352 search results for “citizen science” in the Student website
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A more sustainable Leiden through citizen science
In the Leiden Municipality Challenge, 25 students investigated how Leiden could become more sustainable. In doing so, they enlisted the help of the city's citizens. 'When citizens themselves participate in the research process, they have a better understanding of how science works.'
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Margaret Gold
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Wouter Verschoof-van der Vaart
Faculteit Archeologie
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Liselotte Rambonnet
Science
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Olivier Burggraaff
Science
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Chengyi Liu
Science
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Ionica Smeets
Science
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Nienke Beets
Science
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Anne Land-Zandstra
Science
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Tim Claerhout
Science
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Karsten Lambers
Faculteit Archeologie
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Four projects awarded science communication grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has rewarded four projects in which Leiden researchers are bringing science and society closer together. What are these projects?
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Rigtje Passchier
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Social Sciences & Humanities Labs
The Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Labs at Leiden University are where innovative behavioural science research takes place in the domains of psychology, digital technology, language and the development of children and adolescents. We are always looking for participants for various research studi…
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Science, Society and Self
The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.
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Psychology Science day 2024
Festival
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Conference on the gap between government and citizens
It’s often said that citizens have lost trust in their governments. But who exactly are these ‘citizens’? And which aspects of people’s contact with government agencies work better than others? These questions will be discussed at the Crafting Resilience conference (working language is English) on…
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Mathilde Witkam
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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ERC Award for Mariska Kret bringing science to the zoo
Mariska Kret, Professor in Cognitive psychology has been awarded the European Research Council (ERC) Public Engagement with Research Awards 2022. Kret convinces the jury with 'RecognizeYourself - Bringing science to the zoo. Involving the public into the study of great apes emotions'.
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Creating a sustainable university: ‘You need breathing space for activist work’
More papers, more grants, more students: constant growth is still the gold standard at universities. Neuroscientists Anne Urai and Claire Kelly argue that this mentality obstructs us in resolving such complex societal problems as the climate crisis. Their alternative? The university as a doughnut.
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Honours College Science, Society and Self
Information session
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Environmental Colonialism in Palestine
Panel
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Corona and the gulf between citizens and experts
Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker will retire on 8 February. If there’s one theme running through his career, it’s the links between the University and society. In this series of pre-retirement discussions, Stolker will talk one last time with people from within and outside the University. On this occasion,…
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WARN-D: Your personal code yellow - orange - red
Imagine getting a notification on your mobile phone with your personal code for impending mental health problems or even depression: yellow, orange, or red. Science fiction? Not for scientist Eiko Fried. 'There is a real chance we can prevent some mental health problems before they occur.' Want to participate…
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Emma ter Mors
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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A government that works with citizens brings hope, but also many dilemmas
Anthropologist Anouk de Koning about the tottering welfare state and the dilemmas of a government operating as a nearby, friendly partner.
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Ton van Gestel
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Master Honours Classes & Challenges
Do you want to take on an extra challenge during your master's? Master Honours Classes & Challenges are small-scale, interdisciplinary courses that teach you more about tackling complex issues.
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Crafting Resilience: Politics and Practice
Crafting Resilience: Politics and Practice - A 4-year research project funded by Dutch National Research Agenda, exploring government, community & citizen efforts for social resilience in marginalized communities. 2 research traineeships available for Dutch-speakers.
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‘Make science communication more work and less hobby’
Young researchers met this month for the fifth Science Communication Summer School. ‘This is the first time some participants get to meet other researchers who also enjoy science communication. It’s great to see’, says Julia Cramer, one of the coordinators.
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Social Science Matters: Out-of-home placement
...What does seem clear, though, is that there is a great deal of room for improvement in the process of out-of-home placement. The FSW's social and behavioural scientists give their views.
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Mardet van Gennip
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gemeente Leiden: Water and Climate Change. Climate Proofing the Neighbourhood
Climate Proofing the Neighbourhood: Evaluating Citizen’s Participation in the City of Leiden. For the city of Leiden, climate change results in more heat waves and extended periods of drought, as well as more frequent heavy downpours. This creates risks regarding overheating as well as flooding.
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Zhengshan Jiao
Faculty of Humanities
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Qinggang Hao
Faculty of Humanities
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Ana Parrón Cabañero
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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3 tips for creating a fabulous science pitch
Are you interested in creating a fabulous science pitch? Neurospyschologist Liza Cornet - winner of the National Famelab Science Pitching Competition 2020 shares 3 tips based on personal experience that can help you design your pitch.
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New programme brings education 'to the midst of society'
In November a new extracurricular programme will begin: the Impact Challenges. Students will work together in small groups to solve problems, put forward by partner organisations. In this way, they train their practical skills and make a contribution to society.
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Psychology Science Day 2022
‘Very interesting’ is what two bachelor students have to say about the stories by Liesbeth van Vliet and Niki Antypa during the Psychology Science Day. The icing on the cake were the poster presentations about the bachelor's theses, admired and commented on by scientists and fellow students. Teachers…
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Social Science Matters: scientist about voting behaviour
How do people vote? How rational are voting choices? How much do external factor weigh in? In this article social scientis provide some background.
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Anna van 't Veer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Tim Mainhard
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Michelle Willebrands
Science
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Jon Chase
Science
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Jelle Goeman
Faculteit Geneeskunde
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Kevin Duisters
Science
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Laura Zwep
Science
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Sjoerd Huisman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Gino Bertrand Kpogbezan
Science
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Thijs Bos
Science