705 search results for “physics violence” in the Student website
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
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3 October University: from Russian DNA to drug-related violence
In prehistoric times there was a huge wave of migration, from the steppes in Russia and Ukraine to West Europe. The newcomers’ genes began to dominate. Archaeology research in Leiden into burial mounds in the Veluwe and Utrechtse Heuvelrug areas of the Netherlands yielded this spectacular conclusion.…
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New professor of Theoretical Physics: ‘The problems I study can come from anywhere in society’
The financial sector, supply chains and ecology. Not necessarily topics you might associate with physics, yet it’s exactly what new professor Diego Garlaschelli is dealing with. The common thread? Complex networks.
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Koenraad Schalm new Programme Director of the Physics master
Koenraad Schalm will be the new programme director of the Physics master starting 1 November. He has been appointed for a period of four years. Schalm succeeds Ana Achúcarro who has held the position since 2021.
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New Horizons in Physics prize for Sebastiaan Haffert: ‘Very honoured’
‘The Oscars of the natural sciences’, is what they are called: the Breakthrough Prizes awarded annually in America by the Breakthrough Foundation. Part of this are the New Horizons prizes for early-stage researchers. Sebastiaan Haffert, researcher at the Observatory, is this year's winner.
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Eisma is the spokesperson for the government commissioner on sexual violence
It is one of the most talked-about subjects right now: how do we eradicate sexual harassment and violence? Alumnus Femke Eisma is the spokesperson for Mariëtte Hamer, the government commissioner tasked with tackling this persistent social problem. Eisma studied the Dutch language at Leiden. How is her…
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Paul HudsonFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Olga BogolyubovaFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Charles BergerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Renate Buisman
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Matthew HoyeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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A good pedometer encourages physical activity - but not for everyone
eHealth can improve our lifestyle without the involvement of a healthcare provider. Talia Cohen Rodrigues investigated the possibilities for people with cardiovascular diseases. ‘People with a low socioeconomic status may be more difficult to reach with eHealth.’ She will defend her doctoral thesis…
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Mischa DekkerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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More legal firearms do not lead to more murders in Europe
A higher level of legal firearm availability does not lead to more violent deaths in Europe but does lead to more female deaths.
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Onderzoek naar de inzet van reviews na moord en doodslag in huiselijke kring
Huiselijk geweld is een ingrijpend probleem in Nederland, met jaarlijkse fatale gevolgen. De impact gaat verder dan alleen de slachtoffers zelf en raakt ook nabestaanden en de samenleving als geheel. Tot nu toe/Momenteel ontbreekt het echter aan een gestructureerde manier om fatale gevallen systematisch…
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Physics student Hidde Stoffels investigates dark matter in outstanding undergraduate thesis
He makes music, goes to the athletics track twice a week and, according to his supervisor, has done his research so well that it would not be out of place in a PhD research. Physics and astronomy student Hidde Stoffels' undergraduate research on the properties of dark matter is of such high quality…
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Carlotta RigottiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joost AugusteijnFaculty of Humanities
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Laura van GunstFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Róisín DownesFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Amina Op de Weegh
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Leopold MeinertFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Fieldwork in the Favela's: Political scientist Juan Masullo Receives Award
Juan Masullo J., Assistant Professor at Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science, has been named a 2025 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar. His research with Nicholas Barnes on public security policy preferences in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has been recognized for its innovative approach…
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Former scientific director physics remains active. ‘Through this role, I continue being part of the future.’
For many years, he was active in various management positions at the LION and even after his retirement he is still very involved. Professor Jan Aarts leads the Leiden hub of the Quantum Delta NL growth fund and is now temporarily responsible for national educational activities. In this way, he is helping…
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Kristell PenfornisFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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What does Islamist rule look like?
Joana Cook talks about the Islamist parties increasingly taking power in the last four decades on ABC News.
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King talks with students about sexual harassment
Of the women studying at university, 52% have experienced some form of sexual harassment. For male students, the figure is 19%.
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Christof NägelFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
- Terrorism and Political Violence Lecture Series
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Magnificus and chair Executive Board: 'We would have preferred to do this physically as well'
On 3 June, Annetje Ottow (chair) and Hester Bijl (rector magnificus) met the Humanities faculty. Although a physical introduction was preferred, this visit also had to be done digitally.
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Raafat Shamieh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Bareez MajidFaculty of Humanities
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Ton LiefaardFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Student for a Day - MSc Crisis and Security Management, spec. Violence, Interventions, and Policing
Study information, Student for a Day
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Student for a Day - MSc Crisis and Security Management, spec. Violence, Interventions, and Policing
Study information, Student for a Day
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Student for a Day - MSc Crisis and Security Management, spec. Violence, Interventions, and Policing
Study information, Student for a Day
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Hilde Wermink on the effect of prison sentences and community service
The Dutch Senate recently voted on a ban on imposing community service after physical violence towards public service providers. Courts are no longer allowed to issue these sentences in case of extreme violence and vice crimes. The punishment for these crimes will be an enforced prison sentence. But…
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Natasha WoodFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Claudia Ernstsen
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Elena BacchiniFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Emma KorpershoekFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Monica den BoerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Pieter TopsFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Saniye ÇelikFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Unacceptable behaviour
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'Only when you give students freedom, exceptional results are possible'
It doesn't happen every day that the research project of a first-year bachelor’s student results in a scientific publication. And not only that, but as first author and on the cover of a leading physics journal. ‘We have given our lab education a thorough overhaul and it is paying off.’