705 search results for “discovery of the year” in the Student website
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Fachrizal AfandiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anugerah Rizki AkbariFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Fadhilatul HikmahFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sjoerd RamackersFaculty of Humanities
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Emma SowFaculty of Humanities
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Anton CahyadiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Reina BrouwerFaculty of Law
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Vera Wheni SetijawatiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jorieke ManenschijnFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jamaseb SoltaniFaculty of Humanities
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Jan Smits van Oyen
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kavya Chowdhry
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jann Tosatto
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marjon DammersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Andika PutraFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sil DoumaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Laila QhistinaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Scientific breakthrough: evidence that Neanderthals hunted giant elephants
Neanderthals were able to outwit straight-tusked elephants, the largest land mammals of the past few million years. Leiden professor Wil Roebroeks has published an article about this together with his German colleague Sabine Gaudzinski-Windheuser in the Science Advances journal.
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Ten years of International Studies: ‘During lectures I sometimes felt my brain was exploding with all the new insights.’
The bachelor's programme in International Studies is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Ko Voskuilen was among the very first batch of students to follow the study, and Sophia Healy graduated this summer. How do they look back on their time at the university?
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Leiden Classics: The paradox of student association Minerva
Minerva, which calls itself the oldest student association of the Netherlands, has the reputation of being an impenetrable bastion. A lustrum exhibition shows the turbulent history and points to a diversity of contacts: from close bonds with Leiden ‘coffee ladies’ to the visit of Sir Winston Churchi…
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Ferial Chummun Scholarship in Astronomy
Master
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Student Support Groups, for group contact
Student Support Groups offer a safe, confidential space for learning, sharing, and connecting with others. Join one of our groups and engage in guided conversations based on your experiences, alongside fellow students and a student-guide. Sessions take place once a week, for a period of six consecutive…
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Rector Magnificus Sarah de Rijcke introduces herself: ‘I believe in collaboration’
Professor Sarah de Rijcke became the new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University on 15 January 2026. She introduces herself and shares what motivates her to take on this role.
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1575th student receives Honours College certificate
On the eve of Leiden University’s 450th anniversary, the 1574th and 1575th Honours College students received their honours certificates. In a crowded Scheltema, people celebrated ‘that so many students have had the opportunity to broaden their horizons.’
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Students, staff and alumni to share the stage at Leiden Canal Concert
Music lovers are welcome at this free open-air concert celebrating 450 years of Leiden University, on Sunday 6 July. This special jubilee edition of the Rapenburg Canal Concert will feature a unique orchestra made up of our students, staff and alumni, performing on a floating stage.
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Hans MolFaculty of Humanities
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3 October University: Science Market
Festival
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King of Sweden visits Leiden University
Collaborating in drug discovery and health research was the goal of a visit to the Leiden Bio Science Park on 14 May by a Swedish delegation including His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. The delegation visited Leiden University’s Faculty of Science.
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Netherlands Student Orchestra: from lecture hall to concert hall
A month’s break from your studies, ten days of intensive rehearsals and then a concert tour: the Netherlands Student Orchestra is based on a simple formula. Leiden student Daphne Biron tells us about the orchestra and the concert in Leiden on 20 February.
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Doing the City Pier City Run in The Hague? Collect your free Leiden University running shirt
Organisation, Social
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Top 450 continues: lawyer Lizzy van Dorp is the 100th entry
Lawyer, economist, politician and women’s rights activist Lizzy van Dorp is the 100th entry in our Top 450. Who or what is your favourite?
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Nadia SonneveldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jojanneke van der ToornFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kim BeerdenFaculty of Humanities
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Peter PelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Student associations
Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.
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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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Update: Warning! Fake message sent on behalf of the university
ICT, Security
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Chinese New Year Festival Reception
Festival, New year reception
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Grotius Dialogue: The U.S. - China Competition and the Law of the Sea
Grotius Dialogue
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Yenching Academy of Peking University
Bachelor, Master
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Verderkijkers: hoe zie jij studeren in 2075?
Wat zie jij als je verderkijkt? Hoe ziet studeren aan de Universiteit Leiden in 2075 eruit? We nodigen je uit om mee te doen met Verderkijkers.
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Art Academy students design 450th anniversary logo
Students from the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK) designed the 450 lustrum logo.