386 search results for “the hague” in the Staff website
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Leiden Classics: the man behind the beadle
Almost everywhere in the world where the post exists, the beadle is a ‘master of ceremonies’ who only makes his appearance on special occasions. In Leiden the beadle does much more. He is indispensable at dissertation defences and orations. He directs ceremonies and is a master at calming nerves.
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‘Media appearances are less scary than you might think’: Researchers share their top tips
As a researcher, it can be fun and useful to talk to the media about your work. But on what terms should you agree to do an interview or appear on a talk show? And how do you tell an engaging story? The Media Guide for Researchers is here to help. Three colleagues share their top tips.
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Lorentz Center to receive structural support from NWO and Leiden University
The Lorentz Center is a melting pot that is visited by researchers from around the world. ‘Miracles happen’ during the five-day interactive workshops at the Center. And there is an extra reason to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary. On 28 April, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and Leiden University…
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Augustinus receives first Student Well-being Award
A growing number of student organisations are focusing attention on the mental, social and physical well-being of their members. This year, the first Student Well-being Award was therefore presented at the annual reception for new student association board members (’omgekeerde constitutieborrel’) in…
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International Studies celebrates 10th anniversary: ‘We’re unique in the world’
September 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of International Studies bachelor's programme. Some (former) staff members tell us what they think makes the Faculty of Humanities' largest programme so special.
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Student and staff representatives raring to go: ‘Connection is the key to success’
The new academic year also marks the start of a new term for our student and staff representatives. Dozens of them – some experienced, others new to the game – are itching to represent the interests of the university’s students and staff. On the Training Day for Student and Staff Representatives, they…
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Preventing Future Ukraines: Conflict Prevention in Europe
Debate
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Asia Academy #05: Sanctioning North-Korea
Lecture
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Introductie webinar cyber security
Study information
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Global Challenges: The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Debate, Studium Generale
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8-11 April - Career Days 2024
Course, Career Week
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Public debate on the book ‘Not Stolen; The Truth about the Colonization of North America’
Debate
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Emerging Powers and Development Finance across the World
Debate, Roundtable
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2 Day workshop Silkscreening
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Threat(s) to Democracy
Debate, Roundtable
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Weighing the AI Options: Redesigning your Education
Didactics
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‘Let’s try not to lose sight of each other’ – Interview with Annetje Ottow
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has had a clear impact on Leiden University. Students and staff are angry or scared, feel unsafe and are experiencing group pressure.
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University historian Pieter Slaman: ‘I can point to valuable constants and experiments that went too far’
As University historian, Pieter Slaman researches the University’s past, but he’s equally interested in its present. ‘It’s useful to be familiar with issues from the past. Not to be rooted in the past because some developments from history are things you definitely don’t want to repeat.’
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Annetje Ottow on a safe (and unsafe) environment: ‘An open dialogue is crucial’
Revelations about unacceptable behaviour and sexual misconduct in the TV and sporting world have rekindled the public debate about a safe environment. At Leiden University we are coming together to prevent unacceptable behaviour and provide proper care and support for victims. According to President…
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Academics call for more powers for international organisations
Organisations like the UN and the EU should be given more powers to combat transboundary problems. This is the message of a report published by the Swedish SNS Democracy Council, whose authors include Prof. Jan Aart Scholte of Leiden University. The researchers also wrote the following article.
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Hester Bijl: ‘On-campus teaching is a big step forward, so take care’
‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the new academic year, which begins on 6 September. No more 1.5m distancing, but we do have to take responsibility for other people’s safety.
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Interdisciplinary minor ’Violence Studies’: ‘It felt like we were going to fight a group of people’
The interdisciplinary, English-taught minor ‘Violence Studies’ looks at violence from very diverse scientific perspectives. What are the benefits from this approach? Students and lecturers evaluate: ‘This minor’s a goldmine’.
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A university in times of corona: one year on
It is exactly one year ago that the university had to close, bang in the middle of the academic year. Suddenly, on that third Monday in March, we found ourselves at home, working and studying online – many of us from that cramped attic or student room. The momentous coronavirus year in pictures.
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COVID Radar is a good predictor of increasing infections
The COVID Radar app is citizen science at its best. More than 200,000 users in the Netherlands are answering questions about their health and behaviour to help predict the development of the pandemic. Niels Chavannes, Professor of General Practice at Leiden University Medical Center, explains how the…
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‘All students want to be seen and heard’
A safe place to discuss burning social issues such as racism with each other. The student workspace Space to Talk About Race and the Afro Student Association both meet this need and also organise many other activities. Three board members explain why this is necessary.
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‘A culture of dignity and respect takes constant work and attention’
As staff, we can help every day to create a culture of dignity and respect, says HR specialist Bregje Speet. ‘It boils down to the question of how to treat each other normally. And what we consider normal to be.’
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Programme directors meet again: ‘We are all working towards the same goal: good teaching’
They are responsible for a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes but have more than enough in common to discuss: the programme directors and chairs. They met for the second time on 25 April to share knowledge and experiences and receive an update from Hester Bijl on strategic developments…
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Relational Multilateralism: the Play of International United Front in China’s Global Grand Strategy
Lecture
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Asia Academy #09: India's Democracy
Lecture
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The Political Economy of an Enigma: Exploring Vietnam's Domestic Dynamics and International Role
Lecture, LAC Asia Academy
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When Critical Thinking Goes Wrong: Civic Reasoning in a Polarised World
Lecture
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Botanical drawing
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Does the welfare entitlement of immigrants change the admission preferences of natives?
Lecture
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Perceptual drawing: draw your favorite object
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Graphic techniques: the linoleum cut
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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CSPPR Lecture: The Power of ‘Unpolitics’
Lecture
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Portrait/Figure drawing
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Blended learning
Didactics
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Guest lecture by 113 on suicide prevention
Lecture
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A World Ablaze: Making Sense of Wars Today
Lecture
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India in the World: Interaction with Rahul Gandhi and Sam Pitroda
Lecture, Event
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Debate: Human Rights and the World Cup Qatar
Debate
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Dismantling National Colonialism: the role of Chilean political indigenous movements
Guest Lecture
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EU Seminar and debate on the European Parliament’s Sakharov prize
Debate, Seminar
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EA & SSEA Night Talk 2 – Technology in East Asia from Manufacturing to Research & Development?
Lecture
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How to use local talent in standing up for climate solutions?
Roundtable discussion
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LUCIR/CSPPR Roundtable: The French Presidential Election Amidst World Turmoil
Debate
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Una Europa workshop: help design a framework for doctoral training programmes
Interactive workshop
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FestiWell en EUniWell
Festival, FestiWell | Event vanuit EUniWell
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Panel discussion Bias in AI, algorithms, and the tech sector - Young Alumni Network
Alumni event