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Pride is a celebration, but also a fight for visibility
‘Be yourself. Be as gay, queer, trans as you can and show the world you exist.’ These rousing words from Looi van Kessel marked the start of the third Pride Leiden for the university boat, with the theme: ‘450 years of being yourself’.
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COVID Radar is a good predictor of increasing infections
The COVID Radar app is citizen science at its best. More than 200,000 users in the Netherlands are answering questions about their health and behaviour to help predict the development of the pandemic. Niels Chavannes, Professor of General Practice at Leiden University Medical Center, explains how the…
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Rogier Creemers in The Economist: 'Corruption is as much an issue as incompetence'
Assistant professor Rogier Creemers of Leiden University discusses in The Economist the vulnerabilities in China’s handling of personal data.
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‘Together, we have to ensure that the faculty is a respectful and safe environment’
Student initiative COOP is committed to a respectful and safe academic environment. Here is a report of the activities over the past few months.
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‘Studying in Leiden is a life-changing experience’: students on the LExS grant
Last year around 2,000 international students started a master’s degree at Leiden University. To make this possible, there are various grants that these students can apply for. One such grant is the LExS: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme. Three LExS students tell us about their…
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Students complete research traineeship: 'This is a good start for a career as researcher'
After seven months of hard work, the participants in the Research Traineeship Programme concluded their research on Friday 2 September with a pitch and a poster presentation.
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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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Rutger HoekstraFaculty of Science
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Joost BatenburgFaculty of Science
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Krista A. MilneFaculty of Humanities
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Anna van DuijvenvoordeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Amy EaglestoneSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Daphne Wong-A-FoeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Augustinus Lycklama à NijeholtFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Abe Lycklama à NijeholtFaculty of Law
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Marco CinelliFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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PLNTLangegracht 70, Leiden
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Collaboration with other universities
Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam have worked together for many years on numerous aspects of teaching, research and valorisation. In 2012 this collaboration was formalised in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities strategic alliance.
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RijnvesteSandifortdreef 17, Leiden
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Sei'ichi Kondō and Sanae Kagaya are the Artists in Residence for 2025
In December 2025, Leiden University welcomes Professors Sei’ichi Kondō and Sanae Kagaya as the 2025 JAPA-UL artists in residence. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a workshop series that focuses on Japanese cultural heritage and butō dance. There is a limited number of places…
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Studying with a disability
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.
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Prepare Yourself for the Bio Science Park Excursion
Career and apply for jobs
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Malpractice
If you suspect that malpractice is taking place within your study programme, you are entitled to report it.
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Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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De Kattekop Day Care CentreWassenaarseweg 8, Leiden
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Quiet room Oort
Oort, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden
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Rapenburg 59Rapenburg 59, Leiden
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Rapenburg 38Rapenburg 38, Leiden
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Studying abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons. As well as being beneficial for your academic and personal development, it is also an asset to your CV. With increasing internationalisation, many employers regard international experience as a real advantage.
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SchouwburgstraatSchouwburgstraat 2, The Hague
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Get together at the university
There are countless ways to meet new people, at your own study programme and faculty or anywhere else in the university.
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Nursing mothers' room Old Observatory
Old Observatory, Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW, Leiden
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Stilteruimte Old Observatory
Old Observatory, Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW, Leiden
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Internships and research vacancies
During your studies you'll acquire a good theoretical basis. But what about practical experience? By doing an internship you can gain a clearer picture of a particular position or sector. For some study programmes an internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
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Student with a refugee background
Leiden University supports students with a refugee background by providing guidance and encouraging contact with fellow students and staff. Find out about the services available and how you can play a role.
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GP and healthcare insurances
Hopefully it won’t be necessary but should need to access healthcare during your studies, you can find all the necessary contact information here. Make sure you also have adequate health insurance. This is a legal requirement in the Netherlands. We also highly recommend that you take out liability i…
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Wet felting workshop: design your own case or bag
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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CMP Somatic Dance (mixed level)
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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ReuvensReuvensplaats 2-4, Leiden
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Van SteenisEinsteinweg 2, Leiden
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Meet the Employer
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop: How do I find a job that suits me?
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop Building Bridges: How to address sensitive conversation topics in a constructive way? POPcorner The Hague X Meeting Point
Study support, Arts and leisure
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Career Prep
Career and apply for jobs
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Student experiences
Curious about the experiences of students in the HC Humanities Lab? Read their testimonials here and find out what makes this programme special to them! 🌍🎭
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Career Prep
Career and apply for jobs