News A selection of news from Leiden University. News Skate culture embraced by Olympic Games is now visible in the city 22 July 2024 The skateboarding world was highly enthusiastic about the participation of skaters in the Olympic Games in 2021, although there was also a lot of oppo... Historical research helps biodiversity in Leiden city centre 22 July 2024 The Leiden municipality wants to make the city centre climate-proof and combat heat stress by greening it. But they want to do this in a way that does... Annetje Ottow reappointed as President of the Executive Board 18 July 2024 Leiden University’s President of the Executive Board, Professor Annetje Ottow, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors. Hester Bijl reappointed as Rector Magnificus 18 July 2024 Leiden University’s Rector Magnificus, Professor Hester Bijl, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors. Grant worth millions for research on the socio-economic impact of hydrogen transition 17 July 2024 A consortium including economists, psychologists and public administration scholars from Leiden University will study public acceptance of the hydroge... Veni grants for 21 researchers from Leiden University 17 July 2024 An impressive 21 research projects by Leiden researchers have been awarded Veni funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Alumnus Marlon Titre: ‘Film is often the start of a conversation’ 17 July 2024 Marlon Titre (1982) studied at Royal Conservatoire The Hague, did his PhD and studied at Leiden University, earned several other qualifications and is... Half a million for X-ray research to conserve masterpieces 16 July 2024 Professor of Computer Science Joost Batenburg has received half a million euros from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to improve the conservation of h... Leiden University receives grant to professionalise ‘Lifelong Learning’ 16 July 2024 Leiden University has received a Lifelong Learning grant that will enable it to significantly expand its learning for professionals, for example for t... When did people start cooking food? 15 July 2024 In De Kookshow, Universiteit Van Nederland explores the scientific world behind food. Ever wondered which senses influence how tasty you find somethin... All news items