Kaiser Spring Lectures
The Kaiser Spring Lectures is a series of lectures organized by Kaiser during the Spring. The lectures have been very successful since they were first organised in 2014. In this series of 4 lectures we invite 4 astronomers who will tell us all about their research.
The Circle of Life
From the beginning of the universe to the formation of life
Programme
Ik ben zo klein en het universum is zo groot
Prof. dr. Bas Haring – 4 March 2023 at 14:00
Unveiling the Secrets of the Early Universe with the JWST
Prof. dr. Karina Caputi – 11 March 2023 at 14:00
Building molecules in the Universe
dr. Nienke van der Marel – 18 March 2023 at 14:00
Exoplaneten en de zoektocht naar buitenaards leven
Prof. dr. Ignas Snellen – 25 March 2023 at 14:00
Get your tickets here!
TicketsAmbassadeurs
“That Leiden is rightly City of Discoveries, is proven by the Kaiser Spring Lectures. A good reason to come to the beautiful Leiden Old Observatory.”
Drs. Henri J.J. Lenferink
Mayor of Leiden.
“Come hear these super interesting lectures!”
Prof. dr. ir. Hester Bijl
Rector Magnificus Leiden University
“Are you an adventurer? Come hear the Kaiser Spring Lectures, and hear the latest news about the James Webb Space Telescope!”
Prof. dr. Ewine van Dishoeck
Professor in Molecular Astrophysics
“The Kaiser Spring Lectures are a wonderful accesible way to learn more about the wonders of the universe.”
Prof. dr. Ignas Snellenink
Scientific director, Professor in observational astrophysics
“Wonderful stories about today’s most exciting telescopes: how do they work and what will they discover?”
Prof. dr. Huub Röttgering
Professor in observational cosmology
“Spring: budding green, crocuses, easter, the Matthew Passion, and of course we can not forget the Kaiser Spring Lectures!”
Prof. dr. Frans van Lunteren
Professor in the history of science
About us
Lente Lezing Commissie 2023
De Kaiser Lentelezingen zijn een initiatief van de Universiteit Leiden en het Astronomisch Dispuut ‘F. Kaiser’. Dit is een vereniging voor alle astronomie studenten in Leiden, van eerstejaars tot PhD. L.A.D. ‘F. Kaiser’ is vernoemd naar Frederik Kaiser, de eerste directeur en mede oprichter van de Oude Sterrewacht. De vereniging organiseert veel activiteiten voor studenten, van borrels en voetbaltoernooien tot lezingen en museumbezoekjes, en alles wordt volledig beheerd door studenten.
De Lente Lezing Commissie is een onderdeel van ‘F. Kaisar’. Dit jaar organiseren ze voor de tiende keer de Lente Lezingen. De huidige commissie bestaat uit de volgende leden:
The Committee
Nelleke Theijssen
Praeses
Hai! My name is Nelleke and I’m 22 years old. Currently, I’m in my second year of the Astronomy and Science Communication and Society master. I’m really looking forward to organise this year’s Spring Lectures. Showing how extraordinary and breathtakingly beautiful the universe is, always gives me much joy. What better way than via the Spring Lectures. Besides, in my opinion it is important that science is communicated clearly and, most importantly, in a fun way for everybody who’s interested. I am the chairwoman for the 9th edition of the Kaiser Spring Lectures. My job is to keep an overview within the committee, create and discuss the agendas and make sure everything runs smoothly. Hopefully you’re as excited as I am! See you in spring!Hai! My name is Nelleke and I’m 22 years old. Currently, I’m in my second year of the Astronomy and Science Communication and Society master. I’m really looking forward to organise this year’s Spring Lectures. Showing how extraordinary and breathtakingly beautiful the universe is, always gives me much joy. What better way than via the Spring Lectures. Besides, in my opinion it is important that science is communicated clearly and, most importantly, in a fun way for everybody who’s interested. I am the chairwoman for the 9th edition of the Kaiser Spring Lectures. My job is to keep an overview within the committee, create and discuss the agendas and make sure everything runs smoothly. Hopefully you’re as excited as I am! See you in spring!
Duco Mensink
Ab Actis & Assessor Logistics
Hello! I am Duco, 20 years old, a 3rd year mathematics and physics student, and for this year the secretary and assessor logistics of the spring lectures. I myself am thus not an astronomy student, but one of the aspects of the spring lectures that attracts me this much is the fact that they are accessible for everyone who shows enthusiasm. I look forward to providing great and interesting lectures the attendees can enjoy. I will make sure our tasks and documents are organized nicely, and that the logistics of the spring lectures are accounted for. I’ll see you at the lectures!Hello! I am Duco, 20 years old, a 3rd year mathematics and physics student, and for this year the secretary and assessor logistics of the spring lectures. I myself am thus not an astronomy student, but one of the aspects of the spring lectures that attracts me this much is the fact that they are accessible for everyone who shows enthusiasm. I look forward to providing great and interesting lectures the attendees can enjoy. I will make sure our tasks and documents are organized nicely, and that the logistics of the spring lectures are accounted for. I’ll see you at the lectures!
Dante Bosgoed
Quaestor
Hello, my name is Dante and I am a 19-year-old second year mathematics and physics student.I am fascinated by the way the world works; from the largest scales in the universe to the smallest particles. That passion and curiosity were the reasons for me to study physics. In the Spring Lectures we’ll try to pass on the passion for astronomy that we share. In the Spring Lecture committee I’m the treasurer and hence responsible for the finances of the committee.
Daan de Bos
Assessor Promo & Assessor IT
Hello! My name is Daan and I am 19 years old. I am a second year Physics and Mathematics student. I may not study Astronomy, but like most people here, I have had a keen interest in everything to do with the universe for as long as I can remember. It was not until I received the old telescope of a good friend’s grandfather, that my interest in space really took off. I spent many a cold winter night gazing under the stars with that thing. Nothing makes me happier than sharing my enthusiasm with others, and that is why I feel lucky that this year, I get to promote the spring lectures.
Weronika Loboda
Assessor Speakers
Hello astronomy enthusiasts! My name is Weronika and I’m 24 years old. I am from Poland, I made my bachelor in Astronomy there. Now I am an Erasmus student doing the first year of my Master’s degree at Leiden University. I have loved watching stars since I was a little girl. Learning about mysteries of the Universe is very exciting for me. Except for the astronomy, I like also dancing, traveling and sailing. I am very happy that we are organizing Spring Lectures this year! I am in charge of contact with our amazing speakers.Hello astronomy enthusiasts! My name is Weronika and I’m 24 years old. I am from Poland, I made my bachelor in Astronomy there. Now I am an Erasmus student doing the first year of my Master’s degree at Leiden University. I have loved watching stars since I was a little girl. Learning about mysteries of the Universe is very exciting for me. Except for the astronomy, I like also dancing, traveling and sailing. I am very happy that we are organizing Spring Lectures this year! I am in charge of contact with our amazing speakers.
