450 news items found
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From hieroglyphs to geopolitics: discover at festival just how valuable an understanding of languages and cultures is 11 August 2026Which language will you pass on to your child? What did the people of Leiden sing in the seventeenth century? How does Russian propaganda work? Leiden...
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From freshers’ nerves to ‘the best week ever’: EL CID begins 10 August 2026Tense faces, nervous glances and lots of excited new students. Thousands of students gather at Lammermarket on Monday morning. EL CID 2026 is about to...
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More students choosing university teacher training programmes 27 July 2026More students are training to become teachers at university, according to Universities of the Netherlands, the sector organisation representing Dutch ...
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Leadership helps reduce stress in operating theatre: ‘Performing under pressure begins before the operation’ 16 July 2026The success of an operation depends on more than just expertise and technical skills. A study by Leiden researchers shows that surgeons’ leadership sk...
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Tanja Bender retires: ‘I may be leaving, but I’ll remain involved’ 15 July 2026Nearly 40 years after Professor Tanja Bender first joined the Department of Tax Law, she is now closing this particular chapter. On 1 July, she reflec...
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Alumnus Bas Jorissen: ‘I want to work with clients we’re proud to represent’ 15 July 2026While many tax law graduates opt for an established firm, Bas Jorissen chose a different path. He set up his own tax consultancy firm, specialising in...
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Defending goals and borders: Wietse Jelles’ work for FC Utrecht and the Marechaussee 15 July 2026In the morning, Wietse Jelles can be found on the FC Utrecht training ground, working as Assistant Coach of the women’s team. In the afternoon, he adv...
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Executive Board explores the option of appointing two vice-rectors 14 July 2026The Executive Board is exploring the option of appointing two part-time vice-rectors: one with a focus on teaching and the other with a focus on resea...
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Executive Board interview: ‘Trust is a key measure’ 30 June 2026A new Executive Board has been leading Leiden University since mid-January. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts. ...
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Person-centred care thanks to digital solutions 26 June 2026More person-centred care with fewer people may sound contradictory, Professor Jildau Bouwman admits. But it is possible, she argues in her inaugural l...
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No general closure of university buildings due to code red weather warning; exceptions may apply 25 June 2026Due to the ongoing heat, a red weather warning (code red) has been issued for Friday in areas including the province of Zuid-Holland.
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Politics Without Politicians: why ordinary citizens should be lawmakers 25 June 2026Parliamentary democracy is under severe strain, says Hélène Landemore. Her solution is surprisingly simple: allow ordinary citizens to replace profess...
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Changes to the security measures in the Campus The Hague buildings 24 June 2026Leiden University aims to achieve a good balance between a safe study and work environment and the openness and accessibility that are integral to a u...
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Asya Bozkurt is Leiden Law School's new Assessor 23 June 2026As of 1 September 2026, Asya Bozkurt will be the new Student Assessor at Leiden Law School. She will succeed Roel Kwast who will hand over the role t...
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Interview with the Executive Board: ‘Our strength lies in academic depth and societal engagement’ 23 June 2026
Since mid-January, Leiden University has had a new Executive Board. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts.