485 search results for “is a and the works” in the Student website
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How science informs policy: ‘As a researcher, my work only becomes truly relevant once it is used in society’
Green cities and a well-protected food system: Roy Remme and Oliver Taherzadeh study ways to achieve these. But how can their scientific findings lead to societal change? They share their experiences with science-policy initiatives.
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Dario FazziFaculty of Humanities
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William Michael SchmidliFaculty of Humanities
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
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2026: come together as staff and students to transform how we learn and work
Education, Research
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‘Safe working Is especially important for yourself’
‘Safe working is a form of professionalism,’ says Hugo M. Nijhof, head of the Health and Safety department. Starting next year, there will be more focus on this topic. New opening hours will be introduced for the buildings, along with new rules for working outside office hours. Nijhof: ‘Together, we…
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University working hard to create a safer work and study environment
Since the demonstration over a year ago on the Wijnhaven campus, Leiden University has developed plans and initiatives to create the safest possible work and study environment for our university community. The Executive Board would like to explain what has happened since and what else we can expect…
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Ralph Rippe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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'Science works better when you are diverse'
Aske Plaat is the scientific director of LIACS, the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Systems. He is also an ambassador for Leiden University's LGBT+ Network. His enthusiasm shines through when he explains why.
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From soft drinks to beer cask: ‘De Fusie is a place for everyone’
The glasses have been rinsed, the furniture is in place and the six-member board is ready. A very short time to go before De Fusie opens its doors in the Gorlaeus Building. The brand new bar promises to be a nice addition to the social life on campus. ‘We don't just want to run a cosy bar, but also…
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'Working with PhD candidates gives me energy'
Erik Danen is the new Dean of the Graduate School from 1 January. He is a professor at the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research and conducts research into cancer drugs. Danen is really looking forward to it: ‘PhD candidates are a special group: that's what I like to dedicate myself to.’
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Bobby the campus cat: the cat who stole Leiden Science’s heart
A small cat with a big personality has captured the hearts of students and staff at the Faculty of Science. The black-and-white Bobby even has his own Instagram fan account. Who are the people behind Bobby ‘the astrocat’? ‘He helps connecting people on campus.’
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Giles Scott-SmithFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Working together on a liveable planet
What can you do about sustainability in your immediate living environment? On Thursday afternoon, April 14, the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden was filled with policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, citizens, students, and even the mayor of Leiden. Leiden University and the Association of Dutch Municipalities…
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‘Studying in Leiden is a life-changing experience’: students on the LExS grant
Last year around 2,000 international students started a master’s degree at Leiden University. To make this possible, there are various grants that these students can apply for. One such grant is the LExS: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme. Three LExS students tell us about their…
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First Tuesday Talks is a fact: 'It's nice to learn something from another field'
He had been back from Australia for less than 48 hours, but there was no sign of that. Michel Mandjes of MI had the honor of kicking off the very first Tuesday Talks: Science Insights on Tuesday. He did so with a presentation on complex networks.
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Stefano BellucciFaculty of Humanities
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Dennie Oude NijhuisFaculty of Humanities
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Ester van der VoetFaculty of Science
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'If you think astronomy is a man's world, then it's your job to make a change'
During her master's thesis, Nashanty Brunken (24) worked in a team with five other women. With this female team, they discovered the largest molecule so far identified in a disc. 'I have learned so much and because we are all women, it is incredibly empowering. It's very cool to see how far we've come…
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scientist addresses UN: 'People should not work for the economic system, the economic system should work for the people'
Environmental scientist Rutger Hoekstra addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations on 12 April. And that’s quite a big thing to do. How do you get there as a scientist? And, more importantly, what was his message? In eight questions, Rutger explains what he does and why.
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Harry StroomerFaculty of Humanities
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Janneke WesselingFaculty of Humanities
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Frank de Vos
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ingrid Tieken-Boon van OstadeFaculty of Humanities
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Simona FlorescuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carla Cisternas GuaschFaculty of Humanities
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Pablo Isla MonsalveFaculty of Humanities
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Jolien van BovenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bálint HonosFaculty of Humanities
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Richard GriffithsFaculty of Humanities
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Sine BagaturFaculty of Humanities
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Maria van der SchaarFaculty of Humanities
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Suzy DuivenvoordeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Liliana Morawietz YanezFaculty of Humanities
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Nadia Rojas
Faculty of Humanities
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Nestor Marin Bravo
Faculty of Humanities
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David Home Valenzuela
Faculty of Humanities
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Tomás Díaz
Faculty of Humanities
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Nicole Pereira Ríos
Faculty of Humanities
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Mariana Gaba
Faculty of Humanities
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Felipe Cousiño
Faculty of Humanities
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Macarena Alegria Garcia
Faculty of Humanities
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Joaquin Fernandez Abara
Faculty of Humanities
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Cristian Saavedra Bastía
Faculty of Humanities
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Juliët TinebraFaculty of Humanities
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Alliance Mango Kubota
Afrika-Studiecentrum
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Carlos Rilling Tenorio
Faculty of Humanities
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Theresa St John
Faculty of Humanities
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Daphne EngelFaculty of Humanities