The first semester of this academic year saw the return to a relatively normal on-campus student life. It was invigorating to meet again in person, to explore our interests, discuss issues beyond covid-19, and continue our investigation into the global challenges of today from a vantage point that was not our computer screen.

Read the stories of our alumni specialized in Latin America here.

Read the stories of our alumni specialized in Europe here.

The University Teaching Qualifications (in Dutch: BKO) is compulsary for all university lecturers.

From now on, every Friday (15:30-18.00) the Schouwburgstraat Café, offers drinks at a discount, TGIF! Come socialize & enjoy a €2 drink.

We are looking forward to celebrating the graduation of this years’ graduates, the Class of 2023!

Make sure to check the webpages below regularly on news & information surrounding the Corona virus & its impact on Leiden University and studying.

This year Leiden University, and therefore our faculty, celebrates its 444th anniversary. This calls for a special festive evening for students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities.

Be sure to follow the Alumni Association Facebook page and join the BAIS Alumni Association group to stay up to date of future events, e.g. vacancies for Board Members are posted here. Facebook is also the best way to get in touch with the current Board if you have suggestions, or if you would like to become an active alumnus/alumna.

In the second year, first semester students learn about qualitative and quantitative research methods in the course Research Methods. This course is set up around various themes and students apply research methods in a study of a phenomenon connected to that theme.