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Democracy measured: Simon Otjes on political science and practice 14 October 2025Political scientists study topics that affect society, but their work often remains out of the spotlight. Not always: the research of Leiden political...
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From market-driven thinking to ‘Build, build, build’: Leiden experts on the housing crisis 14 October 2025The housing crisis is affecting a substantial group of Dutch citizens and is one of the main election themes this year. How did things get this far an...
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Finding our way out of the hyper-nervous society? ‘Time to pause and reflect on our basic human needs’ 13 October 2025Hit the brakes! That’s the advice of the Council for Public Health and Society in a recent report. Life in an individualistic, achievement-driven soci...
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‘Don’t let algorithms determine what happens in class’ 10 October 2025From TikTok to ChatGPT: digital technology is permeating our whole existence. What does that mean for education and upbringing? It’s not about screen ...
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Sustainability Day: Sustainability embedded in our education 10 October 2025In our teaching, Leiden University gives all students the opportunity to learn about sustainability themes and issues. Social issues, including sustai...
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Beyond Iced coffee and face masks: ‘True self-care is about emotional awareness and living according to your values’ 09 October 2025During their clinical internships, Psychology Masters students learn to offer mental support to others. But how can these future therapists take care ...
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Science in the language of children’s books: Honours College students take up the challenge 09 October 2025How do you explain loss, social inequality or mental health to children without losing sight of the gravity of the subject? The new Honours course Fro...
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Update: Executive Board responds to government cuts 07 October 2025The Schoof government, which has since assumed a caretaker role, presented its coalition agreement last year, followed later by its budget. As expecte...
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More than movement: study of cognitive and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s 07 October 2025Cognitive decline and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease are often only recognised at a late stage, yet they can greatly impact people's lives. Research b...
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Hutspot, herring and... science: Community engagement with Leiden’s research at 3 October University 06 October 2025Amid the many traditions of Leiden’s 3 October Festival, a relative newcomer is beginning to take hold: the Science Market. At market stalls, the peop...
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Championing educational innovation: new Leiden Teachers’ Academy Fellows 02 October 2025Leiden Teachers’ Academy is proud to welcome six new fellows: Dennis Braekmans, Arjan Louwen, Noa Schonmann, Anouk van der Weiden, Deepak Balak and Jo...
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Natural brain opioids help us “see the bigger picture” after rewards 02 October 2025Feeling good doesn’t just lift our mood—it also helps us stay flexible and resilient. A new study by an international team of neuroscientists shows th...
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How can the Netherlands form a stable government? 29 September 2025Dutch politics is becoming increasingly polarised, and forming stable governments seems more difficult than ever. Is there a magic formula for politic...
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Leiden University in The Hague praised by L’Express as one of Europe’s ‘schools of power’ 27 September 2025Leiden University is considered a ‘school of power’, and the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) has been described as ‘the diamond of Lei...
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Luc Sels new President of Leiden University 25 September 2025As of 1 November 2025, Professor Luc Sels will assume the role of President of Leiden University’s Executive Board, succeeding Annetje Ottow, who held...