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• Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Our university world knows no borders’ News - 5 September 2022

  The theme of the opening of this year’s academic year was peace and justice. With the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine, these are turbulent times. During the ceremony those present reflected on what the academic community and universities can mean in times of crisis and conflict.

• Discover Brussels with Career Service Course

  Career and apply for jobs

• Abolition of slavery Memorial Year has begun News - 1 July 2023

  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.

• Opening Academic Year: maximum of 75 attendees News - 27 August 2021

  As a result of the current corona measures, attendance at the Opening of the Academic Year on 6 September will be restricted to a maximum of 75 persons. The ceremony can, however, be viewed online by taking part in a video wall.

• How we celebrated 450 years of Leiden University News - 10 February 2026

  Over the past year, Leiden University’s 450th-anniversary celebrations brought together students, staff, alumni, partners and the residents of Leiden and The Hague. Join us as we look back on the highlights.

• Discover Brussels with Career Service Event - 2 December 2025

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  Esther Op de Beek University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Take care of each other’ News - 6 September 2021

  After a turbulent Covid year, the well-being of our students and staff has the highest priority. How can we prevent physical and mental health problems? This was the key question at the Opening of the Academic Year in Pieterskerk in Leiden on 6 September.

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  Jesse Wichers Schreur Guest researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Raymond Fagel University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Opening of the Academic Year: 'Relentlessly follow your curiosity and see where it takes you' News - 1 September 2025

  The opening of the new academic year highlighted students' and lecturers' personal motivators. Incoming students were encouraged to be bold, forge their own paths and grow by trial and error.

• In extremis: five extremes in 450 years of Leiden research News - 3 February 2025

  By looking at what is different, researchers often discover the special, the unusual. And that has already brought a wealth of highlights – also in Leiden.

• University couple marries ‘in front of all of Leiden’ on 3 October News - 9 October 2024

  They have known each other since they were small but Rianne and Tom first fell in love when working together at the university. That love culminated in a fairytale wedding amid all the revelry last 3 October.

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  Alisa van de Haar University lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Board membership Alongside your studies

  Being on the board of a student association or organisation is a great way to gain work experience whilst having an unforgettable time with your fellow students. As a student board member, you may also be eligible for financial support.

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  Alberto Sarcina Guest researcher

  Faculty of Archaeology

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  Petra Sijpesteijn Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Rogier Creemers Assistant professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• 450 years of Leiden University: anniversary wishes from students, staff, and alumni News - 2 September 2024

  During the Opening of the Academic Year 2024-2025, we asked guests for their wishes and ideas for Leiden University's anniversary year in 2025.

• Leiden University celebrates Dies Natalis: ‘Ahead of the times for 450 years’ News - 7 February 2025

  An extra-long cortège, three honorary doctorates, a quiz about 450 years of university history, a Dies Natalis rap and a call to defend academic freedom: these all featured in Leiden University’s 450th Dies Natalis celebration and the official start of its jubilee year.

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  Alwin Kloekhorst Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Lettie Dorst Associate professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• Welcome to the Science Student Plaza website!

  Studying at university can be both challenging and rewarding. Alongside your courses, you might be balancing a social life, part-time work, and personal circumstances that require your time and energy.

• Academic calendar Timetable and academic calendar

  The academic year officially commences on 1 September and ends on 31 August. Take a look how the year is organised and on which days the university is closed.

• Leiden University is travelling to the past and the future for its 450th birthday News - 14 January 2025

  Leiden University is celebrating its 450th anniversary in 2025 with a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit. The anniversary year opens with an extra special Dies Natalis on 7 February. Highlights includes an alumni festival, three exhibitions and a canal concert.

• A special procession – just like 450 years ago News - 3 February 2025

  An extra-long procession with musical accompaniment will mark the beginning of the university’s 450th birthday celebrations on 7 February.

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  Matthijs Westera Assistant professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• Wanted: musical students, staff and alumni for the Leiden Canal Concert Announcement - 13 March 2025

  Organisation, Social

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  Mark Rutgers Chair of the Board ASCL

  Faculty of Humanities

• The eternal student: exhibition travels through 450 years of studying News - 23 April 2025

  Over the centuries painters and photographers have depicted students at study in Leiden. An exhibition at the Hortus botanicus reveals the similarities and differences in 450 years of student life.

• Running Leiden Marathon in a 450th-anniversary t-shirt News - 13 May 2025

  Nearly 19,000 runners lined up at the start of Leiden Marathon on Sunday, among them students and staff from the university. For some this was their first race, for others a highlight of their year. This year, in celebration of our 450th anniversary, they ran in a special jubilee t-shirt.

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  Evelien Urbanus Guest

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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  Daniel Bertram Postdoc

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Liselotte Kleine Management/Office assistant

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Meriem Rebbani Affiliated researcher

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Eric Olijdam Guest Staff Member

  Faculty of Archaeology

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  Maaike Veldkamp Assistant Institute Coordinator

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Pauline Memelink Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Lisette Pluimgraaff Institute Coordinator

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Ilone de Vries-Lemaire Asministrator FEZ / HR advisor

  Faculty of Archaeology

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  Lorike Waldus Management/Office assistant

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Julianna Mórász Student assistant

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Liz Alden Wily Guest Staff Member

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Rhea Mammen Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Wiebke Wiesigel Guest researcher

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Michèle Verberg Management/Office assistant

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Florian Schneider Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Julia Cramer Assistant professor

  Faculty of Science

• What will it be like to study in 2075? Uni-visionaries help shape the university’s future News - 2 July 2025

  LEGO creations, a clothesline of visions and a journey into the past and the future: just some of the highlights of Uni-vision day, where creatives developed their vision of the future of study.

• Creativity for beginners Course

  Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure