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3 October University: big science for small people 07 October 2019
‘I already gave a talk about planets when I was five.’ With the theme of the 3 October celebrations being ‘Jong geleerd is oud gedaan’ (meaning someth...
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Record sum Leiden Science Run for refugee scholars 01 October 2019
The Leiden Science Run 2019 has raised a record sum of 12,135 euros for refugee student foundation UAF. No less than 101 teams – also a record – and t...
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Never too young to learn: Leiden University in the 3 October parade 30 September 2019
For the first time ever, a float from Leiden University is taking part in the Grand Parade during the Relief of Leiden or Leidens Ontzet. October 3 is...
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Podcast: why night owls have more health risks 27 September 2019
Are you a night owl or a lark? Your lifestyle can affect your health more than you might think. PhD candidate Wietse in het Panhuis is researching thi...
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Scholar at Risk Lety Elvir Lazo: ‘My university intimidated me too’ 23 September 2019
The proceeds of the Leiden University Science Run on 28 September will go to Scholars at Risk, a section of the UAF that assists refugee scholars. One...
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Exhibition on Campus The Hague opens in City Hall 05 September 2019
Saskia Bruines, alderman for Education, Knowledge Economy and International Affairs in The Hague, and Erwin Muller, Chair of Campus The Hague, opened ...
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Leiden archaeologists in play about frontiers 03 September 2019
Archaeologists from Leiden University are contributing to Grens, a theatre performance in Leiden’s Matilo neighbourhood.
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Mayor Krikke: ‘Students have changed the heartbeat of the city of The Hague’ 30 August 2019
Leiden University turned 444 this year, and we are celebrating this milestone with the residents of the two cities in which we have a presence: Leiden...
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Campus The Hague in the picture 26 August 2019
Leiden University turned 444 this year, and we are celebrating this milestone with the residents of the two cities in which we have a presence: Leiden...
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Discover hidden gems at the University this summer 18 July 2019
This summer, everyone from Leiden locals to day trippers and tourists can take a guided tour of the prettiest University buildings in the centre of Le...
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Urban Trail: entrants given the run of Wijnhaven 08 July 2019
Not a straight road in sight, but instead a route through buildings, alleyways and gardens that aren't usually open to the public. As in previous year...
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Podcast: how Rembrandt found his voice 08 July 2019
Rembrandt lived long before audio and video recordings were invented. But a group of researchers has managed to reconstruct his voice. How? Lecturer i...
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Manhunt in Leiden: 'I can see Princess Beatrix!' 01 July 2019
'Hey look! There's Rembrandt! And isn't that Einstein?' Over 200 children took part in the 444 Manhunt through the centre of Leiden on Saturday 29 Jun...
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Document discovered about Rembrandt's student years in Leiden 04 June 2019
A previously unknown document about Rembrandt’s student years in Leiden has been found in the archive of Leiden University. The document, which is bei...
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Magic moments at Museum Night 20 May 2019
Leiden University opened its doors on Leiden Museum Night, with a whole host of things to see and do at the Academy Building, Hortus botanicus and Old...