958 search results for “tales en culture van de world” in the Library website
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James Bond, the cultural phenomenon - a reading list
With the creation of James Bond, author Ian Fleming laid the foundation for a sprawling media franchise. Since the first novel appeared in 1953, Bond has appeared in books, movies, comic strips, video games and countless other media. On September 30, the twenty-fifth instalment of the film series, 'No…
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Ludo Waltman awarded the Derek de Solla Price Medal
Ludo Waltman, professor of Quantitative Science Studies at Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), has been awarded the Derek de Solla Price Medal.
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Jacqueline HylkemaFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Paula Esteves dos Santos JordaoFaculty of Humanities
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Adriaan van der WeelFaculty of Humanities
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Dick SmakmanFaculty of Humanities
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Benjamin Fogarty-ValenzuelaFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Alain WijffelsFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Yasmin IsmailFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Dirk AlkemadeFaculty of Humanities
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Carel SmithFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Rodrigo OchigameFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Henk te VeldeFaculty of Humanities
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Lauren LauretFaculty of Humanities
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Letty ten HarkelFaculteit Archeologie
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Liesbeth Rosen JacobsonFaculty of Humanities
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Reza Shaker ArdekaniFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Boya LiFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden uitgebreid met verschillende graphic novels en (kranten)strips
Comic books and graphic novels are more important than ever in the Leiden University curriculum. That is why Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is currently working on expansion of its collections in this field. Yasco Horsman, University Lecturer at LUCAS, explains why this expansion is necessary and…
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UN World Philosophy Day - a reading list
Today is World Philosophy Day. We asked three staff members from the Leiden Institute for Philosophy to name three of their favourite works from the Leiden University Library (UBL) collections. What is: the best introduction to philosophy, the best philosophical work published in the last few years…
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Death of former Librarian Jacques van Gent
Jacques J. M. van Gent (8 June 1932 - 26 March 2021) was director of Leiden University Library from 1983 to 1993. He was librarian in a time of transition and, as director, was able to benefit from the new library building on the Witte Singel. Van Gent was a very different kind of manager from his predecessor,…
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Did Rembrandt paint Leiden Professor van Schooten?
Leiden Professor of Maths Frans van Schooten Jnr. (1615-1660) and his wife Margrieta were painted by Rembrandt. This is the claim made by mathematician and art historian Johan Zwakenberg in his recently published article in the 2018 Leiden Yearbook. Leiden art historians are not completely convinced…
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Palestine and Israel
This subject guide is a work in progress, aimed to provide access to relevant academic works and online resources on Palestine and Israel, as well as, documentaries, films, and literature to familiarize yourself with the complexities of the conflict.
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Mayke KaagAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden
Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.
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Sarah de Rijcke appointed as professor of Science and Evaluation Studies
As of February 1st, 2018, Sarah de Rijcke has been appointed as Professor of Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, especially Science and Evaluation Studies, at Leiden University. The chair is located at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS).
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Judith NaeffFaculty of Humanities
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Liesbeth van Vliet honoured with Heineken Young Scientists Award
Leiden health psychologist Liesbeth Van Vliet receives recognition for her research on doctor-patient communication and its influence on quality of healthcare. Van Vliet has been awarded one of four Heineken Young Scientists Award 2022 for promising young researchers working in the Netherlands.
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State Secretary Gräper visits to discuss cultural heritage and opening up collections
How should we address our colonial heritage? And how digital and accessible are our collections? Outgoing State Secretary Fleur Gräper spoke with researchers and heritage specialists about this on 25 January.
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Peter LiebregtsFaculty of Humanities
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Olga van MarionFaculty of Humanities
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Müge KinaciogluFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Leila DemarestFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Randal SheppardFaculty of Humanities
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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Natalia DonnerFaculty of Humanities
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Elena Burgos MartinezFaculty of Humanities
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Jessie SunFaculty of Humanities
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‘De Bijzondere Band’ – An exhibition of Dutch Art Nouveau book bindings
‘Huis van het Boek/Museum Meermanno in The Hague exhibits book bindings by leading Dutch Art-Nouveau artists from the period 1890-1910. The exhibition will be open from March 22 to June 23 2019. The title of the exhibition is De Bijzondere Band: Art Nouveau-boeken van Dijsselhof, Lion Cachet en Nieu…
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Exhibition photographic oeuvre of world traveller Alexine Tinne
In collaboration with the The Hague Historical Museum and photographer Dagmar van Weeghel, Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is the first to present a retrospective exhibition of the photographic oeuvre of Alexine Tinne (1835 – 1869). New research into her life and work is the reason for a reappraisal…
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Seed Grant for De Maaker and Gupta for research on heritage and climate governance
Erik de Maaker and Radhika Gupta received a Seed Grant to initiate research on how heritage has been and can be mobilised to address climate change governance in Himalayan Asia. This project will address a significant knowledge gap on the potentials and pitfalls of climate governance, with an initial…
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Céline ZaepffelFaculty of Humanities
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Anoma van der Veere did Japanese Studies at Leiden University
Alumnus Anoma van der Veere did Japanese studies and talks in this interview about his studies in Leiden and his work as a researcher at the Leiden Asia Centre and as Japanese correspondent in Tokyo.
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Rolf BremmerFaculty of Humanities
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Diederik SmitFaculty of Humanities
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Maarten JansenFaculteit Archeologie
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Bareez MajidFaculty of Humanities
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M. Revello Lami-Faculteit Archeologie
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Liesbeth MinnaardFaculty of Humanities