805 search results for “contemporary africa politics” in the Student website
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Rafal Matuszewski receives Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
Assistant professor Ancient History Rafal Matuszewski has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This distinguished award, accompanied by 60,000 € in funding, recognizes Matuszewski’s outstanding contributions to research…
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Carola van EijkFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Nikki IkaniFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Shiru LimFaculty of Humanities
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Nico KapteinFaculty of Humanities
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Joris van der VoetFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Kate BrackneyFaculty of Humanities
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Mehmet KentelFaculty of Humanities
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Brian ShaevFaculty of Humanities
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Bram KlievinkFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Yann RyanFaculty of Humanities
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Sarah NelsonFaculty of Humanities
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Rosanne BaarsFaculty of Humanities
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Irene HadiprayitnoFaculty of Humanities
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David HenleyFaculty of Humanities
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Ton van HaaftenFaculty of Humanities
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Rebecca NaousFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Bob van VelthovenFaculty of Humanities
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Anna-Luna PostFaculty of Humanities
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Cristiana StravaFaculty of Humanities
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Valérie PattynFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Andreas HofmannFaculty of Humanities
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Catherine WoodFaculty of Humanities
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Maarja BeerkensFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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The Chains of Holland’s Glory: research into South Holland's slavery past completed
Karwan Fatah-Black and Lauren Lauret are co-authors of Geketend voor Hollands Glorie (The Chains of Holland’s Glory) that studies the political and economic connections between South Holland and slavery. The findings of this research will be presented with Dr. Joris van den Tol (Radboud University)…
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European grant to research colonial medical experiments: 'Should we keep using this data?'
When we think of unethical medical experiments, we tend to think first of Nazi Germany. What is less well known is that experiments were also carried out in colonised areas without the explicit consent of the test subject. University lecturer Fenneke Sysling has received a European grant to research…
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Study sustainability and earn credits with this free, virtual exchange
Education, Research
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Study sustainability and earn credits with this free, virtual exchange
Education, Research
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3 October University given a makeover
Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improved 3 October University, ‘WetenschapsWarenMarkt’.
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Student section of University Council more fragmented
In the University elections in April, the eight student seats on the University Council have gone to six parties, and newcomers the Liberal Student Party and the Party for Biomedical Students have each won one seat.
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Three new Master's specialisations in History: ‘More in line with students’ wishes’
The Master's programme in History at Leiden University is set to change. From September 2026, three of the five specialisations will be replaced by new subjects that are more closely aligned with the field of research and students’ interests. One of these new specialisations will also be taught entirely…
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Nanne TimmerFaculty of Humanities
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Marie-leen RyckaertFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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Leiden Leadership Programme
What does 'leadership' mean to you? In the Leiden Leadership Programme, you will find out. The LLP gives you tools to develop yourself personally, professionally and societally.
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Hans de VriesFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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80 Years of Peace in Europe?
Debate, Roundtable
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Jacqueline VelFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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James McAllisterFaculty of Humanities
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Frans de HaasFaculty of Humanities
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Martijn van EtteFaculty of Humanities
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Katarzyna CwiertkaFaculty of Humanities
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Matthew BroadFaculty of Humanities
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Rebekka GrossmannFaculty of Humanities
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Alistair KeffordFaculty of Humanities
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Major Leiden symposium on TB bacteria
More than 1.3 million people worldwide die of tuberculosis (TB) each year, making research on its prevention and control essential. Researchers from various disciplines in Leiden are studying TB. A symposium on 24 March will highlight different activities in the hope of boosting nationwide collabora…
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Interdisciplinary symposium on restitution policies seeks more diverse perspectives
Taking responsibility concerning colonial heritage and restitution is a pressing issue for countries and museums worldwide. On 23 and 24 May, a Leiden University interdisciplinary symposium will explore new perspectives as a basis for policies. Organising professors Carsten Stahn and Pieter ter Keurs…