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International students in Leiden: ‘We can’t wait to go to lectures again’
An impressive 875 students from all corners of the globe are taking part in Orientation Week Leiden (OWL). After all the lockdowns in their own countries, they’re glad to meet up in real life in Leiden. What do they expect of their studies here?
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LISF committee investigates gender bias
The LUF International Study Fund (LISF) will make changes to its allocation process following an investigation into diversity in its grants policy. This investigation, which was carried out for the LISF by, among others, former committee member Mariska Kret and master’s student Marjolijn Wijnen, has…
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Green islands around the University buildings to entice threatened insects
The number of insect species is plummeting, which is why the University is creating a more biodiverse environment around its buildings. Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, planted the first bee-friendly plants in the front garden of Oude UB on 20 September.
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Tazuko van Berkel receives Ammodo Science Award
University lecturer Tazuko van Berkel is one of this year's laureates of the Ammodo Science Award. The award includes a sum of 350,000 euros that she can use as she wishes to explore new avenues in basic scientific research.
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Casper de Jonge: 'By broadening the canon we keep antiquity modern'
On 1 May, Casper de Jonge will be appointed Professor of Greek Language and Literature. ‘Greek literature did not come from Athens alone: authors from Egypt, Syria and Asia Minor also wrote in Greek.’
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Sylvana Simons to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March, Leiden University holds its Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. This year’s lecture will be given by Sylvana Simons, MP and leader and parliamentary chair of the BIJ1 party. What does International Women’s Day mean to her and which challenges…
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Climate and elections: these were your top stories from 2023
The year 2023 saw the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the Wagner Group rebellion and wildfires and floods as all the weather records were smashed. Our most-read stories were about the climate crisis and the elections: here’s the list.
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Student Mitchell takes part in water council elections: 'Young people don't know how important their vote is'
History student Mitchell Wiegand Bruss is taking part in the water council elections. Whereas until recently he had no idea what the governing body stands for, he now wants to create awareness among other students about the political body.
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Royal honour for former Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker
Carel Stolker, former Rector Magnificus and President of the Executive Board of Leiden University, has been made an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his services to the city and University. Mayor Henri Lenferink awarded the royal honour to Stolker at the University’s Dies Natalis on 8 February…
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Rutte IV: a fifth of the cabinet studied in Leiden
The new cabinet has finally taken office. Six of its members studied in Leiden, once again making the University a key supplier to the cabinet. Who are these alumni?
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Apply for the Una Europa Student Congress 2024 in Berlin
Social
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‘Butts off our campus’ days: Make our campus butt-free!
Facility
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Leiden University and Municipality of The Hague to collaborate on sustainability
Leiden University and the Municipality of The Hague signed a collaboration agreement on sustainability on 1 November. Their main goals are to build a network, share knowledge and explore the possibilities of a Climate Centre for the people of The Hague.
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Leiden University bids farewell to Mayor Lenferink
This week, Leiden University bade farewell to Henri Lenferink, who is retiring after 20 years as mayor of Leiden.
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Prison reward systems do not work well and prisoners are the ones who pay
Ten years ago, a new reward system was introduced in Dutch prisons: the only way prisoners could earn extra ‘freedoms’ was through good behaviour. Jan Maarten Elbers concludes that this system does little to encourage behavioural change and can even be counterproductive.
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Apply to become Leiden University’s Student Representative to Una Europa
Education
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Citizen Science Netherlands network officially launched
The Citizen Science Netherlands (CS-NL) network was officially launched this month with the aid of an Open Science NL grant. The new vision for this network was presented on 28 May.
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Europaeum - Call for Applications, September 2023
Education
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Erwin Muller appointed Vice-Rector of Organisational Development
Leiden University’s Executive Board has appointed Erwin Muller as Vice Rector of Organisational Development. In this role, he will help further professionalise and improve the university’s organisation as per the Strategic Plan.
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Interdisciplinary symposium on restitution policies seeks more diverse perspectives
Taking responsibility concerning colonial heritage and restitution is a pressing issue for countries and museums worldwide. On 23 and 24 May, a Leiden University interdisciplinary symposium will explore new perspectives as a basis for policies. Organising professors Carsten Stahn and Pieter ter Keurs…
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Information session EUniWell: 4th Seed Funding Call
Information session EUniWell: Seed Funding Call
- Well-being Wednesdays - Green fingers united: plant cuttings market
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Diversity & Inclusion Career Session
Course
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8-11 April - Career Days 2024
Course, Career Week
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Finding an internship as a first-generation student
Thematic meeting Leiden Empowerment Fund
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CareerCollege Working at an NGO
Career and apply for jobs
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Finding your way at the job market as a first-generation student
Thematic meeting Leiden Empowerment Fund
- Panel discussion: Consent
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Improve your negotiation techniques with Blanche Voorneman
Career and apply for jobs
- Leiden Marathon on May 13 and 14
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An AI system that tells you why you should eat glass – should that be allowed?
The English-language interdisciplinary minor ‘AI and Society’ explores the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The interdisciplinary nature of the minor is proving beneficiary for students and lecturers alike. We sit in during a class.
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Third meeting of Leiden University's Being the First student network
Thematic Meeting Being the First
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Being the first: the university wide network for first generation academics
Thematic Meeting Leiden Empowerment Fund
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Creative writing: Science Fiction (Dutch and English spoken)
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Yenching Academy of Peking University information session
Study information
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Annual Programme Committee meeting
Debate
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Visiting NATO
Career and apply for jobs
- Well-being Wednesday - Dutch Games with Leiden United
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Workshop How to find a job in the Netherlands
Study support, Career and apply for jobs
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Thesis kick-off
Study support, Study support
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Brave New World 2023
Conference
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Online Workshop LinkedIn profile & network - Faculty of Science / LUMC
Career and apply for jobs
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Leiden2022 Life Sciences and Health Week
Conference
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Workshop How to find a job in the Netherlands
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop Online Job interview
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop Finding a job that fits
Career and apply for jobs
- Yoga in the Hortus Botanicus
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Workshop Find your dream job (at the Faculty of Science)
Career and apply for jobs
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Time Management
Study support
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Workshop Finding a job that fits
Career and apply for jobs