Alumni Newsletter February 2026
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February 2026

‘New councillors can’t wait to get started’

With the municipal elections in the Netherlands just around the corner, an intensive period is beginning for council adviser Kirsten van Adrichem. Behind the scenes, this political science alumnus and her colleagues work to ensure a smooth political transition.

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Kirsten van Adrichem

Can you visualise your way out of a smoking addiction?

A million people in the Netherlands attempt to quit smoking each year, often without lasting success. Health psychologist Kristell Penfornis carried out doctoral research into the role of self-image in smoking cessation.

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Support Scholars for Scholars Leiden: A Sanctuary for At-Risk Scholars

The goal is to help fellow scholars from areas that are torn by wars and unrest. We want to help create a sustainable infrastructure for scholars at risk at Leiden University. 
Please consider donating and make a significant difference.

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News from your university

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► DNA study reveals remarkable stability in prehistoric Low Countries populations

► MIRD Gala & Reconnect 2026: Inspiring diplomacy in a changing world

► A short pause turns immune cells into more effective fighters against cancer

► With less care, more health: how we can make this happen

► Examining DNA molecules one by one: how combining techniques can help us understand diseases such as dementia

► Learning about psychology from inside the pink folds of the brain

► Knowing the ocean means living with uncertainty

► A platform for a complex conflict: ‘Friction is good’

► The Van der Loon family has had ties with Japan and Leiden University for over a hundred years

► 'Beb & Bob| Collateral Damage' shows the human story behind the forgotten bombing of Rotterdam

► Eating less meat? Good for the planet, a risk for farmers – unless we act wisely now

Events

► LED3 Lecture: Rewriting Protein Modifications
     26 February | Lecture | Leiden

► Boerhaave Nascholing | Regression Analysis

     2 March | Course | Leiden

► Facing social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder

     5 March | PhD defence | online

► Valedictory lecture prof.dr. M.L.J.C. Schrover

     6 March | Lecture | online
► SAILS Lunch Time Seminar: Qinyu Chen on Neuromorphic Computing
     9 March | Seminar | online

► Book presentation and public interview with Mikhail Fishman

     10 March | Lecture | The Hague & online

► Driving EU policy: Making rules for the European car industry in times of crisis
     13 March | Lecture | Leiden

► ISSA Alumni Meet-Up Event
     13 March | Alumni event| The Hague

► Boerhaave Nascholing | Meta Analysis
     24 March | Course | Leiden

► Keynote lecture: The quest to be (trans)nationals: Experiences of being Asian in Europe
     25 March | Lecture | Leiden

► Celebrating 40 Years of the Latin American Studies Program at Leiden     

     10 April | Alumni event & Lustrum | Leiden
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Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event 2026

     16 April | Alumni event | Brussels

► 10 March: Life-like microswimmers from the 3D printer

► 16 April: Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event

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