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Joyce Esser gives lecture on American administrative law during virtual Res Publica study trip
The traditional Res Publica study trip took place this year from 20 to 24 April. Because of the coronavirus restrictions, the members of Res Publica – the faculty’s study association for constitutional and administrative law – travelled ‘virtually’ to Portugal, the United States and Singapore. Of course,…
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‘American’ Black Power movement was also active in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
In the 60s and 70s, Black Power groups were also active in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is what PhD candidate Debby Esmeé de Vlugt has discovered.
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Indigenous populations’ major political impact in Latin America: (Re)shaping the nation-state in Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, and Perú
Lecture, PCNI Roundtable
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David ZetlandFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Irene MorettiFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Mark DechesneFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Edmund FrettinghamFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Alexandre AfonsoFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Gert Jan GeertjesFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Zamzam FauzanafiFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Chie AritaFaculty of Humanities
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Maartje van DiestFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Sarah WolffFaculty of Humanities
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Roeland SpruytFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Join the Columbia Summer Program on American Law in July 2023
Education
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Harmen van der VeerFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Abdourahamane Idrissa AbdoulayeAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Christian HendersonFaculty of Humanities
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Arco TimmermansFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Roos StolkerFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Erik BähreFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elizabeth Rodriguez EstradaFaculteit Archeologie
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Jacky NieuwboerFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leiden political scientists Claire Vergerio and Kathleen Brown win awards
Two researchers from the Institute of Political Science were recently awarded prizes. Claire Vergerio received the Francesco Guicciardini Prize for her book on the historical origins of the primacy of the state in international law ('best book in the historical international relations category'). In…
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
Tradition has it that at the end of each academic year, the best master’s thesis in Political Science is awarded a prize. For 2021-2022, the jury is considering six nominations. All of great quality, but on different topics. These range from political party bans to questions regarding commitment within…
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2024: the nominees
The thesis is a major milestone for master students graduating in Political Science. It demonstrates their ability to conduct research independently and to provide a thorough, objective and sound analysis. That requires instruction, discussion, thinking and hard work. Lots of it. In some cases this…
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
As a Leiden University’s master’s student in Political Science you conduct independent research and report your findings to fellow academics and, who knows, to a larger audience. Your thesis is a showcase of your academic skills and personal interest, and perhaps even passion. Easier said than done,…
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Political Scientist Adina Akbik Joins Young Academy Leiden
Adina Akbik has been appointed as a new member of the Young Academy Leiden (YAL) as of 1 September 2024. Akbik is Senior Assistant Professor of European Politics at Leiden University. YAL serves as a platform for early career academics, and Akbik is keen to promote the needs and interests of young researchers…
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Political Scientist Matthew Longo wins Orwell Prize for his book
The latest book by political scientist Matthew Longo came out this spring: 'The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain'. In addition to its many favourable reviews, the book received the prestigious Orwell Prize this summer, which highlights exceptional books on politics.
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Uhlenbeck scholarship programme for mandatory study abroad
Master
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How do you measure democracy? Leiden political scientist collaborates on international freedom report
Wouter Veenendaal, a political scientist at Leiden University, is an analyst for the Freedom House report. Freedom House is an American non-profit organisation dedicated to democracy, political freedom and human rights. In short, the report describes the degree of freedom and the state of democracy…
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Alumnus teaching at a Texan university: pizza, guns and heated debate in the lecture theatre
Americans are electing a new president in November but they also have other choices to make in the polling booth. Alumnus Sanne Rijkhoff works at a Texas university and is trying to help make students more aware of the elections.
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Minors
A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.
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Peter MeelFaculty of Humanities
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Müge KinaciogluFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Christoph Niessen
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Radhika GuptaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Francesco Ragazzi
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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Sara Polak: 'We have seen a failed attempt at a revolution'
A flood of news reports, push notifications and even extra news broadcasts: on Wednesday, the world was shocked by the storming of the Capitol in Washington. Americanist Sara Polak discusses the events.
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How democratic is our kingdom? New ministry chair for Leiden political scientist
When we talk about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is not just about the Netherlands. On the contrary: our Kingdom consists of no less than four countries, three of which are Caribbean islands. This structure is complex, to say the least. Although all countries are officially equivalent, in practice…
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Stefan ThewissenFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nikkie BuskermolenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Paul AdriaanseFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Karolina PomorskaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hans MolFaculty of Humanities
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Syeda ShawkatFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hirad RezaiejooFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Cleveringa Professor: Holocaust remembrance has led to very different political lessons
From memorials to the armed forces to memory stones for individual victims. It was only later that the Holocaust took a central role in Western remembrance culture, Cleveringa Professor Frank van Vree notes. ‘Nationalists and human rights activists both invoke the experience of the Holocaust.’