2021-2022

• LUS report: The future of online education
• LUS report: University communication

2020-2021

• LUS report: Student wellbeing advice
• LUS report: Interdisciplinarity advice

2019-2020

• LUS report: Connecting Teaching & Research
• LUS report: Landing in Leiden
• Lunch Club: Anglification
• High Tea Club: Student feedback

2018-2019

• Breakfastclub: Integration 
• Breakfastclub: Sustainability
• Breakfastclub: Healthy Studying

2017-2018

• Breakfastclub 1: Studying in The Hague and Student Participation 
• Breakfastclub 2: FOS and Student Participation
• Breakfastclub 3: Englishization of education
• Breakfastclub 4: LGBTQ+
• Theme meeting 1: Career Perspectives
• Symposium: Stressloos studeren (in Dutch)

The LUS Teaching Prize is presented annually at the opening of the academic year the to the best teacher of the previous year.

The teaching prize is a special award, celebrating the lecturer who is the most inspiring in giving their classes. The teacher receives a grant of 25.000 euro's that can be used for educational initiatives. Every student has the opportunity and is encouraged to nominate their best lecturer. 

Do you have a teacher that you would like to nominate for the next Teaching Prize? 

Winner 2024

This year's 2024 Teaching Prize was presented to Pieter Slaman, a History lecturer in Leiden. Described as full of humor and very open by his students, Pieter Slaman provides inspiring teaching. Student stories revealed that his talents as a teacher have convinced many a student to study Dutch History. Slaman: 'In lecture halls we light a fire every day. The students drag in the fuel from all corners of the world. The task of the lecturer is actually limited. Above all, the students do the work. I dedicate this prize to all those who make it possible for us as teachers to do our work, such as the educational administration and the secretariat.'

• Pieter Slaman wins the LUS Teaching Prize

Winner 2023

According to Gobée’s students, he is an enormously inspiring lecturer with a clear passion for his field. The variety of teaching methods he uses make for the best teaching a student could wish for. ‘Incredible, thank you so much for this honour’, said Gobée. 

• Best lecturer of the year

Winner 2022

The academic year 2021-2022 was a challenging one, with a gradual return to in-person and hybrid classes. Overcoming  such difficulties, the three shortlisted lecturers continued to guide their students with even greater passion. 

The winner of the LUS Teaching Prize 2022 was Emily Strange, who teaches sustainable development, biodiversity and conservation biology. She will use the prize for her ongoing interdisciplinary effort to “create an environment where good education is really sought after and not seen as an extra to the job” of an academic. 

• "When I leave the lecture and students are still discussing, I know I did a good job"

Winner 2021

The winner of the Leiden Teaching Prize 2021 was Ayo Adedokun who teaches on conflict, peacebuilding and development in Africa. 

• "Teaching is not merely a profession; it’s a calling"

The LUS was established in 2013 with the aim of providing advice to the Executive Board, primarily via the Vice-Rector who is the portfolio holder for teaching and student affairs. It was tasked to gather insights especially (but not exclusively) from students who are not yet active in associations and participatory bodies.