Universiteit Leiden

Yearbook

Impact - Leiden University in 2011

What is the effect of Leiden University on society - and on you? You can read about Leiden's impact in our 2011 Yearbook.

Thanks to Leiden University

• Students from no fewer than 140 countries come to Leiden
• Eminent photographer Erwin Olaf created a spectacular series of photos about the Relief of Leiden
• The Leiden Observatory has been restored to its former glory and now also houses a visitor centre
• The Leiden Bio Science Park is a successful example of innovative co-operation between science and industry

Leiden University

• Carries out research in such diverse fields as medicines to combat rheumatism, the rise of China as a global power, the existence of the world’s first hominids, galaxies in a still young universe and medical conditions such as arteriosclerosis and obesity
• Introduces school pupils to scientific research, on the working of the brain, for instance
• Trains experts whose research has an effect on policy, in areas such as the prevention of child abuse

Academics at Leiden University

• Secure European research subsidies worth millions of euros
• Provide expert comments on news issues
• Write books intended for a broad public
• Explain their research findings at inspiring public events

Students at Leiden University

• Organise the Museum Night and the Teddy Bear Hospital
• Write prize-winning theses
• Take part in programmes for highly talented students
• Obtain interesting employment in the Netherlands and abroad after graduating

If you would like to know more…

Browse the Yearbook online. You can then click on the articles for more information about our impact on society.

You can also order the Yearbook (free of charge). The Yearbook is also available in Dutch.