1,547 search results for “european science agency esa” in the Student website
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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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Got a question about science? Ask Leiden!
Due to its success, the Leiden2022 Q&A has been extended and is looking for even more thought-provoking, interesting or unusual questions.
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Daniel Schade in various media: 'Schengen is like the EU, it isn’t perfect and never can be.'
Assistant professor Daniel Schade of Leiden University was a guest on various German-language media outlets, discussing the state of the Schengen Agreement after 30 years.
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Bingo, barista and drinks: a successful We are Science Week
For three days, our faculty was all about We are Science Week: the community event full of fun activities for our staff and students. Besides the famous Beat the Professor PubQuiz, this year you could take USC yoga classes in the Gorlaeus garden, escape from Einstein's Escaperoom and sing along at the…
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Using data science to promote a healthy life style
Movement behaviours, such as physical activity, sleep, and the amount of time we sit each day, impact our health. Recently, more researchers are looking at the influence of these behaviours combined, but this is a challenging task. For example, it is difficult to monitor in what way movement behaviours…
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Director of the MIVD General Swillens visits ISGA to talk about intelligence cooperation
On 15 December, Director of the MIVD General Jan Swillens, visited the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) to give a lecture on international intelligence cooperation together with ISGA/NLDA researcher Pepijn Tuinier. This event, co-organised by the Intelligence and Security Group and the…
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Gieneke TeeuwenFaculty of Law
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Cor VeenmanFaculty of Science
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Paul KesslerFaculty of Science
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Tycho JongenelenFaculty of Science
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Kiki Zanolie
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Eva SieversFaculty of Science
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Michelle AchterbergSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Jörg MeyerFaculty of Science
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Marret NoordewierSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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Julia CramerFaculty of Science
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Jaap van den HerikFaculty of Law
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Karsten LambersFaculty of Archaeology
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Migration scholar Katharina Natter wins Gratama Science Prize
For her research into migration policy under different political regimes, Katharina Natter has been awarded the Gratama Science Prize for young, talented researchers.
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European Strategic Autonomy and a Rising China
An informal exchange
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Three new Programme Directors at the Science Faculty
Starting 1 September, three new Programme Directors will begin at FWN. Daan van der Es, Reinout van Weeren, and Amineh Ghorbani will each be responsible for a master's programme in our faculty.
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PhD Conference in Law and Political Science - 19 October 2023
Research
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‘Data science has crept into the faculties’ DNA’
From 14 to 29 PhD candidates, seven actively involved faculties and, above all, lots of innovative interdisciplinary research, all with data science as the common denominator. The university’s Data Science Research Programme (DSO) has proven so successful that after five years on a start-up grant it…
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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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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Anahita ArianSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Tessa VerhoefFaculty of Science
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Elina ZorinaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Marc KoperFaculty of Science
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Tim ClaerhoutFaculty of Science
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Simon Otjes
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Denny van der Vlist
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Hilde van MeegdenburgSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Mateo Cohen
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Jelena BelicSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Irene Groot appointed professor of Surface and Interface Science
Dr Irene Groot (LIC) has been appointed professor of Surface and Interface Science with effect from 1 March. The appointment is an honour for Groot. 'It feels like recognition of your research, teaching and leadership qualities.'
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Fenying ZangSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Guido BandSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Ayokunu AdedokunFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Roderick BoumanFaculty of Science
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Sandrine GalloisFaculty of Archaeology
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Robert van BreeFaculty of Science
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Pam ten BroekeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Miriam WaltzSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Harold KosterFaculty of Law
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Nina Schmal wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2024
Successfully completing a master’s thesis in Political Science is no small feat. Not only is this for most students the most extensive and in-depth research report they have ever written, the work is also held to very high standards. Yet, every year students manage to impress their instructors and demonstrate…
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Combining art and science in the recovery of Ukraine
How wonderful would it be to use art, technology and science in Ukraine's recovery? Young Ukrainians currently residing in Poland get guidance to develop creative programmes and activities that can later be implemented. Leiden astronomers Pedro Russo and Kateryna Frantseva cooperate in the project.
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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An overview of Dutch politics and Political Science in the Netherlands: the Oxford Handbook of Dutch Politics
Dutch politics has long been a paragon of stability. Think, for example, of our party system until, say, the last decade. At the same time, we also see occasional changes and significant shifts. Society has changed and this is reflected in, among other things, how we vote and how policy is made. About…