Leiden Social Sciences
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Official page of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Leiden University 🎓
🧠 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. 👶🏽📚👨👧
🔗Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🔗Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🧠 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. 👶🏽📚👨👧
🔗Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🔗Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🔧 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
Read and see more: bit.ly/4epEfo8
June 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🔧 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
Read and see more: bit.ly/4epEfo8
🍎 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
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
June 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🍎 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
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 & 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’
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🌐 Exhibition online after 13 June
🌍 In light of World Refugee Day, themed ‘In Praise of Community Building’
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
June 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🎓 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’
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🌐 Exhibition online after 13 June
🌍 In light of World Refugee Day, themed ‘In Praise of Community Building’
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎓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
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎮 From role-play to Minecraft, play boosts creativity.
🗣️ Carousel method offers fresh ways to engage students.
📍By Leiden Teachers’ Academy
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
June 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🎓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
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🎮 From role-play to Minecraft, play boosts creativity.
🗣️ Carousel method offers fresh ways to engage students.
📍By Leiden Teachers’ Academy
🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
👩🔬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
📅When: July 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Where: Hogeschool Leiden Interested?: Email to [email protected].
🔗Read more: bit.ly/4jKKFiL
June 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
👩🔬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
📅When: July 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Where: Hogeschool Leiden Interested?: Email to [email protected].
🔗Read more: bit.ly/4jKKFiL
🎙️ 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
🎧 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
June 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎙️ 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
🎧 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
🥕 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
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
June 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🥕 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
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
😨 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
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
June 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
😨 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
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
📅 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/...
🎓 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/...
June 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📅 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/...
🎓 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/...
📅 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
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
June 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
📅 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
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
🔍 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/...
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/...
June 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🔍 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/...
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/...
🌿 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
📅 Sign up per activity: bit.ly/3HgKXAd
💻 More support anytime: bit.ly/43GOP5n
May 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🌿 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
📅 Sign up per activity: bit.ly/3HgKXAd
💻 More support anytime: bit.ly/43GOP5n
✨ 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/...
🔗 Interviews: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
May 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
✨ 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/...
🔗 Interviews: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🔍🔬 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...
📊 Funded by an FSW Healthy Society seed grant, it maps tobacco-industry ties in academia.
🔗 Full report: zenodo.org/records/1527...
May 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🔍🔬 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...
📊 Funded by an FSW Healthy Society seed grant, it maps tobacco-industry ties in academia.
🔗 Full report: zenodo.org/records/1527...
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
📅 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
May 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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
📅 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
🏛️🎤 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...
📣 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...
May 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🏛️🎤 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...
