450 news items found
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How brightly coloured pillars reduce student loneliness in Leiden 25 September 2023Since last year, coloured pillars have been dotted around the university campus. These are ‘Acts of Kindness Pillars’ where students can hang cards re...
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Deans celebrate ten years Honours Academy: ‘We are educating people who can make a difference’ 25 September 2023The Honours Academy celebrates its tenth anniversary. How did the institute develop over time, and what are aspirations for the future? We speak with ...
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Unlock your leadership potential with the Leiden Leadership Programme 25 September 2023In the orientation seminar of the Leiden Leadership Programme lecturers and alumni shared their experiences and prospective students asked questions. ...
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Join a study association: ‘It expands your worldview’ 25 September 2023A discount on textbooks is always welcome. But for these students joining a study association has meant much more than that alone.
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Four questions about why we’re holding a debate on our ties to the fossil fuel industry 19 September 2023On Wednesday 27 September we will be holding a debate for students and staff on our links with the fossil fuel industry in relation to the topic of su...
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Astonishing explorations at the Night of Discoveries 19 September 2023It was the Night of Discoveries on Saturday 16 September: a summer encounter between art and science. Leiden researchers from various disciplines insp...
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Construction of the Spui university building in The Hague has officially begun 15 September 2023On 14 September the construction of the Spui university building officially began. This special moment was marked with a meeting in the former Hudson’...
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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others' 12 September 2023A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherland...
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3 October University given a makeover 12 September 2023Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improv...
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Update: Condolences and fundraisers for those affected by the Morocco earthquake 12 September 2023On behalf of its students and staff, the Executive Board of Leiden University would like to express our condolences to all those affected by last Frid...
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Report: Tracking down green spaces in The Hague in places you don't always want to be 11 September 2023Although there is considerable evidence that nature in the city is beneficial to both people and animals, we still do not have an overall picture of t...
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Night of Discoveries: 3D-printed paintings and the effects of psychedelics 08 September 2023Performances, exhibitions, workshops and inspiring talks: come to the Night of Discoveries art and science festival on 16 September and embark on a vo...
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Una Europa's One Health Summer School: 'interactive and very engaging' 08 September 2023Sam Hundersmark is taking a Master's in Population Health Management at Leiden University. Because Leiden University is part of the Una Europa allianc...
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GTGC lunch seminars on climate and human rights 06 September 2023Climate and human rights will again become major issues on the world stage by the end of 2023. The new series of lunch seminars by the interdisciplina...
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Leiden University joins national 113 campaign: ‘It’s okay to feel uncomfortable about talking about suicide’ 05 September 2023Talking about suicide is important, but anything but comfortable. To make this difficult subject easier for students and staff to discuss, the univers...