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Order in chaos: mathematician looks for patterns in unpredictable systems 16 June 2026What do chemical reactions, epidemics and vegetation have in common? More than you might think, says mathematician Mark van den Bosch (Leiden Universi...
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In pictures: Spui Campus opens its doors on Architecture Day 15 June 2026On Architecture Day, residents of The Hague had the chance to take a look inside Spui Campus. The event offered an informal introduction to the new bu...
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Huge reservoir of star-forming gas discovered in surprisingly mature galaxy in the early Universe 12 June 2026Astronomers have discovered an enormous supply of cold molecular gas in a galaxy shortly after the Big Bang. The finding offers a rare glimpse of the ...
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ESA officially adopts ARRAKIHS mission: Europe leads the exploration of the low surface brightness universe 11 June 2026The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially adopted ARRAKIHS as a scientific mission, confirming the target launch date of 2030. Matthieu Schaller ...
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A cuddly toy with batteries: exploring the role of social robots in care for older people 11 June 2026From toy cats that purr to robot dogs that bark: what do such technologies mean for older people, healthcare providers and family members? A Dutch Res...
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Michiel Hogerheijde appointed Vice-Dean of Faculty of Science 09 June 2026Michiel Hogerheijde has been appointed Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Science as of 1 January 2027. He succeeds Bart de Smit, who has held the position s...
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From molecule to model: working together on better antibiotics 09 June 2026How can we combat the growing global health crisis of antibiotic resistance? At Leiden University, researchers are tackling this issue from multiple a...
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Video: Why is my friend with ADHD always late? 08 June 2026Can you have ADHD even if you’re not hyperactive? How does Ritalin work? And does ADHD present differently in girls from boys? In a University of the ...
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Three PhD defences in one day on religious coexistence in Ghana 05 June 2026Last Tuesday was a special day: three researchers defended their PhD dissertations in succession as part of the same project. Martin Luther Darko, Kau...
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Cosmic magnifying glass reveals exceptionally heavy dormant black hole in the early universe 05 June 2026Astronomers have measured the mass of a dormant, supermassive black hole in the early universe for the first time. Thanks to a combination of the Jame...
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Students bring turbulent past of Valkenburg airfield to life 03 June 2026The former Valkenburg airfield is steeped in history: the Romans defended their empire here, German forces landed here in 1940 and even the Cold War l...
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Leiden Declaration: AI is challenging the core values of mathematics 02 June 2026In the ‘Leiden Declaration’, an international group of researchers warns that AI is putting fundamental values of the discipline under threat. The ris...
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Medieval insights for modern urban planning 01 June 2026In his PhD research, historical geographer Marcel IJsselstijn developed a new approach that improves our understanding of how medieval cities were pla...
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How bacteria survive with almost no oxygen 28 May 2026Researchers in Leiden have, for the first time, observed how a specialised enzyme helps bacteria stay alinve when oxygen levels are low, and how that ...
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Science campus transformed into a festival hub for three days during We are Science Week 28 May 2026This year’s We are Science Week was another great success! For the first time, the Campus Square was transformed into a true festival site. Take a loo...