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belowground interactions in Jacobaea vulgaris: zooming in and zooming out from a plant-soil feedback perspective
In this thesis, I focused on studying the above- and belowground interactions of J. vulgaris from a plant-soil feedback (hereafter, PSF) perspective. I investigated the temporal variation of negative PSF and examined the effects of root-associated bacteria on plant performance and aboveground herbiv…
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Learning from nature: using plant-soil feedback principles to improve growth and health of a horticultural crop
Plants and soils from natural ecosystems harbor great diversity of soil microorganisms, which could potentially contribute to the sustainability of horticulture. The knowledge about using wild plant species and soil from natural ecosystem to improve the crop health will advance the application of ecological…
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When materials become critical: lessons from the 2010 rare earth crisis
Promotor: G.J. Kramer Co-Promotor: E.G.M. Kleijn
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Far from home: the science exploitation of the fastest Milky Way stars
The Sun and all the stars in the night sky reside in the Milky Way galaxy. In the at-rest reference frame of the Galaxy, typical stars travel with velocities of about 100-200 kilometres per second.
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Thomas Morgan (1671/2-1743):from Presbyterian Preacher to Christian Deist
Jan van den Berg heeft zij proefschrift op 8 november 2018 verdedigd.
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From every angle: novel insights into CC chemokine receptor 2 pharmacology
The CC chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2), a member of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, is widely involved in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. However, no drugs for this receptor have made it to the pharmaceutical market yet.
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The diverse roles of integrin α3β1 in cancer: Lessons learned from skin and breast carcinogenesis
In this thesis, we aim to shed light on the diverse and often opposing roles of integrin α3β1 in cancer.
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Applications of AdS/CFT to strongly correlated matter: from numerics to experiments
What physics controls the properties of quantum matter, such as how electrons flow inside high-temperature superconductors? This question has captivated the physics community and industry for decades, in part due to the great technological potential such materials have, but also because they have resisted…
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From the root of variation: A metabolomics perspective to plant soil-feedback
By growing in a soil plants change the biotic and abiotic properties of the soil in which they grow.
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Self-assembly of flexible and rigid structures: from colloidal molecules to lattices
Self-assembly offers a promising route to create complex structures and materials using simple building blocks. Through, colloidal self-assembly, we can understand the governing principles of the self-assembly process and unlock its potential in diverse applications in materials science, photonics and…
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Studying dark matter using weak gravitational lensing : from galaxies to the cosmic web
Of all the mass in our Universe, 80% is thought to consist of a hypothetical and invisible substance called dark matter (DM).
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Squaramide-based supramolecular polymers : from self-assembly to in vivo application
The aim of this thesis is to develop and study a robust and adaptable scaffold for supramolecular polymer self-assembly in water.
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Leidse studenten 2 en 3 bij Africa Thesis Award 2012
De Leidse studenten Judith Zoetelief en Cartharine Wilson staan op de tweede en derde plaats bij de verkiezing van de beste master thesis over Afrika. Deze wereldwijde competitie van het Africa Studie Centrum telde 35 inzendingen. De prijsuitreiking is tijdens de Afrikadag op 17 november.
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Africa Knows! getransformeerd in drie maanden durend online evenement
Een drie maanden durend online evenement in plaats van een fysiek congres van een paar dagen. Africa Knows! is door corona getransformeerd in een unieke wereldwijde kennisuitwisseling. Universitair hoofddocent en medeorganisator David Ehrhardt is ontzettend benieuwd wat deze vorm gaat opleveren. De…
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A novel formulation for skin barrier repair : from ex vivo assessment towards clinical studies
The stratum corneum is the outermost skin layer and consists of dead cells embedded in a lipid matrix.
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From Star-formation to Recombination: Expanding our View of the Radio-Recombination-Line Universe
The origin and evolution of galaxies are closely tied to the cyclic feedback processes between stars and the interstellar medium (ISM).
