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Dovile Rimkute
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ebbe Rogge
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Madalina Busuioc
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Joery Matthys
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Toon Kerkhoff
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Allard de Graaf
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Sander ten Caat
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Related seminars and workshops
Leiden University hosts a wide range of seminars and workshops on themes related to European approaches to societal challenges. Some of these are listed below.
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Ideals of Femininity and Female Representation in Nineteenth-century Ukiyo-e
The goal of this research is to examine the emergence of new types of female representation in nineteenth-century ukiyo-e (woodblock prints from early modern Japan) as these images relate to the ideals of femininity of the time.
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GTGC Lunch Seminar: Governing the European Textile Waste Export
On Monday 4 December 2023, the GTGC Seed Grant project with Glenn Aguilar Hernandez, Elena Bondarouk, Arjan de Koning, Antonella Maiello, and Daniela Vicherat Mattar presented their reseach 'Flaws in the flow. Investigating gaps in the governance of European textile waste export'.
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The Hajj and Europe in the Age of Empire
The present volume focuses on the political perceptions of the Hajj, its global religious appeal to Muslims, and the European struggle for influence and supremacy in the Muslim world in the age of pre-colonial and colonial empires.
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Tackling local societal challenges through science
Bringing science, technology and innovation to places that normally do not have access to these areas of knowledge. This is the goal of the first Open Science Hub in Portugal, founded in 2017 in collaboration with Leiden University. The hub is managed by assistant professor of astronomy and society…
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Henri Borel: a government official caught between two cultures
Audrey Heijns explored the mindset of alumnus Henri Borel. From 1894 to 1916 he was an interpreter of Chinese and later a government officer for Chinese affairs in the Dutch East Indies. Borel's way of 'translating' Chinese was both unique and inimitable. PhD defence on 28 June.
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Next444: challenges for the future
On a wintry Wednesday evening, big issues were the topic of conversation at Grand Café de Burcht. Young Academy Leiden (YAL) was holding a round table: Next444. Now the 444th anniversary of Leiden University is over, it’s time to look once again to the future. What issues will we be facing over the…
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Blog Post | The Taliban in Kabul: some diplomatic challenges
The occupation of the Afghan capital Kabul by the radical Taliban movement on 15 August 2021 received enormous international attention, not least because of the crisis that soon enveloped Kabul airport as desperate Afghans sought to flee the country on evacuation flights mounted by the United States…
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GTGC lunch seminar: human rights for governing digital platforms
On Monday 9 October 2023, Jelena Belic, Matthew Canfield, Rachel Griffin, Henning Lahmann, and Barrie Sander presented their research on 'The Promise and Perils of Human Rights for Governing Digital Platforms' during a GTGC lunch seminar.
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Leiden University takes eighth place in global sustainability ranking
Leiden University has taken eighth place in the UI Green Metric, a global sustainability ranking for universities. Over 900 universities from all round the world participated in the ranking.
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Nisida Gjoksi
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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The PVV as the governing party: how responsible is that?
For Dutch politician Pieter Omtzigt, the PVV’s unconstitutional party manifesto remains a stumbling block to form a coalition. Referring to a study conducted by Wim Voermans, Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Marc Chavannes sets out the options on Dutch news website De Corresponden…
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Mark Leiser delivers report to Scottish Government’s Consultation
Dr Mark Leiser, Assistant Professor in Law and Digital Technologies, provided answers to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Enhanced Oversight of Biometric Data for Justice and Community Safety Purposes.
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External communication pool of the Dutch Government visits CPL
On Thursday evening, 7 December, the Centre for Professional Learning (CPL) gave the government's external communication pool a glimpse of what there is to learn about Public Affairs and the scientific research that is being done about it within the Faculty of Governance & Global Affairs.
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Library
Our library contains around 23,000 books, journals and historical documents under the care of a specialized librarian.
