1,130 search results for “iranian language and culture” in the Student website
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From Azerbaijani to Swedish: ‘Multilingualism improves your understanding of others’
September 26 is the European Day of Languages. There are 24 official languages in Europe but some 200 languages in total are spoken on our continent. What good are all these different languages? And should we all learn Azerbaijani or Swedish? We asked Lisa Cheng, Professor of General Linguistics.
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Report: Dutch media insufficiently prepared for psychological intimidation by China
China is actively attempting to silence critical voices about the country, including in the Netherlands. This is the main conclusion of a report on Chinese interference and intimidation within the Dutch media landscape. The media are often not well prepared for this.
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Summer Schools and Minor
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First distinguished professors at Leiden University
The Executive Board has appointed Ineke Sluiter and Arnold Tukker as distinguished professors at Leiden University.
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Five tips against loneliness from student adviser Roos ter Elst
Your student days are the best time of your life, full of parties and friendships for life. Right? Well, not always. Especially at the beginning of your studies, chances are you will feel alone from time to time, but even after that, it is normal to have to get used to this big change and feel lonely…
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The parallels between quarrelling animals and humans
The journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society – Biological Sciences published its theme issue ‘Conflict across taxa’ on 4 April, which was edited by Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology Carsten de Dreu. Together with researchers from other disciplines he provides more insight…
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Student Support Services FSW activities June 2021
The POPcorner, Career Service en Community Engagement Service are here to support you during your studies. This monthly newsletter provides an overview of all our activities in May!
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In Remembrance: Kavien Suleiman
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Kavien Begikhani, former student at Leiden University College, passed away on 27 November at the young age of 27. The college community remembers Kavien’s kindness and his commitment to peace and justice for people who suffer from oppression.
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Introducing the new coordinator of the Humanities Buddy Programme!
For many new international students, moving to the Netherlands and getting used to Dutch culture and customs can be quite challenging. Luckily the Humanities Buddy Programme is here to help! The new coordinator of the programme, Bob van der Horst, will introduce himself and explain more about the buddy…
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‘Forgotten books inspire a love of reading’
The compulsory reading list is infamous among secondary school students, and for all the wrong reasons. This prompted the Faculty of Humanities and the Onderwijsnetwerk Zuid-Holland (South Holland Education Network) to launch the Alternative Reading List Award, in search of books that motivate young…
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Student lectures for senior citizens: ‘You can learn a lot from other generations’
Connecting generations, reducing loneliness and slowing mental decline: these are goals of the Oud Geleerd Jong Gedaan foundation’s lectures, which are given by students. What is it like to be a student giving these lectures? And what do the seniors think of them?
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Nadine Akkerman wins Dr Hendrik Muller Prize 2021
Nadine Akkerman, associate professor of early modern English literature is receiving the Dr Hendrik Muller Prize 2021 for her work.
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KNAW Early Career Award for Alisa van de Haar: ‘I want to take a more positive approach to migration and multilingualism’
Alisa van de Haar is one of three humanities scholars to win a KNAW Early Career Award this year. The university lecturer of Ancient French Literature is receiving the award for her innovative research on multilingualism and migration. 'It would be nice to use this to set up a project with students.…
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Leiden University College: Another quality seal for one of Europe's top liberal arts and sciences programmes
For the eleventh time in a row, Leiden University’s unique liberal arts and sciences programme has been awarded the ‘Top Rated Programme’ quality seal by Keuzegids universiteiten 2024.
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‘Faculty should feel as comfortable as a living room’
What does the future of student welfare look like? Throughout this academic year, our faculty has been working hard to answer that question. Ruben van Gaalen, study coordinator, and Femke Weerdmeester, student of Dutch Language and Culture, look back on the past and towards the future.
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Chairperson Susan van Grol: We need to be critical but realistic
After 14 years of chairing the Faculty Council, Associate Professor Jan Sleutels is handing over the baton. Student Susan van Grol takes over the chairmanship. Time for an introduction to Susan.
- What's New?! Fall Lecture Series 2023
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Costanza FranceschiniSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Shekhar KolipakaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Merlijn van WeerdFaculty of Science
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Hanna StalenhoefSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Zahra AzharFaculty of Humanities
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Mustafa ColakFaculty of Humanities
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Zeynep AnliSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Suzanne KlareFaculty of Humanities
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Siamak AnvaritutunchiFaculty of Humanities
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John-Harmen ValkFaculty of Humanities
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Cristiana StravaFaculty of Humanities
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Lisa LenderinkFaculty of Humanities
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Rik LettanyFaculty of Archaeology
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Anthony AlbrightFaculty of Humanities
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Hanum AtikasariSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Rita de Sousa e SilvaFaculty of Science
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Maud RijksFaculty of Humanities
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Marja SpierenburgSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Ana Cardozo de SouzaFaculty of Humanities
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Mink van IJzendoornFaculty of Archaeology
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Djibrila TetereouFaculty of Humanities
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Yasmin Saghafi Ameri
Faculty of Humanities
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Annemieke VerbaasFaculty of Archaeology
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Nikki MulderSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Tanja AhlinSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Patricio SilvaFaculty of Humanities
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Aad van Mastrigt
Faculty of Humanities
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Gerda Huisman
Faculty of Humanities
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Building Future Heritage
Conference
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Bart Barendregt receives Vici grant for research on Artificial Intelligence in Muslim Southeast Asia
Bart Barendregt receives a Vici grant of 1.5 million euros from the NWO for his research project 'One between the Zeros, an Anthropology of Artificial Intelligence in Islam'.
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How Google, Facebook and other digital platforms are influencing the work of journalists
Digital journalism is transforming the way in which information and communication technologies are used by media workers. With this change journalist practices, norms and values are also being reshaped. This is the conclusion of Tomás Dodds PhD research.
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Rutger HoekstraFaculty of Science
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Carel ten CateFaculty of Science