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The Intuitive Body
Lecture, Studium Generale
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The Ritualisation of the Past. On the ‘Lesson of History’ for the Present
Inaugural lecture, Cleveringa Lecture
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Accenture Security In-House Lunch
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Cleveringa Professor Frank van Vree: ‘It’s high time to discuss the ritualisation of the past’
The annual commemoration of the nation’s war dead on Dam Square and at Waalsdorpervlakte, the Dutch apologies for historical slavery and the Cleveringa Lecture itself: our relationship with history is often ritualistic, Cleveringa Professor Frank van Vree will say in his inaugural lecture on 27 Nove…
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Huge interest from prospective students (and their parents) on Bachelor’s Open Day
Presentations, city tours, themed cafés and information fairs − there was plenty to discover on the Bachelor’s Open Day last Saturday. Around 6,000 prospective students and 4,000 parents visited faculties in Leiden and The Hague to soak up the atmosphere and imagine how it would be to study at Leiden…
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Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden
Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.
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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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National ThinkTank: ‘A school trip that never ends’
The clever young people at the National ThinkTank who tackle an urgent societal problem each year include two Leiden alumni this autumn: Jiao Harmsen and Jort van Dalen. They will spend at least four months getting to grips with the topic of ‘education’.
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Calling on universities and funders: make research information open
Crucial information about research, funding or how university rankings are created is often not freely accessible. The Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information calls for such information to be made open. Professor Ludo Waltman is one of its initiators. What needs to change?
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'If Asia doesn't work out, I'll go to Sweden'
It was a busy turn-out at the first Study Abroad Festival held recently at the Gorlaeus Laboratory on 30 October 2015. Students gathered here to orient themselves - albeit often in an early phase - on studies or work placements abroad.
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Hoe gaan we om met oplopende spanningen? ‘De keuze is: vechten of praten’
‘A Muslim and a Jew in the house of God.’ This is how historian Nadia Bouras introduced her recent conversation with colleague Sara Polak in Leiden’s Hooglandse Kerk. They discussed the rising tensions since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. ‘Dare to ask each other questions.’
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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How a healing field trip inspired Alexia to take the stage at TEDxLeidenUniversity
One day you feel inspired by a field trip, the next you are a speaker at TEDxLeidenUniversity. It happened to International Relations student Alexia. How did she end up on stage – and why did she want to? Alexia shares her story with us. ‘I was given hope, and I wanted to share it with others.’
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White Balls on Walls
Filmvertoning
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Untold Stories: representation, heritage and museums
Conference, D&I Symposium
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Artist Writings - 'Dear Artwork'
Lecture
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Van de Waallezing 2023: Maarten van Heemskerck, Rome and classical mythology
Alumni event, Lezing
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Museum Talk with Geert-Jan Janse (Vereniging Rembrandt)
Alumni event, Lecture
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University historian Pieter Slaman: ‘I can point to valuable constants and experiments that went too far’
As University historian, Pieter Slaman researches the University’s past, but he’s equally interested in its present. ‘It’s useful to be familiar with issues from the past. Not to be rooted in the past because some developments from history are things you definitely don’t want to repeat.’
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Painting animals; make a painting of your favorite animal
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Career College: Working as a Data Scientist
Career and apply for jobs
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Painting with acrylics: art inspired by art
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Maxim Osipov - Public Interview By Michel Krielaars
Lecture
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A Christmas Carol Concert
Arts and culture
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Chinese calligraphy for everybody
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Chinese calligraphy: Chinese New Year special
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Opening tentoonstelling 'Crafting Cultures' in de oude UB
Exhibition
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Creative writing: Science Fiction (Dutch and English spoken)
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
- Museum Talks at the Leiden Department of Art History
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Dies Natalis 2023
University ceremony
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Workshop The reliable pelvis
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Career College Working in Communication, Marketing & PR
Career and apply for jobs
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Innovating and connecting
447th Dies Natalis
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Opening Academic Year
Academic ceremony
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Diversity & Inclusion Career Session
Course
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Career College: Working at an NGO
Career and apply for jobs
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Actio! Actio! Actio! European Acting Techniques in Historical Perspective
Arts and culture, Symposium
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Online Career Days FSW - Sustainability
Career Days FSW
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To do a PhD or not to do a PhD? Speed date about it with alumni!
Career and apply for jobs
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D&I Symposium 2023
Conference, D&I Symposium