866 search results for “political als” in the Student website
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Rizal ShidiqFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden Law Cast #6: Geerten Boogard on (local)elections & political upheaval
Leiden Law Cast is a podcast made by Leiden Law School, Leiden University, for everyone who wants to learn more about current legal issues.
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Fieldwork in the Favela's: Political scientist Juan Masullo Receives Award
Juan Masullo J., Assistant Professor at Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science, has been named a 2025 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar. His research with Nicholas Barnes on public security policy preferences in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has been recognized for its innovative approach…
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The Walikutuban ritual: from lost heritage to political activism
Sometimes fascination can lead to in-depth research. Such is the case with Wahyu Widodo, who came across the Islamic Walikutuban ritual in Java in 2019, on which he subsequently wrote his PhD dissertation. Widodo: ‘Besides community, it also breeds political loyalty’
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Dutch election points to return to political centre
Dutch election signals a return to the political centre, with voters seeking practical solutions both at home and across Europe. Bernard Steunenberg, Professor of Public Administration, cautions that losses for the PVV, the party of Geert Wilders, do not mean the far right has been defeated.
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Democracy measured: Simon Otjes on political science and practice
Political scientists study topics that affect society, but their work often remains out of the spotlight. Not always: the research of Leiden political scientist Simon Otjes does have a visible impact.
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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Kai HebelFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Simon WillmettsFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Ratna Saptari Soetikno Slamet
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joris van de RietFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Frank PiekeFaculty of Humanities
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities
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Nikki MulderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lydie CabaneFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Ton DietzAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Henk Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities
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Reijer PasschierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Daniëlle van der SchaafFaculty of Humanities
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Annick van Rinsum about her play: World Politics Three Times
MA International Relations: Culture and Politics student Annick van Rinsum created a play as a method to research her master’s thesis. “Through writing this play, I aim to contribute to our understanding of International Relations Theory. I’m specifically interested in the question how our theories…
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Book: The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East
Five questions for James Shires, assistant professor at ISGA, about his new book, The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East. The book is available to order now.
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Crystal EnnisFaculty of Humanities
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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Jennifer DowlingFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Nina Schmal wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2024
Successfully completing a master’s thesis in Political Science is no small feat. Not only is this for most students the most extensive and in-depth research report they have ever written, the work is also held to very high standards. Yet, every year students manage to impress their instructors and demonstrate…
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation)
Education, Organisation
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Political turmoil in Turkey: what is the future of democracy?
Turkish politics was shaken by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, along with dozens of others from the main opposition party.
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Alexandra PrégentFaculty of Humanities
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Hilde van MeegdenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anchrit WilleFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Bernhard RiegerFaculty of Humanities
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Brendan CarrollFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Pieter SlamanFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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Mandy de WildeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
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Ruthie PliskinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Florian Schneider
Faculty of Humanities
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Eelco van der MaatFaculty of Humanities
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From politics to psychology: the power of games and play
The Bachelor Honours Class 'Homo Ludens: Why We Play' combines games, theory, and practice. Students dive into all aspects of humanity in which games play a part and discuss them, both on a theoretical an experiential level: 'Occasionally, you touch upon what play is, but then it eludes you.'
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Nikkie BuskermolenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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‘Europe actually listens’: three Leiden political scientists about the responsiveness and effectiveness of EU policy
The image of the European Union (EU) as a remote law-making machine is widespread. Quite often journalists and politicians deliberately depict ‘Brussels’ as bureaucratic, even undemocratic, bypassing its citizens. And many of us buy into that image. Nikoleta Yordanova, Anastasia Ershova and Aleksandra…
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Spui updates for Political Science students in The Hague
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Political scientist Juan Masullo awarded Elise Mathilde Fund/LUF grant for research on public attitudes towards the mafia
Juan Masullo (Leiden University Institute of Political Science) receives a grant from the Elise Mathilde Fund/Leiden University Fund to conduct his research project ‘Forging an Anti-Mafia Culture: Observational and Experimental Evidence from Italy’. Masullo aims to find out what ordinary Italians think…
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Spui updates for Political Science students in The Hague
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Bart VerheijenFaculty of Humanities