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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 26

🧠 From teens to fathers, FSW researchers explore how to support mental health at every life stage. New focus area Mental Health across the Lifespan spotlights stress, parenting, resilience & real-world impact—from schools to homes. 👶🏽📚👨‍👧

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 26

📢 Student vacancies 📢

@polscileiden.bsky.social is looking for a:

- Student ambassador for the master programme in Political Science: lnkd.in/eUJHbfEt

- Studentambassadeur bachelor Politicologie: lnkd.in/ewRmHX-8

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 26

🔧 From dark basement to bright future💡: The souterrain of Pieter de la Court is now a bright, flexible hub for social science research. Labs for baby EEG to live demos—this is where the future of SSH takes shape. Officially opened 12 June by Dean Sarah de Rijcke.

Read and see more: bit.ly/4epEfo8

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 21

🍎 How can we live healthier, happier lives—right here in Leiden?
On 28 June, discover it at the free Leids Kennisfestival!
🎪 Talks, labs & activities on health & wellbeing
🎤 With FSW mini-lectures on music, food, fear & phones
📍Hooglandse Kerk | 11:00–16:00

🔗Full programme: lnkd.in/eZndcs6u

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 21

🎉 Big news!

Andrea Evers & Diana Suhardiman have each won an ERC Advanced Grant! 🌍🧠
With €2.5M in funding, they’ll lead cutting-edge projects in health psychology & climate justice.

We’re proud to see their innovative research recognised on the European stage!

Twee onderzoekers van FSW krijgen een ERC Starting Grant - Leiden University

De Advanced Grant wordt jaarlijks door de European Research Council (ERC) toegekend. Dit jaar krijgen 2 onderzoekers van FSW deze beurs.

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 21

🎓 Leiden & Gaza universities launch Picturing Scholasticide, exposing destruction of Palestinian education & impact on culture & freedom.
🌐 Exhibition online after 13 June
🌍 In light of World Refugee Day, themed ‘In Praise of Community Building’

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UBLeiden @ubleiden.bsky.social · May 23

Join us for one or more interactive sessions on subjects like #copyright, #openaccess, #datavisualization, #FAIRdata & more!

𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Register: edu.nl/8vxnj
🕑23-27 June 2025
📍Leiden University Library & Herta Mohr building
🟢Open to all

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Insitute of Political Science Leiden @polscileiden.bsky.social · Jun 10

📢 ‘We’re already at war – we’re just acting as though we’re not’ 🌍

During the Just Peace Dialogues from 16 to 22 June in The Hague, institute member Daniel Thomas will call for greater awareness – and dialogue.

Read the interview here: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...

‘We’re already at war – we’re just acting as though we’re not’

Professor of International Relations Daniel Thomas is clear: anyone taking peace in Europe for granted is shutting their eyes to reality.

www.universiteitleiden.nl

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 16

🎓How can we future-proof teaching? At the LTA Conference, 100+ lecturers explored new methods.

🎮 From role-play to Minecraft, play boosts creativity.
🗣️ Carousel method offers fresh ways to engage students.
📍By Leiden Teachers’ Academy

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 10

👩‍🔬Scientist wanted! Can you explain your work to a nine-year-old? Then Vuurvliegen is the perfect challenge for you!👨‍🔬

📅When: July 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Where: Hogeschool Leiden Interested?: Email to [email protected].

🔗Read more: bit.ly/4jKKFiL

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WOinActie.bsky.social @woinactie.bsky.social · Jun 9

Helaas is de manifestatie op de Dam op 10 juni uitgesteld, vanwege de treinstaking. Lokale stakingen gaan wel door.

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Helaas is de manifestatie op de Dam op 10 juni uitgesteld, vanwege de… | WOinActie .

Helaas is de manifestatie op de Dam op 10 juni uitgesteld, vanwege de treinstaking. Lokale stakingen gaan wel door.

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎙️ In Educatips, FSW lecturers share key teaching tips. This month:

🎧 A podcast replaces the final paper in an autism course — helping students link theory to practice.
💻 A new e-learning supports Clinical Psychology students throughout their thesis journey.

