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Michel DoortmontAfrican Studies Centre
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enriches: malaria research in Indonesia and lectures by professors from Nigeria
Leiden University has secured an impressive 12 European exchange grants. This is good news for students, lecturers and researchers from home and abroad.
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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Hester Bergsma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Susanne RoodhuijzenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Governance and Democracy in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculty of Medicine
- Coen Wirtz: 'Let your students learn in society'
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Corey WilliamsFaculty of Humanities
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’
From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during Leiden University’s 451st Dies Natalis, the speakers reflected on the role of universities in a world of social and geopolitical tensions.
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Akinyinka AkinyoadeAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Chibuike UcheAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Inge van der WeijdenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sharon van GeldereFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Ludo WaltmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wilco van DijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Martin BergerFaculty of Archaeology
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Merlijn VeltmanFaculty of Archaeology
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Anne-Laura van HarmelenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hoko HoriiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Rachel PlakFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Renske JanssenFaculty of Humanities
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
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Diederik MeijerFaculty of Archaeology
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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
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‘Value to society has our full attention’
Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl can see dilemmas but above all opportunities in the search to increase the societal value of research in Leiden.
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Sandra van DijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Shelley van der Veek
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘Scandals mean society is actually doing well’
Whereas the Netherlands Court of Audit used to conduct an investigation once a year, the average civil service organisation now has a few per year to contend with. Is so much going wrong nowadays? Not at all, says Professor by Special Appointment Sjoerd Keulen. ‘It’s one of the methods that makes democracy…
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Restricting student numbers will cost society billions
A cap on the number of international students at the five broad-based Randstad universities will have a drastic effect on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by approximately 4 to 5 billion euros. Regions, businesses and society as a whole will feel the consequ…
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Verena MeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
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Separating AI fact from fiction at the AI & Society Conference
Researchers and policymakers are welcome to attend the AI & Society Conference in The Hague on Friday 23 June. The SAILS interdisciplinary research programme will be taking a nuanced look at the state of the art of AI technology. And offering fresh perspectives.
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Allard de GraafFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Judi MesmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nathal DessingFaculty of Humanities
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Zane Kripe
Faculty of Science
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Michiel WestenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tarlach McGonagleFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
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Paul WoutersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Rehanna NurmohamedFaculty of Law
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Anke KleinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Afshin EllianFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ineke van der HamFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘Lifelong development is the perfect way to connect science with society’
As well as offering students a first-rate education, Leiden University provides a wide range of training for professionals, so they can be lifelong learners. And that is not just of value to participants. ‘As a university, you start a dialogue with society to achieve better knowledge together.’