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X-ray spectroscopy of interstellar dust: from the laboratory to the Galaxy
In this thesis, we present new laboratory data of interstellar dust analogues.
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From molecules to monitoring: Integrating genetic tools into freshwater quality assessments
Freshwater is an important resource, but at a great risk of species decline due to habitat loss, pollution and over-exploitation, and invasive alien species.
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Anti-microbial and Anti-biofilm compounds From Indonesian Medicinal Plants
Promotor: C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel, Co-promotor: Sandra de Weert
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From supernovae to galaxy clusters: observing the chemical enrichment in the hot intra-cluster medium
Promotor: Jelle S. Kaastra Co-promotor: Jelle de Plaa
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From pixels to patterns: AI-driven image analysis in multiple domains
This thesis investigates the application of deep learning techniques in image analysis across various domains, focusing on four main themes: feature extraction, classification, segmentation, and integration, demonstrating the transformative potential of these technologies.
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Group benefits from genomic instability: a tale of antibiotic warriors in Streptomyces
Streptomyces are filamentous bacteria that produce more than two-thirds of known antibiotics.
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The structure of a working catalyst: from flat surfaces to nanoparticles
Promotor: Prof.dr. J.W.M. Frenken
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Single-cell immune profiling of atherosclerosis: from omics to therapeutics
Acute cardiovascular syndromes, including myocardial infarction or stroke, are the principal cause of death in the Western society. The main underlying pathology of cardiovascular diseases is atherosclerosis, which is caused by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the vessel wall, in…
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Cross-border Resolution of Financial Institutions: Perspectives from International Insolvency Law
In deze publicatie worden problemen met betrekking tot de grensoverschrijdende afwikkeling van financiële instellingen onderzocht.
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Going global to local: achieving agri-food sustainability from a spatially explicit input-output analysis perspective
The global agri-food system plays a critical role in food security and environmental issues.
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From data to models: reducing uncertainty in benefit risk assessment: application to chronic iron overload in children
Promotor: Prof.dr. M. Danhof, Co-promotor: O.E. Della Pasqua
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The political effects of intra-EU migration: Evidence from national and European elections in seven countries
This article examines how immigration from Central and Eastern Europe influences political support for Eurosceptic parties.
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Warnings: The Complicated Journey from Alert to Action in (Inter)national Politics (WARN)
Het WARN-project heeft als doel te begrijpen waarom sommige waarschuwingen niet effectief genoeg zijn of niet tijdig de juiste besluitvormers bereiken om een crisis af te wenden.
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From the Rule of Law to a Culture of Justice: a Practitioner’s Challenge to Policy Thinkers
Irene Khan, expert op het gebied van mensenrechten, werpt een aantal vragen op: Wat kan men verstaan onder een ‘Culture of Justice’? Wie bepaalt wat 'Justice' is? Hoe realistisch is de bevordering van ‘Rule of Law’ en ‘Justice’ in landen waar sprake is van ernstige conflictsituaties en armoede?
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Fire and grazers in the West African savanna
Promotores: H.A. Udo de Haes, H.H.T. Prins, Co-promotor: H.H. de Iongh
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Gender in ethnically mixed relationships of immigrants from Dutch former colonies in the Netherlands, 1945-2005
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the role of mycorrhizal associations in soil carbon cycling: insights from global analyses of mycorrhizal vegetation
In this PhD study, I aim to deepen our understanding of the influence of major mycorrhizal types, namely arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizae (EM), on the global soil carbon cycle and their potential distribution changes under future environmental shifts.
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interactions in terms of their pupils’ best interest: A perspective from continental European pedagogy
Dit proefschrift betreft een interpretatief onderzoek naar de wijze waarop leraren hun dagelijkse leraar-leerling interacties interpreteren in termen van het belang van hun leerlingen.
