On Friday morning December 1st we will award the First year diplomas to those second year students who passed all their courses during the first year of their studies, and thus received the 60 curricular credits within one year.
As the deadline for choosing a region of study dwells on International Studies Students, on November 3rd, the yearly Area Fair was held. Students could walk around the Schouwburgstraat building as presentations, stands filled with snacks from the area, and workshops were being offered.
LUGO, the green office of Leiden University recently started the transformation of the Schouwburgstraat garden.
We have reached the halfway mark of the first semester. Our first-year students are in the process of choosing their area and their language specialization. On 3 November we held our Area Fair and we can look back on a very successful event.
If you are a second or third year International Studies student who enjoys talking to others about your programme, we have a great opportunity for you.
Do you want to stay updated on the latest news and events from the study programme International Studies?
Do you want to spread some positivity and kindness in the university? Do you want to connect with other students and staff? If so, you’ll want to check out the new Acts of Kindness Wall at the Schouwburgstraat building.
We are delighted to announce that three of our teaching staff members, Kamila, Gerlov and Natalia, have won prestigious grants. Kamila received an ERC Starting grant, Gerlov received a VENI grant, and Natalia's project was awarded grants by the Panamanian governmental organisation SENACYT. We are incredibly proud of Kamila, Gerlov and Natalia for their achievements. Their success is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We are confident that they will make significant contributions to their respective fields. You can read all about their grants and research below.
On the 29th and 30th of August, first years had their first taste of what student life is like at Leiden University at the International Studies Introduction Days. In a brand-new environment, surrounded by strangers, these students came together to learn about each other and eager to commence with their program.
International Studies has quite some new tutorial lecturers for this year! We’re very happy to welcome them in our team. Want to find out who they are and what they are looking forward to in the year to come?