350 search results for “parkinson s diverse” in the Staff website
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than motor skills: study of cognitive and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s
Cognitive decline and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease are often only recognised at a late stage, in spite of their great impact. Research by Marit Ruitenberg focuses on new tests and methods to show up these symptoms earlier and make them more specific.
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Marit RuitenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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People with Parkinson’s positive about digital at-home tests
Can cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s disease be measured using digital tests at home? According to an interdisciplinary team of researchers, the answer is yes. They investigated this with a Kiem grant from Leiden University.
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Can Parkinson's be stopped by unravelling protein fibres? Anne Wentink finds out with a Vidi grant from NWO
In brain diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, proteins clump together to form fibres. ‘Chaperone proteins’ unravel those fibres, but in the test tube biochemist Anne Wentink saw that this can also cause new problems. She is going to find out what happens inside cells to determine what a drug…
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Frits KortlandtFaculty of Humanities
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) can be an aspect of teaching and learning, an outcome to achieve and/or an atmosphere to create. On this page you can find out more information in terms of support and best practices.
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NWO-XS Grants for Psychology Researchers
Researchers Marit Ruitenberg and Janna Marie Bas-Hoogendam have received NWO-XS grants for their research projects on freezing in Parkinson’s disease and the neurobiology of social anxiety. The grant supports innovative, curiosity-driven research within the social sciences and humanities.
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Internationalisation and diversity
Internationalisation and diversity is one of the ambitions of our vision on teaching and learning (Learning@LeidenUniversity).
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Working in a diverse environment
The more diverse a work environment is the more creative and innovative it will be. This in turn promotes quality of education and research, which is why Leiden University is committed to equal opportunities for each individual, whether these are opportunities for appointment, for promotion, or to optimally…
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Diversity, Inclusion and Student Wellbeing
In an inclusive learning environment, every student feels welcome, valued and respected.
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Working in a diverse environment
The more diverse a work environment is the more creative and innovative it will be. This in turn promotes quality of education and research, which is why Leiden University is committed to equal opportunities for each individual, whether these are opportunities for appointment, for promotion, or to optimally…
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Lenore ToddFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Daudi van VeenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Drawing with diverse techniques and materials
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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World Week for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development
Arts and culture
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LDE Governance of Migration and Diversity Seed Fund
Master, PhD
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Being aware of implicit bias, diversity and inclusion (Basic)
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Aslihan ÖztürkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Emmanuel s SarabweAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Vladyslav S Virchenko
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Nina AdriaanseFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Salwa TareenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Towards a more diverse diversity policy: NWA subsidy for ‘Dilemmas of diversity’ project
The ‘Dilemmas of diversity’ research project is to receive a subsidy of 1.8 million euros from the National Research Agenda (NWA). Coordinator Marlou Schrover will be examining the diversity policy of Dutch cities in the present, past and future, together with 37 societal partners.
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Participation in the Cultural Diversity Barometer: more insight into diversity among staff
Diversity and inclusion are core values for Leiden University, and our aim is to offer all staff and students equal opportunities. As the University lacks adequate information about the cultural diversity of our staff, this spring we are taking part for the first time in the Cultural Diversity Barometer.…
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Elsa MertalaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Abhimanyu ChettriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Saniye ÇelikFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Fien SteenbergenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elena BacchiniFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Growing diversity of Dutch population not immediately visible at universities
The intake of bachelor’s students from classic immigration countries whose prior education was in the Netherlands does not reflect the growing diversity in society. This is according to data from Statistics Netherlands.
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Simay CetinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Visit our new faculty webpage Diversity & Inclusion
The webpage Diversity & Inclusion for the Faculty of Law is live. On this page, you will find everything about the faculty activities and plans in the field of diversity and inclusion.
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Diversity and inclusion: ‘Don’t avoid the subject'
The new online diversity and inclusion dossier combines all faculty initiatives on this topic. But what is the situation on diversity and inclusion at Humanities? An interview with Aurelie van ‘t Slot, policy advisor Internationalisation, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Siyun WuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Farewell to Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa: Tireless advocate for D&I
Aya Ezawa bade farewell as Diversity Officer of Leiden University at a celebration in the Academy Building on 11 June. Since her appointment in 2019, she has been a tireless advocate for culture change and a champion for diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
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Sjoerd j.s. Nieboer
University Facility Services
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'Science works better when you are diverse'
Aske Plaat is the scientific director of LIACS, the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Systems. He is also an ambassador for Leiden University's LGBT+ Network. His enthusiasm shines through when he explains why.
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Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group is here to give marginalised groups on campus a voice
The Faculty of Humanities is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community for both students and staff. With the establishment of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, the faculty is a welcome step closer to creating a workplace where everyone feels at home and represented. We spoke…
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Jasmijn RanaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘People are equal but not the same’: diversity and inclusion from a legal perspective
What is written in law and what equality, inclusion and diversity mean in practice is not always the same. This was the focus of this year’s D&I symposium on 13 January. The plenary sessions were watched by hundreds of participants and there was a wide range of workshops covering different aspects of…
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University diversity policy is alive and kicking: ‘We need to acknowledge each other’s experiences’
Leiden University has had a diversity policy since 2014. The aim is to create a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and staff. Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa updates us on the process and the results. It’s now 2022, what has already changed?
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Tanachia Ashikali
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Diversity symposium 2021: small steps can increase inclusion
‘Culture change takes time,’ said Vice-Rector Hester Bijl at the closing panel of the University’s Diversity Symposium on 26 January. She talked about the road to a diverse and inclusive university. The symposium provided plenty of concrete examples of small steps that can already be taken.
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Suzanne NaafsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Caterina SartoriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elsa CharletyFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How these young researchers are preparing for their first scientific conference
Three Psychology students will present a poster of their thesis research on Alzheimer’s and dementia at the international conference AAIC Neuroscience Next. ‘I remind myself to recognise - without fear or shame - when I don't know something.’