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A real professor in front of the class 08 February 2019
A lesson about aerodynamics from Vice-Rector Hester Bijl, about child rights by UNICEF professor Ton Liefaard, or about muscles by LUMC professor Ann...
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Rethinking Disability through visual storytelling 11 December 2018
The ERC project Rethinking Disability has been selected to participate in the ERCcOMICS scheme which exploits the power of visual storytelling to inno...
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New platform for research about heritage languages 29 November 2018
HERLING (Research Lab for the Study of Heritage Languages of the Netherlands) is a new centre that aims to bridge the gap between scientific research ...
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Moving images and stories about itinerant heritage in Leiden's Oude UB 26 November 2018
How do Nepalese exiles in England celebrate their festivals? What are North Korean monuments doing in Zimbabwe? The ‘Heritage on the Move’ exhibition ...
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Teachers and lecturers broaden their perspective of Islam 19 November 2018
Islam can be a difficult or sensitive subject to discuss with pupils, regardless whether they are Muslim. Fourteen secondary-school teachers and unive...
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Midterm elections: surprising results, or not so much? 07 November 2018
In the midterm elections in the United States on 6 November, the Democrats won the majority in the House of Representatives, thus regaining control of...
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Did Rembrandt paint Leiden Professor van Schooten? 06 November 2018
Leiden Professor of Maths Frans van Schooten Jnr. (1615-1660) and his wife Margrieta were painted by Rembrandt. This is the claim made by mathematicia...
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#MeToo: current theme, Medieval phenomenon 23 October 2018
Anyone who thinks that #MeToo is a new phenomenon, can think again. Subjects such as sexual intimidation, female self-defence and subjection to male d...
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pays lightning visit to Leiden University 17 October 2018
During his two-day visit to the Netherlands, the Chinese Prime Minister paid an unexpected visit to Leiden on 16 October. Li Keqiang spoke with Rector...
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Leiden strengthens collaboration with China 16 October 2018
A delegation from Leiden University, headed by Vice-Rector Hester Bijl, was in China from 9 to 11 October. During the visit to different universities ...
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Islam and citizenship in the classroom 15 October 2018
Islam has a rich and fascinating history, but if you talk about it in the classroom, all kinds of opinions and emotions come up. 'How do I incorporate...
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Al-Babtain Leiden University Centre for Arabic Culture opens its doors 11 October 2018
With the official launch of the Al-Babtain Leiden University Centre for Arabic Culture, Leiden University and the AbdulAziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural F...
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Nadine Akkerman nominated for VIVA's inspiring women list 05 October 2018
Nadine Akkerman, University Lecturer and researcher at the LUCAS institute, is nominated for a VIVA400 award in the category 'inspiring women in scien...
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There could be surprises at the Healthy University workshops 02 October 2018
From exercises for working more healthily to practical tips about getting a good night's sleep. Students and staff who take part in the Healthy Univer...
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Inspiring and scientifically proven health advice at 'Healthy University' days 24 September 2018
Leiden University is the first Dutch university to join the Healthy Universities international network. Lifestyle workshops, rewards for good behaviou...