News
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The lessons we can learn from leaders of colour 26 March 2024
With diversity and inclusion, organisations too often focus only on cosmetic change. ‘Interview bias training alone is not enough’, says Distinguished...
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‘I think an internship is the best way to prepare yourself for a professional life’ 26 March 2024
Luis from Germany is a third-year bachelor’s student Security Studies. During his elective space, he did an internship at the German Ministery of Labo...
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'An international classroom is about opening up to different voices' 26 March 2024
There is a lot of discussion about international students and Dutch universities. The Cultural Anthropology and Sociology of Development programme is ...
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Joop van Holsteyn appointed as member of the Dutch Electoral Council 26 March 2024
Joop van Holsteyn has been appointed as member of the Dutch Electoral Council (Kiesraad). As of 1 april 2024 the Professor in Political Behaviour and ...
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‘Actively listening makes a difference but can be harder than removing a tumour’ 26 March 2024
As Professor of Translational Neuro-oncology, Marike Broekman researches how brain tumour treatment can be improved. She will discuss this in her inau...
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eLaw Pre-University Course Wraps Up with Engaging Students’ Presentations 26 March 2024
The pre-university course organized by eLaw, with the support of the Honours Academy concluded on Monday, March 18, 2024. Led by Carlotta Rigotti, the...
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Half of Dutch households unable to make ends meet or pay large unexpected bills 25 March 2024
69% of young Dutch people are struggling financially. They’re more likely to take risks by gambling, investing in cryptocurrencies or paying on credit...
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Ronald Giphart writer in residence at Leiden University this autumn 25 March 2024
Writer in residence Ronald Giphart will explore a number of his own fascinations with Leiden students.
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Towards a crisis resilient society 25 March 2024
Pandemics, terrorist attacks, environmental disasters... These are real threats, which we cannot ignore. In fact: we need to prepare better for the la...
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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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Successful third edition of Leiden University Academy Week 22 March 2024
It was Leiden University Academy Week from 11 to 15 March. With over 300 sign-ups and a programme with 14 different webinars and workshops on our cour...
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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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Be sincere, work together and have fun: leadership lessons from Peter Hertinge 21 March 2024
The former Volvo director travelled from Sweden to Leiden to give a lecture to the master’s students of the Leiden Leadership Programme. Among other t...
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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...