166 search results for “break means” in the Staff website
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What does the outline agreement mean for us?
The outline agreement proposed by the new cabinet will have serious consequences for higher education and research. If the plans go through, there will be significant cutbacks in our sector. We will keep you up to date with developments on this page.
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Jeanine de Roy van ZuijdewijnFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Open science means better science
Leiden University has an active open science community. Open science means transparency in all phases of research by precisely documenting every step of the way and making this publicly available. ‘It’s time to be open,’ say psychologists Anna van ’t Veer and Zsuzsika Sjoerds. There is increasing awareness…
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Freedom: what does it mean?
On 5 May we celebrate freedom, a basic human right that should not be taken for granted. We asked international students and staff what it means to them.
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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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Sylvia VinkLeiden Learning and Innovation Centre
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Daphne BindelsFaculty of Science
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Arjan LouwenFaculty of Archaeology
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Working hours
You and your manager agree on how many hours you will work. The standard working hours for a full-time employment are 38 hours per week.
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Spending cuts and ‘low-hanging fruit’: What does this mean for you?
Organisation
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Pregnant at work
If you are pregnant, as your employer, we will do everything in our power to protect your health and that of your baby. Both during your pregnancy and while you breastfeed.
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Irene O'DalyFaculty of Humanities
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Sjef BarbiersFaculty of Humanities
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Changes on Campus The Hague: what do they mean for you?
From January 2026, Leiden University will have an additional location in The Hague: Spui Campus. As well as teaching, study and sport facilities, it will offer 90 workspaces and meeting rooms for Leiden University staff.
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Dutch people are understanding the term ‘violence’ to mean more and more
When do we say violence was used in an incident? The answer may seem obvious at first. But interim results from a study by Jolien van Breen show that Dutch people are labelling events in increasingly broad contexts as violent.
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Back to work
When you return to work after the birth of your child, you are entitled to a number of facilities. These are listed below.
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Basic Project Management for PhD Candidates
Research, Working effectively, Transferable skills
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On-campus iftar
Arts and culture
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Evin AktarFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Joost van den BrinkFaculty of Science
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Online courses Communication
Career development, Leadership
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Workshop How to present in a relaxed way
Study support, Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Time Management for PhD Candidates
Personal development, Transferable skills
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Marjon Baas
ICLON
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Lisa LenderinkFaculty of Humanities
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Daisy SmeetsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Standing together against sexual misconduct at Leiden University
Personal development
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Playing with words
Arts and leisure, Personal development, Language, Arts and leisure
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A new job or the end of your contract
If you find a new job or if your contract is coming to an end, there are a number of matters to consider.
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Cosima NimphyFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Han de WindeFaculty of Science
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Bram CaersFaculty of Humanities
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Marianne van Dijken
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Paul VedderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Reporting incidents and accidents
What are you supposed to do if something goes or has gone wrong? Whether it be a break-in, an accident or an unsafe situation of any other kind, or data breach or cyber-attack; please read how to report each type of incident below.
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funding-career
Your funding needs might change as you advance through your career. Below we detail the opportunities available for every career stage.
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Navigating a New Culture as a PhD candidate
Personal development, Study support
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Work Balance in Action
Many people at the Faculty of Humanities engage in their work with great passion and enthusiasm. It is important that employees enjoy their work and create a healthy work balance. Work Balance in Action is intended to keep the theme of ‘work balance’ on the agenda. By engaging in dialogue around this…
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Mitra BaratchiFaculty of Science
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Mitch van GeelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Peter van der PuttenFaculty of Science
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Nadia SonneveldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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A shared path to well-being: ‘Someone has to be the first to say: let’s do things differently’
How do we offer students a helping hand without losing sight of our own well-being? This was the question that study advisers, lecturers, deans and student support staff tried to answer at the Staff Symposium on Student Well-being.
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HEAR ME NOW: exhibition on sexual misconduct
Portraits that gaze at you and have moving stories to tell: HEAR ME NOW says what usually remains unsaid.
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Projects 2023-2024
In 2023-2024 seven (teams of) teachers received a Grassroots or Grass shoots grant. Here you can read about their projects.
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Plexus Student CentreKaiserstraat 25, Leiden
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Video
On this page you find video tools for educational purposes and information on lecture recordings.
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‘Pressure can be a motivator but you still need time to recharge your batteries’
We’ve all heard the advice about healthy workplace habits: taking regular breaks from your screen, going for the odd walk or eating lunch with your colleagues. But we don’t always heed this advice. A paradox, says assistant professor Juriena de Vries. ‘When you think you don’t have time for a break…
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What happens on the schoolyard? Sensors on clothing reveal painful patterns
Wat gebeurt er op het schoolplein? Sensoren op kleding openbaren pijnlijke patronen
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Many playgrounds unsuitable for children with autism
Playgrounds often fail to accommodate children with autism, according to researchers Carolien Rieffe and colleagues. They have published an essay offering practical advice on how to make all children feel safe and welcome for Autism Week (Dutch) and World Autism Autism Awareness/ Acceptance Day on 2…