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Council of Ministers of Curaçao invites Leiden University to present children’s rights research 15 November 2023
On 1 November 2023, Professor Ton Liefaard presented research on the rights of undocumented children to the Council of Ministers of Curaçao.
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Interview Ilya Kokorin – ‘Hup, Holland Hup, wasn’t the right answer’ 14 November 2023
Doing a PhD can be challenging. Moving to a foreign country can be challenging too. PhD candidate Ilya Kokorin, who was born in a small town in Siberi...
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André van der Laan appointed Professor by Special Appointment of Juvenile and Adolescent Crime 13 November 2023
André van der Laan has been appointed Professor by Special Appointment of Juvenile and Adolescent Crime at Leiden University, a chair established by t...
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Leiden law alumna appointed as Aotearoa New Zealand Chief Children’s Commissioner 07 November 2023
Dr Claire Achmad has taken up the role of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Chief Children’s Commissioner from 1 November 2023, for a term of five years.
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The new right to repair: A bold move that leaves room for improvement 19 October 2023
On 22 March 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal regarding common rules promoting the right to repair for consumers. A bold and timely mo...
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Ekaterina Pannebakker wins international essay competition 09 October 2023
Ekaterina Pannebakker, Associate Professor of Private International Law, has won first prize in an international essay competition.
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How can we adapt our laws to new technology? 29 September 2023
There were no bitcoins or artificial intelligence when our civil code was compiled. This could cause problems. Professor Tycho de Graaf is researching...
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Leiden University joins the Just Transitions for AMR Working Group 21 September 2023
Leiden University joins the Just Transitions for AMR Working Group, an interdisciplinary team of social science and humanities researchers who are exp...
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A trademark for those who pay their taxes fairly? 18 September 2023
Rewarding good behaviour, instead of punishing it – a proven pedagogical method. Would it also work in tackling tax avoidance? This question sparked t...
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How arbitration law went from uncharted territory to a ‘sexy’ field of practice 15 September 2023
When she was looking for an internship, Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof happened to meet one of the founding fathers of arbitration law. ‘At the time, ...
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Helen Pluut involved in interdisciplinary initiative that is awarded a Kiem grant 15 September 2023
Leiden University has made available Kiem (seed) grants of €10,000 - an initiative for developing new interdisciplinary, interfaculty research partner...
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Egbert Jongen appointed Professor of Economics and Socio-Economic Policy 12 September 2023
Egbert Jongen is appointed Professor of Economics and Socio-Economic Policy at Leiden University from 1 November 2023. His expertise is in the field o...
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How does the government spend taxpayers’ money fairly? 08 September 2023
Public procurement is not a hot topic for the average citizen. That’s a pity, says PhD candidate Erik Plas, who did research on the fair spending of p...
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Graduation ceremony of the LL.M. Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights 2022-2023 04 September 2023
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, the graduation ceremony took place in Leiden University’s Academy Building. The ceremony was a momentous occasion, atten...
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Leiden University appoints Mikiko Otani as Rotating Honorary Chair in Enforcement of Children's Rights 31 August 2023
Leiden University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mikiko Otani as the Rotating Honorary Chair in Enforcement of Children's Rights 2023/20...