Leiden University has adopted its first Strategic Publication Framework for publishing the works of its researchers. With this framework our university takes another major step towards making open science the norm and setting Academia in Motion.

Medical drugs are expensive to make and can have an adverse effect on the environment. Researchers Stefano Cucurachi and Justin Lian have developed a framework to help the healthcare system assess the economic and environmental sustainability of medical compounds.

From 1 October 2025, the Faculty will operate under the University Knowledge Security Policy Framework. This brings an end to the temporary faculty procedure that has been in place since October 2023. The University policy aligns with the broader societal and geopolitical context and follows the principle:…

It is not always clear to PhD candidates what their thesis requirements are. This causes uncertainty about expectations and can lead to delays. The LUMC has therefore developed the PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates at the Faculty of Medicine.

How to represent and assess legitimate interests? On behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations, Caelesta Braun and Bert Fraussen developed the framework ‘Afwegingskader Legitieme Belangenvertegenwoordiging’ (Assessment Framework Legitimate Interest Representation). The researchers…

Sanne Rotmeijer works as a postdoc researcher at the Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) in the ERC-project ARTIVES and as a lecturer in International and Urban Studies at the Leiden University (Campus The Hague).

Leiden University aims to support its students effectively in their career orientation. Part of this takes place within the study programmes themselves, and part is supported through faculty‑level and university‑wide initiatives.

On this page, you will find an overview of policy frameworks, regulations and legislation relevant to the education within our faculty.

The Leiden Register of Programmes lists all degree programmes that the University offers. The Executive Board is responsible for these programmes. There are two sections to the Register. The first section comprises a framework document that describes the nature of the teaching at Leiden University…

Background information on the published updates.

We carry out regular evaluations with a view to improving the quality of our teaching. The programme committees and the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) play an important part in this process. In addition, a student satisfaction survey is also carried out very year:…

Do you wish to purchase or order something on behalf of the University? You need to take into account a number of procurement procedures. For example, the University makes use of framework contracts. Do you do need temporary staff? You can read all about it on the page of HR.

Mete Oguz is a postdoc at the Institute for History, working on the Imperial Monetary Flows project.

Alan Palacios is a PhD candidate at the Centre for the Arts in Society.

The academic year officially commences on 1 September and ends on 31 August. On collective closing days the university is closed and no lectures take place. The academic calendar applies to the whole university and to all study programmes with the exception of medicine.

To find out more about student well-being, check out the information below.

Here, you can find an overview of the vision and strategy documents that constitute the framework for the development of education at FGGA.

Leiden University has selected 13 shared transferable skills that are important for all of its students, regardless of what they are studying. As a faculty, we (co‑)support lecturers and programmes in integrating these skills into the curriculum.

In some cases, PhD candidates are permitted to follow a PhD track that involves conducting research and receiving supervision at two institutions: Leiden University and another university. On this page, you can read what forms of agreement there are.

This lecture series is part of the LUCIS research programme Framing Late Antique Religion, organised by Mehdy Shaddel. This programme encourages the analysis of nascent Islam within the framework of religious studies.

When structured properly, the data are easier to manipulate, analyze and visualize.

What is the financial position of the University? The budget is where you can read about the University’s financial results and forecasts. It is adopted by the Executive Board and approved by the Board of Governors.

Much of Leiden University’s income comes from the government and the tuition fee (first income stream). Each year the Executive Board distributes this income among the faculties and institutes. For the sake of transparency, the University applies the First Income Stream Allocation Model. Alongside being…

In all matters regarding education, Leiden University faculties are supported by the Expertise Centre for Student and Educational Affairs and the Faculty Educational Office.

Data management refers to creating, saving, updating, making available, archiving and long-term storage of research data. The final goal of this process is often defined in terms of the FAIR principles: 'Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable'.

Two Leiden University professors, Chibuike Uche from the African Studies Centre and Irma Mosquera Valderrama from the Law Faculty, and three of their international colleagues have begun developing a framework for the operations of multinational corporations (MNCs) in conflict areas: the LEIDEN…

Thomas joined CML in 2024, where he aims to improve the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) toolbox for the environmental evaluation of novel materials.

Kamila Krakowska Rodrigues is a university lecturer at Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society. Her background is in Lusophone Studies and in her research on postcolonial cultural identities she combines cultural analysis, in-depth interviews and creative participatory methods.

Prof.mr. R. Raas Prof.mr. P. Rank E. Rogge MSc MA LLM PhD Summary See the Dutch page.

Leiden University wants to attract the best academics. What requirements does it set for new academic staff members? What requirements must you meet for a career in academia? Read more about our career policy for academic staff.

Leiden University supports lecturers in designing and delivering high-quality education. Here you can find more information about the vision on teaching and learning, didactic tools and regulations, as well as answers to questions such as: How can I make my lectures interactive? Where can I find the…

Alongside the funds that the faculties receive from the Executive Board, they can obtain extra funds from other funding bodies for their teaching and research. These extra sources of income are termed the second and third income streams.

Institutions of higher education must be accredited to ensure they provide a high standard of education. Students, employers and other members of society can thus be assured of the quality of this education. All degree programmes at Leiden University are accredited, and one aspect of this is the site…

Alongside central government funds, the tuition fee is an important source of University income. The tuition fee also counts as the first stream of income.

Welcome to the Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities. On this website you'll find a wide range of information you might need as a PhD candidate. If you have any further questions, please contact the Graduate School Office.

The Strategic Communication & Marketing (SCM) department and the Graphic Centre of the University Services Department (UFB) support the faculties and other organisational units with regards to printed materials and advertisements.

An annual plan ensures that Planning & Control is embedded in the organisation. The plan states who provides what and when. This means that the right information is available at the right time, allowing for the proper financial management of the University.

Here, you can find all relevant information about teacher development at FGGA

GenAI has rapidly emerged in recent years and requires significant attention in relation to our educational practice. Policies and regulations for the use of GenAI in education exist at the university, faculty, and institute or programme level, and may concern both student use and teacher use (as university…

In order to realize our lifelong development ambitions, we distinguish four action lines, with various actions under them.