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Joanne van der Leun to chair new knowledge security and fossil industry committees 04 March 2025
Leiden University has set up two committees to consider issues that are the focus of much attention within our community and society at large. They a...
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Looking for inspiration concerning your professional career? Visit the Impact Fair 2025 at a discount 03 March 2025
On Friday 4 April, Leiden University will share impactful research and education with decision-makers and companies at the Impact Fair in Utrecht. Our...
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Sampling the course and the campus on the Bachelor’s Open Day 03 March 2025
It’s Saturday and electric minibuses ride back and forth bringing prospective students to Leiden University’s various faculties. They want to see for ...
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New interim dean Henk te Velde: ‘I don't have to do it alone’ 03 March 2025
Professor Henk te Velde started as interim dean of the Faculty of Humanities on 1 March. Mark Rutgers' successor is faced with the task of getting the...
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‘Strengthen the position of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ 03 March 2025
Relations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands are imbalanced, says Professor by Special Appointment Wouter Veenendaal. The Caribbean autonomous coun...
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Colours and symbols to support dyslexic students 28 February 2025
In the very first Korean class that teacher Eun-ju Kim taught, there were already students with dyslexia. With a background in special education and c...
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BA in Italian Language and Culture to continue 27 February 2025
Leiden University will continue to offer its BA in Italian Language and Culture. The Board of the Faculty of Humanities has reversed its decision to s...
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Four Leiden professors elected members of the KHMW 24 February 2025
The Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW) has appointed four Leiden professors as members. Petra Sijpesteijn, Vanessa Mak, Mariska K...
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One last time (as Dean) 24 February 2025
Dear colleagues and students,
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Barista Sander Snel: ‘Every customer deserves a friendly welcome’ 24 February 2025
On a busy day, Sander Snel sees three hundred people at his coffee counter in the Herta Mohr building. ‘It's fun to remember everyone's favourite drink.’
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Strike on 10 March: university to remain open 21 February 2025
In March, Dutch universities will take staggered strike action against the planned cuts. The strike will begin in Leiden on Monday 10 March. The unive...
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‘War with Russia more likely now Trump has spurned Europe’ 21 February 2025
Europe’s security suddenly looks uncertain now President Trump has started negotiations with Russia. What does this mean for the Netherlands? What do ...
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Call for Papers: Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference 20 February 2025
In our rapidly evolving and interconnected world, the study of International Relations has expanded beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. Leide...
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New Director of Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo wants to increase the institute’s visibility 20 February 2025
Egyptologist Marleen De Meyer has been appointed the new Director of the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). Dr De Meyer has worked for the...
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Alumni meet in Brussels: ‘We’re at a crossroads in European history’ 19 February 2025
Alumni who live and work in Brussels met on 18 February at the annual Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event. As well as celebrating Leiden University’s 450t...