Why choose? Alumna Vivienne Aerts is a psychologist, musician, teacher and artist
As a jazz singer, alumna Vivienne Aerts caused an international sensation. As a teacher, she uses her degree in Psychology to help musicians cope better with stress. She supports Congolese women through chocolate art. Where does she get her motivation?
The figures are stark: each year, more than 500,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The most common and aggressive form has a five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Researcher Marieke IJsselsteijn has developed a new method that allows her to study these tumours in unprecedented detail.
‘Contributing to the values of the future with Leiden building blocks’
As many as 180 Leiden University alumni met in Brussels last week. A young, diverse and international group, they listened attentively to speeches by Luc Sels, President of the Executive Board, and Geoffrey van Leeuwen, NATO Chief of Staff and Leiden alumnus.
