311 search results for “democratic bestuur” in the Student website
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Sarthak BagchiFaculty of Humanities
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Tessa van BuchemFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marielle Bruning in Binnenlands Bestuur: ‘Geef kinderen met een maatregel voorrang in de jeugdzorg'
‘Om de problemen in de jeugdbescherming op te kunnen lossen heb ik de gemeenten nodig’, zei minister Weerwind van Rechtsbescherming onlangs in de Tweede Kamer. Maar volgens hoogleraar jeugdrecht Mariëlle Bruning moet het rijk stoppen met het verwijzen naar andere partijen en zélf nu zorgen dat de boel…
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How does artificial intelligence influence democratic processes?
An international team of researchers, including scholars from Leiden University, has received a Seed Funding Grant within the Una Europa network. The project, Democracy and AI, focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence on the functioning of democratic systems.
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Kutsal YesilkagitFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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How democratic is our kingdom? New ministry chair for Leiden political scientist
When we talk about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is not just about the Netherlands. On the contrary: our Kingdom consists of no less than four countries, three of which are Caribbean islands. This structure is complex, to say the least. Although all countries are officially equivalent, in practice…
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de Lange, new professor of Dutch Politics: ‘We should not take our democratic constitutional state for granted’
‘Dutch politics are changing, but they also are characterised by stability; that tension fascinates me.’ Sarah de Lange studies, among other things, the Dutch party system, and specifically how the rise of extremist parties influences democracy. She will start as a professor in Leiden in mid-October…
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Patricio SilvaFaculty of Humanities
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Christoph Niessen
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Other associations
As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.
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Femke Bakker
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lecture on the book Democratic Commitment: Why Citizens Tolerate Democratic Backsliding
Lecture
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Jaap de JongFaculty of Humanities
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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End of year message from the Executive Board for staff and students
With the holidays just around the corner in this dark month of December, when we light candles as a symbol of warmth and hope, we would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year. We have accomplished a great deal together but the year has been difficult at times.
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Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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How 'Big Tech' Undermines Our Democracy
Tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft are increasingly shaping the digital world we live in. Reijer Passchier cautions: 'Urgent measures are needed to curb this influence.'
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Antoaneta DimitrovaFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Opening of the Herta Mohr Building: brand new and also recycled location for Humanities
Light, open and green: a description that fits the new, renovated location of the Faculty of Humanities. The official opening of the Herta Mohr Building took place on 8 October, and it has many remarkable features: for example, recycled ‘mushroom columns’, a pedestrian bridge to the University Library…
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Dorota MokrosinskaFaculty of Humanities
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Johan Christensen for the Global Blog about experts in global governance
Recently, Johan Christensen, Assistant Professor at the FGGA, contributed to the commentary series on technocracy and democracy in global governance that is organised by the Global Governance Centre and the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy.
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Cyberweek
From 16 to 23 October 2025, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) will host the second edition of Cyber Week. Following last year’s success, we will once again shine a daily spotlight on our teaching and research in the field of cybersecurity through LinkedIn and Instagram. Today’s societal…
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University elections
The members of the various co-participation bodies are democratically elected. This happens during university elections.
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Politicization and democratic control of EU decision-making
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Policy in Practice At Home Otherwise: Rethinking Heritage through Diversity
This research project investigates diversifying and democratizing heritage through practices of “home-making”. Research may include studies of allotment gardens, displays of immigration histories, and forms of collaborative heritage, mostly in the Netherlands, with possible comparisons elsewhere in…
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Heritage & Material Culture MSc Policy in Practice | Leiden University
Present imaginations of the past and its tangible and intangible dimensions, are a major factor in the ways in which societies, and the various groups which constitute these, imagine themselves. Research Internships that fall within this category are being offered by for example museums, municipalities…
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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King of Sweden visits Leiden University
Collaborating in drug discovery and health research was the goal of a visit to the Leiden Bio Science Park on 14 May by a Swedish delegation including His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. The delegation visited Leiden University’s Faculty of Science.
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Anne HeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Historian Ronald Kroeze: 'We must view political integrity from a historical perspective'
The democratic rule of law is under pressure due to a series of scandals and integrity issues, as seen in the recent parliamentary inquiries. Professor Ronald Kroeze explains: 'Public office holders are expected to show complete dedication, but that norm is quite absolute, and what we mean by it is…
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University & Faculty Councils and Programme Committees
The university council and faculty councils are democratically elected co-participation bodies that represent both students and staff of the university and its faculties. Co-participation also takes place at departmental level through programme committees.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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The Hague International conference ‘The future of policing from the perspective of the rule of law’
Conference
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Play an active role in co-participation
Do you want to get involved in the university community whilst working on your personal development? Co-participation is the perfect way to do it.
- European Union Seminar Series
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Maarten van LeeuwenFaculty of Humanities
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Sarah de Lange
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Arco TimmermansFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Ton van HaaftenFaculty of Humanities
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Thijs VosFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Diederik SmitFaculty of Humanities
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Henrike JansenFaculty of Humanities
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Lauren LauretFaculty of Humanities
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Hannah KuhnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Adam FaircloughFaculty of Humanities
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Denny van der Vlist
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Henk Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities