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November 2024

Archaeologist Tom Hazenberg seeks the frontiers of the Roman Empire

From Roman ships to the ‘Gordon’ cavalry mask. Alumnus Tom Hazenberg was involved in spectacular finds that put the Dutch frontiers of the Roman Empire on the map. His mission is to give heritage back to the people. How is he doing that?

Antipsychotic offers new hope for bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. And it is persistent: the tumour returns after treatment in eight out of ten people. A remarkable discovery by Dr Gabri van der Pluijm and his team offers new hope. The Leiden University Fund has spotlighted this project to ensure its realisation. Will you help make it possible?

News from your university

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► ‘Polarisation is good. Much better than an uneasy silence’

► Sara Polak: 'I want to know if what social media is doing to the political game in the US is unique'

► ‘American politics gives Europeans a glimpse of what lies ahead’

► Flash interview with alumnus Willemijn de Best, who secured major music stars as clients

► Passenger safety at risk due to poor labour relations for airline pilots and crew

► 'The benefits and disadvantages of labour migration are unevenly distributed'

► How to re-socialise Big Tech? A major study examines the tricks and traps of social media

► Essential, previously unknown step in DNA damage repair unraveled

► Self-developed MRI box simulates effect of sudden blood pressure dip on brain

► The Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to an AI model (and rightly so)

► What DNA in droppings can reveal about an animal’s diet

► Next quantum computer comes to the Netherlands

► Michiel Westenberg advocates prevention for social anxiety: ‘Why wait until the damage has been done?’

► Can extreme antisocial behaviour be traced back to the brain?

► Children pay more attention to art when descriptions are playful and interactive

► Archaeologist Arjan Louwen joins Young Academy Leiden: ‘I would like to further explore academic outreach’

► More news

Events

► The Archaeology of Migration and Ethnic Minorities

28 - 30 November | Leiden | Conference

► The Global Future(s) of Europe

29 November | Leiden | Inaugural lecture

► Symposium Metaphors for quantum science and technology

29 November | Leiden | Conference

► “They’re eating the dogs” – The Use of Social Media by the Trump Campaign

3 December | New York | Cleveringa Meeting

► Why Did So Many American Christians Vote for Donald Trump (Again)?

3 December | Leiden and online | Lecture

► In What Sense are International Organisations 'Public'?

4 December | The Hague | Lecture

► EU Global Gateway Strategy: Transforming relations with African countries in a new geopolitical era. A practitioner's perspective

6 December | Leiden | Lecture

► Leiden Alumni in New York Event 2025
15 January | New York | Alumni event

► Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event 2025
18 February | Brussel | Alumni event

► All events

Life Long Learning

► Constitutional Law Conference 2024

► Free Online Courses Leiden University

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► Vacancy Academic Coordinator and University Lecturer for Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities

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