284 search results for “gender and nationalism” in the Student website
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Marlou SchroverFaculty of Humanities
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Nico SchrijverFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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National platform launched for academics facing abuse
Academics regularly face threats, intimidation and abuse. The Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) therefore launched the WetenschapVeilig platform on 7 November 2022.
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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.
- Cancelled: National strike 10 June in Amsterdam
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Tycho van der HoogAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Annemarie SamuelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ben SchoenmakerFaculty of Humanities
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Universities adopt national measures to combat threats made to academics
Academics are increasingly facing threats, harassment and hate speech following public appearances. The Dutch universities – united in the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) – is now adopting a number of national measures, from a zero-tolerance policty to psychosocial help for vic…
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Reminder: Take part in the National Student Survey 2025!
Education
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National Student Survey: students are satisfied with their study programme
The first results of the National Student Survey (Nationale Studenten Enquête: NSE) reveal that students at Leiden University are satisfied with their study programme.
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Diversity and inclusion
Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community that enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected. Do you have questions about diversity and inclusion? Or are you looking for advice, support or contact? Find out who you can turn to at Leiden University.
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Manon van der HeijdenFaculty of Humanities
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Christina Pasvanti GkiokaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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origins of the International Labour Organisation and the League of Nations
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) and the Embassy of Ireland are jointly organising a special book launch in The Hague. On 13 November, Gerry Finnegan, author and a former director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), will…
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Trust in Brussels? ‘The EU would be wise to respect and protect national identities’
Many European citizens feel connected to the European Union and place trust in it, Eva Grosfeld found in her PhD research. Yet around a quarter do not identify with the EU at all. How can the EU regain their trust?
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Sexual health
Do you have questions about your sexual health, for example STDs, contraception or pregnancy?
- Take part in the National Student Survey 2026 and win great prizes!
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Take part in the National Student Survey 2025 and win great prizes!
Education
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LUMC Education BuildingHippocratespad 21, Leiden
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LUMC Research BuildingEinthovenweg 20, Leiden
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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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Join the concert of the Dutch national Student Orchestra on February 20th in the Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden
Education
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In memoriam: Carla Risseeuw, Professor emerita of CADS (1947 - 2024)
It is with great sadness that we share the news that on Friday, May 3rd 2024, Carla Risseeuw, Professor emerita of CADS, passed away. Carla Irene Risseeuw retired as Professor of Intercultural Gender Studies from CADS in 2009 after a long and productive career.
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Bart van der BoomFaculty of Humanities
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Dennis BosFaculty of Humanities
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Henk KernFaculty of Humanities
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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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Kind, clever and hardworking: school reports are not without bias
White girls receive significantly more positive comments from their teachers in their primary school reports than white boys and children from migrant backgrounds. PhD candidate Antoinette Kroes researched subtle biases in different contexts and saw how harmful these can be.
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Leiden University joins national 113 campaign: ‘It’s okay to feel uncomfortable about talking about suicide’
Talking about suicide is important, but anything but comfortable. To make this difficult subject easier for students and staff to discuss, the university is organising a campaign week in line with the national campaign ‘1K Z1E J3’ (I see you) being run by Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (113 is the…
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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When you know how your brain works, you better understand who you are
On Sept. 29, Lara Wierenga, together with graphic designer Dirma Janse, presented their new book Atlas of our Brain. In the presence of fellow scientists and other interested parties, they shared some of the stunning illustrations and mind-boggling facts that can be found in the book.
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Gorlaeus BuildingEinsteinweg 55, Leiden
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SnelliusNiels Bohrweg 1, Leiden
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SylviusSylviusweg 72, Leiden
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Joost AugusteijnFaculty of Humanities
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Eva MichaelsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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A quick call with Looi van Kessel on the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture: ‘International Women’s Day is important for everyone’
Every year, Leiden University hosts the Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture to mark International Women’s Day. This year, historian Nadia Bouras will speak about academic freedom, class and being a woman in academia. And that is just as relevant to men, says lecturer and organiser Looi van Kessel.
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High heels technique & choreo
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Willem EinthovenKolffpad 1, Leiden
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OortNiels Bohrweg 2, Leiden
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The Chinese Queer Collection - A Workshop for Activists, Archivists and Academics at Leiden University
To celebrate the formal launch of the Leiden Chinese Queer Collection (LCQC, 莱顿华语酷儿文献收藏), promote Chinese queer studies scholarship, and raise the visibility of Chinese queer history and culture, the LCQC steering committee will hold a workshop on 24-25 July 2025, under the aegis of the Leiden University…
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Logging in tropical forests has a major social impact on local people
Exploring logging's real impact: Insights from Anthropologist Tessa Minter in the Solomon Islands.
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AgoraWassenaarseweg 52, Leiden
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Herta MohrWitte Singel 27A, Leiden
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Academy BuildingRapenburg 73, Leiden
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Old ObservatorySterrenwachtlaan 11, Leiden
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Johan HuizingaDoelensteeg 16, Leiden
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ArsenaalArsenaalstraat 1, Leiden