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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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Why stricter rules won’t prevent hacks, but mass claims could make a differenceData breaches 21 May 2026Millions of people in the Netherlands have been affected by data breaches in recent months. There have been calls for stricter legislation, but Gerrit...
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Is Dutch cybersecurity governance 'fragmending'?Opinion 19 May 2026With the introduction of the House of Cyber the Dutch government seeks to address a long standing concern among politicians, policymakers, and cyberse...
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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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Adam Lichtenheld receives ISA Distinguished Book Award 202610 March 2026Assistant professor Adam Lichtenheld received the ISA Distinguished Book Award for the best book in the study of international politics of ethnicity, ...
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Exhibition Archaeo‑Sexism on display throughout March in Van Steenis03 March 2026On Monday 2 March at 16:00, the Faculty of Archaeology opened the travelling exhibition Archaeo‑Sexism. The exhibition will be on display throughout t...
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‘Violence has meaning’: what drives people to use it?Inaugural lecture 23 February 2026Violence such as assault or head-butting causes pain, shock and distress. It is often seen as savage or senseless. But for those who commit it, violen...
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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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How European blind spots strengthen the shadow orderInterview 19 January 2026As a strategy and international security specialist, Julien Bastrup-Birk (41) has advised both NATO and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime a...