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April 2025

Adopted from China, back there as a journalist: ‘I want to break the stereotypes’

Cindy Huijgen was adopted from China and has wanted to return all her life. This Chinese Studies and Journalism & New Media alumnus is now a correspondent there. ‘My mission is to make nuanced reports about China and break the stereotypes.’

Support scientists impacted by unrest

Scholars for Scholars Leiden aims to establish a sustainable infrastructure for scholars at risk. By donating, you can make a significant difference: help secure a position for an at-risk scientist and contribute to building a lasting support network that ensures academic freedom. Now needed more than ever!

Four burning questions for four inspiring international alumni

Four international Leiden Law School alumni working in various sectors and areas of expertise came back to their alma mater to talk to current students. So who are these alumni?

News from your university

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► Give children a say: crucial research on taking children into care

► ‘It’s worse than I thought; it’s affecting all of us’

► The paleo diet: Is it what our ancestors really ate?

► Don Weenink appointed as professor of Violence and Policing: ‘I am fascinated by how violence emerges’

► Leiden researchers call for new guidelines for AI-generated images in journalism

► Historical research shows how Leiden University and city council benefitted from colonialism

► AIV opinion: EU must act more decisively and effectively

► Leiden Law Blog: Can women build the peace that men keep breaking?

► How innovations from Leiden students can improve the well-being of grandpa and grandma (and maybe even all of us)

► Smart solutions for stem cell-based therapies

► Bold and anxious fish help in the hunt for medication for ADHD and depression

► Building the best possible mini-liver (without making it too complex)

► Many playgrounds unsuitable for children with autism

► Boost your team: Get to know each other through science, games and insights

► Probiotics reduce negative feelings

► More news

Events

► The First Stars & Uncovering the oldest stars in the Milky Way

28 April | Leiden | Lecture

► Join Expedition NEXT in the tent of Psychology Lab on Wheels

30 April | Roermond | Festival

► Leiden University Alumni Network Reception in New York

7 May | New York | Reception

► End of Academic Year Event at Archaeology

8 May | Leiden | End of Year Event

► Women in Mathematics 2025: Certainty in uncertain times

12 May | Leiden | Lecture

► Remembering through museums, objects, art and more: The heritage of psychiatric institutions and their patients

13 May | Leiden | Faculty Lecture

► Philosophy Workshop 100 years after Frege (1848-1925)

15 May | Leiden | Conference

► An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Heritage Reparations: Responding to Climate Change-Induced Damages

16 May | Leiden | Workshop

► Lustrum: 75 years English Language and Culture programme

24 May | Leiden | Alumni Event

► IOPS Summer Conference 2025

12 - 13 June | Leiden | Conference

► Leiden Science Run

21 June | Leiden | Sport Event

► eLaw Summer School on Regulating AI in the EU Digital Market

23 - 27 June | Leiden | Course

► Beyond tradition - Research and the shift towards responsible, animal-free innovations

16 September | Leiden | Symposium

► All events

Connect with alumni worldwide

Share your knowledge and experience and sign up now for the online Leiden Alumni Mentornetwork

► Leiden University Alumni Network Reception in New York May 7

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