Ewine van Dishoeck on the art of making a career

The pioneer of astrochemistry, Ewine van Dishoeck, talks with editor Nashanty Brunken about how a student might go about making a fine career in science.

Nashanty Brunken • April 08, 2021

Leiden Student Journal: Orchids as medicines

In this new series, 'Leiden Student Journal', LSM features a student whose research or internship has lead to a scientific publication.

Maarten Lubbers • April 01, 2021

A Guide Through the Forest of Scientific Podcasts

Do you also like podcasts? Editors Jordy Janssen and Bart Grijmans help you find your next favourite science podcast!

Jordy Janssen and Bart Grijmans • March 25, 2021

Opinion

The Joy of Asking 'Why'

Just why is 'why?' so valuable? Editor Martijn Pellegrom dives into the question of questions.

Martijn Pellegrom • March 18, 2021

The bachelor internship - time to start sciencing!

Are you a Bachelor student studying the living world ? If yes, then read on to learn more about the internship that will conclude your studies here at Leiden University!

Linshan Feng • March 11, 2021

How Players and Mathematicians in Leiden Look At Chess

To some, chess is a game. To others, it's a scientific puzzle to be solved. We dive into both these worlds by talking to the experts!

Frank Rensen • March 04, 2021

How Your Birth Can Affect Your Microbiome

You owe much of your health to your microbiome. Why is that? And did you know that your birth affects your microbiome?

Lisa van Zuijlen • February 25, 2021

Striking elegance of molecular landscapes

Molecular biologists study an invisible world. A perplexing choas of molecules that together give rise to the complexity of life. Is it possible to illustrate the intricacies of our molecular organization?

Bart Grijmans • February 18, 2021

It’s a Man’s World: stereotypes of female scientists in films, series and literature

The lights of the movie theatre dim and on the large screen a man wearing a white coat appears. Small round glasses balance on the tip of his nose, his hair looks like it hasn’t been combed in days and in his hand he holds a small bottle with some undefined liquid.

Marlise van der Veen • February 11, 2021