Defending the interests of PhDs and postdocs at Leiden University  

The regulations on ICT and internet use contain a balance between responsible and safe use of ICT and internet on the one hand, and the privacy of the user on the other. What is allowed, and what is not? What consequences might follow abuse? These regulations state the rules regarding the use of…

Research at Leiden Law School is organised in research programmes. All researchers at Leiden Law School take part in one of its research programmes and become research fellow.

Each year a current legal issue is the topic of the Meijers Lecture. This lecture has been held since the establishment of the E.M. Meijers Institute for Legal Research (today the Department of Research) in 1997 in honour of the person the institute was named after, who was also the founding father…

Leiden University strives for a good and stimulating work and study environment. Our policy framework on (sexual) intimidation, aggression, violence and discrimination is one of the ways in which we work towards this goal. Despite these efforts, should you be confronted by behaviour of this nature,…

An institute that conducts leading research and education and that is able to make a difference in society That is the Institute of Psychology, and that is our mission. We operate in a societal context filled with opportunities, but also with challenges. Behavioural issues have never…

The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory.  The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as…

A substantial part of PhD candidates have an increased risk for mental health problems, stress complaints or burnout. As of April 1, 2022, Leiden University has appointed a psychologist especially for PhD candidates: Agnes van Rossum.

Leiden University wants to create a safe environment for everyone: staff, students and guests. In order to create and maintain such an environment, the codes of conduct below was established to provide a number of guidelines relating to proper standards of behaviour between lecturers and students…

Leiden University has both a list system and a candidate system for elections. Co-participation councils decide for themselves which system they will use. List system The list system places the emphasis on the lists. Voters select one candidate on one list. Therefore by selecting a candidate, they also…

The LAK Course Office organises courses in drama and theatre, singing, dance, literature, visual arts and photography. The aim of the LAK (Leids Academisch Kunstcentrum) is to offer students the opportunity for artistic development alongside their academic pursuits. Courses are organised with Leiden…

De University Council consists of sixteen members and also has a chairperson and a registrar. Chair and registrar Pauline Vincenten is the chair of the University Council. The duties comprise of coordinating the Council’s work and preparing and chairing Council meetings and its meetings with…

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

The Diversity Committee is working towards creating and maintaining the Faculty of Archaeology as a place where you can feel at home and safe. A place where you feel you are accepted in a close-knit community, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or disabilities. We meet about 6 times a year and…

The Board of Examiners determines in an impartial and competent manner whether a student possesses the knowledge, understanding and skills required to obtain a degree, as set out in the Course and Examination Regulations (OER).