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Cell-autonomous and host-dependent CXCR4 signaling in cancer metastasis: insights from a zebrafish xenograft model
Promotor: A.H. Meijer, Co-promotor: B.E. Snaar-Jagalska
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'Het is tijd om de Afrikastudies te vernieuwen'
In 1960 werden maar liefst zeventien Afrikaanse landen onafhankelijk. Zestig jaar later organiseert het Afrika-Studiecentrum Leiden (ASCL) een uitgebreid programma rondom deze viering. Daarbij zijn uitgerekend de Afrikastudies zélf een belangrijk onderwerp van gesprek, bleek tijdens de kick-off-conferentie…
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Core cross-linked polymeric micelles based on polypept(o)ides: from secondary structure formation of polypeptides to functional cross-linking
This thesis aimed to investigate core cross-linked polymeric micelles (CCPMs) and expand their potential for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs and co-factors.
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African Activism at the UN
Subproject of the ERC project 'Challenging the Liberal World Order from Within: The Invisible History of the United Nations and the Global South'.
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ALGANT
Fundamental research in the ALgebra, Geometry And Number Theory
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Cleveringalezing Custom, capitalism and democracy: The case of South Africa
Janine Ubink verzorgt op 2 december de online Cleveringalezing, getiteld ‘Custom, capitalism and democracy: The case of South Africa’.
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Mirjam de Bruijn in Volkskrant over Al Qaida in Mali
Volgens Mirjam de Bruijn, hoogleraar Afrika Studies aan de Universiteit Leiden, heeft de militaire uitstraling in Mali een averechts effect. ‘Groeperingen verharden zich. Burgers zien dat er niets verandert aan de marginalisering en onderdrukking door de centrale regering. De soldaten die zij zien rondlopen…
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Insights from CSM alumni: real-world experience and career guidance
Op donderdag 17 oktober organiseerde de masteropleiding Crisis and Security Management (CSM) een informatief alumni-panel met vijf afgestudeerden uit verschillende cohorten. Het panel bood huidige studenten de kans om te luisteren naar professionals die hun eigen weg hebben gebaand in crisis- en vei…
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Errance and Border Transgressors: African Mobilities from Dakar to the Atlantic | Research Seminar
Lezing, Research Seminar
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Trends in Counter-terrorism and the Implications for human rights in Africa
Op 8 maart 2023 verscheen een monografie over Global Trends in Counter-terrorism and the Implications for human rights in Africa. Deze studie van Helen Duffy, hoogleraar Internationaal Humanitair Recht en Mensenrechten in Leiden, onderzoekt de impact van terrorismebestrijding op democratie, vrede, rechtsstaat…
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Student for a day English Language and Culture
Studievoorlichting
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Mirjam de Bruijn in De Telegraaf over Russische invloed in Afrika: ‘Zieltjes winnen’
Rusland wint aan invloed in Afrika. In De Telegraaf vertelt hoogleraar Mirjam de Bruijn er meer over.
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Wegens succes geprolongeerd: MOOC over federalisme in Afrika
'Federalism & Decentralisation: Evaluating Africa's Track Record', Jan Erks open online cursus is weer van start gegaan. Na een zeer succesvolle première afgelopen zomer biedt Coursera de cursus nu on-demand aan, met een flexibel rooster.
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The Ornithology of the Baudin expedition (1800-1804)
The expedition commanded by Nicolas Baudin to Tenerife, Mauritius, Australia, Timor and South Africa in 1800-1804 is fully researched in regard to ornithology.
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Denied Justice: Double Jeopardy for Children in Conflict Situations in Africa’.
New Report Launched by ACPF with the support of the Department of Child Law and Health Law
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Data-driven donation strategies: understanding and predicting blood donor deferral
The research in this dissertation aims to optimise blood donation processes in the framework of the Dutch national blood bank Sanquin. The primary health risk for blood donors is iron deficiency, which is evaluated based on donors' hemoglobin and ferritin levels.