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18 October 2012  
 
 
 
 
  Timothy Snyder new Cleveringa professor
American historian Timothy Snyder has been appointed Leiden University Cleveringa Professor for 2012-2013. Snyder is primarily known for his book 'Bloodlands. Europe between Hitler and Stalin'. On 26 November he will deliver the Cleveringa lecture.
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  Leiden top Dutch university in THE World Ranking
Leiden University is the top Dutch university according to the Times Higher Education Ranking. This year Leiden climbed from 79th to 64th position, overtaking Utrecht. The THE World University Rankings presents the top 200 universities worldwide based on a number of indicators from which an overall ranking is made. 
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  A neglected child has a handicap for life
The conference on ‘Abuse & Neglect across the Life Span’ will address both neurobiological and socio-psychological aspects of neglect and abuse. Professors Bernet Elzinga and Lenneke Alink are the organisers of the conference to be held on 5 and 6 October, in the Stadsgehoorzaal in Leiden.
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  Future scientists of the world welcomed to Leiden
Mayor of Leiden, Henri Lenferink, toasted the international scholarship students at a special reception in the Town Hall on 5 October 2012 with the words: 'You are all among the future scientists of the world, so make yourself useful to society and make us proud that you have studied here.'
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  The rich physics of toothpaste and mayonnaise
Researchers led by Leiden physicist Prof. Martin van Hecke have discoverd that granular materials such as toothpaste, sand, shaving foam and mayonnaise do not always stiffen if they are tightly packed. Even if these materials resist compression, they often do not offer any resistance against flow.
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More news
Leiden University College The Hague offers the best interdisciplinary BA/BSc in the Netherlands
Chronic kidney patients at risk from infections
Inaugural lecture: 'The wounded soldiers of bureaucracy'
Setting specific goals helps prevent cardiac problems

  View from abroad
Desirée de Vreede: 'Toronto never sleeps'
 

  International students
19 October: Deadline 2 competitions on Internationalisation and Diversity
1 November: 'You make all the difference' symposium on Internationalisation and Diversity
Wanted: Orientation Week Committee 2013
Meet us in your country
New courses starting November at Academic Language Centre
1 November: Application deadline for Leiden University College The Hague
 
 

  International staff
P&O News
31 October: Intellectual property training course
1 November: Course on writing an excellent grant proposal
2 November: Excellence through diversity symposium
5 November: Social network event at Expat Centre
20 November: Effective communication course
 
 

 
  Coming events
20 October: Open Day (in Dutch)
20 October: Open Day BA in International Studies
23-26 October: NISIS Autumn School 'Networks connecting Muslim Societies'
26 October: Leiden University alumni meeting in Shanghai
29 October: Student for a Day experience, BA in International Studies
1 November: 'You make all the difference' symposium
2 November: Excellence through diversity symposium
9 November: Master's Information Day
17 November: Open Day Leiden University College The Hague 
23 November: Open Day BA in International Studies
More events
     
 

  Interesting blogs
LUC World Affairs blog
Leiden Law Blog
The Leidener
     
 

 
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