361 search results for “reading life” in the Student website
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Scientists discover building blocks of life in ice around a forming star in neighboring galaxy
Astronomers have found complex organic ice outside the Milky Way for the first time. The discovery shows that the building blocks of life could arise early in the universe - and under a variety of conditions, said Leiden astronomer Will Rocha.
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Stolen Focus: Our Brains Online - The Reading List
There is a reasonable chance that you came to this reading list through a social medium. Now it's our job to keep your attention. We are going to do our best. There are so many distractions; from notifications on your phone, to another screen near you, that may also be screaming for attention. Every…
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Hunting for life’s building blocks at minus 250 degrees Celsius
James Webb life’s building blocks
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The most read stories of 2021 from Leiden University
Research into depression in children, Leiden alumni in the Dutch House of Representatives and an exceptional achievement by one of our students: what do this topics have in common? They are among our most read stories of 2021.
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Chen LiFaculty of Science
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Sander van KasterenFaculty of Science
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to canvas: interactive artwork brings the world between our cells to life
What’s really happening in the space between the cells in your body? With the Collagen Canvas project, students from Leiden University invite you to explore this question by blending science with art. This interactive artwork immerses you in the dynamics of the extracellular matrix—the invisible structure…
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Ester van der VoetFaculty of Science
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Jeroen CodeeFaculty of Science
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‘Studying in Leiden is a life-changing experience’: students on the LExS grant
Last year around 2,000 international students started a master’s degree at Leiden University. To make this possible, there are various grants that these students can apply for. One such grant is the LExS: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme. Three LExS students tell us about their…
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Real-life data ask for strong algorithms: Mitra Baratchi designs them
How do we deal with large sources of greenhouse gases? Do schools provide a socially-inclusive environment for all children? And how can we protect Earth’s nature? These questions have two things in common: they are complex global challenges, and data can help answer them. Mitra Baratchi is computer…
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your family to go to university? Five tips for settling into student life
Are you the first in your family to go to university? Or is the Dutch education system unfamiliar because you (or your parents) didn’t grow up in the Netherlands? Going to Leiden University is a great achievement, but it might feel overwhelming too. These tips will help you settle into student life.
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Alternative demonstration in Leiden and The Hague against cuts has ended. Read the news article
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Ingrid MeulenbeltFaculteit Geneeskunde
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What Darwin couldn’t see: Expedition to uncover invisible life in Galápagos
An international research team is to search for invisible life in the Galápagos Islands. The diversity of bacteria and other microscopic organisms may not be evident to the naked eye, but it is essential to nature. To the islands' giant daisies, for instance: unique endemic plants that are currently…
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Elmer VeldkampFaculty of Humanities
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Antoine CoudardFaculty of Science
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‘Wetenschapswonders’ brings science to life for primary school pupils in Leiden
On 17 June, primary school pupils in Leiden will get the chance to explore science in an interactive and engaging way. The exciting new show ‘Wetenschapswonders’ is the initiative of master’s students Boele Visser and Ilse Hordijk, from the Rino Foundation. ‘I’m happy to help build a bridge between…
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Zarlasht KhorsandFaculty of Science
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René OlsthoornFaculty of Science
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Edgar M. BlokhuisFaculty of Science
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Dmitri FilippovFaculty of Science
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others'
A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherlands for the first time on Tuesday morning via a livestream in The Hague. He did so in front of two packed lecture halls at both Leiden University and The…
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Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden
Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.
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Marga Sikkema-de JongSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Annemieke Aartsma-RusFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Johannes VerschuurenFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Robert HoebenFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Arn van den MaagdenbergFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Mark HazekampFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Jan Willem ErismanFaculty of Science
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Marlies ReindersFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Priya RamcharanSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Douwe AtsmaFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Sylvestre BonnetFaculty of Science
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Wilco AchterbergFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Willem Jan BosFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Jacco WallingaFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Matthew KenworthyFaculty of Science
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Vincent IckeFaculty of Science
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Jacqueline HodgeFaculty of Science
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Joop SchayeFaculty of Science
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Christoph KellerFaculty of Science
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Jarle BrinchmannFaculty of Science
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Ignas SnellenFaculty of Science
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Etienne BourelSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Frans van LunterenFaculty of Science
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Rene KleijnFaculty of Science
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From healthy eating to the art of failing: join in the Student Wellbeing Weeks
It’s good to know you’re not alone in these strange times. That’s why Leiden University is organising the Student Wellbeing Weeks from 18 January to 14 February 2021. In these weeks we’ll help you with workshops, lectures and activities to keep you mentally and physically fit.