1,259 search results for “politics in the uit staten” in the Student website
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Historian Ronald Kroeze: 'We must view political integrity from a historical perspective'
The democratic rule of law is under pressure due to a series of scandals and integrity issues, as seen in the recent parliamentary inquiries. Professor Ronald Kroeze explains: 'Public office holders are expected to show complete dedication, but that norm is quite absolute, and what we mean by it is…
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Tom Louwerse appointed Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods
The Executive Board of Leiden University has appointed Dr Tom Louwerse as Professor of Political Behaviour and Research Methods at the Institute of Political Science.
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How can youth political participation in Africa be encouraged?
Do political knowledge and democratic values encourage young people to participate in politics or not? Political Scientist Leila Demarest had a closer look at adolescents’ participation intentions in Nigeria and shared her findings with The Conversation.
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Implications of the German Elections; interact with experts and join the event
Five questions about the event ‘Germany after the Elections: implications for Foreign Policy and European Security’ answered by one of the experts at the event: Joachim Koops. Come by at the Spanish Steps in Wijnhaven on Friday 15 October or join the event online (link below).
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Opinion: Renaming ministries plays crucial role in shaping political agenda
Three new ministries have been formed in the Netherlands: Asylum and Migration, Housing and Spatial Planning & Climate and Green Growth. Of course, this is not merely an administrative act. These ministries carry a strong and political charge and play a crucial role in shaping a government's political…
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‘Interaction between politics, science and colonial impact often overlooked’
How did science relate to politics and colonialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? Assistant Professor Lauren Lauret has been awarded an NWO XS grant to map the colonial and political activities of nineteenth-century scientists.
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Wanted: student ambassador for the master programme in Political Science
Education, Organisation
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Developments in local politics research
Lecture
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The Walikutuban ritual: from lost heritage to political activism
Sometimes fascination can lead to in-depth research. Such is the case with Wahyu Widodo, who came across the Islamic Walikutuban ritual in Java in 2019, on which he subsequently wrote his PhD dissertation. Widodo: ‘Besides community, it also breeds political loyalty’
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Dutch election points to return to political centre
Dutch election signals a return to the political centre, with voters seeking practical solutions both at home and across Europe. Bernard Steunenberg, Professor of Public Administration, cautions that losses for the PVV, the party of Geert Wilders, do not mean the far right has been defeated.
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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Academic article on femicide reaches millions via TikTok
How the TikTok account came across his publication remains a mystery to researcher Martín Hernán Di Marco. But he is well aware that his work has gone viral. The video has now been viewed five million times and shared more than 100,000 times.
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Nike van HeldenFaculty of Humanities
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Caspar van den BergFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Annick van Rinsum about her play: World Politics Three Times
MA International Relations: Culture and Politics student Annick van Rinsum created a play as a method to research her master’s thesis. “Through writing this play, I aim to contribute to our understanding of International Relations Theory. I’m specifically interested in the question how our theories…
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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Joris Larik on Al Jazeera on the Dutch Political Crisis
Joris Larik, Assistant Professor at Leiden University College in The Hague, was interviewed live on Al Jazeera on 2 April 2021 about the current political upheaval in The Netherlands and the difficult process of forming a new government.
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Rizal ShidiqFaculty of Humanities
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Nina Schmal wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2024
Successfully completing a master’s thesis in Political Science is no small feat. Not only is this for most students the most extensive and in-depth research report they have ever written, the work is also held to very high standards. Yet, every year students manage to impress their instructors and demonstrate…
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
Education, Organisation
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Frank ChouraquiFaculty of Humanities
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Political turmoil in Turkey: what is the future of democracy?
Turkish politics was shaken by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, along with dozens of others from the main opposition party.
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Janet ConnorFaculty of Humanities
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Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Simon WillmettsFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lydie CabaneFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Joris van de RietFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Henk Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities
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Syeda ShawkatFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Daniëlle van der SchaafFaculty of Humanities
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Reijer PasschierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Crystal EnnisFaculty of Humanities
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Toon KerkhoffFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Jay HuangFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Anna NotsuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tin Kapetanovic
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Jennifer DowlingFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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From politics to psychology: the power of games and play
The Bachelor Honours Class 'Homo Ludens: Why We Play' combines games, theory, and practice. Students dive into all aspects of humanity in which games play a part and discuss them, both on a theoretical an experiential level: 'Occasionally, you touch upon what play is, but then it eludes you.'
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Military pilot and political scientist Jorik ter Veer: ‘I work with the invisible heroes of society’
Jorik ter Veer studied Political Science in Leiden. How does he look back on his student days?
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Hilde van MeegdenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Alexandra PrégentFaculty of Humanities
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Anchrit WilleFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Mandy de WildeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ruthie PliskinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities