591 search results for “discover of the year” in the Student website
-
Andika PutraFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Kavya Chowdhry
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Jan Smits van Oyen
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Leiden Classics: The paradox of student association Minerva
Minerva, which calls itself the oldest student association of the Netherlands, has the reputation of being an impenetrable bastion. A lustrum exhibition shows the turbulent history and points to a diversity of contacts: from close bonds with Leiden ‘coffee ladies’ to the visit of Sir Winston Churchi…
-
Ferial Chummun Scholarship in Astronomy
Master
-
Student Support Groups, for group contact
Student Support Groups offer a safe, confidential space for learning, sharing, and connecting with others. Join one of our groups and engage in guided conversations based on your experiences, alongside fellow students and a student-guide. Sessions take place once a week, for a period of six consecutive…
-
Rector Magnificus Sarah de Rijcke introduces herself: ‘I believe in collaboration’
Professor Sarah de Rijcke became the new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University on 15 January 2026. She introduces herself and shares what motivates her to take on this role.
- Workshops and events to help you take the next step in your career
- Weather warnings: exams and teaching will continue – keep an eye on Brightspace
-
Hans MolFaculty of Humanities
-
Students, staff and alumni to share the stage at Leiden Canal Concert
Music lovers are welcome at this free open-air concert celebrating 450 years of Leiden University, on Sunday 6 July. This special jubilee edition of the Rapenburg Canal Concert will feature a unique orchestra made up of our students, staff and alumni, performing on a floating stage.
-
The Top 450 is growing: entry number 50 published
The 50th Top 450 entry has now been published. In the run-up to the university’s 450th anniversary, we are compiling our Top 450. What is your favourite?
-
Netherlands Student Orchestra: from lecture hall to concert hall
A month’s break from your studies, ten days of intensive rehearsals and then a concert tour: the Netherlands Student Orchestra is based on a simple formula. Leiden student Daphne Biron tells us about the orchestra and the concert in Leiden on 20 February.
-
Doing the City Pier City Run in The Hague? Collect your free Leiden University running shirt
Organisation, Social
-
Nadia SonneveldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Jojanneke van der ToornFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
-
Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Kim BeerdenFaculty of Humanities
-
Peter PelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
-
Top 450 continues: lawyer Lizzy van Dorp is the 100th entry
Lawyer, economist, politician and women’s rights activist Lizzy van Dorp is the 100th entry in our Top 450. Who or what is your favourite?
-
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.
-
Research and current affairs: 2022 in six stories
Life returned to something resembling normal after Covid but other crises soon took its place. These great challenges are also being felt at the University and our researchers are working on solutions. The nitrogen crisis, problems with young people’s services and an increasingly urgent climate crisis:…
-
Come to the (science) fair on 3 October!
Want to find out how to assemble a human skeleton? Do you know what chemistry can be found around you? And are you easily fooled by fake news? Discover this and more at our Science Fair on 3 October.
-
Update: Warning! Fake message sent on behalf of the university
ICT, Security
-
Yenching Academy of Peking University
Bachelor, Master
-
Chinese New Year Festival Reception
Festival, New year reception
-
Grotius Dialogue: The U.S. - China Competition and the Law of the Sea
Grotius Dialogue
-
Verderkijkers: hoe zie jij studeren in 2075?
Wat zie jij als je verderkijkt? Hoe ziet studeren aan de Universiteit Leiden in 2075 eruit? We nodigen je uit om mee te doen met Verderkijkers.
-
Art Academy students design 450th anniversary logo
Students from the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK) designed the 450 lustrum logo.
-
450 trees for Leiden: join us
Leiden University and Stadslab Leiden invite you to improve the Leiden and The Hague environment with 450 extra trees – a living reminder of 450 years since the Relief of Leiden and the foundation of Leiden University.
-
Grotius Dialogue: The Individual in the Law and Practice of the International Court of Justice
Grotius Dialogue
-
Princess Beatrix to attend 450th Dies Natalis
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will attend the Dies Natalis ceremony at Leiden's Pieterskerk on Friday 7 February to celebrate our 450th anniversary.
-
Four hundred and fifty trees for Leiden University’s 450th anniversary
Leiden and The Hague have an extra 450 trees thanks to a special campaign to mark the 450th anniversary of the Relief of Leiden and Leiden University’s foundation. Over the past few months, Stadslab Leiden has worked on an initiative to plant young trees with the residents of the two cities.
-
Online Meeting Faculty Strategic Plan: take part and give your opinion!
In June, we will be organising an online meeting on the Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP). The FSP sets out the Faculty’s ambitions for the years ahead and describes how we will respond to new developments while still retaining our strengths. May we ask you to give your opinion on our future?
-
In pictures: jubilee edition of Leiden Canal Concert
Leiden’s Rapenburg canal was transformed into a magical open-air stage for the jubilee edition of the Leiden Canal Concert, as hundreds gathered to celebrate 450 years of Leiden University. The concert featured an orchestra made up of students and staff performing alongside local artists.
-
Koen Caminada appointed Dean of FGGA
The Executive Board has appointed Prof. Koen Caminada as Dean of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. Caminada has served as interim dean since April of this year. His new appointment is from 1 September 2024 and is for a period of four years.
-
Michiel van GroesenFaculty of Humanities
-
Sara BrandelleroFaculty of Humanities
-
Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
-
Paul CliteurFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Melissa Hernandez VindasFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Carolien JacobsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Roxane de Massol de RebetzFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Hoko HoriiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Marlon KruizingaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Paul KloegLeiden University Libraries
-
Koen Donker Van HeelFaculty of Humanities
-
Jonathan PriceFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Andreas KinnegingFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid