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Successful return of international students at the LUMC during the first semester
Long have we awaited the moment that we could welcome international students at the LUMC again. Due to COVID, all student mobility was cancelled for over 1,5 years. And despite still having regulations in place, especially during the first semester of the academic year 2021-2022, it was refreshing to cautiously welcome international students again. We’re so pleased to see that the students who came to Leiden had a fun, meaningful and above all, educational experience. In a questionnaire, they’ve given us an insight into how they experienced student mobility during these strange times.
Dr. Jeremia J. Pyuza: From Scientific Collaboration to Community Impact in Tanzania
In the third edition of our “Faces Behind LUMC Global” interview series Dr. Jeremia J. Pyuza, a medical doctor and laboratory scientist, tells us the inspiring story of his journey from Tanzania to the Netherlands. Through his passion for research, he is committed to making an impact within rural and urban communities of his home country Tanzania.
Jogchum Beltman: From Tropical Doctor in Malawi to Gynecologist-Oncologist in Leiden
In the fourth edition in our “Faces Behind LUMC Global” series, Dr. Jogchum Beltman, a gynecologist-oncologist at LUMC brings us back to the early days of his career as a tropical doctor in Malawi and his current work as a medical specialist. A story about his experiences and the challenges he faced in this exciting field.