Many Leiden University employees engage in ancillary activities. The University stimulates such activities because we believe that the right place for a university is at the very heart of society. Ancillary activities bring together research, teaching and society. However, there are some limits on what…

If you wish, you can take part in the collective health insurance scheme offered by Leiden University and Zorg en Zekerheid. This scheme offers a collective discount, for you and your family.

If you find a new job or if your contract is coming to an end, there are a number of matters to consider.

All partnerships between Leiden and international partner universities are managed in a central database.

Work pressure is still high across the entire organisation. Leiden University is not unique in this respect, as all Dutch universities are facing high levels of work pressure. In an effort to reduce work pressure, we have launched a toolkit including practical measures at central, faculty, and individual…

Every year Leiden University organises a number of events where our researchers share their knowledge with an audience of all ages. We are also involved as a partner in a number of local and national events. Fancy joining in? See who to contact below.

Social media is a good way to meet others or to hear about the latest news and developments. It is an excellent way to tell people about what you are doing and to hear what they are up to too. But social media also has its downsides: disinformation, trolling, disrespectful comments and even the misuse…

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Leiden University is proud of its research and teaching, its staff and its students. This is why we are keen to inform society of what goes on at the University.

The Annual Report of Leiden University reports on its teaching, research, innovation, knowledge valorisation, infrastructure, staff and finances. It is the cornerstone of the planning and control process, and is a detailed financial statement on the policy that has been enacted.

training postdocs

Do you want to set up a university workplace? The ICT Shared Service Centre (ISSC) offers support and answers your IT questions.

When you have finished your dissertation, it is time to prepare for the defence procedure.

The theme Sustainability is one of the five continuous developmental themes in the strategical plan Innovating and connecting – 2022 - 2027 of Leiden University. Making sustainability one of the hot topics.

Didactics

Leiden University likes to work together with universities and other educational institutions outside of the Netherlands. In that way students and staff can follow or give lectures across the border.

ICT plays an important role in scientific research. With the help of ICT it is easier to collect, manage, analyse and share complex research data.

Do you need help in preparing your lectures or courses? You can ask your questions to various organisations within the university.

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Our commitment to top-level education and research means that internationalisation plays a key role at Leiden University. We work with diverse partners worldwide and do everything in our power to attract talented international staff members.

Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam have been collaborating intensively for many years. In 2012 this collaboration was formalised in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities strategic alliance. This has allowed us to approach important and complex societal…

If you would like to hire a location for a (festive) occasion or reception, Leiden University has a wide range of locations. They are suitable for a variety of activities: meetings, workshops, dinners, receptions or parties. There are also various catering options.

If you wish to start a project site for a temporary Leiden University project, or if you need a new domain name, please apply to the Functional Web Management department.

In its communications, Leiden University aims to create a clear and recognisable brand, which is why it is important that our house style is applied consistently.

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Do you wish to purchase or order something on behalf of the University? You need to take into account a number of procurement procedures. For example, the University makes use of framework contracts. Do you do need temporary staff? You can read all about it on the page of HR.

Welcome to Leiden University. Perhaps you already know that the university has 7 faculties and that you can end up in the city of Leiden or The Hague? And do you know that our university is the oldest of the Netherlands and what the motto Praesidium Libertatis means?

Are you about to start your new job at Leiden University? Or did you just start? Below we have summarised the most important information for new employees.

Whether you’re a student, staff member or external service provider, it’s important that you feel safe at Leiden University. A range of measures are in place to assure safety and security in all the university’s buildings and grounds.

Students can sometimes use a bit of extra help with their studies and personal development. Here you can read about how you as a lecturer, study adviser, mentor or other student-facing staff member can support students’ well-being.

You can contact the privacy or security officers with questions about privacy or data security.

Master

If we want to show the impact of our research, we can’t do so without science communication. But how do you go about communicating science? Where do you start as a science communication novice? And how do you take your communication to a higher level? On this page, you will find websites, articles,…

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If you have a guest or visitor who needs access to the network drives or a ULCN account, you can have him or her registered in the guest management system (GMS) via your GMS contact person.

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Level, Bargelaan 180, 2333 CW, Leiden

Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden

Lecture Hall, Einsteinweg 57, 2333 CC, Leiden

Oort, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden

Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden

Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden

Gorlaeus Faculty Office, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden