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From horror to silent strength: Leiden researches emotions at Lowlands
This summer, Leiden University will be setting up camp at Lowlands with two research projects. Participants are invited to explore their fears and feelings, and in doing so, contribute to scientific research.
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International students in Leiden: ‘We can’t wait to go to lectures again’
An impressive 875 students from all corners of the globe are taking part in Orientation Week Leiden (OWL). After all the lockdowns in their own countries, they’re glad to meet up in real life in Leiden. What do they expect of their studies here?
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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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Hanna Swaab
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Miranda van Eck -
James McAllisterFaculty of Humanities
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Hao Wang -
Emma ter MorsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Alireza Mashaghi Tabari -
Amalia Campos DelgadoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Dennie Oude NijhuisFaculty of Humanities
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Frans de HaasFaculty of Humanities
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Joost Beltman -
Stefano BellucciFaculty of Humanities
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Alistair KeffordFaculty of Humanities
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Cleveringa honoured with statue in birthplace of Appingedam
Almost 81 years after his famous protest speech against the German occupation, Leiden professor Rudolph Pabus Cleveringa will be remembered in his Groningen birthplace of Appingedam. A statue of him will be unveiled there on 12 November amid various other activities.
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Claire WeedaFaculty of Humanities
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Ritanjan DasFaculty of Humanities
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Nina van CapelleveenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kees WaaldijkFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Herman SiemensFaculty of Humanities
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Nathal DessingFaculty of Humanities
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Tsolin NalbantianFaculty of Humanities
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Philippe van GruisenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joost Broekens -
Bruno VerbeekFaculty of Humanities
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Jelle BruningFaculty of Humanities
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Maaike de Waal -
Thomas FossenFaculty of Humanities
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Louis SickingFaculty of Humanities
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Mirjam de BruijnFaculty of Humanities
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Liesbeth van VlietFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wilma Resing
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Interview with the Executive Board: ‘Our strength lies in academic depth and societal engagement’
Since mid-January, Leiden University has had a new Executive Board. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts.
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Voice of the ocean
There are many tributaries to Rosalin Kuiper’s story and they all lead to the sea. The 28-year-old sailor was one of the five-person Team Malizia in the world’s most prestigious sailing competition: the Ocean Race.
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Results of the 2025 university elections announced
The results of the 2025 university elections are in. Who will represent us in the participation organs?
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Development of the Faculty Strategic Plan
The development of the Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP) did not come to a standstill over the summer. We now have a draft version of the Plan that incorporates the feedback on the strategic objectives that we obtained from various meetings and bodies before the summer. The Research Directors and a number…
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Alumni in Indonesia: ‘My experience in Leiden inspired me to try to change the situation here’
Alumni and researchers met at two well-attended alumni dinners in Yogyakarta and Jakarta. The alumni reminisced about their time in Leiden and got to see their lecturers once again.
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Comenius teaching grants for four Leiden lecturers
Four lecturers from Leiden University will receive a 50,000-euro Comenius Teaching Fellow grant. This will enable them and their team to realise an educational innovation within their own teaching.
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Huge interest from prospective students (and their parents) on Bachelor’s Open Day
Presentations, city tours, themed cafés and information fairs − there was plenty to discover on the Bachelor’s Open Day last Saturday. Around 6,000 prospective students and 4,000 parents visited faculties in Leiden and The Hague to soak up the atmosphere and imagine how it would be to study at Leiden…
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Update Executive Board: Dark clouds over the humanities
The Schoof cabinet has presented its budget. As expected, higher education is facing severe cuts. In the coming period, the Executive Board will regularly look at the consequences of what it deems an irresponsible policy.
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Value of science the focus of 448th Dies Natalis
The importance of science communication and cross-boundary collaboration, and the ‘mantra’ of diminishing social cohesion in society: these all came up at Leiden University’s 448th Dies Natalis. A panel discussion including Leiden’s mayor Lenferink, music and two honorary doctorates completed the special…
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Amy EaglestoneFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ineke van der HamFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences