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Gianne Derks new Scientific Director of the Mathematical Institute

Posted on February 8, 2023

As of May 1st, Gianne Derks will be the new Scientific Director of the Mathematics Institute. Currently, Derks is professor of Mathematics and head of the Mathematics Department at the University of Surrey (UK). Derks succeeds Hermen Jan Hupkes and…

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A beginner’s guide to Dutch academia by the KNAW Young Academy

Posted on February 7, 2023

The KNAW young academy made a beginners guide to Dutch academia. Emphasis is put on professional challenges and opportunities. The Young Academy is a dynamic and innovative platform of researchers active in a range of disciplines who have outspoken views…

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‘Diversity should be a given’ D&I Symposium 2023.

Posted on January 25, 2023

‘It’s important to critically reflect on the words we use, and how they impact others. Inclusion starts by recognizing that our experiences and perspectives differ, that our own experiences are not universal and that we cannot speak for others.’ –…

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Martina Vijver and Ranran Wang nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award.

Posted on January 4, 2023

Every year, the Faculty of Science awards a teaching prize for an outstanding teacher. A jury will choose a winner from the nominated teachers within the faculty. This year, Martina Vijver and Ranran Wang from the Institute for Environmental Sciences,…

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LNVH presents the 2022 Women Professors Monitor: From milestone to alarm bell

Posted on December 9, 2022

On December 8th 2022, the Dutch Network of Women Professors presented the 2022 Women Professors Monitor. The Monitor offers insight into the current ratio of men to women in academia and an overview of the current percentages of male and female…

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Martina Vijver wins NWO Athena Award for outstanding female scientists!

Posted on December 2, 2022

Martina Vijver won the NWO Athena Award for outstanding female scientists! The jury makes particular mention of Vijver’s own career (with a detour to the top; not studying at the university) as an example to young researchers who are just…

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Ariane Briegel receives double appointment as ‘Medical Delta professor’

Posted on November 16, 2022

On November 15th, professor Ariane Briegel (Leiden University, TU Delft) was inaugurated as ‘Medical Delta professor’. She investigates the interaction between bacteria and their human host during infection in order to develop better treatment methods for infectious diseases. During the Medical…

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