1,126 search results for “africa in the world” in the Student website
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Strong muscles start in the gut
Researchers from the LUMC and the Universities of Granada and Almería have found a gut bacterium that is associated with stronger muscles in people and mice. Their findings, published in the journal Gut, hint at the potential for new probiotics to support muscle strength and healthy ageing.
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Governance and Democracy in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Municipal elections: visit these debates in The Hague
A number of election debates will be taking place in the run-up to the municipal elections on 18 March 2026. Leiden University and its partners in The Hague are also organising several initiatives that give students and staff the chance to exchange ideas with local politicians about the city’s futur…
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Meet the four Leiden participants in the Europaeum Scholars Programme
Four PhD candidates from Leiden University started the two-year Europaeum Scholars Programme this month. They have now completed the first week of the programme. How was it and what do they expect from this programme?
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Reminder: Take part in the National Student Survey 2025!
Education
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Covid graduates sign their names in the Sweat Room
Many students who graduated during the pandemic were unable to celebrate their graduation in style. To make up for this, they were given the chance to sign their name in the Sweat Room on Friday 26 May.
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A wheelchair in the Old Observatory
Yesterday marked the start of the National Accessibility Week. How accessible is Leiden University for people with a disability? We asked Lucia Langerak, disabled herself and working at the Honours Academy, about her experiences: ‘Significant improvements are being made.’
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Three Leiden students in the running for an ECHO Award
Three Leiden students are in the running for the annual ECHO Award. This prize is for students from non-Western backgrounds who are actively engaged in society and promote diversity and inclusion. The three Leiden nominees are Gnimdou Yaovi Assih, Husna Jalal and Sohana Jethnani.
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Classroom scanners in the Lipsius building tested by ethical hackers
To check whether the classroom scanners are secure, a ‘pen test’ was performed in the Lipsius building on Monday 28 March. This involved switching on the person counters for a day so that ethical hackers could try to gain access to the system.
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Stand as a candidate in the university elections!
The university elections will be held from 17 to 21 May 2021. Students and staff can shortly put themselves forward as candidates for the University Council, Faculty Councils or Department Councils.
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Student associations
Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.
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Lowlands as lab: virtual trips in the name of science
While tens of thousands of visitors dance to deafening music, a team of Leiden psychologists are trying to collect data for their research at Lowlands. How do festivalgoers experience a virtual trip? And what role do factors such as too little sleep and whether they have experience with psychedelics…
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Lara WierengaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Federico De MussoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Amy EaglestoneFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Noa SchonmannFaculty of Humanities
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Thijs Brocades ZaalbergFaculty of Humanities
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Mitch van GeelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Liesbeth van VlietFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anke KleinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Yiya ChenFaculty of Humanities
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Bart van der SteenLeiden University Libraries
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Nadira SaabICLON
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Constant HijzenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Marlou SchroverFaculty of Humanities
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Annelieke HagenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Berna GürogluFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marie-leen Ryckaert
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Photo report of the university float in the Grand Parade
The Grand Parade was a festive highlight of the 450th anniversary celebration of 3 October. Students and staff members from Leiden University participated with an impressive float.
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Felicia RosuFaculty of Humanities
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Alan SearsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ellen de BruijnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Crystal EnnisFaculty of Humanities
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Maurits BergerFaculty of Humanities
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Afshin EllianFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bart BarendregtFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Wei Chu