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Wopke Hoekstra in conversation with students about the NATO summit: 'In a dangerous world, we are always on the road towards peace' 11 July 2023
Wopke Hoekstra, outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Leiden University, Campus The Hague on 6 July to talk to students about the upcoming NAT...
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Using data science to promote a healthy life style 11 July 2023
Movement behaviours, such as physical activity, sleep, and the amount of time we sit each day, impact our health. Recently, more researchers are looki...
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Dutch state returns stolen artefacts: ‘Make sure to tell the full story’ 11 July 2023
The Netherlands returned 478 artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka this week, on the advice of a Dutch committee. Rightly so, says Leiden professor Pie...
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Friend or foe? The role of AI in mitigating biases in HR 11 July 2023
AI is already being widely used in HR processes, but it is unclear whether these applications contribute to fair and inclusive decision making. Leiden...
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This is what our experts say about the departure of Mark Rutte 10 July 2023
Mark Rutte: an exceptional politician whose time was up. What are the consequences of Rutte’s departure for the VVD (Party for Freedom) and Dutch poli...
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New website for law in Libya: ‘A bridge between different scholars and audiences’ 10 July 2023
Making justice accessible to all residents in Libya. This week, a new website is launched which should contribute to this. Leiden University and the U...
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Video: positive feedback on Leiden conference on global challenges 10 July 2023
Eighty academic papers, 270 participants and four roundtables on dealing with global challenges. The second conference of the interdisciplinary resear...
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Photo impression of conference on the Good Friday Agreement 06 July 2023
On 25 May, Schouwburgstraat hosted an conference on the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. This event brought together a panel of speakers...
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New childcare system poses risks for vulnerable parents, experts warn 05 July 2023
A new, almost free childcare system may sound ideal, but it also comes with risks for parents. Psychologists from Leiden University and research firm ...
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Gerrit Dusseldorp joins Liveable Planet Interdisciplinary Programme: ‘Archaeologists can provide the time-depth perspective’ 05 July 2023
With the retirement of Wil Roebroeks, Gerrit Dusseldorp will take his place as the archaeological representative in the Liveable Planet Interdisciplin...
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Organising a sustainable academic event at Archaeology: ‘You will be surprised how many people actually enjoy it’ 05 July 2023
At Leiden University many staff members and students value making sustainable and responsible choices in their personal lives. Making these choices in...
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Retirement is not an option for ‘an old warhorse’ like Osinga 04 July 2023
He has had to accept early retirement due to his military profession, or ‘FLO’ (Functioneel Leeftijdsontslag) as it is more commonly referred to withi...
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Europa Institute co-organises International Conference on Schengen in Brussels 04 July 2023
On 27 and 28 June 2023, an extensive conference was held on the past and future of Europe’s free travel area: the Schengen zone. The Europa Institute,...
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Leiden researchers on king’s apology for the Netherlands historical role in slavery 04 July 2023
In a speech on Keti Koti (meaning ‘the chain is broken’ and the name given to 1 July, the day marking the abolition of slavery) the Dutch king, Willem...
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Abolition of slavery Memorial Year has begun 01 July 2023
2023 is an important year for Leiden University, our students and staff, and for the Netherlands in general. On 1 July – Keti Koti – it will be exactl...