793 search results for “contemporary africa politics” in the Student website
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Yann RyanFaculty of Humanities
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Sarah NelsonFaculty 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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Cristiana StravaFaculty of Humanities
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Valérie PattynFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Catherine WoodFaculty of Humanities
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Bob van VelthovenFaculty of Humanities
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Anna-Luna PostFaculty of Humanities
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Andreas HofmannFaculty of Humanities
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Maarja BeerkensFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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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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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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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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Nanne TimmerFaculty of Humanities
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Marie-leen Ryckaert
Faculteit 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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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…
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How climate change affects intangible heritage: ‘Specific materials to build instruments are disappearing’
What do climate change and traditional Japanese music have to do with each other? A great deal, university lecturer Andrea Giolai suspects. He has been awarded an NWO grant to study the relationship in more depth.
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Leiden Classics: Humbert de Superville, founder of the Print Room
Dutch artist and visionary David Humbert de Superville (1770-1849) was the founder and first director of the Print Room at Leiden University. An exhibition and symposium are now being organised in his honour. What makes him so remarkable?
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Committee appointed on Rein Dool painting and exhibitions policy
A diverse (ad hoc) committee will advise Leiden University’s Executive Board on its exhibitions policy in a broad sense, with a special focus on the painting by Rein Dool in the Academy Building.
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Critical thinking? Or rather generous thinking?
‘Critical thinking’ is an expression all academics have heard of: it’s the first learning objective in the Leiden Vision on Teaching and Learning. It’s both a historical topic with roots that reach back a long way and a topical problem too. The question on everyone’s lips is whether critical thinking…
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Symposium about Rein Dool painting and University exhibition policy
At a symposium on 26 May, experts, staff and students from Leiden University will discuss what should happen with Rein Dool’s painting in the Academy Building and what the guidelines for the University’s exhibition policy should be. These issues will be explored from diverse perspectives during the…
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Bringing Peace and Justice to Life
The Just Peace Festival's first edition is live! The Opening Event marked the beginning of two weeks filled with activities to reflect on what peace and justice mean in today's world.
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Debate on painting of cigar-smoking white men
The brief removal of Rein Dool’s ‘cigar-smoking white men’ painting generated a storm of reactions last November. Students, staff and alumni reflected on this at a symposium on Friday 26 May.
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‘War with Russia more likely now Trump has spurned Europe’
Europe’s security suddenly looks uncertain now President Trump has started negotiations with Putin. What does this mean for the Netherlands? What do we need to do?
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Utagawa Hiroshige: The Landscape Artist as Pathfinder
Lecture
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Liesbeth MinnaardFaculty of Humanities
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Sara BrandelleroFaculty of Humanities
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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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Interview with the Executive Board: ‘Our strength lies in academic depth and societal engagement’
Since mid-January, Leiden University has had a new Executive Board. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts.
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Tradition and Transformation: Japanese Woodblock Prints from Meiji to 20th Century mokuhanga
Lecture