324 search results for “criminal diversity” in the Student website
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Joni ReefFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Peter van WijckFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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How accessible are our buildings?
Towards the end of February, three Leiden University buildings will be assessed for their accessibility to people with a disability. The assessment will be carried out by Ongehinderd, a social enterprise committed to making the Netherlands more accessible. Its founder and director, Gerard de Nooij,…
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Comenius grant for more diverse ancient history: 'Especially in the first year of the bachelor, the impact of a project is great'
The History programme has been working for several years to make the curriculum more diverse and inclusive. With a Comenius grant, university lecturer Kim Beerden wants to take the next step.
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Mily CrevelsFaculty of Humanities
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Eline WestraFaculty of Humanities
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Kyra van der BoorFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Suzanne Beckman LapréFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jelmar Meester
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sacha RuepertFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nina TobschFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jakub DrápalFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Simone Mattheus-de VettenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Thijs van BeekFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ieke de VriesFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joanne van der LeunFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Skylar Joseph
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Irina ZudinaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jin ChoiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Purple Friday: ‘I try to give the community some support’
Purple clothing and a pride flag flying from all University buildings: Leiden University is once again taking part in Purple Friday. How do people experience this day? We asked some employees and students of the Faculty of Humanities.
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Anti-Asian racism deserves much more attention
Racism and discrimination come in many different shapes and forms – in the Netherlands too. Verbal attacks, stereotypes and violence: some people are confronted with these on a daily basis. A group that is often not included in research and the debate on racism is people of Asian descent. The Diversity…
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Hsini HuangFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Janet ConnorFaculty of Humanities
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Sanne RotmeijerFaculty of Humanities
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Politics and Governance: Shape tomorrow’s decisions
The bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, based in the city of international cooperation and politics – The Hague – prepare you for a future in governance, leadership, and diplomacy. In the administrative heart of the Netherlands, you will learn to tackle the challenges…
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Model painting with diverse techniques
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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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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Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too
Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.
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Benthe van DelftFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anne Jonker
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nicolien de GierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jeanette SatinkFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marcel PheijfferFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Pride is a celebration, but also a fight for visibility
‘Be yourself. Be as gay, queer, trans as you can and show the world you exist.’ These rousing words from Looi van Kessel marked the start of the third Pride Leiden for the university boat, with the theme: ‘450 years of being yourself’.
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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A quick call with Ella Picavet on affordable period products
Many will add them to their shopping list without a second thought, but what if you don't have enough money to buy period products each month? The university has recently started providing packs of affordable sanitary pads and tampons in the SchoolSupply vending machines. ‘It's just like providing toilet…
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Over a third of Leiden’s professors are women, just above national level
The proportion of female professors at Dutch universities is increasing, but at a modest rate. At 34.2%, Leiden University is in the top three. These are the results of the Women Professors Monitor for 2025.
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Leiden’s slavery past laid bare
The Mapping Slavery project will place markers that tell the story of Leiden’s slavery past. Why is this important and what does it mean for today’s society? Before the markers are placed, a panel came together on 24 March to discuss the slavery past of not only the city but the University too.
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Sylvana Simons to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March, Leiden University holds its Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. This year’s lecture will be given by Sylvana Simons, MP and leader and parliamentary chair of the BIJ1 party. What does International Women’s Day mean to her and which challenges…
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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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Friendship between people with and without disabilities: ‘Often valuable for both parties’
Despite increasing attention to inclusion, loneliness statistics are not improving for people with intellectual disabilities. University lecturer Paul van Trigt will use an ERC Consolidator Grant to conduct research into friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities. What does…
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Maarten MousFaculty of Humanities
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15 years Leiden University College
Leiden University College (LUC), an institute of Leiden University in The Hague – the international city of peace, justice, and security – offers the English-taught Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges since 2010. Inspired by the American university college model, LUC combines…
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Alan Palacios
Faculty of Humanities
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Ieke van DamICLON
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Laurie Kalb CosmoFaculty of Humanities
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Keti Koti in Leiden: 'Here, too, slavery is all around us‘
Many traces of the city's slavery history can be found in Leiden but the public isn't always aware of them. The initiators of 'Mapping Slavery in Leiden' want to change this with guided tours and street markers. Representatives of the University and other Leiden institutions will be giving the first…
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Nina van CapelleveenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid