2,461 search results for “studies” in the Student website
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Thijs Brocades ZaalbergFaculty of Humanities
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Niek StrohmaierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Gert OostindieFaculty of Humanities
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Study Plan Group (POPcorner The Hague)
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Study Skills (English spoken) (POPcorner The Hague)
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Study Skills 2025-2026 (various aspects)
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Study Skills walk-in consultation hour
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Study Structure Group (POPcorner FSW) 2026 (ENG)
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PhD training Case Study and Comparative Methods
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Study Skills Exam Confidence (POPcorner FSW)
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Radhika GuptaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Experience -Based Learning: Studying with personal experience
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Alumni Interview: Bhumika Gupta’s path towards the job of her dreams
Bhumika Gupta (21), International Studies alumna, secured an internship in the OPCW, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. She has set a path for herself, leading towards the job of her dreams, and this internship is a big step towards that future job.
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How a region's contradictions shaped Boris Kowalski's career
Sometimes student life merges rather smoothly into a working adult life. This is the case for Boris Kowalski. At International Studies, he chose Russian as his language and Eurasia as his region of specialisation, he obtained his Master’s degree at Oxford in Russian and Eurasian studies, ended up in…
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An inside view from the International Relations MA
'After my BA International Studies I decided to do the MA International Relations, and that proved to be a good choice,' Mats Radeck (23, Trier, Germany) says. He is in the last phase of the MA, working on his thesis on "lone-wolf terrorism".
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Aisha Hassan’s lifelong fascination for developing countries
Aisha Hassan came to the Netherlands when she was two months old. Her mother had fled Somalia and made a new home here. Aisha doesn't remember much about that time, but her mother’s stories about Somalia ignited a lifelong interest in developing countries. ‘Her stories have always fascinated me.’
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Graduated, and then what? 'We want to make sure the network stays alive and well'
Alumni associations are there for both recent and older alumni to exchange experiences about the field and more. We spoke to Arla Mannersuo, board member of the International Studies Alumni Association, about the benefits of membership and what happens behind the scenes.
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Keuzegids: six top bachelor's programmes at Leiden University
Leiden University has six top bachelor's programmes according to Keuzigids universiteiten 2025, a consumer guide to university programmes. This puts Leiden in fourth place of the broad-based universities.
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Alumna Gaby van de Wal: 'Don’t worry, you’ll be all right'
'The kind of knowledge you gain in International Studies can take you anywhere,' says Gaby van de Wal (26, The Hague, The Netherlands), who graduated from the programme in 2018. Her own career path is proof that indeed, an International Studies degree comes with many opportunities.
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Sustainability and transition: Alumna Charlotte van Gemeren’s mission at the Ministry of Defence
What does the Dutch Ministry of Defence do to fight climate change? And what is Alumna Charlotte van Gemeren’s Role in this? We spoke with Charlotte (class of 2016) and asked her about what’s it like to do a traineeship for the Dutch Government (and how to get in), the lessons learned at International…
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High school students at the Open Day: 'I want to do my own thing'
Last Saturday, the Turfmarkt in The Hague, where during the week thousands of commuters make their way to the many ministries in the city centre, was seething with future young students. It was the Bachelor's Open Day at Leiden University, which took place physically both in Leiden and The Hague. A…
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Alumnus Thomas King: 'Cycling home after a borrel feels like a thing of the past now'
Meet Thomas King, alumnus BA International Studies: ‘I’m currently living in London which is a really amazing experience! I’m a British citizen and I moved to the Netherlands to study BA International Studies back in 2017. I had the best three years ever living in The Hague and studying at Leiden.’
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Looi van Kessel on The Conversation: ‘Their passing is a reminder of the fragility of queer lives’
Assistant professor Looi van Kessel writes in The Conversation about the passing of drag performer The Vivienne, reflecting on their significance for LGBTQ+ advocacy in Europe.
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Alina KarakantaFaculty of Humanities
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Leila DemarestFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Karla Paola Cabrera AcuñaFaculty of Humanities
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Paul WoutersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lennart BesFaculty of Humanities
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Sara Brandellero: ‘We need to protect the city from an excess of light’
On 25 September, lights throughout Leiden will be turned off for the Seeing Stars event. What makes the urban night so special? We asked university lecturer Sara Brandellero, who researches cities, night and migration.
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Helen PluutFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jürgen ZangenbergFaculty of Humanities
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Voorlichtingsdag bij de AIVD voor studenten Russische studies
Career and apply for jobs
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Miriam WaltzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Struggle in the region: China and Taiwan fight for support in Central America
Honduras recently severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan after 82 years. In doing so, the country is following the trend of other Central American countries that have turned their backs on the Asian island in recent years. Why are these countries making this choice now and what does it mean for Taiwan's…
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
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Lettie DorstFaculty of Humanities
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
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Joni ReefFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mark RutgersFaculty of Humanities
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Jonah Schulhofer-WohlFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wouter WagemakersFaculty of Humanities
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1st year students information session “Start your career during your studies”
Career and apply for jobs
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Kabinetsvoorstel voor lager bindend studieadvies: geen goed plan
De Universiteit Leiden vindt de aanpassing van het bindend studieadvies geen verstandig plan.
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International Studies Earth Day lecture: 12 Habits to Solve the World’s Crises
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