429 search results for “society unit” in the Staff website
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Educational support units
In all matters regarding education, Leiden University faculties are supported by the Expertise Centre for Student and Educational Affairs and the Faculty Educational Office.
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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Hester Bergsma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Coen Wirtz: 'Let your students learn in society'
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Franke EleveldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joachim KoopsFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Niels BlokkerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Tom BuitelaarFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Ludo WaltmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sharon van GeldereFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Wilco van DijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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John Concannon, Director General of the Global Ireland Unit visits Leiden University
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges and the Embassy of Ireland are co-hosting a special meeting in The Hague. On Tuesday 30 January, John Concannon (Director of the Global Ireland Unit), ambassador Brendan Rogers and dr. Alanna O’Malley will…
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Dario FazziFaculty of Humanities
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Gjovalin MacajFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Niels van WilligenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Róisín LambertFaculty of Humanities
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Kirsty RolfeFaculty of Humanities
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Manon Portos MinettiFaculty of Humanities
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Anne-Laura van HarmelenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hoko HoriiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Rachel PlakFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
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‘Value to society has our full attention’
Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl can see dilemmas but above all opportunities in the search to increase the societal value of research in Leiden.
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‘Scandals mean society is actually doing well’
Whereas the Netherlands Court of Audit used to conduct an investigation once a year, the average civil service organisation now has a few per year to contend with. Is so much going wrong nowadays? Not at all, says Professor by Special Appointment Sjoerd Keulen. ‘It’s one of the methods that makes democracy…
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Restricting student numbers will cost society billions
A cap on the number of international students at the five broad-based Randstad universities will have a drastic effect on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by approximately 4 to 5 billion euros. Regions, businesses and society as a whole will feel the consequ…
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Verena MeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
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Allard de GraafFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Separating AI fact from fiction at the AI & Society Conference
Researchers and policymakers are welcome to attend the AI & Society Conference in The Hague on Friday 23 June. The SAILS interdisciplinary research programme will be taking a nuanced look at the state of the art of AI technology. And offering fresh perspectives.
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Zane Kripe
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nathal DessingFaculty of Humanities
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Tsolin NalbantianFaculty of Humanities
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’
From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during Leiden University’s 451st Dies Natalis, the speakers reflected on the role of universities in a world of social and geopolitical tensions.
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Ineke van der HamFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘Lifelong development is the perfect way to connect science with society’
As well as offering students a first-rate education, Leiden University provides a wide range of training for professionals, so they can be lifelong learners. And that is not just of value to participants. ‘As a university, you start a dialogue with society to achieve better knowledge together.’
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Femke Bakker
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Mies GrijnsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Board column: Entrepreneurship at the university for an impact on society
Courses, business premises for startups or help applying for patents: there are many ways the university can help students or researchers with their businesses.