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How realistic is a drone attack in the Netherlands?Research report 11 June 2026Drones have rapidly become part of everyday life. They are used by hobbyists, businesses, the police and the armed forces alike. At the same time, con...
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Podcast series: Dive into the world of cybersecurity & cybercrime05 June 2026Cyberattacks, online fraud and digital security are among the most pressing challenges of our digital age. In this podcast series by the Institute of ...
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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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Jetten at security conference: ‘The new generation should take the lead’Two-day conference in The Hague 27 May 2026From Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to American ambassador Joseph Poplo, and from former defence minister Kajsa Ollongren to General Onno Eichelsheim...
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Student network and Policing Studies team join forces on policing issuesNieuws 18 May 2026What began as a successful informal collaboration is now being placed on a structural footing. Through a new covenant, the Student Police Advisory Net...
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AI agents, missing persons and human smuggling: students advise professionals14 April 2026How can we become less dependent on the United States in multiple areas? These were the kinds of pressing security questions tackled by third-year Sec...
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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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New course for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee connects research, reflection, and professional practiceCourse 02 February 2026Leiden Law School has developed a new course for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, bringing together scientific research and professional practice. ...
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Kees Goudswaard won’t be whiling away his daysAfscheidslezing 29 January 2026After 45 years at Leiden University, it is time for Kees Goudswaard to retire. In his farewell lecture, he reflects on developments in his field: soci...
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Podcast: What drives sixteen-year-olds to carry out attacks with explosives?Podcast announcement 05 January 2026Young people being deployed to carry out explosive attacks: how do they come into view, and what motivates them? The podcast 'Action/Reaction: From At...
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How science informs policy: ‘As a researcher, my work only becomes truly relevant once it is used in society’IMPACT 11 December 2025Green cities and a well-protected food system: Roy Remme and Oliver Taherzadeh study ways to achieve these. But how can their scientific findings lead...
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LUF grant for Urban Studies aims to make The Hague safer and greenerInterdisciplinary collaboration 11 December 2025Starting this semester, Urban Studies students will be able to work on the urban development of the municipality of The Hague. A LUF incentive grant w...
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AIVD Director Akerboom in conversation with students: 'Russia is the most urgent threat'10 December 2025During the second Arthur Docters van Leeuwen Lecture on 1 December, Erik Akerboom, Director General of the AIVD, underlined how the changing threat la...
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NWO grant for novel plant-derived pest-control strategies (without side effects for humans and wildlife)GRANT AWARDED 27 November 2025Maurijn van der Zee searches for insecticides that protect crops without harming wildlife or leaving residues in our food. His GREENSHIELD project rec...