1,503 search results for “africa in the world” in the Student website
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Pouwel van SchootenFaculty of Humanities
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Sanayi MarcellineFaculty of Humanities
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Louie BuanaFaculty of Humanities
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Henk Zoomers
Faculty of Humanities
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Eddie Meijer
Faculty of Humanities
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Willem de VriesFaculty of Humanities
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Sulakshana de Mel
Faculty of Humanities
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Carolien JacobsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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From collagen 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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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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to Environmental Tragedy: Grant for Research into Polluted Mines in Africa
At one time, the railway from Kimberley to Kambove in Southern Africa symbolised prosperity and progress. Today, the exhausted mining towns along its route are marked by decay and pollution. Professor Jan-Bart Gewald has been awarded an NWO L grant to investigate the long-term global consequences.
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Jorre The
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Keara The
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Liesbeth KanisAfrika-Studiecentrum
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A 51,000-year-old carved bone is one of the world's oldest works of art, researchers say
The toe bone of a prehistoric deer carved with lines by Neanderthals 51,000 years ago is one of the oldest works of art ever found, according to a study released Monday. Leiden archaeologist Dr Andrew Sorensen, not involved in the study, reacts on the find in a news article by NBC News.
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Izra ter Weer: ‘Leiden had many more connections with the rest of the world than I thought’
Izra ter Weer's mother had studied English Language and Culture in Leiden and was always so enthusiastic about her studies that Izra decided to follow in her footsteps. After completing a Master's degree in Linguistics, she now works as a consultant at strategic consultancy firm Sprenkels and organises…
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opportunities – A wealth of learning about fair partnerships Between Leiden and Africa
A whole week was dedicated to fair partnerships and equitable exchange in Leiden-African education and research
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Vincent Chang in various media outlets on Chinese commemoration of World War II
Assistant professor Vincent Chang spoke in various media outlets about the Chinese commemoration of World War II.
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Giant Robots, Big Ideas - Exploring the World of Mecha in Japanese Animation
From towering mechanical heroes to city-destroying battles, giant robots have become one of the most iconic images in Japanese animation. On 28 April 2026, Leiden University will host "Giant Robots, Big Ideas", an afternoon event exploring how these spectacular machines reflect deeper questions about…
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ASCL Seminar: Neoliberal Authoritarianism in Rwanda: A Feminist Analysis
Lecture
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‘Young people are cannon fodder in the Central African Republic’
A bloody civil war has raged for years in the Central African Republic. PhD candidate Crépin Mouguia points out a tragic pattern: young people have been recruited as fighters or soldiers for generations and thus fuel the conflicts.
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Security Studies, you learn about everything that is going wrong in the world right now
Four students who completed the Bachelor's in Security Studies share their experiences. What did they learn? Where did they end up after graduating? And do they still use the skills they acquired during their studies?
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Sancisi-Weerdenburg Lecture: The Achaemenid Persian Empire and World History
Lecture
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Denied Justice: Double Jeopardy for Children in Conflict Situations in Africa’.
New Report Launched by ACPF with the support of the Department of Child Law and Health Law
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Dutch radio about the effects of the Russia-Ukraine grain agreement on Africa
Economic Anthropologist Erik Bähre talks on the Dutch News Radio Channel BNR about the effects of the Russia-Ukraine grain agreement for African countries.
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Azeb AmhaAfrika-Studiecentrum
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PRINS introduces students to the world of practice: ‘I’m now even considering a career at the Ministry’
The successful PRINS (PRactising INternational Studies) project offers International Studies students an introduction to the world of practice. In the last semester of their bachelor’s programme, they work as consultants for real-life clients, ranging from Rabobank to Greenpeace. We took a look at the…
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
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Manolis FragkiadakisFaculty of Humanities
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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How the world can achieve climate goals with clean hydrogen production
Hydrogen can help to solve the climate problem. At least, if we start producing it in the right, clean way. Leiden researchers mapped out the global environmental impact of hydrogen production and looked ahead to 2050. They published their work in Energy & Environmental Science.
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experiments but equations: how Daoyi Wang uses math to understand the world
How do you study the growth of microorganisms, the spread of epidemic diseases or the healing of wounds, without actually performing experiments? Daoyi Wang, PhD candidate at the Mathematical Institute, worked on a specific mathematical model that can describe the growth of microorganisms and many other…
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World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL): A conference like no other
The 10th edition of the World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL), hosted by Leiden University, will be held online from 7 – 12 June. Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) researchers give us an insight into how important and special this event actually is.
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Priscilla LamFaculty of Humanities
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Ayokunu AdedokunFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Metje Postma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Emmanuelle RadarFaculty of Humanities
- Leiden City World Walks
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A hopeful start to the year: ‘As a university, we can make the world a better place’
Working together in times of change. With enthusiasm, passion and connection as our keywords. That was the message emphasised by administrators Jasper Knoester and Luc Sels at the start of this new year for our Science faculty. ‘Hope for a better world means working together actively towards progres…
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Peter VerhaarFaculty of Humanities
- Orange the World 2025
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LeidenMUN's astonishing success at Oxford
LeidenMUN is proud to announce its Delegation has risen above all expectations. The Oxford International MUN Conference directors have awarded seven of our twelve Delegates with awards ranging from a Honourable Mention to Best Delegate of their committee. We note with great pleasure that all our award-winning…
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Josien de KlerkFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Inocêncio Joao Raul ZandamelaFaculty of Humanities
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Marja SpierenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nuranisa NuranisaFaculty of Humanities
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Karin de WildFaculty of Humanities
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ASCL Seminar: Subjective dimensions of peace- and statebuilding across Africa
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The whole world knows the way to the Leiden institute in Morocco
A delegation from Leiden University visited the Netherlands Institute Morocco (NIMAR) in Rabat at the end of February.
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Anne-Isabelle RichardFaculty of Humanities