Newsletter  
20 January 2014  
 
 
 
 
 
  International Buddhism conference in honour of Leiden Sinologist Erik Zürcher
Erik Zürcher (1928–2008) is still considered an authoritative source in research on Chinese Buddhism. A new collection of his publications serves as an occasion for an international conference on Buddhism in Leiden. Princess Beatrix, who knew him well, will be in attendance at the opening.
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  Leiden first university to join Workplace Pride
By becoming a member of Workplace Pride, Leiden University shows that it stands for an environment in which everyone can feel at home and have equal opportunities. Workplace Pride works for the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LHBT) people in the workplace.
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  How autistic children learn to control their emotions
Children with autism spectrum disorder often suffer from social and mental health problems. PhD research by Lucinda Pouw (Developmental and Educational Psychology) has shown that how they deal with their emotions is an important factor.
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  One step closer to intelligent drugs
Leiden chemist Sascha Hoogendoorn has developed synthetic molecules that are selectively absorbed by certain types of cells. An important step in the development of drugs with minimal side effects. PhD defence 23 January.
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  Hall of fame 2013
In 2013, staff and students of Leiden University received prizes and prestigious subsidies for their research, education and studies. We are proud to present you with this overview.
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More news
Over 50 million for innovative research
And they lived long and creatively
The corporate world and human rights closer together
Gaia displays the Milky Way in 3D
Five Rubicons for Leiden

  View from abroad
A visit to India – Student recruitment and food heaven!
 

  International students
Orientation week for international students
Meet the renewed University Library
Free online course Sharia in the West
 

  International staff
P&O News 7 January 2014
Meet the renewed University Library
 

  Leiden classics
On the origins of the university and the Dies Natalis
 

 
  Coming events
24 Jan-20 May: Exhibition, Memory Contested
28 January: Lunch meeting, Apps Every Scholar Needs
28-30 January: Winter Orientation Week Leiden 
31 January: NISIS Islamic Studies Network Day
31 January: Vernacular books in the Middle Ages
7 February: Dies Natalis 2014
 

  Laureates
Caroline van Eck wins Descartes-Huygens Prize
Tabitha Speelman wins IIAS Thesis Prize
 

  Blogs
Leiden Law Blog: In the police we trust?
Leiden Psychology Blog: When the sound of slurping drives you crazy

 
 

 
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