450 news items found
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How we celebrated 450 years of Leiden University 10 February 2026Over the past year, Leiden University’s 450th-anniversary celebrations brought together students, staff, alumni, partners and the residents of Leiden ...
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Take a look at the new University Sports Centre 10 February 2026The doors of the new University Sports Centre are open to all students, staff and sports lovers. Want to see what it looks like? Watch the video and r...
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’ 09 February 2026From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during the 451st Dies Natalis on 9 February, the speakers reflected on the role of univer...
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Pac-Man politics: eating the rule of law bit by bit 09 February 2026Our constitutional democracy is under pressure. Politicians are increasingly bending rules and institutions to their will, often in small steps. PhD c...
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Update: Executive Board responds to coalition agreement 04 February 2026The three parties currently forming a government – D66, CDA and VVD – have presented a new coalition agreement, in which they announce their intention...
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D&I Symposium 2026: ‘You can’t call something inclusive if it doesn’t include everyone’ 03 February 2026How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. ‘It’s moving ...
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Spui Campus opens its doors: ‘Today’s the big day’ 02 February 2026A gold carpet welcomed students, staff and curious locals into Spui Campus on Monday 2 February. What was once the V&D department store has been trans...
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Volunteers vital for protecting wildlife and tackling plastic pollution 02 February 2026From researching plastic pollution to caring for injured wildlife, volunteers play a crucial role in conservation. But much of the valuable knowledge ...
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Alumnus Dave Wesselink: lawyer and professional bobsledder 02 February 2026Leiden Law School alumnus Dave Wesselink began his career as a lawyer in 2022. He’s also a professional bobsledder. ‘When you’re tearing round a bend ...
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Leiden University positive about coalition plans, with a few concerns 30 January 2026Dutch universities have responded positively to the new coalition plans. Investments in education, research and innovation will be prioritised, and th...
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Kees Goudswaard won’t be whiling away his days 29 January 2026After 45 years at Leiden University, it is time for Kees Goudswaard to retire. In his farewell lecture, he reflects on developments in his field: soci...
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The right to demonstrate: an integral part of our democracy, but what are the limits? 28 January 2026On 26 January, Rowie Stolk, Laura Hanrath and Marloes Noorloos spoke at the lecture ‘The Right to Demonstrate under Scrutiny’. This discussion session...
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Legal Tech Challenge: ‘With a clear idea, what first felt daunting became surprisingly feasible’ 20 January 2026The Legal Tech Challenge 2026 kicks off on 5 February. Ishana Bhadai, Lizzy Streng and Jonathan Scholten van den Belt were last year’s winners. Here, ...
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Suicide prevention professor: ‘Talking saves lives’ 20 January 2026How can we as a society prevent suicide? According to Professor of Suicide Prevention Renske Gilissen, a better understanding and targeted action coul...
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Rector Magnificus Sarah de Rijcke introduces herself: ‘I believe in collaboration’ 20 January 2026Professor Sarah de Rijcke became the new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University on 15 January 2026. She introduces herself and shares what motivates h...