Our Chair, Dr Joost Augusteijn, reflects on the importance of creating a safe and respectful teaching environment within our programme. In this piece, he considers the challenges of addressing inappropriate behaviour, the need for trust and openness, and the shared responsibility of building a supportive academic community.
On 17 February, the South and Southeast Asia Track of the BA International Studies programme hosted an academic debate on the motion: “Will India become a Superpower by 2047?”
BA International Studies Chair, Joost Augusteijn, shares a christmas and end of year message to all our students and staff.
As we wrap up the semester and prepare for a well deserved break, it is that time of the year again when we exchange recommendations to read, watch and listen our way through the dark days. Do not forget to support your local bookstore, such as De Kler, Kooyker, Paagman or the equivalent in whatever town you will be spending the holidays. Or borrow your books form the library.
Femke Roos, who graduated from the B.A. International Studies in 2024, shares her experience presenting her thesis research at conferences and publishing it in an academic journal.
This year the programme board is joined by two new students, second-year student Svetlana Panova and third-year student Lotte Hasekamp. Below are their introductions. We look forward to welcoming their contributions!
New BA International Studies Chair, Dr. Joost Augusteijn looks ahead to a period marked by renewal - a restructured programme, new challenges in staffing and the shared task of maintaining quality with fewer hands.
On Friday 29 August 2025, 370 students received their Bachelor's degree in International Studies. The diplomas were awarded in the historic setting of the Pieterskerk in Leiden. Family members, friends, and staff gathered to celebrate this joyous occasion with the graduates in a packed Pieterskerk.
This year marked the celebration of Leiden University’s 450th anniversary, and on February 7, the BAIS Alumni Association, in collaboration with BASIS The Hague, proudly hosted a special BAIS Alumni Reunion to honour the #450 Dies Natalis.
Ana Oleart came to The Hague from Barcelona to study for her bachelor's degree in International Studies. After completing no fewer than two master's degrees at Leiden University, she now works in the HR department of a large hotel chain.
