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• Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden News - 22 November 2023

  Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.

• touchscreens and eye trackers can tell us something about the dating life of orangutans News - 11 March 2024

  Aesthetic attraction plays a big role in orangutans’ mate choice, behavioural biologist and PhD candidate Tom Roth has observed. But to discover just how big that role is, more research is needed into the emotions of the great apes.

• practice-oriented and connected history of Christianities in the medieval Middle East (12th-17th centuries Event - 13 February 2026

  Lecture, Research Seminar Medieval and Early Modern History

• Forgotten heroes

• Infinite love in a finite life: why, according to philosopher Errol Boon, we promise each other ‘eternal’ love News - 28 July 2025

  In love, we like to use great words. We promise to love each other ‘forever’ and praise the beloved as nothing less than ‘the one’ . Meanwhile, we know very well that we don’t live eternally and that we may find our ‘true love’ one day on the opposite side of the divorce table. So why do we continue…

• Leiden Lecture Series in Japanese Studies Event
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  Wilco Achterberg Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Christoph Keller Guest Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Hilde Zwaan-van der Plas Study adviser

  Faculty of Science

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  Koen Kuijken Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Ignas Snellen Scientific director / Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Jarle Brinchmann Associate Professor/Guest

  Faculty of Science

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  Frans van Lunteren Lecturer

  Faculty of Science

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  Vincent Icke Professor emeritus

  Faculty of Science

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  Jacqueline Hodge Associate Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Joop Schaye Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Matthew Kenworthy Associate professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Rychard Bouwens Associate professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Xander Tielens Professor Emeritus

  Faculty of Science

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  Willem Jan Bos Professor by special appointment

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Etienne Bourel Guest researcher

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

• From healthy eating to the art of failing: join in the Student Wellbeing Weeks News - 11 January 2021

  It’s good to know you’re not alone in these strange times. That’s why Leiden University is organising the Student Wellbeing Weeks from 18 January to 14 February 2021. In these weeks we’ll help you with workshops, lectures and activities to keep you mentally and physically fit.

• van der Eijk: ‘I want to help my students to find their next step in life’ News - 21 April 2022

  Cleody van der Eijk recently started as the new study advisor and exchange coordinator at Archaeology. Aside from helping students out when they encounter issues during their studies, she will also focus on the process of studying abroad. ‘It is very valuable to get to know another culture, while you…

• Previous projects

  You can find an overview of the projects and a list of all research trainees below.

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  Rene Kleijn Professor

  Faculty of Science

• Thesis and papers English Language and Culture (BA)

  When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.

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  Joanita Vroom Professor Archaeology of Medieval and Early Modern Eurasia

  Faculty of Archaeology

• ‘Pretend student’? Tell others and get help News - 30 August 2021

  In the documentary ‘Pretend Student’, former students talk about why they let everyone believe they were still studying. How can you make sure you don’t end up in such an impossible situation? Four questions for Leiden Student Dean, Romke Biagioni, who worked on the documentary.

• International students in Leiden: ‘We can’t wait to go to lectures again’ News - 31 August 2021

  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?

• Student life during wartime Event - 4 February 2026

  Film screening and panel discussion

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  Lies Bouwman Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Marcellus Ubbink Scientific Director / Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Sander van Kasteren Professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Stan van Boeckel Professor emeritus

  Faculty of Science

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  Rosemarijn de Ruiter Study adviser

  Faculty of Science

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  Johanneke Portielje Professor of

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Andrew Webb Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Dirk van Delft Professor Emeritus

  Faculty of Science

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  Rosa van der Mast Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Thea Vliet Vlieland Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Jan Maarten Elbers Assistant professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

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  Agur Sevink Assistant professor

  Faculty of Science

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  Jacobijn Gussekloo Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Leila Akkari Professor by special appointment

  Faculty of Science

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  Marijn Franx Professor emertus

  Faculty of Science

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  George Miley Professor emeritus

  Faculty of Science

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  Yvette van der Linden Professor

  Faculty of Medicine

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  Bobby Florea Assistant Professor

  Faculty of Science

• Three Leiden students competing in FISU Summer World University Games News - 14 July 2025

  Three student athletes from Leiden University are representing the Netherlands at the FISU Summer World University Games, a kind of Olympic Games for students.

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  Jacqueline Hylkema Assistant Professor

  Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs