News A selection of news from Leiden University. News War in the Middle East: What are the implications? Analysis 03 March 2026 The 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... Japanese Ambassador visits Leiden University Japan 03 March 2026 The new Japanese Ambassador, Michii Rokuichiro, visited Leiden University on 2 March. The Netherlands and Japan share a long-standing relationship in ... LUMC receives tens of millions for research into new stem cell-based treatments 02 March 2026 Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), as a partner in the reNEW consortium, is once again receiving tens of millions of euros for research into new... Unequal academic freedom: women’s expertise more likely to be questioned Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture 27 February 2026 ‘You’re not a real academic.’ This is a comment Nadia Bouras has heard often. It illustrates how women experts, particularly women of colour, are not ... Vici grants for research into antibodies, galaxies and Indigenous communities 26 February 2026 Three Leiden researchers have been awarded a Vici grant by the Dutch Research Council. The funding of up to 1.5 million euros supports ‘talented, adve... 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... Four years of war in Ukraine: what Europe can learn from the battlefield Analysis 25 February 2026 Four years of war in Ukraine have transformed the nature of warfare, with drones, digital defence systems and improvised solutions shaping the battlef... Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research launched 24 February 2026 The Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research is a new collaboration that brings together five leading educational institutions in the province of Zuid-H... ‘Violence has meaning’: what drives people to use it? Inaugural lecture 23 February 2026 Violence 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... New Dutch government: these members studied or taught at Leiden University Junior ministers 23 February 2026 Rob Jetten presented his very first cabinet on Monday 23 February. Three members studied or taught at Leiden University. All news items
