978 search results for “africa linguistics” in the Student website
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Egbert Fortuin appointed professor of Russian Language and Linguistics: 'I am back'
On 1 August, Egbert Fortuin has been appointed Professor of Russian Language and Linguistics. After a five-year term as vice-dean of the Faculty Board, he is eager to fully devote himself to the study programme. His appointment can therefore be summarised in three words: 'I am back'.
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Carole Tiberius appointed professor of Computational Linguistics: 'If you know how systems work, you can better assess their limitations'
ChatGPT, translation machines and bots: for Carole Tiberius, they are a piece of cake. On 1 January, she was appointed professor of Computational Linguistics. 'There ae two elements to the field: computer science and linguistics.'
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Pascale EskesFaculty of Humanities
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Janet GrijzenhoutFaculty of Humanities
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Sophia NautaFaculty of Humanities
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Adrien DadoneFaculty of Humanities
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Benjamin SuchardFaculty of Humanities
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Poster presentation Linguistic Fieldwork B
Exhibition
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Jan-Bart GewaldAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Inocêncio Joao Raul ZandamelaFaculty of Humanities
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Klaas van WalravenAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Stefano BellucciFaculty of Humanities
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Robert RossFaculty of Humanities
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Mirjam de BruijnFaculty of Humanities
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Longming ShichuanFaculty of Humanities
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Tian YangFaculty of Humanities
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Spierenburg in NRC on the neoliberal system in South Africa
Anthropologist Marja Spierenburg talks in the Dutch newspaper NRC about the neoliberal system and how it has to change in order to solve the energy crisis in South-Africa.
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Maria del Carmen Parafita CoutoFaculty of Humanities
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Mily CrevelsFaculty of Humanities
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Olga NozdrachevaFaculty of Humanities
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Martin KroonFaculty of Humanities
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Martijn LemmenFaculty of Humanities
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Paz Gonzalez GonzalezFaculty of Humanities
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Gijsbert Rutten new professor of Dutch Linguistics
Gijsbert Rutten has been appointed professor of Dutch Linguistics with effect from 1 July. In this position, he will focus on language change and language variation, with a particular emphasis on historical sociolinguistics.
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In the Spotlight: Summer School in Languages and Linguistics
After having been cancelled in 2020, this year the Summer School in Languages and Linguistics is going online. From 12 – 23 July, language and linguistics enthusiasts from all over the world can once again learn about a variety of rare languages and linguistics topics. Director Sasha Lubotsky tells…
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Kate BellamyFaculty of Humanities
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Xuan TangFaculty of Humanities
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AI-enabled ultrasound: LUC alumna empowers women in rural Africa
AI ultrasounds: LUC alumna empowers women in rural Africa
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Deborah OyuuFaculty of Humanities
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Costanza FranceschiniFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How language reveals what you're really saying: 'Interesting if it's language-independent'
In a conversation, you provide all sorts of information to the listener. For example, you can indicate that you're certain about something, or that you heard it through someone else. Associate Professor Jenneke van der Wal has been awarded a Vici grant to investigate whether the way people do this is…
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How can youth political participation in Africa be encouraged?
Do political knowledge and democratic values encourage young people to participate in politics or not? Political Scientist Leila Demarest had a closer look at adolescents’ participation intentions in Nigeria and shared her findings with The Conversation.
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Mayke KaagAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Jenneke van der Wal wins Ammodo Science Award: ‘Especially unstudied languages contribute to theory building’
For associate professor Jenneke van der Wal, things have been good recently. After being awarded a Vici and Una Europa grant, she has now also received an Ammodo Science Award. ‘It is a nice confirmation that I am doing valuable work.’
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Miriam WaltzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Stan van der BurghtFaculty of Humanities
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appointed Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa
Mayke Kaag has been appointed Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) on behalf of the African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL).
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Peter Pels in Andere Tijden about fathers of the Holy Spirit and Africa Museum
The special of the Dutch History Programme Andere Tijden 'Missie Geslaagd?' (Mission accomplished?) tells the story of the last fathers of the Holy Spirit Congregation who live in Gennep. Professor of Anthropology and Sociology of Africa Peter Pels is one of the specialists in this episode. He explains…
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Yiran DingFaculty of Humanities
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Irina MorozovaFaculty of Humanities
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Maarten Bogaards-KolsteeFaculty of Humanities
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Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
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Martine BruilFaculty of Humanities
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Turan Hanci
Faculty of Humanities
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Densua MumfordFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Gerald AchoFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Why North Korea and Southern Africa are dependent on each other
North Korea may seem like an isolated country but it has strong ties with African regimes. This alliance, which trades in arms despite international sanctions, is increasingly operating out of the liberal world order’s sight, PhD candidate Tycho van der Hoog warns.
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Sara de WitFaculty of Humanities
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The ICJ's interim ruling in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: what now?
Israel was ordered to take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. Giulia Pinzauti, an expert on state conflicts and humanitarian law, explains the significance of the case, the specific details of the ruling and what we can expect to happen next.