace water coolers. With its new environmental policy plan, Leiden Uni...
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Film: How to become an ethical scientist
Scientists are regularly confronted with questions of integrity. A new film teaches students how to handle this issue.
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History and Linguistics in Leiden #19 and #28 in QS ranking 2016
In QS’s World University Rankings of 2016, Leiden University’s History and Linguistics programme rank #19 and #28, respectively. This makes the Histor...
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Launching in September 2016: new minor in Rabat, Morocco
Students interested in the study of Morocco can enroll in the brand new English-taught minor ‘Culture and Society in Morocco’, starting in September 2...
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Dutch students’ grades lower due to lack of sleep
Students who have a chronic lack of sleep have lower grades and find it harder to concentrate. Around a third of students do not feel well rested enou...
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Alireza Nouri: Even the geese are orderly here!
Alireza Nouri comes from Tehran, Iran, and is currently in his third year of the bachelor’s in International Studies at Campus the Hague.
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Schrijftip #7: Structuur van je paper
When writing an academic paper, it is always important to have a clear structure. This does not only help the reader to understand your arguments, it ...
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Master's Day attracts students from all corners of the world
A young refugee who wants to give something back to the Netherlands; a Greek girl who wants to study in her mother's home country and, of course, a lo...
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Should we close our borders? Not according to the Classical World!
Leiden University archaeologists receive multiple awards for research on interaction between the Greek and Roman world and ‘The East’
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Circular economy essential to keep the earth turning
A circular economy in which all resources are reused is a prerequisite for a sustainable world. As EU president, the Netherlands can give a firm impet...
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Take off: first NIMAR study semester in Rabat
On February 1st 2016 the first Rabat semester at the Netherlands Institute in Morocco (NIMAR) has started. During the semester, organised for students...
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VIDEO: The Rhythm of Leiden
It’s February, and that means that many new students from all over the world will start at Humanities Leiden this month. A big welcome to all. Immerse...
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Schrijftip #6: Zorg voor goede argumentatie
When writing an academic paper, you need to convince your reader of the outcome of your research. This can be achieved by fulfilling certain academic ...
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The Leiden Experience: Why Humanities Matter
Our students come from all over the world and have many different interests, but they share one ambition: change the world and show #whyhumanitiesma...
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'If Asia doesn't work out, I'll go to Sweden'
It was a busy turn-out at the first Study Abroad Festival held recently at the Gorlaeus Laboratory on 30 October 2015. Students gathered here to orien...