71 search results for “major skills” in the Student website
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Transferable skills
During your studies you will develop transferable skills. Leiden University has selected 13 transferable skills that it finds important for students to develop during their studies. These skills are important not only during your studies but also in later life once you begin working.
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Skills support
Want to build a strong set of skills for your future? As a Science student, you have free access to plenty of support and resources.
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Study skills
Are you looking for tips on how to improve your study and exam skills? Would you like to work on your writing, speaking or time-management techniques? Find out what you can do to develop your own skills and who you can turn to for help.
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Writing skills
Good academic writing skills are essential for the successful completion of your study programme. Learn about the best ways to write and how you can motivate yourself to write well by taking a look at the tips on this page.
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Workshops & courses study skills
As a student of Leiden University, you can access a large number of workshops and courses intended to help you improve your study skills, work on your personal development, and prepare for your future career.
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Gepco de JongFaculty of Humanities
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Speaking skills
Many students find speaking in front of their classmates and lecturers nerve-wracking. Giving a presentation can be rather stressful. But good preparation is half the battle and following the tips below can help reduce any anxiety.
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Hazel DoughtyFaculty of Science
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Cornelis de BrabanderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Improve your study skills - (POPcorner) online
Study support
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Speaking skills
Many students find speaking in front of their classmates and lecturers nerve-wracking. Giving a presentation can be rather stressful. But good preparation is half the battle and following the tips below can help reduce any anxiety.
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Writing skills
Good academic writing skills are essential for the successful completion of your study programme. Learn about the best ways to write and how you can motivate yourself to write well by taking a look at the tips on this page.
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Joram van KetelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Online walk-in Study skills (POPcorner FSW)
Study support
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Marit RuitenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marian HickendorffFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Frans JacobsFaculty of Science
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Marianne van Dijken
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Justin LianFaculty of Science
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Dietsje JollesFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marit Guda
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Karin de WildFaculty of Humanities
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Milco WansleebenFaculty of Archaeology
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Paul van den BroekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Improve your study skills with the skills platform
How do you write a report, how do you use an agenda during a meeting and how do you pitch your research proposal to an expert panel? As a student you have to write, collaborate and present. But how do you do that? The e-learning skills platform is there to help with the skills you need during your s…
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Suzanne MolFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Siuman Chung
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maikel KuijpersFaculty of Archaeology
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Jochanan VeerbeekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elise SwartFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Christine Espin
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Kim de JongFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How to communicate: LLP Skills Café
On the menu of the LLP Skills Café no beer and snacks, but communication skills as listening, resolving conflicts, and giving feedback. ‘Once you really learn to listen, you become a better leader and nicer friend.’
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Major Leiden symposium on TB bacteria
More than 1.3 million people worldwide die of tuberculosis (TB) each year, making research on its prevention and control essential. Researchers from various disciplines in Leiden are studying TB. A symposium on 24 March will highlight different activities in the hope of boosting nationwide collabora…
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Science Skills team helps students develop essential skills for the job market: ‘This is what energises us’
As a student, you’re expected to write papers and collaborate. But how do you do that if you’ve never been taught? Thanks to the Grassfields grant, the Science Skills team can scale up its Skill’Ed project and finally provide students with structured support in essential skills.
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Lisann BrinckerFaculty of Science
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Major study offers practical guidance on antibiotic dosing in patients with obesity
Leiden researcher Anne-Grete Märtson brought together a large number of studies to better understand antibiotic dosing in patients with obesity. The publication in a renowned medical journal has already garnered much positive reactions, Märtson says. ‘It’s high time researchers started sharing more…
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New spinoff company to solve major roadblock in the quantum revolution
Physicist Kaveh Lahabi’s research on quantum materials led to the launch of a new company: QuantaMap. With his colleagues, he developed a sensor that will improve the production of quantum computer chips. ‘It turns out that what I need for my fundamental physics research is also very useful for the…
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Understanding superconductivity comes closer with major ERC grant for Milan Allan
Physicist Milan Allan will build an instrument that will bring superconductivity research further. He has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant of 2 million euros over the next five years. With his PairNoise programme he aims to detect paired electrons as they occur just above the temperature at which…
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When does resistance to toxins evolve in animals? Students publish major review
Does a snake die when it bites its lip? Why will a mongoose survive a scorpion’s sting, but we humans perish? These questions occupied the minds of toxin-enthusiasts and Master’s students Biology Jory van Thiel and Roel Wouters. They collected information from many sources and published their findings…
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Social Resilience & Security programme: investigating suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees
The Social Resilience & Security interdisciplinary programme broadens its scope by embedding two research projects lead by Dr. Joanne Mouthaan. The projects adress suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees. Both projects will be integrated in the programme with the aim to improve…
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Personal Professional Skills market
Career and apply for jobs, Study support
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Study Skills (POPcorner FSW)
Study support
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Workshop Academic Writing Skills
Course
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Study Skills 2024 (various subjects)
Study support
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Marjo de GraauwFaculty of Science
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Study Skills 2025-2026 (various aspects)
Study support
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Study Skills walk-in consultation hour
Study support
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Study Skills- study and studytechniques (POPcorner FSW)
Study support