718 search results for “cultures of the middle east” in the Staff website
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Athina Boleti
Faculteit Archeologie
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Erik Odegard
Faculty of Humanities
- What's New?! Fall Lecture Series 2023
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Clay tablets dating back thousands of years moved: ‘From receipts to the oldest literary works’
How do you move 3,000 fragile clay tablets that date back thousands of years? This was the challenge faced by staff from the Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO). After years of preparation, the Liagre Böhl collection has been moved on trolleys to its new home.
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Ammodo Science Award to bring cultural heritage to life through play
A team of Leiden researchers has won the Ammodo Science Award for innovative humanities research on perceptions of cultural heritage.
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Exhibition on art, culture and architecture along the Silk Road
Ornately decorated head pieces and jewellery, images of imposing mosques and photos of local people. The 'Splendours of the Silk Roads' exhibition depicts life and different cultures along this important trade route.
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In memoriam: Prof. dr. J.T.P. de Bruijn (1931-2023)
On Monday 23 January 2023 J.T.P. (Hans) de Bruijn passed away at the age of 91. Until 1995 he held the Chair of New Persian Language and Culture at Leiden University.
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Geeske Langejans
Faculteit Archeologie
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Podcast: an introduction to the Persian Book of Kings
How did the mythical kings of ancient Persia live? In this podcast, we delve into the Shahnameh, also known as the Book of Kings.
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Why are we so determined to find Amitābha in Gandhāra?
Lecture
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A New industry in an Ancient Land: Archaeology and Tourism at the crossroads
Conference, Public event
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Relocation bike parking University Library
Facility, Library
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Evert Jan van Leeuwen
Faculty of Humanities
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Jacqueline Hylkema
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Paula Esteves dos Santos Jordao
Faculty of Humanities
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Adriaan van der Weel
Faculty of Humanities
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Dick Smakman
Faculty of Humanities
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Benjamin Fogarty-Valenzuela
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Alain Wijffels
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Yasmin Ismail
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Dirk Alkemade
Faculty of Humanities
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Boya Li
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Carel Smith
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Liesbeth Rosen Jacobson
Faculty of Humanities
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Rodrigo Ochigame
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Henk te Velde
Faculty of Humanities
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Martine Bruil
Faculty of Humanities
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Letty ten Harkel
Faculteit Archeologie
- What's New?! Spring Lecture Series 2023
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Paul Kloeg
Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
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Medieval manuscripts made available in Europeana
Over 600 manuscripts and early prints have been made digitally available by Leiden University Libraries (UBL) via the Europeana platform. In the project 'The Art of Reading in the Middle Ages’ (ARMA), seven European heritage institutions added 30,000 digitised medieval items to Europeana’s database…
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Introducing: Omar Achfay
Omar Achfay recently joined the Institute for History as PhD candidate. Below, he introduces himself.
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Call for Papers for LUCAS Conference 'Practices in Comparative Medievalism' on 23 September 2022
Medievalism is the area of academic study that investigates the reception and reconstruction of the medieval past since the Middle Ages came to an end.
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Participation in the Cultural Diversity Barometer: more insight into diversity among staff
Diversity and inclusion are core values for Leiden University, and our aim is to offer all staff and students equal opportunities. As the University lacks adequate information about the cultural diversity of our staff, this spring we are taking part for the first time in the Cultural Diversity Barometer.…
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Gorlaeus laboratory
During an evacuation, all employees and students gather in front of the round 'saucer', or on the east or west side of the Gorlaeus Building. In bad weather or in case of escalation, gather at the sport centre.
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Tour of the South Cluster attracts more than 100 interested colleagues
The South Cluster - the former Van Wijkplaats/Van Eyckhof on Witte Singel - is currently undergoing an impressive transformation. On 25 October, more than 100 enthusiastic colleagues witnessed the progress of the renovation during a series of tours of the building.
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The United States and the War in Gaza: History, Politics, and Culture
Debate, Panel and Q&A session
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New Cluster Zuid building is taking shape
A lot has happened at Cluster Zuid since the highest point of the building was reached in December. See the photo report below.
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Development of broad Languages and Cultures BA programme to change to ‘Renewing and Strengthening Language Programmes’
As you may know, a draft profile for a broad BA programme in Languages and Cultures has been in development for some time. On 21 December 2021, the Faculty Board decided to end the design process of that broad bachelor’s degree programme. However, as the Faculty Board and partners in the discipline…
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Minister of Education, Culture & Science approves sector plans: first funds will be available in 2022
Finance, Organisation
- Worlds to Discover: Manuscripts from the Muslim World
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Construction work starts on new accommodation for international PhDs
Work has begun on an accommodation complex for international PhD candidates and postdocs at the Leiden Bio Science Park.
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Extra information faculties on OER
The faculties Humanities and Science have made a page with extra information on OER.
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LaTeX
LaTeX is a system for document preparation. It gives the user control over typesetting, references, complex formulas, and more. It is widely used in communication and publication of scientific documents in many fields.
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Web editorial team
If you have a question about the University website, or if you wish to post an announcement or report content-related changes, please contact the web editors of your faculty or unit.
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Natalia Donner
Faculty of Humanities
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Peter Liebregts
Faculty of Humanities
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Olga van Marion
Faculty of Humanities
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Elena Burgos Martinez
Faculty of Humanities
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen