306 search results for “origins of human main” in the Staff website
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Development of Humanities Campus
Our aim with the Humanities Campus is to create a sustainable and attractive campus with ample green spaces and opportunities for interaction, complemented by modern and future-proof facilities. The campus is being developed in stages. On this page, you can find information about the planning, latest…
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Alexander VerpoorteFaculty of Archaeology
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Morgan RousselFaculty of Archaeology
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Anastasia NikulinaFaculty of Archaeology
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Wil RoebroeksFaculty of Archaeology
- Labor in Hard Times: Workers’ Legal Mobilization at the European Court of Human Rights
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Jac AartsFaculty of Archaeology
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LUMC Main BuildingAlbinusdreef 2, Leiden
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Jean-Jacques HublinFaculty of Archaeology
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Igor DjakovicFaculty of Archaeology
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Dive into the origins of the International Labour Organisation and the League of Nations
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) and the Embassy of Ireland are jointly organising a special book launch in The Hague. On 13 November, Gerry Finnegan, author and a former director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), will…
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Leiden Classic: 4 Questions on the origins of the university and the Dies Natalis
Every year around 8 February, Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, is celebrating its birthday. Why does the King still receive a telegram on the day of the Dies Natalis? 4 questions on the origins of Leiden University and its traditions for celebrating its foundation day.
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Amanda HenryFaculty of Archaeology
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Andrew SorensenFaculty of Archaeology
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Irini SifogeorgakisFaculty of Archaeology
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Femke ReidsmaFaculty of Archaeology
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Wei ChuFaculty of Archaeology
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Jakub SenesiFaculty of Archaeology
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Tullio AbruzzeseFaculty of Archaeology
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The Role of Humans in Surgery Automation
Eduard Fosch-Villaronga, Hadassah Drukarch and Bart Custers from eLaw - Center for Law and Digital Technologies, explore together with Pranav Khanna, eLaw alumnus, the influence of automation on human–robot interaction and responsibility in surgery innovation.
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Karel KuipersFaculty of Archaeology
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Humanities
During an evacuation, employees and students of Humanities gather at the following assembly points:
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Improved Financial Outlook Faculty of Humanities 2026–2030
In the short term, no reorganisation is foreseen within the Faculty of Humanities, nor are any compulsory redundancies expected. Nonetheless, structural changes remain necessary. This is evident from the faculty’s draft budget for 2026 and the accompanying financial multi-year outlook.
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Human Resources
The university strives to create a pleasant working environment for everyone. From terms of employment to health and development: here you will find the right information and support.
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alumna Jolien Schukking: Working as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights
Alumna Jolien Schukking has been working as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg since 2017. In this special role, she provides legal protection at an international level in major cases and concerning various topics. What is her job like and what motivates her?
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Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones
On 27 May 2025, the Executive Board decided to establish a Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones.
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Scientific Integrity for PhD candidates in Archaeology and the Humanities
Research
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Herman PaulFaculty of Humanities
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The Future of Human Rights
Roundtable
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Rosanne van der VoetFaculty of Humanities
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‘Limit migrants’ responsibility for voluntary return to their country of origin’
The EU Return Directive gives migrants residing unlawfully in the European Union the option to leave voluntarily. This is to avoid detention and forced expulsion. But the directive is too vague and can lead to unfair procedures and even human rights violations, PhD candidate Christian Mommers conclu…
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Human Rights Considerations in International Investment Law: A Theory of Harmonization
PhD defence
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Leiden Classics: 5 questions on the origin of university democracy
The late 1960s: across Europe, students are demanding the right to more participation within their universities. In 1971 Leiden University was granted an elected University Council. It became quite powerful: the Council even had the right to dismiss the Chairman of the Board.
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Three main results of VVI’s Strengthening Legal Education in Eastern Indonesia (SLEEI)
Although fighting the culture of top-down education and stimulating lecturers’ confidence to adapt courses to local context priorities is no easy job to complete in three years, the “SLEEI inheritance” already has three main components.
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Laura BertensFaculty of Humanities
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Rebecca van der HamFaculty of Archaeology
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Alternative Humanities Campus in Leiden city centre
Leiden University and the Municipality of Leiden will develop new plans for an alternative Humanities Campus in the city centre. This means they will not proceed with the compulsory purchase of the De Doelen housing complex to facilitate the construction of the new Humanities Campus. The plans to demolish…
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Steven DenneyFaculty of Humanities
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Nicky van de BeekFaculty of Humanities
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Peter VerhaarFaculty of Humanities
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National Meat Free Week: the main reasons to switch to a plant-based diet
National Meat Free Week (Nationale Week Zonder Vlees, 7–13 March) is an initiative to reduce meat consumption. Assistant professor Paul Behrens is studying what impact a change in our food consumption would have on the world. What, according to him, are the main reasons to switch to a (mainly) plant-based…
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Reinout Vriesendorp bows out: 'My main focus as a professor was always on teaching'
Reinout Vriesendorp has been Professor of Insolvency Law since 2016 as well as a partner at law firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek. For nine years, he has advanced multidisciplinary collaboration, internationalisation and high-quality education. On 9 May, he will deliver his valedictory lecture after…
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René Cassin Thesis Prize in Human Rights for Aleydis Nissen
Aleydis Nissen was awarded the René Cassin Thesis Prize 2021. The René Cassin Foundation - International Institute of Human Rights organises the competition. This Prize is awarded to the best PhD theses on human rights.
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Human rights should help fight disinformation
Professor of Media Law and Information Society Tarlach McGonagle is concerned about the increase in online disinformation and hate speech. He argues that human rights should guide new policies for the online world. McGonagle will give his inaugural lecture on 9 May.
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Saskia Pronk-TiethoffFaculty of Humanities
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Jeremy MenzerFaculty of Archaeology
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Narin IdrizFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anna Maria Puigderrajols TriadóFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joseph FinnertyFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Monica Chege
Faculty of Science