Newsletter

18 December 2017

SRON space research institute to relocate to Leiden and Delft
The SRON space research institute, which constructs highly advanced technological instruments for astronomy research and for research on exoplanets, will relocate from Utrecht to new premises adjacent to Leiden University's Science Campus.

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How can we become a more inclusive university?

Inspiration from outside and best practices from inside the University. These were the most important ingredients of the symposium on inclusivity.

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‘Japan and Leiden aren’t so far apart after all’

A delegation from Leiden University visited Japan from 18 to 26 November to facilitate cooperation in research and teaching.

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New women’s network: ‘Sophia’

Leiden University has a new network for female academics: Sophia.

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LERU universities generated 100 billion euros for the European economy

In 2016, the 23 members of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) generated a collective economic value of €99.8 billion in GVA.

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First University Bachelor’s programme in Urban Studies in the Netherlands

Leiden University has launched a unique new interdisciplinary study programme: Urban Studies.

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Even plants can have neighbour trouble

Restoring a natural plant environment on exhausted agricultural lands and in nature areas is difficult. 'Soil transplants may offer a solution.'

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Highlights of 2017: our most read articles
 
Child maltreatment common in Vietnam
 
‘War history of Eduard Meijers warrants place in memorial culture’
 
Human Rights in Asia: Overcoming the current crisis in Myanmar
 
Hunt for fundamental insight into and treatment for cancer
 
‘The linguist’s work is by no means done’
All news articles of Leiden University
 
 
 
 
Leiden Classics
 
Leiden victims of WWII given a face

 
 
View from abroad
 
Studying abroad: two students share their experiences

 
 
International students
 
Free summer programme in the US: apply now!
Learning Management System (LMS) selection: Brightspace provisionally number 1
Exam stress? Extended opening hours University locations Leiden & The Hague
Take part in the Minerva United Nations
 
 
International staff
 
Register now for our PhD courses in January and February
Learning Management System (LMS) selection: Brightspace provisionally number 1
 
 
Coming events
 
22 December: Practicum Musicae Christmas Gala
9 January: New Year's Reception and C.J. Kok Awards
12 January: Meijers Lecture and New Year's Reception
13 January: 49th Papyrologists' Day
30 January-2 February: Winter Orientation Week Leiden
8 February: Dies Natalis
 
All coming events
 
 
Events in the Leiden Asia Year
 
11 December-5 January: Exhibition of Treasures of the  Asian Library in Erasmushuis, Jakarta
19 December - Book launch 'Masked Warriors. The Battle Stage of the Samurai'
Till 14 January: Urban jungles: mega cities in Asia
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Laureates
 
Marianne Maeckelbergh receives ERC Consolidator grant for ‘Property and Democratic Citizenship’ project
Archaeology alumnus Wytze Stellingwerf wins 2nd place IISG Thesis Award 2017
Leiden Law School alumnus awarded Max van der Stoel Human Rights award
 
 
Books
 
A History of Russian Law
These Oppressions won't cease: An Anthology of the Political Thought of the Cape Khoesan, 1777–1879
 
 
Leiden blogs
 
Leiden Psychology Blog:  Feeling sleepy, feeling risky?
Leiden Law Blog: A Bridge over Troubled Water - a criminal lawyers’ response to Taricco II
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