Newsletter

21 June 2016

Midsummer night in the Hortus botanicus
On 21 June, at the end of the longest day, the Hortus botanicus will celebrate Midsummer night.

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Carel Stolker re-appointed as Rector Magnificus and President

Rector Magnificus and President of the Executive Board of Leiden University, Professor C.J.J.M. (Carel) Stolker, has been re-appointed by the Board of Governors.

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Six questions about the British referendum and a possible Brexit

The shocking murder of MP Jo Cox has brought it home to the British public that the referendum debate is in disarray. How has the campaign been handled?

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Olga Zoutendijk appointed to Board of Governors of Leiden University

On 1 July, Olga Zoutendijk will become a member of the Board of Governors of Leiden University.

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Protecting cultural heritage in conflict situations

Violent conflicts all over the world pose a great threat. Not only to the region’s inhabitants, but also to the cultural heritage in the area.

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Hague campus to become international academic centre

Within the next five years, Leiden University wants its campus in The Hague to become a leading international academic centre for research and teaching.

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'Using mediation in cultural conflicts'

Insults have a stronger effect on people from honour cultures because their honour is at stake.

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Leiden master's programme in Pharmacy to start September 2016

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Leiden University (Faculty of Science) will be offering a master's programme in Pharmacy from September 2016.

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More news
 
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Power causes distrust
 
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New Medical Delta Professors in seven cross-disciplinary areas
 
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Computer science research in Leiden of major relevance to society
 
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Aggressiveness of cancer cells halted
 
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From ent to orc: how Tolkien recycled medieval sources
 
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Leiden University involved in new UN institute
 
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Fascinating orbits
Leiden Classics
The dubious Leiden roots of genever and gin
International students
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Leiden University modifies BSA regulation for the first year and ends experiment with second year
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Leiden University biggest climber in sustainability ranking
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The Dutch rail service (NS) is developing a student travel product for international students! You can help by filling out the survey
International staff
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P & O news 21 June
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P & O news 31 May
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Become one of Leiden University’s digital advisers
Coming events
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23 June: Conference - European Forum for Restorative Justice
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23 June: Conference - Rethinking the origins of Greek philosophy
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28 June: Leiden-London meeting plus Brexit Panel Discussion
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17 September: Leiden alumni event at Night of Art and Knowledge
 
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All coming events
Research dossiers
Leiden academics research the world around us. View Leiden's online research dossiers.
Laureates
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Gerda Henkel Research Grant for Meike de Goede
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TOP-PUNT grant awarded to Professor Gijs van der Marel
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Sylvia van Beugen wins award for publication on psychodermatology
Books
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This Present Darkness: A history of Nigerian organised crime, by Stephen Ellis, published posthumously
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Moving Romans. Migration to Rome in the Principate, by Rens Tacoma
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Uncovering Roman fort Matilo in Leiden, by J. de Bruin
Leiden blogs
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Leiden Psychology Blog: Are you on the pill?
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Leiden Law Blog: Why TTIP is important for all of us
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Leiden Islam Blog: Muslim slaves in early modern Europe

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