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Leiden Classics: Bibliotheca Thysiana, a 17th century time machine 18 December 2014
From once controversial scientific works and historical bibles, to personal shopping lists and clothing bills. The 17th-century Bibliotheca Thysiana a...
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VICI winner Cwiertka: ‘I am contrary by nature’ 08 July 2014
Katarzyna Cwiertka, Leiden Professor of Modern Japan Studies, was already the recipient of a VENI and a VIDI grant. Now she has also been granted a VI...
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Developing a vaccine against arteriosclerosis 10 December 2013
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death across the world. Professor Johan Kuiper of Leiden University carries out research to develop a...