450 news items found
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‘Strengthen the position of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ 03 March 2025Relations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands are imbalanced, says Professor by Special Appointment Wouter Veenendaal. The Caribbean autonomous coun...
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Colours and symbols to support dyslexic students 28 February 2025In the very first Korean class that teacher Eun-ju Kim taught, there were already students with dyslexia. With a background in special education and c...
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BA in Italian Language and Culture to continue 27 February 2025Leiden University will continue to offer its BA in Italian Language and Culture. The Board of the Faculty of Humanities has reversed its decision to s...
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Four Leiden professors elected members of the KHMW 24 February 2025The Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW) has appointed four Leiden professors as members. Petra Sijpesteijn, Vanessa Mak, Mariska K...
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One last time (as Dean) 24 February 2025Dear colleagues and students,
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Barista Sander Snel: ‘Every customer deserves a friendly welcome’ 24 February 2025On a busy day, Sander Snel sees three hundred people at his coffee counter in the Herta Mohr building. ‘It's fun to remember everyone's favourite drink.’
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Strike on 10 March: university to remain open 21 February 2025In March, Dutch universities will take staggered strike action against the planned cuts. The strike will begin in Leiden on Monday 10 March. The unive...
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‘War with Russia more likely now Trump has spurned Europe’ 21 February 2025Europe’s security suddenly looks uncertain now President Trump has started negotiations with Russia. What does this mean for the Netherlands? What do ...
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Call for Papers: Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference 20 February 2025In our rapidly evolving and interconnected world, the study of International Relations has expanded beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. Leide...
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New Director of Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo wants to increase the institute’s visibility 20 February 2025Egyptologist Marleen De Meyer has been appointed the new Director of the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). Dr De Meyer has worked for the...
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Alumni meet in Brussels: ‘We’re at a crossroads in European history’ 19 February 2025Alumni who live and work in Brussels met on 18 February at the annual Leiden Alumni in Brussels Event. As well as celebrating Leiden University’s 450t...
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Speed dating on Master’s Open Day: ‘What can you do with that master’s degree?’ 17 February 2025Master’s Open Day on 14 February was the chance to fire off questions at master’s students and teaching staff or at alumni during a speed date. Almost...
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Radio Palestine/Israel Challenging Preconceptions: ‘A courageous step in a polarised debate’ 14 February 2025The Israel-Palestine conflict regularly sparked intense debates in university lecturer Noa Schonmann's classes. She decided to start a podcast with jo...
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Netherlands Student Orchestra: from lecture hall to concert hall 14 February 2025A month’s break from your studies, ten days of intensive rehearsals and then a concert tour: the Netherlands Student Orchestra is based on a simple fo...
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Step by Step to the Future: A Conversation Between Two Deans 10 February 2025As one prepares for the final sprint, the other stands ready at the starting blocks: in just a few weeks, Dean Mark Rutgers will pass the baton to his...