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‘Maybe interdisciplinarity could function as a way to change the university’ 25 March 2024
This year, in a three-part symposium series, we are exploring how interdisciplinary collaboration can be promoted at the university. In the second ses...
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The Dutch were masters of forgeries and fake news in the seventeenth century 22 March 2024
A book with a fake printer, a pamphlet with a treaty that does not exist and an execution print with a supportive crowd: just some examples of forgeri...
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Annetje Ottow and Seda Gürkan visit the College of Europe in Bruges 22 March 2024
Annetje Ottow, President of Leiden University’s Executive Board, and Seda Gürkan, Assistant Professor in European Approaches to Security, Diplomacy an...
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Leiden University and University of Edinburgh to deepen collaboration 22 March 2024
Joint masters and PhD programmes. A research and teaching hub. A delegation from the University of Edinburgh recently visited Leiden University to dee...
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Minor Violence Studies: interesting encounters and flying wooden blocks 21 March 2024
The English taught interdisciplinary minor Violence Studies looks into various facets of interpersonal violence. Is this minor for all Leiden students...
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Quality of master’s programmes assessed in new guide 21 March 2024
The Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) master’s programme at Leiden University is among ten ‘excellent master’s programmes’ at Dutch universities. Thi...
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Monica den Boer installed as professor by special appointment Police Studies: ‘The blue line in my life’ 18 March 2024
Ideally, she would like to do everything, but as an academic she feels most at ease. Monica den Boer, who has decades of experience within police and ...
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Judi Mesman third distinguished professor at Leiden University 13 March 2024
The Executive Board has appointed Judi Mesman as Leiden University professor. This makes her the third to give shape to Leiden University's strategic ...
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Reconnecting and Reimagining: The MIRD Re-Connect Gala 2024 12 March 2024
On 17 February 2024, Leiden University's Scheltema building was abuzz with the energy of the annual MSc International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) R...
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Six questions about the new minor ‘The (un)just society’ 12 March 2024
The new minor ‘The (un)just society’ will start in September 2024. This interdisciplinary minor will provide an in-depth and applied view of social ju...
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Honours College FGGA kicked off a new year: ‘Students choose Honours because they like the courses’ 12 March 2024
A new batch of students, a grant and a new course: there is much to celebrate for the FGGA Honours College, which welcomed new students on Tuesday 5 M...
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Dutch people adapt their climate beliefs more easily than their behaviour 05 March 2024
Climate interventions do not lead to more climate action among Dutch, but they do raise awareness about climate change. That can be derived from the C...
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain 05 March 2024
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they l...
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Back to your roots: Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event 04 March 2024
Over 100 Leiden University alumni gathered in the heart of Brussels for the annual Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event on 29 February. The European Bankin...
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‘Formation issues mainly due to judgment culture in Dutch politics’ 01 March 2024
It was an unusual morning for Arco Timmermans, when the public affairs and politics expert was invited to advise informer Kim Putters early last week....