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Jim Been new PhD Dean - 'I hope to alleviate certain pressures that PhD candidates might feel' 25 October 2023
The Associate Professor at the Institute of Tax Law and Economics is one of two PhD deans at Leiden Law School and started in this position on 1 Octob...
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Statement from the Executive board: taking care of one another 24 October 2023
The world is currently beset by many problems. The armed conflict and continuing violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories is resulting in nu...
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Suzan Stoter new Dean of Leiden Law School 24 October 2023
Prof. Suzan Stoter will be the Dean of Leiden Law School at Leiden University as of 1 January 2024. The Leiden University Executive Board has appointe...
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Safety at the university: always take your LU-Card with you to work or lectures 24 October 2023
We are living in turbulent times. Various conflicts in other parts of the world at times give rise to feelings of anxiety, unrest and anger in our cou...
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Open-air cinema, exhibitions, and more: Arts Committee of Leiden Law School 24 October 2023
The KOG has more to offer than just the transfer of knowledge. The Arts Committee of Leiden Law School organises activities in and around the faculty ...
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How the EU is trying to deter economic coercion of countries 20 October 2023
A Dutch company that uses Lithuanian components could go bankrupt because China blocks its products for political reasons. The EU is aiming to deter t...
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Results of latest Caring Universities survey available 19 October 2023
The Caring Universities consortium conducts a survey every year on the state of students’ mental health. Following previous surveys in 2020 and 2021, ...
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Child rights activist Graça Machel to speak in Leiden on intergenerational justice 17 October 2023
Mozambican politician and child rights activist Graça Machel will speak about her work at Leiden University on 27 October. In 2021, Machel was awarded...
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‘A country’s immigration narrative really influences the people arriving there’ 16 October 2023
Immigration and naturalisation policies are an important theme in the upcoming Dutch elections. The Netherlands should be mindful of its immigration n...
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The rocking researcher: Marjolein Fokkema connects disciplines with algorithms and pop songs 16 October 2023
From predicting Alzheimer’s to the growth of organisms: psychologist Marjolein Fokkema’s algorithms can be used in many disciplines. They also provide...
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The secret for getting top grades? ‘Plan ahead, stay ahead, relax’ 13 October 2023
Studying in the small hours, jotting down info on cards, revising together; everyone has their own methods for studying. And no sure guarantee exists ...
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Four tips for Leiden International Film Festival 11 October 2023
Eleven days, 100 films, various unique locations transformed into temporary cinemas. From 26 October until 5 November it’s once again time for the Lei...
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A semester abroad: 'Locals help you experience the culture as it really is.' 10 October 2023
And there you are. A couple of suitcases with you, in a new (unknown) country. You've arranged a room in advance. You know which university you're att...
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Joe Powderly co-edits volume, Heritage Destruction, Human Rights and International Law 10 October 2023
The volume, Heritage Destruction, Human Rights and International Law, co-edited by Grotius Centre, Associate Professor Joe Powderly, and Dr Amy Streck...
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One in five prisoners overlooked by professionals 09 October 2023
Prisoners deserve better professional support when preparing to return to society. PhD candidate Amanda Pasma: ‘You can’t imprison everyone for life. ...