The fourth edition of the KLM Urban Trail The Hague will take place on Sunday 7 July.
For PRINS 2019, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRCMT) presented the case ‘Impact and legacies of the Yugoslav and Rwandan Tribunals’. Established by the United Nations, the IRCMT (referred to as the ‘Mechanism’) has the mandate to take over essential continuing functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) which are tracking and prosecution of remaining fugitives, judicial proceedings, cases referred to national jurisdictions, protection of victims and witnesses, enforcement of sentences, assistance to national jurisdictions and preservation and management of archives.
International Studies offers its students ample opportunity to prepare for their future. You can now find all the information about that on "Mapping your Future" on this website.
On May 29, Mikhail Khordorkovsky visited the Leiden University Campus of The Hague to debate with students about the future of Russia. It is the first time this critic of Putin and former captain of industry visits the Netherlands. This event has been organised by the organisation Raam op Rusland and the study association of International Studies, BASIS.
On the 6th of July, the BAIS Alumni Association will host the second edition of the BAIS Alumni Reunion in The Hague, boasting an interesting programme! Staff and Alumni are invited to attend, find out more and register below.
Who do you consider to be the best candidate for the job? Soon you will be invited by email to send in a nomination for student members in the International Studies Programme Board.
Do you have questions about your study programme or are you in need of advice or more information about the options you have as a student?
In the 21st century skills articles we highlight tutors’ international and intercultural experiences. Leiden University strives to enable students to develop so called "21st century skills" which are defined as "the ability to work in teams, international and intercultural skills, entrepreneurship, leadership qualities and digital competences" Most of the tutors have acquired these skills during their studies, fieldwork for their masters or PhD and are happy to share their impressions and experiences. For this article, we talked to Rosa Vieira de Almeida.
International Studies is a young and innovative programme, which means special attention needs to be given to the question whether its structure and content allows its students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. After the first students graduated in 2015. The Programme Board therefore actively evaluated the programme.
Are you excited about International Studies and would you like to share your knowledge and experiences with prospective students? Would you like to participate in Open Days and other events? If so, you might have what it takes to be a student ambassador for the BA programme International Studies in The Hague!