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Alumni meet in Brussels: ‘Contributing to the values of the future with Leiden building blocks’21 April 2026As many as 180 Leiden University alumni met in Brussels last week. A young, diverse and international group, they listened attentively to speeches by ...
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Niels van Willigen starts as Professor by Special Appointment in Strategic Studies09 April 2026Starting April 2026, Niels van Willigen will join the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences...
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How vulnerable is the Netherlands to an energy crisis?Current affairs 24 March 2026The Iran war has pushed up fuel prices and raised concerns about a global energy shortage. How well prepared is the Netherlands? We asked two experts,...
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ERC-funded research uncovers the role of stereotypes in citizens’ support for EU policy13 March 2026Two years after launching an ERC Starting Grant to investigate cultural stereotyping in European Union governance, Adina Akbik and Christina Toenshoff...
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Europe Hub launches new minor programme: European Approaches to Societal Challenges12 March 2026As of September 2026, Leiden University’s Europe Hub will be offering a new interdisciplinary minor: European Approaches to Societal Challenges.
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War in the Middle East: What are the implicationsAnalysis 03 March 2026The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have been welcomed by critics of the regime but have also prompted intense concern. They’ve triggered a dangerous domin...
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Iran deserves our attention: ‘We must share our knowledge about this conflict’Debate 26 February 2026‘Don’t forget us. Don’t stop talking about Iran.’ In a packed lecture hall at the new Spui Campus in The Hague, a panel discussion was held this Tuesd...
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Tom Louwerse appointed Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods11 February 2026The Executive Board of Leiden University has appointed Dr Tom Louwerse as Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods at the Institute of Po...
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Winner of the Europe Hub’s Best Master’s Thesis Prize 202503 February 2026Each year, Leiden University’s Europe Hub invites submissions from all faculties for its annual Europe Hub Master's thesis prize. The winning thesis s...
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What does the Venezuelan crisis mean for the Dutch Caribbean?23 January 2026The US intervention in Venezuela and the country’s ongoing instability pose risks for the Dutch Caribbean. How serious is that threat? ‘Dutch men and ...
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How does artificial intelligence influence democratic processes?Una Europa Seed Funding Grant 22 January 2026An international team of researchers, including scholars from Leiden University, has received a Seed Funding Grant within the Una Europa network. The ...
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What could bring about change in Iran?Current affairs 20 January 2026With ongoing protests across Iran, many are asking whether the regime is on the brink of collapse. What sparked the protests, what do Iranians want an...
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Who would be in the House of Representatives if only preferential votes counted?Opinion 05 November 2025‘Men must make way. GroenLinks–PvdA voters are sending at least three additional women into the House of Representatives through preferential votes,’ ...
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 202505 November 2025Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases t...
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Ronny Wijling and Michelle Fairman win Political Science bachelor’s thesis prizes 202522 October 2025During the annual graduation ceremony, not only were the Bachelor's students in Political Science honoured, but also those students who had written ex...