700 search results for “discovery of the yuan” in the Student website
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New Horizons in Physics prize for Sebastiaan Haffert: ‘Very honoured’
‘The Oscars of the natural sciences’, is what they are called: the Breakthrough Prizes awarded annually in America by the Breakthrough Foundation. Part of this are the New Horizons prizes for early-stage researchers. Sebastiaan Haffert, researcher at the Observatory, is this year's winner.
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These scientists will lead the Science strategic research themes
Zes onderzoekers zijn voor twee jaar aangesteld als themaleider voor de onderzoeksthema's van de faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen.
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Professor and Knight: Joke Bouwstra Receives Royal Honor
A memorable farewell symposium and a royal distinction: Professor Joke Bouwstra could not have completed her career at Leiden with more pleasure. On Friday, 14 June, she received a Royal Honor from Leiden Mayor Peter van der Velden, who appointed Bouwstra as a Knight in the Order of the Dutch Lion for…
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Design METIS instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope finalised
The design for the METIS instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is final. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has given the green light for production of all parts of the instrument. It is the first ELT instrument, designed and to be built under Dutch leadership, to formally pass the…
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From Leiden to Harvard: four questions for Julia Santos
Eight early-career researchers from around the world have been awarded a 51 Pegasi b Fellowship – a prestigious opportunity for astronomers. Julia Santos, a PhD candidate at Leiden Observatory, is one of them. We asked her four questions about this remarkable fellowship.
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Wat is er te doen op de Leidse Museumnacht?
Op zaterdag 3 juni vindt de Museumnacht Leiden plaats. Ook dit jaar zijn Leidse wetenschappers en studenten onderdeel van de programmering.
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Be amazed and inspired during the Leiden Science Family Day!
On Sunday 8 October 2023, during the Weekend van de Wetenschap, the Faculty of Science of Leiden University will open its doors to anyone curious about science from 11.00 to 16.00 hrs! Explore a world of wonder and discovery; where science is transformed into an unforgettable adventure. Intriguing…
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2024
Connecting scientific fields, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. What did the university achieve in 2024? A small sample.
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Henk te VeldeFaculty of Humanities
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Corinne HofmanFaculty of Archaeology
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Alicia SchrikkerFaculty of Humanities
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Ariadne SchmidtFaculty of Humanities
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Chemistry as the key to medical innovation
Is it a coincidence that three chemists from the same department have each independently received a ZonMw grant? 'No,' the researchers agree in unison. 'The role of chemistry in medical biology is becoming increasingly important, and we’ve worked hard to make this happen.'
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Not wrapping but folding: Bacteria also organise their DNA (but they do it a bit differently)
Some bacteria, it turns out, have proteins much like ours that organise the DNA in their cells. They just do it a bit differently. This is revealed by new research from biochemists at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the Max Planck Institute for Biology. The discovery helps us better understand…
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From research in space to director on earth
After ten years and one day, Leiden Observatory has a new director. As of 1 September, Ignas Snellen will set the course for the astronomical institute. In this interview, you will get to know Ignas. Or at least a little. That is why we gave him five dilemmas and asked the people around him who he really…
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Annemarie SamuelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Isaac ScarboroughFaculty of Humanities
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Peter WebbFaculty of Humanities
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Mohammed Raiz ShaffiqueFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jos SchaekenFaculty of Humanities
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Bart CustersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frans de HaasFaculty of Humanities
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Gelijn MolierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Emma ter MorsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Christina Pasvanti GkiokaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Arie-Jan KwakFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Alistair KeffordFaculty of Humanities
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Tessa van BuchemFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Stefano BellucciFaculty of Humanities
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Simone van der HofFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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James McAllisterFaculty of Humanities
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Edmund HayesFaculty of Humanities
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Miranda van EckFaculty of Science
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Carlotta RigottiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Wil RoebroeksFaculty of Archaeology
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Marie Schwed ShenkerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joost BeltmanFaculty of Science
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Amalia Campos DelgadoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Henning LahmannFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Dennie Oude NijhuisFaculty of Humanities
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Gavin RobinsonFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Boya LiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Chloe GrosFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Masoud KianiFaculty of Humanities
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Jaap CorthalsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Alireza Mashaghi TabariFaculty of Science
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Thomas HankemeierFaculty of Science
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Hao WangFaculty of Science
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Tackling climate change with the ground beneath our feet
Soil ecologist Emilia Hannula has been awarded a Vidi grant by NWO to examine how soil could become a promising ally in combating climate change and improving biodiversity. ‘Soil creatures might be invisible’, she says, ‘but they play a huge role in creating a healthy environment.’
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Dust inhibits shock wave in iconic group of galaxies
The shock wave triggered by one of the five galaxies making up the iconic Stephan’s Quintet appears to be less disruptive than previously thought, with the shock likely being cushioned by dust particles in the surrounding gas. This is according to the analysis of the first scientific observations of…