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Learning together about electron microscopy 22 November 2018Chinese and Leiden scientists came together in Leiden to study the intricacies of modern visual techniques.
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Student team iGEM Leiden wins gold in Boston 05 November 2018The adventure of iGEM Leiden has come to an end. The result: prizes for Best Therapeutic Project and Best Model, a gold medal, a successful crowdfundi...
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Young thinkers pit their brains on the circular economy 05 November 2018How can we speed up the transition from large cities to a circular metropolis? This is the question that Leiden students and former students Elsemieke...
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‘First determine goals, then make healthcare choices’ 31 October 2018What are the goals of healthcare? That very question must be asked more frequently before healthcare-related choices are made. This is what Martine de...
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Deciphering the biological clock 23 October 2018Researchers at LUMC are trying to decipher the biological clock. This knowledge can help deal with luxury problems, such as jetlag, but can also count...
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How can we make Leiden a really 'healthy university'? 18 October 2018At the initiative of several of its professors, Leiden University has joined the international Healthy Universities network. Surrounded by space hoppe...
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Open Day for international students: ‘I like the Leiden canals’ 16 October 2018On Saturday 13 October the historical city Leiden was crowded with prospective students visiting the Open Day. They all came to Leiden to orientate th...
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Senior Teaching Qualification for first ten lecturers 15 October 2018The Senior Teaching Qualification is for experienced lecturers who have done more than lecturing alone. Ten quotes from the first ten lecturers to re...
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Leiden Honorary Doctorates for Melissa Little and Robbert Dijkgraaf 02 October 2018Australian cell biologist Melissa Little and Dutch physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf will each be awarded an Honorary doctorate at the Dies Natalis of Leide...
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There could be surprises at the Healthy University workshops 02 October 2018From 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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What's your idea for bringing Dutch and international students together? 01 October 2018Do you have a creative idea for improving contacts between Dutch and international students? Work out a plan and you could win the Van Bergen Prize an...
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Relief of Leiden: University closed 28 September 2018On Wednesday 3 October we will celebrate the Relief of Leiden, so all Leiden University premises will be closed that day. The University premises at o...
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Inspiring and scientifically proven health advice at 'Healthy University' days 24 September 2018Leiden University is the first Dutch university to join the Healthy Universities international network. Lifestyle workshops, rewards for good behaviou...
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Opening Beehive Student Centre in The Hague 16 August 2018The new student centre in The Hague, the Beehive, will be opening its doors in stages starting from 1 October. The name Beehive was chosen because it ...
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‘I build my lectures around the questions students ask.' 16 August 2018Lecturers should take something of a back-seat role so that there is more opportunity for discussion among students. That is what cell biologist Rolan...