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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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Safety at the university: always take your LU-Card with you to work or lectures
We are living in turbulent times. Various conflicts in other parts of the world at times give rise to feelings of anxiety, unrest and anger in our country too. We also see this happening in our academic community.
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‘How can you lead an organisation when you do not yet know yourself?’
How to implement good leadership? This is the central question posed during the inspiration seminars of the LLP, in which renowned guest speakers share their insights. A seminar at the beginning of May imparts this message: “Keep listening to one another.”
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Leiden students give commentary on games live on Twitch
Three Leiden students will be sharing their knowledge of history while playing video games. The livestreams are part of the ‘Streaming the Past’ project and will be available on the popular streaming platform Twitch. The first livestream will be on Thursday 20 May.
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Four Vici grants for Leiden University researchers
Four researchers from Leiden University have been awarded prestigious Vici grants the Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced. The honoured applications are from researchers at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden Observatory, the LUMC and the Faculty of Archaeology.
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Student section of University Council more fragmented
In the University elections in April, the eight student seats on the University Council have gone to six parties, and newcomers the Liberal Student Party and the Party for Biomedical Students have each won one seat.
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Internationalisation in balance: Universities of the Netherlands announce their own measures
On 8 February, the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) published the measures that universities themselves are intending to take to manage the influx of international students and enhance the Dutch language skills of lecturers and students.
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Outline agreement: we need one another
It has been preying on people’s minds: the outline agreement and its proposed cuts to higher education. Although the content is not yet set in stone − the outline agreement will be developed into a coalition agreement − we are certain that Leiden University should also expect substantial cuts.
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Techtip: printing from all your devices
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Take care of each other’
After a turbulent Covid year, the well-being of our students and staff has the highest priority. How can we prevent physical and mental health problems? This was the key question at the Opening of the Academic Year in Pieterskerk in Leiden on 6 September.
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Passionate debate on university’s fossil fuel ties
Should Leiden University cut its ties with the fossil fuel industry forthwith? This was the main question in a debate between students and staff. The answer was clearer for some than for others.
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Ionica SmeetsFaculty of Science
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Herman PaulFaculty of Humanities
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Catia AntunesFaculty of Humanities
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Peter AkkermansFaculty of Archaeology
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Michiel WestenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mark DriessenFaculty of Archaeology
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D&I Symposium 2026: ‘You can’t call something inclusive if it doesn’t include everyone’
How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. ‘It’s moving from a have-to to a want-to’
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Studieplangroep (POPcorner FSW) 2025 -2026 (NL)
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Rouwgroep
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Exam confidence NL (POPcorner FSW)
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Exam confidence ENG (POPcorner FSW)
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Time Management (English spoken) (POPcorner The Hague)
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Workshop Time Management: How to make a realistic weekly schedule (POPcorner The Hague)
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Met Mindfulness meer rust in je (studenten)leven
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Leren omgaan met faalangst: praktische vaardigheden voor spanning bij prestatiemomenten
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Hester Bijl: ‘On-campus teaching is a big step forward, so take care’
‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the new academic year, which begins on 6 September. No more 1.5m distancing, but we do have to take responsibility for other people’s safety.
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Live blog: Alternative demonstrations in Leiden and The Hague against government cuts
Alternative demonstrations were held in Leiden and The Hague on Thursday 14 November after the national protest in Utrecht was cancelled. Leiden University supports these protests, which were organised by WOinActie. Read our live blog of the demonstrations.
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Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to Leiden researchers.
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Leiden University celebrates curiosity at 449th Dies Natalis
How has evolution shaped our curiosity? And how does that curiosity ensure that we now have the technological ability to discover whether we are alone in the universe? This was all covered during the celebration of Leiden University’s 449th Dies Natalis.
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So long, Gravensteen: ‘History dripped off the walls’
Historic and iconic yet expensive and cold. It’s with mixed feelings that the university is leaving the Gravensteen building, which dates back to the 12th century. How was it to work and study in this former Leiden prison?
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Curator Ruurd Halbertsma: ‘Surely we can’t just sweep away antiquity?’
Like many others, Ruurd Halbertsma has had a rollercoaster of a year. His museum, the National Museum of Antiquities (RMO), was closed for a long while because of the lockdown. Visitor numbers picked up again from September, but it the next few weeks will be tense now the hospitals are full again. Halbertsma:…
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Keep on Writing: becoming a disciplined writer
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Exhibition The eternal student
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Workshop Keep on Writing: Becoming disciplined to write your thesis (Writing Lab Humanities)
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The Buddysystem (POPcorner FSW)
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Compass on Purpose - Explore what matters to help you choose (NL/EN)
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AI in Academia: How to Use It Ethically and Effectively
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Compass on Purpose - Explore what matters to help you choose (NL/EN)
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AI in Academia: How to Use It Ethically and Effectively
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Buddy Training Event (POPcorner FSW)
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Academic Writing Workshop
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Making (multiple choice) Exams & Exam Confidence: How to avoid common mistakes? (POPcorner The Hague)
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Creating a clear structure in your writing!
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Workshop Keep on writing: becoming a disciplined writer
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Workshop Developing an Academic Writing Style (Writing Lab Humanities)
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Thesis Week 2 & 6 May - Campus The Hague
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Workshop Academic Writing for New Students (Writing Lab Humanities)
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📚 Academic Writing Workshop 🖋️(POPcorner FSW)
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