The sustainable university
Leiden University is very aware of its role in society. Good scientific research and teaching are crucial for a safe, healthy, sustainable, prosperous and just world; this is one of the premises of the University's 2015-2016 Strategic Plan 'Freedom to Excel'. You can read in this dossier about how Leiden University handles its responsibilities in the areas of sustainability and the environment.
News
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Leiden University supports climate letterThe 14 universities, brought together in the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), have expressed their support for the open letter o...
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Leiden University climbs international rankings on sustainabilityLeiden University has climbed to 24th place in the UI Green Metric, an international sustainability ranking for universities. This puts Leiden Univers...
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CanalCups: getting to plastic-free canalsTwo weeks after 3 October the Leiden canals were still full of plastic disposable cups. Auke-Florian Hiemstra and fellow students have fished thousand...
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How can we make Leiden a really 'healthy university'?At the initiative of several of its professors, Leiden University has joined the international Healthy Universities network. Surrounded by space hoppe...
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There could be surprises at the Healthy University workshopsFrom exercises for working more healthily to practical tips about getting a good night's sleep. Students and staff who take part in the Healthy Univer...
