This page provides updates on the protest today at the Academy Building and Hortus botanicus in Leiden.

Everything is peaceful again in and around the Wijnhaven building at Campus The Hague. Earlier today, the location was the scene of a large pro-Palest...

During the last couple of months, Leiden University has conducted many constructive discussions with the University Council and many other experts and...

We are concerned about our research and teaching cuts announced in the provisional deal between the Dutch coalition parties. This will have a profound...

The design for the METIS instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is final. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has given the green ligh...

Collaborating in drug discovery and health research was the goal of a visit to the Leiden Bio Science Park on 14 May by a Swedish delegation including...

Today, 13 May 2024, Leiden University’s Executive Board is publishing the advice of the committee that investigated reports of unacceptable behaviour ...

A national walkout will be staged on Monday 13 May. The aim is to express support for the pro-Palestine protests and to speak out against police viole...

Taking responsibility concerning colonial heritage and restitution is a pressing issue for countries and museums worldwide. On 23 and 24 May, a Leiden...

Global challenges require global governance answers. For that reason, between 5 and 7 June, the interdisciplinary research programme Global Transforma...

The Chinese History chair has a long, rich history within Leiden University. Since 1 February, this position has been held by Ying Zhang. ‘Leiden Univ...

Professor of Modern China Florian Schneider researches what people do with technology and what technology does with people. Social media, for example....

The 289 students who recently moved into the tower on Kolffpad at the Leiden Bio Science Park are sitting pretty. They have the keys to a self-contain...

The results of the 2024 university elections have been announced. Who will represent us on the university’s participation councils?

A professor from Leiden University, together with a former employee (who is also the professor’s partner), has been guilty of long-term unacceptable a...