👉 read more: bit.ly/45QB2vr

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 10

🥕 How do we build a healthier society through research?🔬

At the Health@FSW event, all institutes shared ideas — from mental health to inequality.
🎤 A knowledge market, inspiring talks, key themes & 10 rapid-fire pitches marked a vibrant event for change & collaboration.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3Zl8TZG

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 5

😨 Afraid of the vacuum cleaner? 👶
Young children are sensitive to fear — and avoidance only makes it grow.
🧠 Prevention programme Cool Little Kids teaches parents to face fears step by step. New project Brave Steps adds even more tools for early, tailored support.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/43LXof7

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 5

📅 National strike on 10 June – universities take a stand ✊
🎓 Students & staff protest budget cuts to higher education.
📍Demo at Dam Square, Amsterdam
🏛️Leiden Uni supports the strike but stays open.
🤝Organised by FNV, AOB, LSVb & WOinActie.
🔗More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Medical Delta @medicaldelta.bsky.social · Jun 3

Medical Delta hoogleraar Machiel van Dorst zet zich in om gezondheidsverschillen te verkleinen. “Onze ruimtelijke omgeving heeft op allerlei manieren invloed op het welzijn van mensen.” Lees het interview met hem hier: www.medicaldelta.nl/nieuws/portr...

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Introductievideo Medical Delta hoogleraar prof. dr. Machiel van Dorst

YouTube video by Medical Delta

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 3

📅 June #PhD defences at Leiden University 🎓

How does arousal affect memory? Can we predict prison violence? What shapes group conflict under inequality? This month, 5 PhD candidates in psychology and pedagogy defend their research at the Academiegebouw.

🔍 Learn more: bit.ly/3ZMGYBM

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · Jun 3

🔍 Social Science Spotlight: 3 discoveries from May! 🧠

From tax attitudes to prejudice and kids & abstract art — Leiden researchers show how our views and feelings are shaped by politics, visuals and social norms.

📰 Read more about the 3 research projects here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 29

🌿 Spring Edition: Student Well-being Week is here (2–6 June)! 💪 From yoga in the Hortus to poetry & job prep — recharge & grow with 25+ free workshops, both day and evening, to boost your well-being and study success.

📅 Sign up per activity: bit.ly/3HgKXAd
💻 More support anytime: bit.ly/43GOP5n

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 27

✨ What connects a thriller author and a mental health innovator? FSW! Alumna Marisse van Os is transforming mental healthcare. Alumnus Jeroen Windmeijer writes bestsellers rooted in Leiden’s history. 2 careers, 1 solid foundation in social sciences.

🔗 Interviews: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 26

🔍🔬 Does the tobacco industry still influence science at Dutch universities? Research by Solid Sustainability Research and Leiden University shows it does.

📊 Funded by an FSW Healthy Society seed grant, it maps tobacco-industry ties in academia.

🔗 Full report: zenodo.org/records/1527...

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 22

Curious about what your FSW colleagues are doing in health research?🧠🔗 Want to connect across disciplines?

📅 Join the Health Research @FSW event on 26 May in Leiden. Get inspired by pitches, new themes & a knowledge market.

🎟️ Attend: lnkd.in/eyYxM-yk

Best regards,
The FSW Health Team

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 21

🗞️ Communicating Science with Impact: 2 Opportunities This June
🌍 Apply by 1 June: Interdisciplinary training for PhDs & supervisors: join free programme in Oct–Dec, incl. The Hague
🗣️ 5 June: ‘The Conversation’ training—learn to write for global audiences
🔗 www.linkedin.com/posts/leiden...

#sciencecommunication | Leiden University - Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

🗞️ Communicating Science with Impact: 2 Opportunities This June 🌍 Apply Now: Interdisciplinary Training for PhD Candidates and Supervisors Looking to strengthen your interdisciplinary research skills...

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Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 20

🏛️🎤 Open Mic: Pitch Your Heritage Research
📣 PhDs, postdocs & staff: share how your work relates to heritage—directly or unexpectedly
🤝 Connect across disciplines, join the network, or just listen & enjoy
📅 21 May | 15:00–17:30 | Van Steenis
🔗 Register: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...

Leiden Social Sciences @leidensocial.bsky.social · May 15

📰📺 May’s Mid-Month Media Roundup: FSW Researchers in the News
🧠 Schomaker in 'The Conversation': novelty + familiarity boost memory
📜Masullo & Cremaschi in 'The Conversation': anti-fascist history curbs far-right support
🐒 Janmaat on NPO 1: why bonobo females lead
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