397 search results for “communication astronomy” in the Student website
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Algorithms and data behind Leiden Ranking in public domain
The Leiden Ranking – Open Edition is completely transparent. The ranking compiled by the CWTS uses open data and publishes the algorithms that are used.
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Volunteers vital for protecting wildlife and tackling plastic pollution
From researching plastic pollution to caring for injured wildlife, volunteers play a crucial role in conservation. But much of the valuable knowledge they gather remains unused.
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Special telescope measures neutrino with highest energy ever
Even with state-of-the-art technology, it is almost impossible to see: a cosmic neutrino. Yet scientists have managed to image this particle with a deep-sea telescope. And that could help to better understand our universe. Leiden particle physicists collaborated on this ambitious project, published…
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‘Meeting new people is still very valuable’
Particularly during this time of social distancing and remote learning, it is important to carry on meeting new people – even if you don’t always feel like it after another day staring at your screen, says Wessel van Dam. In his role as assessor at the Honours Academy, Wessel represents the interests…
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Plants and planets
The Plants & Planets exhibition brings two worlds together in a dazzling mix of science, nature and art. It opens at Old Observatory Leiden and Hortus botanicus on 7 February.
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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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Ten Leiden students receive prize for outstanding achievement
Ten Leiden students have received a prize from the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW). They were nominated by their degree programme. Who are these students?
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Edmund HayesFaculty of Humanities
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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Emma ter MorsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ritanjan DasFaculty of Humanities
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Amadou AdamouFaculty of Humanities
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Anna NotsuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Robert SteinFaculty of Humanities
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Dorine SchellensFaculty of Humanities
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Building academic freedom
Debate
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Leiden University and University of Edinburgh to deepen collaboration
A delegation from the University of Edinburgh recently visited Leiden University to deepen their collaboration. What makes Edinburgh such an attractive partner?
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Euclid helps to better understand the universe – first results are exciting
For the first time, we’re seeing what Euclid sees. The telescope’s initial observations have provided a wealth of new information about our universe. But according to cosmologist Alessandra Silvestri, this is just the beginning. The research helps us gain a deeper understanding of the past, present,…
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From tulip to quantum: Leiden discoveries revisited
To mark the university’s 450th anniversary, the Leiden Discoveries science route has been updated and was relaunched on the Night of Discoveries. New signs in town and a revamped website tell Leiden residents and visitors the stories of the city’s spectacular discoveries.
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In extremis: five extremes in 450 years of Leiden research
By looking at what is different, researchers often discover the special, the unusual. And that has already brought a wealth of highlights – also in Leiden.
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Join the conversation on academic freedom
Debate
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High-Tech Innovation
The Dutch high-tech industry urgently needs specialised technicians. Leiden University aims to help meet this demand with its new specialisation in High-Tech Innovation (HTI), which brings together chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, astronomy and project management.
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Welcome to Leiden University
Welcome to Leiden University
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Lettie DorstFaculty of Humanities
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
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Algebra, activism and asbestos: the curious life of Fred Rohde
As a mathematician, Fred Rohde (1948) explored the world of numbers. As a photographer, he captured demonstrations. And now he’s reconstructing his mother’s wartime story – an extraordinary tale of her stay with an Austrian family, the inventors of asbestos cement.
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‘All of Leiden will join in with the Seeing Stars experiment’
What will happen if the lights in a large part of the city are switched off? How many stars can you see without all that light pollution? This is what researchers, artists and the residents of Leiden are going to investigate during Seeing Stars Leiden on 25 September. ‘Leiden is the ideal place for…
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Strange materials with potential for innovation in technology and energy
Following in the footsteps of Professor Jan Zaanen, visiting fellow Louk Rademaker is exploring quantum effects in so-called strange materials. His research is paving the way for new materials that could be used in emerging technologies.
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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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Join a study association: ‘It expands your worldview’
A discount on textbooks is always welcome. But for these students joining a study association has meant much more than that alone.
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How a coach can empower first generation students
Since 1 October, Sabina Chiță has been working as a coach for first-generation students in Physics. But who are first-generation students, and why might they need a coach? Six questions to Sabina Chiță.
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Mirjam de BruijnFaculty of Humanities
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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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Career College: Working as a Consultant
Career and apply for jobs
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Career College: Working in Research
Career and apply for jobs
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Erik de MaakerFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Giles Scott-SmithFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Gilles van Wezel -
Victoria NystAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Roos van Oosten -
Finding Baby Black Holes with the James Webb Space Telescope
Lecture, Oort lecture