Role of bacteria in stress

Disruptions to the gut flora can affect our mental health. How could this connection be used to prevent stress-related disorders? This is what neuropsychologist Laura Steenbergen will investigate with the aid of a project grant from the LUF and, on the basis of a partnership between the two funds, the Gratama Foundation. 

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Alumni gift to Indonesia at 75

On the initiative of a group of Leiden alumni to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, a biography will be written of Leiden and Indonesian scholar Hoesein Djajadiningrat.
Djajadiningrat (1886-1960) was the first Indonesian to receive a PhD in Leiden.

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Join the Leiden Alumni China events 

Living in China and want to meet other Leiden Alumni? Read about the new Leiden Alumni Chapter in China and join them on LinkedIn and at the upcoming events in Beijing and Shanghai.

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Discount university shop

Shop now online at University Shop Leiden for the best souvenirs, (corporate) gifts, office supplies, clothing and many more Leiden University products. Alumni worldwide will receive a special 10% discount on the total order by using discount code: ‘Alumni10'.

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