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Photo competition 'Summer in Leiden & The Hague' - take part!Studying hard at one of our locations? Doing research in the lab? Or enjoying the sun at a friendly pavement café? Record your summer in Leiden and/or...
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ONS Leiden again main student party in University CouncilStudent party ONS Leiden again has an overall majority in the student body of the University Council (UR). The party won 55% of the votes, representin...
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Leiden University third in sustainability rankingLeiden University is in third place in the SustainaBul sustainability ranking. Students from eleven research universities and nine universities of app...
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No agreement between VSNU and Oxford University PressThe universities in the Netherlands and Oxford University Press (OUP) have been unable to able to reach a new agreement for access to academic journals.
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NSS 2017: Students more satisfied, but still areas for improvementOn most issues covered in the National Student Survey (NSE), Leiden University students are more satisfied with their education and programme as compa...
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Where cultures meetOn Saturday 13 May, the 11th edition of the International Cultural Festival took place. This festival brings together international students, Dutch st...
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Sustainable demolition of old labs under wayLeiden University has started the sustainable demolition of the old LCP building of the Faculty of Science.
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‘Make it clearer to people what the university actually does for them.'How can the university forge closer connections with society? This is a question that is close to the heart of Willem te Beest, who retired as Vice-Pr...
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How Leiden University reopened after the warStudents were able to continue their studies in September 1945 after the University had been closed for several years during the Second World War. Thi...
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This is what it's like studying with a disabilityMore than a hundred people took part in the conference on Studying with a Disability on 20 April. Dozens of students shared their experiences. 'I woul...
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How to find a job as an international student in the Netherlands?Many international students are keen to work in the Netherlands after completing their studies. What are the possibilities and the obstacles? The Inte...
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MOOCs more than online educationLeiden University now offers almost 20 Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs). The enthusiasm displayed by participants makes it rewarding to develop and...
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Join the Sustainable Business BattleDo you want to show that sustainability and business can work well together? And are you ready for a challenge? If so, you can sign up for the Sustain...
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Discover the world in one day at the International Cultural FestivalISN Leiden is proud to organise the 11th version of the International Cultural Festival on Saturday, 13 May. The festival brings together internationa...
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The Netherlands is marching for scienceScience is under pressure and ‘alternative facts’ are increasingly being taken as truth. On 22 April, scientists will let their voices be heard on Mus...