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Study Group
Study support
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Tailoring support for refugee students: ‘They are amazed at the number of options’
Many people have fled to the Netherlands since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, including students. But even before this war, students with refugee backgrounds were eager to study at Leiden University. How does the University help young people from various backgrounds find their way around the Dutch…
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Executive Board column: Running to clear your mind
A lot is going on in the world right now, and our university regularly faces big issues and dilemmas too. Then it can be tricky to switch off. For me, exercise is a way to unwind. We want our staff to be able to relax too and are therefore offering various events and workshops that should help.
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Acting: play a monologue!
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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50 jaar MRI: Hoe het LUMC dit betaalbaar maakt
50 years ago Lauterbur published the basic principle of MRI. Sine then MRI has become more expensive. Professor Andrew Webb describes what is needed to make MRI available for everybody.
- Find your way around the student website
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Freedom: what does it mean?
On 5 May we celebrate freedom, a basic human right that should not be taken for granted. We asked international students and staff what it means to them.
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Exams
Taking exams well is a skill you can learn. It requires good preparation and the right strategy. An open-book exam requires a very different approach to a multiple-choice exam. The tips below will come in handy when revising and during the exam itself.
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Hester Bijl reappointed as Rector Magnificus
Leiden University’s Rector Magnificus, Professor Hester Bijl, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors.
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A circular economy is about much more than just recycling
It’s Circular Economy Week, from 1 to 6 February. But what is it that makes an economy circular? And just how circular is our university? René Kleijn, lecturer on the honours class Circular Economy: from challenge to opportunity, explains.
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Find a mentor via the revamped Mentor Network site
What is the right master’s if I want to work in a particular profession? Can I come and have a look at your company or do an internship there? As a student, you are sure to have questions about the job market and professional practice. You can use the Mentor Network to look specifically for an alumnus…
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Study associations sign covenant: limit your alcohol consumption and look after each other
Opting more often for mocktails or soft drinks rather than beer or wine, talking to others about their drinking and pointing out the ban on drugs. Leiden University’s new covenant on alcohol and drugs for study associations encourages providing more alcohol-free alternatives.
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Leaving the Netherlands
As an international student, there are a number of matters you should take care of prior to leaving the Netherlands at the end of your studies.
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Luchtkwaliteit in Beeld
Experiment
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P.J. Veth
Nonnensteeg 1-3, Leiden
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Pieter de la Court
Wassenaarseweg 52, Leiden
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Oude UB
Rapenburg 70, Leiden
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Writing skills
Good academic writing skills are essential for the successful completion of your study programme. Learn about the best ways to write and how you can motivate yourself to write well by taking a look at the tips on this page.
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Kamerlingh Onnes Building
Steenschuur 25, Leiden
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Expired, lost or stolen permit
Has your permit residence permit expired but you need to travel? What should you do if you lose your permit? Find out what steps you need to take.
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Humanity core theme in certificate ceremony Leiden Leadership Programme
On 3 July, students of the Leiden Leadership Programme received their certificates in the Marekerk church in Leiden. During the festive closing ceremony, it became clear that humanity and leadership go hand in hand. ‘As a leader, you have to listen, observe and acknowledge problems.’
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Programme
The programme (15 EC) runs from November to June and consists of two courses: the fundamentals of sustainability and a sustainability challenge.
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What did resistance look like in Indonesia during the Second World War?
Stories of resistance in the Second World War are widely covered in Dutch historiography: Hannie Schaft, Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema, and Professor Cleveringa are some of the best known. But these accounts largely focus on the Dutch domestic perspective. On the other side of the world, a complex colonial…
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Support for your well-being
Good mental health provides a strong foundation for study and work. It is important to seek help if you are not doing well. There are a range of ways in which you can work on your mental well-being. You can also turn to others for help and guidance. Take a look at the various options available.
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Exemptions and petitions
Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your study programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be counted towards…
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Exemptions and petitions
Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your study programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be counted towards…
- Well-being Wednesday - How to stand out to employers
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Library
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.
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Library
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.
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Student finance & student travel pass
When studying at Leiden University you may be entitled to Dutch student finance and a student travel pass from DUO. Whether you are eligible depends on several factors such as your nationality and length of stay.
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Classroom Logistics
Leiden University has decided to offer online teaching with on campus teaching when possible. However, even the on campus teaching will have severe limitations.
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LAK arts and culture courses
Arts and leisure
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Study plan group (POPcorner FGW)
Study support
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Free HPV vaccination without appointment at Plexus returns
Security
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Botanical lino cutting
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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These are the nominees for the 2022 Faculty Teaching Prize!
Every year, an outstanding lecturer receives the Faculty Teaching Prize. Lecturers are nominated by students, and a jury – comprising students and lecturers – decides who will receive the prize. The prize will be awarded during the official opening of the academic year on 7 September. Meet this year’s…
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Arranging graduation
You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.
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Safety instructions
The university finds it important that students and staff are offered a safe environment. Read here about the safety measures in place and what you should do in case of emergencies or other incidents.
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Health and safety
Health and safety
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Video series: Collaboration with China in daily practice
What are the benefits for us of collaboration with Chinese partners? What sparks off Leiden researchers' interest in collaborating with colleagues in China? Leiden University shows in three short films what joint projects are like.
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Start of construction of new University Sports Centre celebrated
On 11 July 2024, a gathering was held to celebrate the start of the construction of the new University Sports Centre (USC). Rugby players and a pole dancer from USC Leiden played a role in the celebration. A video was also shown, giving a whistle-stop tour of the new building.
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University historian Pieter Slaman: ‘I can point to valuable constants and experiments that went too far’
As University historian, Pieter Slaman researches the University’s past, but he’s equally interested in its present. ‘It’s useful to be familiar with issues from the past. Not to be rooted in the past because some developments from history are things you definitely don’t want to repeat.’
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Plexus Student Centre
Kaiserstraat 25, Leiden
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Schouwburgstraat
Schouwburgstraat 2, The Hague
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Meet the four Leiden participants in the Europaeum Scholars Programme
Four PhD candidates from Leiden University started the two-year Europaeum Scholars Programme this month. They have now completed the first week of the programme. How was it and what do they expect from this programme?
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New interactive book helps motivate young people and tackle bullying
How do you deal with bullying? How can you motivate young people? At the NeurolabNL symposium a multidisciplinary research team launched an interactive book for teachers and youth workers. This digital book offers the latest insights and plenty of useful tips and advice. Children’s Ombudsman Margrite…
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Career Time
Career and apply for jobs
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Brasserie Science opens its doors in the Gorlaeus building
Facility
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Read about your rights and obligations in the student charter 2022-2023
Organisation
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Kaltura & Zoom
In principle, lecturers use Kaltura Live Room for interactive online education. If this isn't possible, they may instead decide to use Zoom.