Newsletter

17 August 2017

Make it an epic EL CID!
This year a record number of students - more than 3,500 - will be taking part in the EL CID introduction week. Who are they and why did they opt for Leiden University? 'I want to get the absolute most out of my student time.'
 
 
ERC grants for four Leiden scientists

Four scientists from Leiden University have each been awarded a Starting Grant by the European Research Council (ERC).

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Walking a tightrope on the Mediterranean Sea

Just off the coast of Libya, aid organisations try to rescue boat migrants. It is difficult for aid organisations to remain neutral, independent and impartial.

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Philanthropist Dr Raymond Sackler has passed away (97)

American philanthropist Dr Raymond Sackler has died at the age of 97. Dr Sackler was a psychiatrist and developer of medicines.

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New online Dutch course for international students

With the new online Dutch & More language course, prospective students can learn to ask the way to the beach in Scheveningen or buy cheese on the market in Leiden.

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Leiden University to open new Student Centre in The Hague

Leiden University will be opening a new Student Centre in The Hague. The Centre will have space for social and cultural activities, study workplaces and a fitness room.

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Leiden to be European City of Science in 2022
 
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Veni awards for seventeen young Leiden researchers
 
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DNA dating at Lowlands
 
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Climate change poses threat to European electricity production
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All news articles of Leiden University
 
 
Leiden Classics
 
The magic of El CID
 
 
Leiden through the eyes of...
 
Matthew Fields: 'I came here to gain valuable research experience, and I haven't been disappointed!'
 
 
International students
 
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Still some studying to do? Don’t forget to (re)register!
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New main entrance and changed access Faculty of Science from 14 August
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Meet us in your country
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Paper cups in the University Library vending machines
 
 
International staff
 
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Microsoft Office 2016 available for staff
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New main entrance and changed access Faculty of Science from 14 August
 
 
Coming events
 
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21–25 August: Hague Orientation Programme
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4 September: Opening 2017-2018 Academic Year
 
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All coming events
 
 
This month in the Leiden Asia Year
 
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24-25 August: Annual conference European China Law Studies Association (ECLS)
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14 September: Queen Mαxima to open Asian Library
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Until 14 September: Cool Japan Exhibition in Museum Volkenkunde
 
 
Laureates
 
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Veni awards for seventeen young Leiden researchers
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Rubicon grants for two Leiden researchers to study abroad
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Jorrit Rijpma awarded EU funding as Jean Monnet Chair
 
 
Research in the spotlight
 
Developing brain and behaviour
 
 
Appointments
 
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Ineke Sluiter appointed Corresponding Fellow, British Academy
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Douglas Berger new professor of Comparative Philosophy
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Sybille Lammes new professor of New Media and Digital Culture
 
 
Books
 
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The cognitive abilities of birds
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Restatement of Labour Law
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More books
 
 
Leiden blogs
 
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The Leiden Special Collections Blog live!
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Leiden Safety & Security Blog: Extremism and the influx of refugees in the Netherlands
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Leiden Law Blog: Reflections from Lebanon

 

 
 
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