1,165 search results for “policy” in the Student website
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How the US used threats to influence foreign nuclear programs
The United States used threats to influence the nuclear programs of Iran, Libya and South Africa. How effective was this diplomatic coercion?
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Flying taxis: the new kid hovering over the block
The latest innovation in the field of urban mobility could soon be buzzing over our heads. For some, it’s a science fiction dream come true. For others, however, it’s an unwelcome intrusion. ‘It has the potential to be a major development.’
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Just to be sure... At any cost?
Security seems to most people a basic necessity of life, a prerequisite for a good life. But if you think about it a little longer and deeper, as political philosopher Josette Daemen has done, you realise that security sometimes comes at the expense of other important goods, such as freedom and equality.…
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Keeping our campus safe
The world is in turmoil. International wars and conflicts have been raging for some time. And political and social developments are causing insecurity, uncertainty and unrest. This has not gone unnoticed within our university community. We have seen protests, demonstrations and other incidents. This…
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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The European Commission, “a humanities-friendly work environment”
On February 29 2024, the Humanities Career Service of Leiden University organised a career day to the European Union institutions in Brussels. Natalia Papageorgiou, student of the MA History (Politics, Culture and National Identities), talks about how the day went.
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Research Opportunities for Masters Students
Costanza Franceschini discusses the Sea-ing Africa project, offering unique anthropological research opportunities in Ghana and Morocco for Masters students.
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As new Professor of Social Cognition and Decision, Lotte van Dillen studies how we make choices in an information-overloaded world
Due to technological and societal developments, we are being flooded with more information than our brains can process. How does this affect our decision-making, both as individuals and as a society? And can we learn to make better choices? This is what Lotte van Dillen will explore with her profess…
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Honours Class reconciles students with the unpredictability of life
The course Designing Your Life helps students navigate their career pathways. As it turns out, these pathways are full of twists and turns and - as with many journeys - you only make progress once you gather the courage to take the first step.
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Jasper's Day
Jasper Knoester is the dean of the Faculty of Science. How is he doing? What kinds of things is he doing and what does his day look like? In each newsletter Jasper gives a peek into his life as dean.
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Children pay more attention to art when descriptions are playful and interactive
The description of a painting directly affects how children look at that artwork. This was discovered by psychologist Francesco Walker in the Rijksmuseum. Another finding presented in his article in Nature - Scientific Reports is that giving children information intended for adults has the same effect…
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Jasper's day
Jasper Knoester is the dean of the Faculty of Science. How is he doing, what exactly does he do and what does his day look like? In each newsletter, Jasper gives an insight into his life.
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Faculty Opening of the Academic Year: ''Navigating complexities''
The social sciences are vital in navigating complexities, fostering understanding and bridging divides. This was celebrated during the faculty opening of the academic year.
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15 million awarded for research into misinformation among youth
Developmental psychologist Ili Ma has been awarded an ERC grant to investigate misinformation among teenagers, aiming to bolster their resilience against its potentially severe consequences.
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‘The sun is dying out’ as a wake-up call for better science communication
‘Take science communication more seriously.’ This is the message that Ivo van Vulpen, professor by special appointment in Science Communication in Physics, wants to convey during his inaugural lecture. At the moment, a lot of researchers look down their noses at this while it is extremely important…
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Outbreak of an infectious disease? Mathematics helps in making quick, informed decisions
A job thanks to COVID—something not many people can claim. But PhD candidate Vera Arntzen can. Over the past four years, she has mapped two crucial characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Thanks to her research, experts can now make well-informed decisions on matters like quarantine duration, which…
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What is the future of translation software within the university?
Is there a place for machine translation engines like Google Translate within the Faculty of Humanities? Associate professor Lettie Dorst’s new educational website aims to help students and teachers find an answer to this question. ‘The use of AI tools, such as Bing and ChatGPT, shouldn’t be seen as…
- Ethics Workshop
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Inaugural Lecture by Federica Mogherini: Europe Hub Launch Event
Lecture
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Graduation ceremony master's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
Festival, Graduation ceremony
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White Balls on Walls
Filmvertoning
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Ethics workshop
Workshop
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Online Career Days FSW - Sustainability
Career Days FSW
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Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) Conference 2023
Conference
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Where is the Caribbean in the Dutch WPS National Action Plan?
Lecture
- Leiden Teachers' Academy Education Festival 2023
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Opening of the academic year
University ceremony
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How the Fossil Fuel Industry (ab)uses the Legal System: The Urgent Call for Binding Regulations to Protect People and Climate
Debate, Roundtable discussion
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MA International Relations: Alumni Career Networking Event 2023
Career event
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Why the Old Cold War Ended, a New Russia-West Cold War Developed, and the Russia-Ukraine Hot War began
Lecture
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Open Q&A with the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola
Lecture
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Lecture on Russian military concepts and the war in Ukraine
Lecture
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2021: This was the year of our faculty
2021 was an eventful year once again for the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA). Hybrid, working from home, online education, on-campus education, face masks, self-tests, keeping distance, quarantine and the coronavirus. Words that have now become a standard part of our vocabulary when…
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WINNER 2022: Week of Indonesia Netherlands Education and Research
Event
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Indigenous Peoples and Trials before International Criminal Courts and Tribunals
Conference
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Potentialities of bringing together anthropology and political science
Debate, Roundtable
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Building Democratic Solidarity in Europe through Culture
Lecture
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Eager enlargers, reluctant reformers? Central and Eastern European perspectives on EU’s institutional reform
Lecture, European Union Seminar
- Evening Lecture Series: Practitioners in War
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Seminar: POPNET Connects with Willem Boterman
Lecture
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The Europaeum: Challenges to European Security
Conference
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Voting with conviction? Or: why democracy may demand the impossible of voters
Lecture
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Anthropology of health and care in Indonesia
Debate, Roundtable
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Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations
Conference
- SAILS Lunch Time Seminar
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Working for the EU, something for you?
Career and apply for jobs
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Career College: Challenges of an international career
Career and apply for jobs
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Eileen Moyer
Lecture, Research Seminar
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Global Challenges: The Regime of Lukashenka
Lecture
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The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East, with James Shires
Lecture