Science Communication

Interview

Science shows for primary schoolers

Sus Dams on how he inspires the next generation of scientists

Tom Borsje • April 22, 2026

Background

Science Wants You! to join citizen science projects

It is the end of January. You are sitting in front of your window, noting down every bird that visits your garden. When you have finished, you send your results to the Vogel Bescherming Nederland (VBN), the national bird protection organisation of the Netherlands.

Hilde Houtzager • February 01, 2026

Background

How harmonizing science and values will help us

Measles as an example for the staggering trust in society. At a minimum, let's find agreement on the points we do agree on.

• March 12, 2024

Interview

And then suddenly you're a podcast host

As of May 11, the science faculty has its own podcast: Wetenschap op je Gemak (Dutch). We spoke to student Jordy Janssen, one of the show's hosts. How did he get involved in this project?

• June 08, 2023

Opinion

AI: the judge of speech

The insights shared in this article are a direct result of following the AI & Society minor. This program offers a unique and multidisciplinary platform for you to actively challenge your perspectives on the impact of AI in today’s digital society with fellow students.

• May 25, 2023

Opinion

Why science deniers are important

You probably know them: science deniers. People with little faith in science, who prefer to do their own research. They are often subject to ridicule, seen as stupid or at least ill-informed. But I believe science deniers are enormously important to science.

• March 09, 2023

Event

Lights out, stars on!

You too, have probably looked at the night sky and maybe searched for some constellations, spotted a planet or just enjoyed the twinkling stars. And you may have noticed that you are able to see more stars in darker areas. This is why Leiden will be in the dark on the 25th of September.

• September 22, 2022

Symposium

Rino-symposium: 25 years of physics for everyone

Last Thursday, the Rino foundation organized a science communication-oriented symposium honoring its 25th anniversary. Whoever was not there, do not worry. Here you can find the jokes (and precious insights) that you have missed, covering everything from crybabies to sewers.

• May 16, 2022