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The International Criminal Court, the War on Drugs, and the Global Politics of Justice
Lecture, Roundtable Forum
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China as a laboratory for the rest of the world
Professor of Modern China Florian Schneider researches what people do with technology and what technology does with people. Social media, for example. And then mainly in China.
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Message from the Executive Board following the shootings incident in Rotterdam
We have all been deeply affected by the events that took place in Rotterdam on Thursday evening. Our colleagues at Erasmus Medical Center and Erasmus University have lost a valued colleague and have been involved in a very serious incident, which will undoubtedly leave deep scars. The witnesses to this…
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Students connect generations in new podcast
A group of Leiden students launched the Van Leiden tot Later (From Leiden to Later) media platform on 27 March. In podcasts and videos, they talk with high-profile alumni about the big issues of today. ‘We want to build a bridge between generations.’
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Stephen HarrisFaculty of Humanities
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Daan WeggemansFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Edwin BakkerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Constant HijzenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Eric StormFaculty of Humanities
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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 University signs Durham Declaration: intensified climate collaboration
The Durham Declaration was presented at the Climate Symposium marking the Coimbra Group’s 40th anniversary on 26 March. Leiden University is proud to be one of the first signatories of this declaration.
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Help us prevent student burnout!
We are looking for students who are 16 years or older and are studying at a Dutch mbo, hbo or university. Our aim is to gain insight into the needs and perceptions of students regarding stress and burnout. In short, we aim to carefully listen to the students’ needs: how can we help you?
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Protest in Wijnhaven building has ended
Everything is peaceful again in and around the Wijnhaven building at Campus The Hague. Earlier today, the location was the scene of a large pro-Palestinian protest. Lectures were cancelled. In the end, everyone left the building voluntarily.
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Safety at the university: always take your LU-Card with you to work or lectures
We are living in turbulent times. Various conflicts in other parts of the world at times give rise to feelings of anxiety, unrest and anger in our country too. We also see this happening in our academic community.
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Finding a job in times of COVID
Finding a job can be quite a challenge, especially when there is a global pandemic that seriously impacts the job market. Needless to say, this makes the process a bit more complicated. Therefore, the BAIS Alumni Association organized a panel discussion about finding a job during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Your story becomes art in the [s]TATTOO pop-up studio
Social
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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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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
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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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Yunnan Ye -
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 Naous
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Bram IevenFaculty of Humanities
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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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Can Russia be stopped?
Tensions are rising between Russia and the West. Can an invasion of Ukraine and an international war be avoided? Political scientist and Russia expert Hans Oversloot warns of the consequences if the West chooses a collision course. ‘Offer Russia a dignified exit strategy.’
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Graduation Day for BA International Studies Students
Organised in three separate sessions throughout the day, and broadcast live online to guests and families who could not join, over 200 students received their Bachelor’s Diploma of International Studies on 3 September 2021 at the graduation ceremony in the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden.
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China's new heroes: ‘Sacrificing yourself for the community gives you status’
Sacrificing yourself for the greater good: in China, martyrdom and hero worship have been strongly encouraged by the Communist Party for the past decade or so. University lecturer Vincent Chang tells us more about this far-reaching development.
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Writer in residence Maxim Osipov: ‘Writing is the development of truth’
Since criticising the war in Ukraine, Russian author and cardiologist Maxim Osipov has fled Russia. Come September, he will be Leiden University’s writer in residence and teach a course on Russian literature.
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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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Transatlantic relations revisited: Europe's geopolitical position after 1 year of Trump presidency
Lecture, BASIS Europe Committee
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How do we stop homophobia at sports clubs?
Not all gay and lesbian students feel equally safe at their sports clubs. ‘Homo’ is used almost unthinkingly as a term of abuse and players often face homophobic comments. What can sports clubs and teams do to make sure everyone feels safe when playing sports?
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The wellbeing initiatives: 'Care about your own wellbeing'
Would you like to take a walk with a fellow student who you don’t know? That is the idea behind Walk & Talk. With this new initiative, International Studies aims to provide more opportunities for social contact.