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Star Wars Night – 02/06

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. It is a period of celebration.Science students, seeking restafter the hardships of exams, will see A NEW HOPE on the horizon in honour of 100 years of DLF. During an evening of bonding over a mutual taking to space and sci-fi classics in combination with…
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Astro Pubquiz – 01/25

We’re organizing an Astro Pubquiz together with the Leidsche Flesch!! Join us on January 25th at 7pm at the FooBar for a stellar astronomy-themed pub quiz! Whether you’re a cosmic novice or a galaxy guru, there’s something for everyone at this out-of-this-world event. We’ll not only have amazing questions and snacks from the FrietCie, but…
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New Years Borrel – 01/13

After a bit of a Christmas break we are back with the first Kaiser activity of 2023 to celebrate the start of the new year with a borrel at Cafe de Keyzer! We are organizing our New Years Borrel on January 13th from 20:30 together with the social committee of the STRW, so this will…
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XMas Cookies – 12/02

Christmas is approaching fast and they say anticipation is the most beautiful kind of joy so mark your calendars on December 2nd from 18.00 because we will bake christmas cookies together at the Foobar to kick off the festive season! This activity is open to all members of de Leidsche Flesch! Sign Up Now

Mentor Lunch – 11/26

We’ve all had to deal with the most dreaded question at family gatherings or in other, sometimes random, situations: ‘So and what are your plans after graduating…?’ If you’re still struggling with finding an answer, or if you know the answer already but can still do with some great life advice, come to our mentor…
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Lampion Borrel – 11/11

Due to popular demand, we are organising an Astro Borrel 2.0! This time it will be in the Meridiaanlounge of the Old Observatory, starting from 20.00. And because it will be on November 11th, we are combining it with the St. Martin’s tradition of handcrafting colorful lanterns, that some of you might remember from your…
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Boardgame Night – 10/17

Enjoy a break from studying for an evening with fellow Kaiser-members and trade in courses, coding, and calculations for Codenames, Catan, or Cluedo! Sign up for our board game night at the Old Observatory on October 17th, starting at 19:00! Bring Your Own favourite Board Games, so that we have as large a variety of…
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Interest Borrel – 10/13

Next to spending time together at fun activities after uni, by being a member of Kaiser you also get to join one of our 3 committees: The Historical, Observing, or Spring Lecture Committee. Find out what the committees do and what exciting things you get to be involved in by coming to our committee interest…
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Observing Night – 09/28

Renowned physicists and astronomers such as Hertzsprung, Oort, and Einstein have already peeked through the telescopes at the Old Observatory to look up at the night sky. Would you like to follow in their footsteps and observe the stars above Leiden through the Observatory’s historic telescopes too? Here’s a short overview of what you can…
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Astro Borrel – 09/14

Put on your shiniest space-themed outfit and enjoy an evening all in the name of stars during our Astro Borrel in the Foobar!