Leiden University
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Leiden University is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. Established in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange as a Protestant institution, it holds the distinction of being the oldest sur
William the Silent, founder of the university, in the 16th century.
The academy building of Leiden University in 1614.
Leiden anatomical theatre
Leiden University Library in 1610
Spinoza Prize
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The Spinoza Prize is an annual award of 1.5 million euro prize money, to be spent on new research given by the Dutch Research Council. The award is the highest scientific award in the Netherlands. It
2017 Prize Ceremony
Spinoza Prize winners 2006: Jan Zaanen, Ben Scheres, Jozien Bensing and Carl Figdor. On the far right is NWO director Peter Nijkamp.