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Information activities
Want to know more about the Economics and Governance specialisation of the Master in Public Administration, and experience what it’s like to study in The Hague? There are a number of activities that can help you choose your study. Get to know us through our online and in-person events for prospective…
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Career prospects
With a joint-degree diploma in Industrial Ecology you are well prepared for broad array of career prospects in business, industry and government, as well as non-governmental organisations, universities and research institutes.
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Two new Impact Challenges at KPN for Leiden University students
Just like last academic year, students from Leiden University will get the chance to gain practical experience at KPN. In cooperation with the telecom company, two Impact Challenges are being offered, around the theme 'building bridges'.
- GTGC Conference 2024: Emerging Trends in Global Governance
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Public Administration
You are about to start your Master's programme in MSc. Public Administration at Leiden University in The Hague, The Netherlands. Make sure you are well prepared and get your studies off to a good start.
- Creating Visions of Future War
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Gold Matters
Gold Matters: Sustainability Transformations in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining: A Multi-Actor and Trans-Regional Perspective.This project explores whether a transformative approach towards sustainability can arise in Artisanal and Smallscale Gold Mining (ASGM).
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Stories of solidarity with food waste during COVID-19
Food relations (through production, distribution, circulation, exchange and waste) represent the embodiment of our relation to the environment.
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Dynamical Gibbs-non-Gibbs transitions: a study via coupling and large deviations
Promotores: F.H.J. Redig, W.T.F. den Hollander
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Simona Demkova on Enforcement Challenges in Multilevel Regulatory Systems
On 15-16 December, Simona Demková participated in a Closing conference and a Book launch event of the University of Luxembourg doctoral training programme on the Enforcement Challenges in Multilevel Regulatory Systems – DTU REMS.
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The Game of Continuity
In what way can the qualities of an existing context be used as guiding and enriching principles rather than limiting factors in the process of spatial transformation?
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Freya Baetens analyses transboundary fisheries governance at ESIL conference
Last week, the 12th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law (ESIL) took place on the topic of How International Law Works in Times of Crisis. The conference was hosted by the Riga Graduate School of Law in cooperation with the Latvian Constitutional Court. The conference intended…
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INFLUEX: Influence of experts on public policy
INFLUEX examines the influence of experts on public policy, aiming to define, measure, and explain their role in democratic policymaking
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Public Leadership Challenge: finding new solutions to complex issues
Monday afternoon 11 January saw the first Public Leadership Challenge: a gathering of professionals, academics and students. The theme was a hotly debated topic: the refugee crisis. Among the participants looking for solutions to this complex issue were four students from the (International) Leiden…
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Working in The Hague
Business, international organisations and government – you’ll find them all in The Hague. It’s a place where you can exert influence, expand your network, and enter into unique partnerships.
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Dies Natalis 2020
Leiden University celebrated its 445th foundation day on 7 February 2020.
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Chat with a student
Do you have a question about our Master's programme in Public Administration? Would you like to hear more about the differences between the specialisations: Economics and Governance, Public Management and Leadership, and International and European Governance? Or on studying at Leiden University at our…
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Seed Grant Programme
To support interdisciplinary research on today's world-scale changes and governing challenges, the GTGC programme has awarded a number of seed grants to scholars at Leiden University collaborating across different faculties and institutes. Here you can find out more about GTGC's funded projects.
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Challenging Performance Podcast by Daniel Leech-Wilkinson
Daniel Leech-Wilkinson introduces a series of podcasts based on his book Classical Performance Norms and How to Escape Them.
- GTGC lunch seminar: Transformation and connections through food/waste in Dutch cities
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Adriaan Bedner
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Vlad Niculescu-Dinca
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Amy Verdun
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Jaap Reijling
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Alex Schilin
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Annemiek de Looze
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Hilde Woker
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Governing the commons: What we can learn from each other's (not so) foolish disciplines
PhD candidates Vincent Walstra and Leen Felix in dialogue