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Religion as political tool: the influence of Christian Zionism in the US
Lecture, Actualiteitencollege Den Haag
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No matter the weather: honours students explore the 'wilderness' in Wassenaar
With a combination of incidental sunshine, torrential rain, and wind chills, weather conditions were not ideal for a hiking excursion. Even so, last Saturday, honours students braved a trek across an estate and a golf club in Wassenaar to learn about the relationship between gardens and nature. From…
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Update Executive Board: Motion to scrap assessment of non-Dutch-taught programmes
The Schoof cabinet has presented its budget. As expected, higher education is facing severe cuts. In the coming period, the Executive Board will regularly look at the consequences of what it deems an irresponsible policy.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in The Guardian about the Republicans’ more radical agenda
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe argues in The Guardian that the Republican's new agenda for a second Trump term is more radical than the first. He says that they seek to take control of federal agencies by replacing civil servants with ‘American First footsoldiers’.
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In Memoriam: Marceau Trinh (International Studies)
With deep sadness, the International Studies Programme shares the news that our student, Marceau TRINH, passed away on November 4, 2024. Marceau was a second-year student specializing in the Latin America region. His passing has been a tremendous shock, especially for his family, but also for his fellow…
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Salvador Santino Regilme in Social Europe: 'Tax billionaires to save democracy'
In a new Social Europe article, Salvador Santino Regilme, Associate Professor of International Relations at Leiden University, warns that the EU must radically rethink how it funds its security—before it is too late.
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Anna DlabacovaFaculty of Humanities
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Liselore TissenFaculty of Humanities
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Paul SmithFaculty of Humanities
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Berthe JansenFaculty of Humanities
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How to communicate: LLP Skills Café
On the menu of the LLP Skills Café no beer and snacks, but communication skills as listening, resolving conflicts, and giving feedback. ‘Once you really learn to listen, you become a better leader and nicer friend.’
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Giles Scott-SmithFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Fieldwork in Leiden
How do the residents of the Kooi neighbourhood in Leiden find living there? What can we do about loneliness? In this extraordinary academic year, students have been conducting all sorts of research, in Leiden. They presented their initial findings and recommendations at a Learning with the City meeting…
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Got a question about science? Ask Leiden!
Due to its success, the Leiden2022 Q&A has been extended and is looking for even more thought-provoking, interesting or unusual questions.
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The End of Democracy? Latin American Perspectives on a Global Crisis
Debate, Panel discussion
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Felix AmekaFaculty of Humanities
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Amadou AdamouFaculty of Humanities
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Maarten MousFaculty of Humanities
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Andrea BartolucciFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Carlijn BergwerffFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Michiel van ElkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Gert-Jan LelieveldFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Kiki Zanolie
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marret NoordewierFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elise DusseldorpFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Leticia Rettore MicheliFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Municipal elections: vote at Leiden University
It’s election time again on Wednesday 18 March – this time the municipal elections. Two Leiden University buildings are being used as polling stations: Oude UB in Leiden and Spui Campus in The Hague.
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Kaya PeerdemanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Leiden University bids farewell to Mayor Lenferink
This week, Leiden University bade farewell to Henri Lenferink, who is retiring after 20 years as mayor of Leiden.
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Lights out, stars on: Daan Roosegaarde on Seeing Stars Leiden
‘What if we switch off all the lights one evening? That idea crossed my mind from time to time. And when I mentioned it to a taxi driver one day, he said: “Oh, you mean: lights out, stars on!” That’s not completely true, of course, because the stars are always on, but his phrase summed up the idea n…
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Selin TopelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elise SwartFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marieke BosFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Iliana SamaraFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marieke LiemFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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International Studies students receive their diploma
On 1 September 2023, 280 students received their Bachelor Diploma of International Studies. The students were awarded their diplomas in the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden: the UNESCO world heritage site, where the university was originally founded in 1575. A large audience of about 700 people consisting…
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International Studies students receive their diploma
On 2 September 2022, 300 students received their Bachelor Diploma of International Studies. The students were awarded their diplomas in the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden, in front of a large audience of family and friends. With about 1000 people present, including the graduates, the International Studies…
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International Studies students receive their diploma
On 30 August 2024, 330 students received their Bachelor Diploma of International Studies. The students were awarded their diplomas in the historic Pieterskerk in Leiden. A large audience of about 1000 people consisting of friends, family, and staff members gathered to celebrate the graduates’ achievements…
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Jiyan Ilbrink: ‘Gardening allows me to put my research into practice’
When assistant professor Jiyan Ilbrink isn't working at the university, she can be found in her vegetable garden. On the plot of land around the corner from her home, she grows the most delicious tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes.
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International Studies degree: a skillset to navigate the world
On Friday 29 August 2025, 370 students received their Bachelor's degree in International Studies. The diplomas were awarded in the historic setting of the Pieterskerk in Leiden. Family members, friends, and staff gathered to celebrate this joyous occasion with the graduates in a packed Pieterskerk.
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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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Jetten at security conference: ‘The new generation should take the lead’
From Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to American ambassador Joseph Poplo, and from former defence minister Kajsa Ollongren to General Onno Eichelsheim, prominent figures attended the first Next Gen Security Conference in The Hague. ‘The Netherlands and Europe must take more responsibility for their…
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Diabolical dilemmas in timeless theatre about the Relief of Leiden
What is freedom worth in times of hunger? ‘Beleg’ is a modern interpretation of Lucretia van Merken’s 1774 play. With five performances in Leiden’s Schouwburg theatre, the play is a prominent part of the Relief of Leiden celebrations, and Leiden alumni are playing a big role. Take a look behind the…