399 search results for “africa economics” in the Student website
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Juliana Cubillos GonzalezFaculty of Law
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Matthijs AppelmanFaculty of Law
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Jamel BuhariFaculty of Humanities
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Jurian LockFaculty of Law
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Irene VikatouFaculty of Archaeology
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Niek StrohmaierFaculty of Law
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Lotte BaasFaculty of Law
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Fleur VetteFaculty of Law
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Federica CasanoFaculty of Law
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Hannelore BraekenFaculty of Humanities
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Kimia HeidaryFaculty of Law
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Xueting ZhangSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Jan AdriaanseFaculty of Law
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Peter van der ZwanFaculty of Law
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Elise Seip
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Irma Mosquera ValderramaFaculty of Law
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Jean-Pierre van der RestFaculty of Law
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Gerrit DusseldorpFaculty of Archaeology
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Corinna Jentzsch
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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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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Study sustainability and earn credits with this free, virtual exchange
Education, Research
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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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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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Helen PluutFaculty of Law
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Lotte van DillenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Reinout VriesendorpFaculty of Law
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Dirk VisserFaculty of Law
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Roeland EmausFaculty of Archaeology
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Toon KerkhoffFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Gert-Jan BoonFaculty of Law
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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…
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Navigating the Unpredictable: Climate Chaos and the Future of Water
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Zane Kripe
Faculty of Science
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Governance and Democracy in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Student associations
Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.
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Herman SchippersFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Eefke de HaanFaculty of Humanities
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Katarzyna CwiertkaFaculty of Humanities
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App helps students study better
Cramming from a book, making notes or learning summaries. In the past these were about the only ways to memorise your course material. But that has long since changed. Multimedia is the code word. But is it effective?
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What the Leiden Teaching Prize has meant for three past winners
You win the Leiden Teaching Prize and suddenly all eyes are on you. Three past recipients reflect on how this student-awarded prize has changed how they work and improved their teaching – and how they chose to spend the money.
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Vici grants for seven researchers from Leiden University
From research on stellar winds to sign language: an impressive seven researchers from Leiden University will receive a prestigious Vici grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
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Abolition of slavery Memorial Year has begun
On 1 July – Keti Koti, in the year ahead, our university community will be able to reflect extensively on the history of slavery by engaging in research, education and many other activities.
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Opening of the Herta Mohr Building: brand new and also recycled location for Humanities
Light, open and green: a description that fits the new, renovated location of the Faculty of Humanities. The official opening of the Herta Mohr Building took place on 8 October, and it has many remarkable features: for example, recycled ‘mushroom columns’, a pedestrian bridge to the University Library…
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Leiden Classics: the man behind the beadle
Almost everywhere in the world where the post exists, the beadle is a ‘master of ceremonies’ who only makes his appearance on special occasions. In Leiden the beadle does much more. He is indispensable at dissertation defences and orations. He directs ceremonies and is a master at calming nerves.
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University Council at 50: ‘Everything in Leiden was a tad more Leiden’
After the May elections a new University Council has now taken seat. The university democracy is the result of the long-lived national student protests in 1969. Students from Leiden joined the protests for greater representation, although their actions were less revolutionary than at other universities.…
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Jojanneke van der Toorn organises international Workpride conference
Professor Jojanneke van der Toorn has held the chair in LGBT workplace inclusion for five years. To celebrate, organised an international online conference on workplace inclusion, in cooperation with Workplace Pride that was hosted by the university on 20 and 21 May.
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Snow, a mini-cortège and a new rector: a special Dies Natalis
No procession of professors, just a handful of people in the church and snowdrifts outside Leiden’s Pieterskerk: 8 February 2021 was no ordinary Dies Natalis. Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Hester Bijl, and Annetje Ottow became the new President of the Executive Board. With an honorary doctorate…
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Career College: Challenges of an international career
Career and apply for jobs
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From textiles to teaching: Leiden’s role in colonialism and slavery
Using enslaved people as servants, becoming an administrator in the Dutch West India Company or making uniforms for the colonial army. Many people from Leiden played a role in colonialism and slavery. Historians are conducting preliminary research and finding striking examples.