📣 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...
📰📺 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
🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🧠 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
🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
May 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📰📺 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
🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🧠 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
🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🧒Maak kennis met het LUF Kinderfonds. 🔬Onze onderzoekers, waaronder Prof. Anouk Goemans (jeugdhulp en jeugdbescherming), zetten zich dit jubileumjaar vanuit verschillende disciplines samen in voor kwetsbare kinderen. Meer informatie of wilt u een bijdrage geven? 👉Ga dan naar www.lufkinderfonds.nl
May 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🧒Maak kennis met het LUF Kinderfonds. 🔬Onze onderzoekers, waaronder Prof. Anouk Goemans (jeugdhulp en jeugdbescherming), zetten zich dit jubileumjaar vanuit verschillende disciplines samen in voor kwetsbare kinderen. Meer informatie of wilt u een bijdrage geven? 👉Ga dan naar www.lufkinderfonds.nl
On 6 May, an unannounced demonstration and occupation took place at our The Hague Campus. Support is available for those impacted:
👥 Staff: manager or FGGA CST (bit.ly/42Ofuhm)
👥 Students: Student Support Team (bit.ly/4m6CmA1) and PopCorner The Hague (bit.ly/4k8dXs2)
🔗 Full update: bit.ly/3F8oqVw
👥 Staff: manager or FGGA CST (bit.ly/42Ofuhm)
👥 Students: Student Support Team (bit.ly/4m6CmA1) and PopCorner The Hague (bit.ly/4k8dXs2)
🔗 Full update: bit.ly/3F8oqVw
May 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
On 6 May, an unannounced demonstration and occupation took place at our The Hague Campus. Support is available for those impacted:
👥 Staff: manager or FGGA CST (bit.ly/42Ofuhm)
👥 Students: Student Support Team (bit.ly/4m6CmA1) and PopCorner The Hague (bit.ly/4k8dXs2)
🔗 Full update: bit.ly/3F8oqVw
👥 Staff: manager or FGGA CST (bit.ly/42Ofuhm)
👥 Students: Student Support Team (bit.ly/4m6CmA1) and PopCorner The Hague (bit.ly/4k8dXs2)
🔗 Full update: bit.ly/3F8oqVw
Keep an eye out for these upcoming #PhD defences in the month of May⬇️
🎓 Alessia Aspide (15/5, 14:30, Political Science): fiscal prefs & debt
🎓 Zi Ye (20/5, 11:30, Psychology): emotion deception
🎓 Feiteng Long (20/5, 14:30, Psychology): ideology & norms
📍Academiegebouw
🔗 Full info: lnkd.in/dfaHFXA
🎓 Alessia Aspide (15/5, 14:30, Political Science): fiscal prefs & debt
🎓 Zi Ye (20/5, 11:30, Psychology): emotion deception
🎓 Feiteng Long (20/5, 14:30, Psychology): ideology & norms
📍Academiegebouw
🔗 Full info: lnkd.in/dfaHFXA
May 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Keep an eye out for these upcoming #PhD defences in the month of May⬇️
🎓 Alessia Aspide (15/5, 14:30, Political Science): fiscal prefs & debt
🎓 Zi Ye (20/5, 11:30, Psychology): emotion deception
🎓 Feiteng Long (20/5, 14:30, Psychology): ideology & norms
📍Academiegebouw
🔗 Full info: lnkd.in/dfaHFXA
🎓 Alessia Aspide (15/5, 14:30, Political Science): fiscal prefs & debt
🎓 Zi Ye (20/5, 11:30, Psychology): emotion deception
🎓 Feiteng Long (20/5, 14:30, Psychology): ideology & norms
📍Academiegebouw
🔗 Full info: lnkd.in/dfaHFXA
The future belongs to our youth, so let's partake in giving children a better future 🫂 Researcher Anouk Goemans has joined forces with the LUF Children's Fund to give youth a voice in out-of-home placements, and aid their development into resilient adults 👦
Read more & donate now: l1nq.com/8YL31
Read more & donate now: l1nq.com/8YL31
February 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The future belongs to our youth, so let's partake in giving children a better future 🫂 Researcher Anouk Goemans has joined forces with the LUF Children's Fund to give youth a voice in out-of-home placements, and aid their development into resilient adults 👦
Read more & donate now: l1nq.com/8YL31
Read more & donate now: l1nq.com/8YL31
🔍 Are you doing groundbreaking research, but don't quite know how to reach the broadest possible audience with its results? Then our Summer School in Science Communication is just the right thing for you!
🗓️ Apply before 28 March: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/s...
🗓️ Apply before 28 March: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/s...
February 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🔍 Are you doing groundbreaking research, but don't quite know how to reach the broadest possible audience with its results? Then our Summer School in Science Communication is just the right thing for you!
🗓️ Apply before 28 March: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/s...
🗓️ Apply before 28 March: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science/s...
Can AI make school playgrounds more inclusive?🎒🤝 Data scientist Maedeh Nasri, from the Institute of Psychology, discovered ways to create inclusive environments in which children, including those with ADHD and autism, can connect, play, and grow: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
February 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Can AI make school playgrounds more inclusive?🎒🤝 Data scientist Maedeh Nasri, from the Institute of Psychology, discovered ways to create inclusive environments in which children, including those with ADHD and autism, can connect, play, and grow: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
New year, new PhD defences 🎓 Mark your calendars for these social science scholars in January 2025, or watch the live stream here: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/academic-...
January 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
New year, new PhD defences 🎓 Mark your calendars for these social science scholars in January 2025, or watch the live stream here: www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/academic-...