450 news items found
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Flying taxis: the new kid hovering over the block 28 March 2024
The latest innovation in the field of urban mobility could soon be buzzing over our heads. For some, it’s a science fiction dream come true. For other...
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The Top 450 is growing: entry number 50 published 27 March 2024
We have reached our first milestone: the 50th Top 450 entry has now been published. In the run-up to the university’s 450th anniversary in 2025, we ar...
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From the lecture hall: in conversation with an inmate 27 March 2024
Students stream into the lecture hall, handing in their mobile phones at the door. Once everyone’s seated, silence descends and all eyes turn to the l...
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The lessons we can learn from leaders of colour 26 March 2024
With diversity and inclusion, organisations too often focus only on cosmetic change. ‘Interview bias training alone is not enough’, says Distinguished...
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eLaw Pre-University Course Wraps Up with Engaging Students’ Presentations 26 March 2024
The pre-university course organized by eLaw, with the support of the Honours Academy concluded on Monday, March 18, 2024. Led by Carlotta Rigotti, the...
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Half of Dutch households unable to make ends meet or pay large unexpected bills 25 March 2024
69% of young Dutch people are struggling financially. They’re more likely to take risks by gambling, investing in cryptocurrencies or paying on credit...
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Ronald Giphart writer in residence at Leiden University this autumn 25 March 2024
Writer in residence Ronald Giphart will explore a number of his own fascinations with Leiden students.
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Leiden University and University of Edinburgh to deepen collaboration 22 March 2024
Joint masters and PhD programmes. A research and teaching hub. A delegation from the University of Edinburgh recently visited Leiden University to dee...
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Be sincere, work together and have fun: leadership lessons from Peter Hertinge 21 March 2024
The former Volvo director travelled from Sweden to Leiden to give a lecture to the master’s students of the Leiden Leadership Programme. Among other t...
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Minor Violence Studies: interesting encounters and flying wooden blocks 21 March 2024
The English taught interdisciplinary minor Violence Studies looks into various facets of interpersonal violence. Is this minor for all Leiden students...
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Quality of master’s programmes assessed in new guide 21 March 2024
The Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) master’s programme at Leiden University is among ten ‘excellent master’s programmes’ at Dutch universities. Thi...
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Alumnus Emma Govaart is fighting for equal opportunities for young people 20 March 2024
Leiden alumnus Emma Govaart (24) wanted to make an impact on society, so she took a job in the non-profit sector after graduating. She now promotes eq...
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Statement on collaboration with the fossil fuel industry: businesses must demonstrably commit to ‘Paris’ 18 March 2024
Leiden University will not enter into any new research partnerships with companies in the fossil fuel industry that are not intensively and demonstrab...
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‘The battle for sustainability won’t be won in the civil courts’ 18 March 2024
Fossil Free against KLM on greenwashing, municipalities against Chemours on PFAS discharge, climate cases against Shell and ING Bank… There are many e...
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It doesn’t really exist, but I am one: a tropical lawyer! 18 March 2024
Alumna Janine Ubink is a Professor of Law, Governance and Development at Leiden University. She researches legal pluralism in various areas of Africa ...