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Students bring turbulent past of Valkenburg airfield to lifeHeritage 03 June 2026The former Valkenburg airfield is steeped in history: the Romans defended their empire here, German forces landed here in 1940 and even the Cold War l...
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Second edition of 'Nacht van de Digitale Veiligheid' a success: digital resilience requires collaborationNacht van de digitale veiligheid 01 June 2026With a full auditorium at the university's Wijnhaven campus, an extensive programme, inspiring speakers and visitors from a wide range of disciplines,...
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Forty Years of Dutch Studies Celebrated in Festive Style in Leiden28 May 2026The bachelor’s programme in Dutch Studies marked its fortieth anniversary on 22 May with a festive gathering in Leiden.
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From Lowlands Science to Weekend of Science: why take partImpact 27 May 2026Sharing your knowledge with a broad audience? It’s fun – and it brings you something as well. Researchers Dietsje Jolles and Rachel Plak can attest to...
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‘We’re in this together’: watch the aftermovie of the Academia in Motion symposium and Town Hall26 May 2026From the future of academic publishing and reshaping PhD trajectories to parenting during an academic career, leadership, societal engagement and qual...
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Bernard Steunenberg is professor emeritus: ‘I’m continuing with joy and enthusiasm’Interview 22 May 2026After 27 years, Bernard Steunenberg, professor and former academic director, is saying goodbye to the Institute of Public Administration. Although as ...
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New High-Tech Innovation specialisation: ‘Time for a small celebration’Leidraad 21 May 2026The Dutch high-tech industry urgently needs specialised technicians. Leiden University aims to help meet this demand with its new specialisation in Hi...
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Minor on sustainable healthcare launches with support from a Kiem grant20 May 2026Leiden University and the LUMC will introduce a new ‘Sustainable Health and Care’ interdisciplinary minor in September. The organisers received suppor...
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‘Unessays’ exhibition: where law and creativity intersectHonours College Law 20 May 2026What happens when you let go of the traditional essay and instead invite creativity, imagination and experimentation? Honours College Law students fou...
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Leiden University will get a Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations in The Hague20 May 2026Starting in September 2026, Leiden University in The Hague will begin establishing a new Knowledge Centre for Kingdom Relations. In addition to bringi...
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Peter Buwalda appointed as writer‑in‑residence at Leiden University19 May 2026Peter Buwalda will join Leiden University as the new writer-in-residence from autumn 2026. As the 2026 writer-in-residence, Buwalda will contribute to...
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Leiden University strengthens academic ties with EgyptVisit 13 May 2026Egypt serves as a strategic gateway to Africa and the Middle East. For that reason, Luc Sels, President of the Executive Board and a delegation visite...
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34th ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and PolicyApplications now open! 12 May 2026One of the most prominent activities of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) is the ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy, welcoming students...
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From assignment to action plan: students take on the housing crisis in The HagueStudent manifesto 11 May 2026The Hague has positioned itself as a vibrant student city, and with its growing student population is well on its way to becoming one. But the student...
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Partners in research: lecturer and student collaborationHonours College Law 07 May 2026Conducting legal research instead of having to sit an exam. In the ‘Onderzoeksassistent’ (Research Assistant) course, students and lecturers arrive at...