1,265 search results for “history of science and the over” in the Student website
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Marie Schwed ShenkerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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The Leiden students who sailed to England during the Second World War
In a sailboat, a canoe or stowed away on a ship: during the Second World War, many Leiden students tried to cross the sea to join the Allies in Britain. ‘Soldier of Orange’ is the most famous, but who were the other ‘England voyagers’ or Engelandvaarders as they are known?
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Aske PlaatFaculty of Science
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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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Carel’s Universe: Leiden museums depict Carel Stolker’s rectorship
Ten Leiden museums and heritage institutions have curated the online exhibition ‘Carel’s Universe’. They selected objects from their collections that symbolise retiring Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker and the research in Leiden. With direct references, playful associations and the odd nod and wink.
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Matthijs van LeeuwenFaculty of Science
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Michiel HooykaasFaculty of Science
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Joost VisserFaculty of Science
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Levon AmatuniFaculty of Science
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Tycho JongenelenFaculty of Science
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Maarten MousFaculty of Humanities
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Grants boost collaboration between university and The Hague
How can we make our cities greener and more people-friendly? Two Campus The Hague projects have secured a grant from the Municipality of The Hague. The researchers and students from both projects are working with city residents to find sustainable solutions to local issues.
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Ionica Smeets receives honorary doctorate from Open University
Professor of Science Communication Ionica Smeets will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Open University. She receives the award because she exemplifies how science communication can bridge the gap between experts and the general public.
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Extraterrestrial life, AI and more: these are the most-read Leiden Science articles of 2025
Speculation about alien life, a new nitrogen map, AI as a thesis supervisor, groundbreaking telescopes and multi-million-euro investments to combat antimicrobial resistance – the diversity of these topics shows that our readers are just as broadly interested as our researchers. Discover the most-read…
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Hora est! Exhibition reveals the ritual world of earning a PhD
A dissertation covered in hot pink faux fur, antique prints of PhD ceremonies, a pot encrusted with sealing wax: the Hora est! anniversary exhibition at Oude UB takes you to the ritual yet idiosyncratic world of PhD ceremonies.
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A Dutch Robespierre? Dissertation sheds new light on Leiden revolutionary Pieter Vreede
Leiden patriot Pieter Vreede fought for greater popular influence. Historian Dirk Alkemade reveals how this pioneer used radical means to shape Dutch democracy.
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Podcast: Carel Stolker on coronavirus, vlogging and the void
In a few weeks’ time Carel Stolker will be retiring as Rector Magnificus. In a double episode of the Science Shots podcast, we take stock: what were the key lessons, how has the coronavirus crisis been and of course, what will he do to avoid the post-retirement void? Stolker shares his experiences in…
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Amy VerdunFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Gisela HirschmannFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Adina Akbik
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Matthew di Giuseppe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Albert LogtenbergICLON
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Rong YuanFaculty of Humanities
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Andreas HofmannFaculty of Humanities
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
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Lieske HuitsFaculty of Humanities
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Reinier BaarsenFaculty of Humanities
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Mily CrevelsFaculty of Humanities
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Timothy de ZeeuwFaculty of Humanities
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Eva DrommelFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Elise StorckICLON
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Mingran CaoFaculty of Humanities
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Hein DropFaculty of Humanities
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Hans Thuis
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Planet in Peril: the relationship between mankind and the planet
What is the relationship between humans and nature like? And how can we use it to tackle climate problems? In the Master Honours Class ‘Planet in Peril’, students approach climate issues from the perspective of the humanities. ‘Things are not always as one-sided as they seem.’
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Dirk van der HoevenFaculty of Science
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Jonathan PhillipsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Flor Miriam Plaza del ArcoFaculty of Science
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Stefan Cetkovic
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Cor VeenmanFaculty of Science
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Geert WarnarFaculty of Humanities
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Willem AdelaarFaculty of Humanities
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Hsini HuangFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Aernout SchmidtFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Benedetto NeolaFaculty of Humanities
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Tim MeijersFaculty of Humanities
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Damien Van PuyveldeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Ilan PeledFaculty of Humanities
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Hinke EndedijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marc MolendijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences