416 search results for “james werk science telescope” in the Student website
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Got a question about science? Ask Leiden!
Due to its success, the Leiden2022 Q&A has been extended and is looking for even more thought-provoking, interesting or unusual questions.
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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Come to the (science) fair on 3 October!
Want to find out how to assemble a human skeleton? Do you know what chemistry can be found around you? And are you easily fooled by fake news? Discover this and more at our Science Fair on 3 October.
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Leonardo LenociFaculty of Science
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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Gamal Adel ElgamalFaculty of Science
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Rob TijdemanFaculty of Science
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Floris Mansvelt BeckFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tim MicklerFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nina Schmal wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2024
Successfully completing a master’s thesis in Political Science is no small feat. Not only is this for most students the most extensive and in-depth research report they have ever written, the work is also held to very high standards. Yet, every year students manage to impress their instructors and demonstrate…
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Shruti JainFaculty of Science
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
Education, Organisation
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An overview of Dutch politics and Political Science in the Netherlands: the Oxford Handbook of Dutch Politics
Dutch politics has long been a paragon of stability. Think, for example, of our party system until, say, the last decade. At the same time, we also see occasional changes and significant shifts. Society has changed and this is reflected in, among other things, how we vote and how policy is made. About…
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Zhuoxi Han
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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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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Unique exhibition translates science into music, images and dance
Leiden researchers from different disciplines look together at complex social problems. What happens when they join forces with artists? The results could be seen on Tuesday 11 June during a unique exhibition. Take a look for yourself:
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Frank TakesFaculty of Science
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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Paul WoutersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tuomas AiveloFaculty of Science
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Chris RiddellFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jorrit SmitFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ludo WaltmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jacqueline MeulmanFaculty of Science
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Barend MonsFaculty of Medicine
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Max Joosten
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Peter Castenmiller
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Peiyan QinFaculty of Science
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Peng SunFaculty of Science
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Ludo JuurlinkICLON
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Batuhan Can
Faculty of Science
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Raymond CorbeyFaculty of Archaeology
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Laurens van GestelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jaap-Willem MinkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hüseyin BeyköylüFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ruud Koole
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Alberto CeriaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sterre ter HaarFaculty of Science
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Anne UraiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Julian KarchFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Hirad RezaiejooFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Join us at 3 October University and the Weekend of Science
Are you curious about how the human skeleton works? Discover this and more on 3 October in Leiden and on 4 October in The Hague.
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Reporting from ESOF: ‘How can we use science to solve the next crisis?’
From global warming to the decolonisation of knowledge. At the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in Leiden over 500 speakers from 60 countries have come together to discuss the big themes of our times. Why have the delegates come?
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Jan van RijnFaculty of Science
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Maartje van Diest
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Kathleen Brown
Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Talk and debate: how do we prevent science from harming the environment?
Sustainability researchers can play an important role in the energy transition. But what if their partners are not (yet) sustainable and science itself has adverse effects? This is the subject of an online talk by researcher Thomas Franssen on 16 December with a discussion afterwards. ‘Clean energy…
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Nikki NibberingFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences