Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) is dedicated to ground-breaking and interdisciplinary research dealing with the relations between culture and society. Particular attention is paid to the interwovenness of art and society, particularly in the domains of politics, religion, law,…

Leiden University is going green! It has committed to the national and European agreements of the climate accord. To achieve this, a roadmap for energy transition and a sustainable development agenda have been established. The Energy & Sustainability team is working hard to implement and monitor…

The team Communications and Marketing is responsible for the Faculty's communications in the broadest sense of the term, both internal as well as external. The team supervises the social media channels of the Faculty, composes newsletters to staff, students, and alumni, aims to let new students enroll…

The Committee on Academic Practice is the standing advisory committee to the faculty board, the dean and academic directors, on matters relating to academic research. The Committee advises, in any case, on issues regarding research policies, professorial chairs, quality insurance and, in so far as it…

The Faculty of Archaeology has a Faculty Career Committee. At the request of the Faculty Board or Department Chairs, this committee advises on promotion and appointment requests.

The University Ombuds Officer deals with complaints from students who believe they have not been treated fairly by a university staff member or administrative body. Students can submit a complaint up to 12 months after the incident occurred, even if they have since completed their studies. The Ombuds…

The authorities of the University Council are set out in the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW; Dutch only) and the University Council Regulations. The University Council has the right of consent, consultation right and right of initiative. Right of consent For some decisions,…

Leiden University wants to provide a pleasant and stimulating environment for its students and staff. Team spirit, respect and consideration of others are considered normal forms of conduct. The Executive Board has established the Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour to ensure an appropriate…

As the Employee Council of LLInC, we represent the interests of all LLInC staff. We monitor issues such as employee wellbeing and workload, and we review important documents such as budgets and business plans.  

Nomination is open to managers and colleagues of team members. Also, programme committees can nominate.

In 2018, the SEA Employee Council is placing an emphasis on sustainability. With this in mind, the Foot Print Challenge has been launched. The university believes it has a social responsibility to work towards a better understanding and awareness of  environmental measures, together with its…

The tasks and powers of the Faculty Council are very similar to those of the University Council. However,  the subjects are often different, because at faculty level there are other issues than at a central level. Except the faculty LUMC, the faculties of Leiden University have a representative…

The Educational Service Centre (OSC) of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs oversees the student and course administration and the faculty-level support for all educational administration and content systems at our faculty. The OSC is also responsible for organising all education-related…

Three unions represent Leiden University employees in the Local Consultative Body. The union delegation has at least six and no more than eight members who are appointed by their own unions: Unions Internal members External members AOb Nicole van Os (chair) Prof. dr. R.E. Breuker Mr. A. Charifi…

Universitair Belang represents the interests of all Leiden University employees. We see quality as a source of inspiration and motivation, especially when it comes to the mutual improvement of teaching, research and operational management. Universitair Belang is committed to achieving this through the…

Core vision Bachelor's programme

Back row: Federico Cassani (resigned), Tim Kerkhoff, Jose Manuel Jun Pereira, Daniël Hooimeijer Front row: Nicole van Os, Marina Terkourafi, Sara Bieshaar, Elizabeth den Boer, Wessel Kornegoor Not on photo Students: Jamal Smith, Robin Wacanno, Susan van Grol. Staff: Jan Sleutels (chair), Jos Schaeken,…

From 22 April 7:00 hours to 25 April 16:00 hours, you can vote for the university elections. Students and staff will receive an email for this purpose, but voting can also be done via the election app. For our faculty, you can only vote for the student section.