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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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Spui University Campus officially opened: the puzzle is now complete
With the six pieces of the puzzle now assembled by the partners of the University Campus and the Mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, the building at the Spui was officially opened last Thursday.
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Stop the cuts to education’
Scrap the radical cuts to research and teaching. This was researchers and students’ message to government at the opening of the new academic year. Various speakers in Leiden’s Pieterskerk highlighted the importance of science for society.
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Value of science the focus of 448th Dies Natalis
The importance of science communication and cross-boundary collaboration, and the ‘mantra’ of diminishing social cohesion in society: these all came up at Leiden University’s 448th Dies Natalis. A panel discussion including Leiden’s mayor Lenferink, music and two honorary doctorates completed the special…
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Snow, a mini-cortège and a new rector: a special Dies Natalis
No procession of professors, just a handful of people in the church and snowdrifts outside Leiden’s Pieterskerk: 8 February 2021 was no ordinary Dies Natalis. Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Hester Bijl, and Annetje Ottow became the new President of the Executive Board. With an honorary doctorate…
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Dies Natalis all about innovating and connecting
‘We could share our knowledge more with others and apply it more widely,’ said Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, while presenting the new Strategic Plan on the University’s 447th Dies Natalis. The new Strategic Plan therefore focuses on innovating and connecting, among disciplines and…
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Leiden University celebrates Dies Natalis: ‘Ahead of the times for 450 years’
An extra-long cortège, three honorary doctorates, a quiz about 450 years of university history, a Dies Natalis rap and a call to defend academic freedom: these all featured in Leiden University’s 450th Dies Natalis celebration and the official start of its jubilee year.
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ESOF session on vaccines: ‘Infectious diseases know no borders’
How can Europe lead the way in vaccine development that is fast and for all? To answer this pressing question, Professor of Vaccinology Meta Roestenberg is holding a panel session on 14 July at the EuroScience Open Forum in Leiden.
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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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Jeroen TouwenFaculty of Humanities
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Mirjam de BaarFaculty of Humanities
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Koen CaminadaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jet LieskerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Andrew HoffmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Eli van DuijnenFaculty of Humanities
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Bas NijboerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Minke Jonk-ThuongFaculty of Humanities
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Rebecca TaitFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Dirk AlkemadeFaculty of Humanities
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Céline RichardFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jurjen DonkersFaculty of Humanities
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Elianne BerkepiesFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Patricia Garcia FernandezFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Rosalinde SpittersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mieneke van der Salm-PalladaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sheena BruceFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mischa CramerFaculty of Humanities
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Marit PostmaFaculty of Humanities
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Mahshid AlizadehFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Esther UiterweerdFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Orsolya Kalsbeek-BagdiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Our university world knows no borders’
The theme of the opening of this year’s academic year was peace and justice. With the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine, these are turbulent times. During the ceremony those present reflected on what the academic community and universities can mean in times of crisis and conflict.
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Alumni meet in Brussels: ‘We’re at a crossroads in European history’
Alumni who live and work in Brussels met on 18 February at the annual Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event. As well as celebrating Leiden University’s 450th anniversary, they also looked at the challenges Europe faces.
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The whole world knows the way to the Leiden institute in Morocco
A delegation from Leiden University visited the Netherlands Institute Morocco (NIMAR) in Rabat at the end of February.
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Jos SchaekenFaculty of Humanities
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Reflecting on our university’s colonial past: ‘We’re still too Eurocentric’
How do colonialism and historical slavery continue to impact the university today? And what should happen next? Students and staff discussed these questions on 11 March.
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A real professor in the classroom
It’s starting to become a real Dies Natalis tradition: on 8 February professors from Leiden University teach a class at primary schools in the region. This introduces children to academia and teaches them more about conducting research. ‘Had you expected me to be a woman?’
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Jamie KorporaalFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Lotte KremersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Niels HeukelomFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Claudia BouteligierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Iris KoleAdministration and Central Services
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Mette LéonsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Noortje van SwietenFaculty of Humanities
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The eternal student: exhibition travels through 450 years of studying
Over the centuries painters and photographers have depicted students at study in Leiden. An exhibition at the Hortus botanicus reveals the similarities and differences in 450 years of student life.
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Symposium on technology and privacy should offer new insights
Video conferencing from your sitting room and algorithms on social media that know your interests: new technology is an increasingly integral part of our lives. At the same time there is a growing call to protect our privacy, and this is causing friction, at the University too. In part because of the…
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A summer abroad, but then virtually
For many students, a summer school abroad is a fun and useful way to spend the summer. This year, because of the travel restrictions, many summer schools were held online. There was no less interest from students though. What is it like to study in a different country, but digitally? Or to travel abroad…
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Honorary doctorates for Belgian virologist Marc van Ranst and German Arabist Beatrice Gründler
Leiden University is awarding an honorary doctorate to virologist Marc van Ranst. Van Ranst has been one of the main advisers of the Belgian government during the Covid pandemic. German Arabist Beatrice Gründler will also receive an honorary doctorate for her work in the field of Oriental Manuscript…
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Adam Benfer