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Cinquecento Medusae: jellyfish invasion with a climate change message
Exhibition
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An Unusually Caring Chigo (Buddhist Acolyte): The Medieval Japanese Tale of a Homoerotic Love Triangle and Its Hollow Center
Lecture
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Japan's Iron Lady? Sanae Takaichi and the New Japanese Government
Debate
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‘Divisions are there to be bridged’
Annetje Ottow is stepping down as President of Leiden University’s Executive Board on 1 September 2025 after almost five years in the role. She looks back at the highs and lows – and ahead to what’s next.
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Hester Bijl: ‘On-campus teaching is a big step forward, so take care’
‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the new academic year, which begins on 6 September. No more 1.5m distancing, but we do have to take responsibility for other people’s safety.
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Ski Slopes, Sandy Beaches, and the Politics of Tourism in Kim Jong Un's North Korea
Lecture
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What are we defending?
Lecture
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From lone genius to cocreator: how AI is changing the role of composers
Who is the real creator when a musician uses AI? This was the burning question for Adam Lukawski, himself a composer. During a fascinating premiere at Amare, The Hague’s cultural hub, he demonstrated what cocreation sounds like.
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National(ist) Media: Platform, Participation, and the Rise of Digital Populism in Japan
Lecture
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the Meiji Literary Field: Models of Authorship between keishū sakka and the "New Woman"
Lecture
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Corey WilliamsFaculty of Humanities
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HEAR ME NOW
Exhibition
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War in the Middle East: What are the implications?
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have been welcomed by critics of the regime but have also prompted intense concern. They’ve triggered a dangerous domino effect across the region and beyond. Leiden experts share their insights on the potential consequences.
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
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Update Executive Board: Impact of government cuts, drastic measures required
The Schoof cabinet has presented its budget. As expected, higher education is facing severe cuts. In the coming period, the Executive Board will regularly look at the consequences of what it deems an irresponsible policy.
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Passionate debate on university’s fossil fuel ties
Should Leiden University cut its ties with the fossil fuel industry forthwith? This was the main question in a debate between students and staff. The answer was clearer for some than for others.
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Blade Runner 2025?
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Update: Executive Board responds to coalition agreement
The three parties currently forming a government – D66, CDA and VVD – have presented a new coalition agreement, in which they announce their intention to reverse the substantial funding cuts to higher education. This is encouraging news, although many uncertainties remain. The Executive Board will closely…
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