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Broadening the scope of the Social Resilience & Security programme: investigating suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees
The Social Resilience & Security interdisciplinary programme broadens its scope by embedding two research projects lead by Dr. Joanne Mouthaan. The projects adress suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees. Both projects will be integrated in the programme with the aim to improve…
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New Year’s reception 2022: towards a new kind of social science
On 11 January 2022, the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences opened the new year during a livestreamed reception. Dean Paul Wouters and Executive Director of Studies Kristiaan van der Heijden were the hosts. After several faculty prizes were awarded, our Dean expressed a new year’s resolution…
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eLaw leads social science research in AI:Liner project for Europe's sewer infrastructure
eLaw – Center for Law and Digital Technologies has officially launched its participation in AI:Liner, a Horizon Europe project that will transform how Europe manages its aging sewer infrastructure through artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
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Mental health at work: young social scientists meet up during YAL Faculty lunch
The Young Academy Leiden strives to connect young academics with each other and strengthen their position within the University. It goes without saying that mental health is a topic that cannot be ignored here. That is why that was the theme of an again successful Young Faculty Lunch, this time at the…
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Ancient Roman cuisine was varied, international and accessible to all social classes
Banquets for the rich, porridge for the poor and a standard diet of bread, olive oil and wine. Just a few assumptions about the Roman diet.
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Archaeologist Jennifer Swerida investigates emergent social complexity in the Omani desert
In June 2024 the Faculty of Archaeology welcomed a new Assistant Professor. Dr Jennifer Swerida, originally from the United States, will strengthen the Faculty’s expertise on the archaeology of West Asia. ‘I explore human-environment relationships inside an ancient oasis and the surrounding land. Previous…
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Taboo on raising social safety issues must go because we really need to do better
Last year, 15.8% of all employees of Leiden University experienced undesirable behaviour. This is one of the findings of the 2021 Personnel Monitor. ‘That number is far too high. We have to get rid of the taboo on raising this issue and addressing offenders,‘ says Martijn Ridderbos, in an open and…
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Terrorism is created in a social context: ‘We need to talk about context far more often’
‘Countering violent extremism – the international deradicalization agenda’ is the name of the book Tahir Abbas published last month. In this interview the associate professor in Terrorism and Political Violence at ISGA tells about the backgrounds and goals of the book.
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Sarah de Rijcke new dean Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Prof. Sarah de Rijcke will succeed Paul Wouters as dean of Leiden University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW) from 1 January 2024. Paul Wouters will retire at the beginning of January.
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Flash interview with alumna Liz Kool about her choice for a career with social impact
Kool made a conscious choice to work for a non profit organisation. Recently, inspired by the pandemic, she also made a career switch.
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Leticia Rettore MicheliFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Together the universities from Leiden and Paramaribo tackle ecological and social challenges
Research on flora and fauna with attention for economic interests and partnership with the local population. This is all bundled in a cooperation programme of the Anton de Kom University of Suriname and Leiden University. Working together on the basis of equality is key. ‘A thorny challenge, but one…
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Angelo RomanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Guus Heerma van VossFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Niels van DoesumFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Give peace a chance: the way conflict can be eased, according to social psychology
How to reduce aggression when two parties are at odds? PhD research by psychologist Lennart Reddmann's shows that it can help to offer them a peaceful alternative. However, the attacking party benefits the most from such a solution.
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Joyce OutshoornFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Clara Bik
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Xueting ZhangFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Karlijn van HeijstSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Kelly ZiemerFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sander HölsgensFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Caterina SartoriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Stefan ThewissenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Esther MertensFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mohsen MohammadiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Janna Marie Bas-HoogendamFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Semiha AydinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Evelien Broekhof
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Yung-Ting TsouFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jim BeenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Julia FolzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Zulfadhli NasutionFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Bo TerpstraFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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James McGrailFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Egbert JongenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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re-socialise Big Tech? A major study examines the tricks and traps of social media
Humans are increasingly losing agency on social media. A team of legal scholars from Leiden University, computer scientists from other universities and civil society organisations, is conducting a study into the balance of power between Big Tech and users.
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Michiel WestenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Geert-Jan WillFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sarita KoendjbiharieFaculty of Humanities
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Inge LigtvoetFaculty of Humanities
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Judi MesmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Aftenposten: ‘Blurring of the distinction between dating, sex and the social aspect’
Assistant professor Andrew Shield was interviewd by Norway's largest printed newspaper, Aftenposten about sex and dating apps.
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Emile CammeraatFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Iris KoeleFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Evelien WalhoutFaculty of Humanities
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Vincent WalstraFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Evin AktarFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sandy OvergaauwFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences