Welcome to the website of RISE: Researchers in Science for Equality. RISE is the network for female beta scientists of Leiden University, Faculty of Science. The mission of RISE is to build an inspiring work environment for female scientists, to…
Nienke van der Marel (Leiden Observatory) has been awarded the New Horizons Prize in physics for her pioneering research on planet formation. This prize is given to young, promising researchers in physics or mathematics. The astronomer and her colleagues found…
Our new Biennal report was presented today. The report can be downloaded on the publications page of our website. In the report we look back at events in te past two years and more. Make sure to read it…
Fungi are important to soil functions such as provision of food, maintenance of biodiversity, nutrient cycling and carbon storage. Currently, soils are degraded due to human activities and their functions lost. In this project, Emilia Hannula (CML) will study how…
Leiden University wants to continue building a healthy, engaged and learning community, a community where we actively enjoy working together and hold open conversations based on mutual respect. This can only be achieved together. Learning & Development is therefore holding…
The ECHO Award is an award for talented students that are working to build a more inclusive society. Suitable candidates for the award are innovative thinkers and doers with great organisational skills who help make an impact on society. They…
Many female fieldwork researchers representing Leiden University in various parts of the world are confronted with circumstances that directly involve local gendered perspectives, despite the numerous victories the feminist movement has achieved in recent decades. Problems span a wide range…
Astronomer Mariska Kriek will be researching how galaxies form. She received an NWO Vice grant to study galaxies in the early universe. Her research uses new and unprecedented observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). With its large mirror and…
