214 search results for “decolonizing museum” in the Student website
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Lieske HuitsFaculty of Humanities
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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Floris de RuiterFaculty of Humanities
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Pratika DewiFaculty of Humanities
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Minors
A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.
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What is there to do at Leiden University in 2023? Six events to look forward to
From sponsored runs to festivals and from open days to concerts: Leiden University hosts lots of events each year. We are highlighting six of them for 2023.
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Mariana Françozo - Daring questions in Islam
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Drawing with diverse techniques and materials
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Vidi grants for eight researchers from Leiden University
Eight scientists from Leiden University have been awarded a grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). With this Vidi funding, the researchers can set up an innovative line of research and further expand their own research group over the next five years.
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Collecting sustainability and climate change for Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
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Marika KeblusekFaculty of Humanities
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Rethinking the Wereldmuseum Leiden through Indigeneity and Contemporary Art
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The Washington Post review of Eric Storm’s Nationalism: ‘Grand scale history’
The Washington Post reviews Nationalism by university lecturer Eric Storm. In this book, Storm explores how nation-states became the dominant political organizational form.
- Forgotten heroes
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Humanities Buddy Programme
Moving to Leiden for your (Pre-)Master’s at Leiden University? Feeling a little nervous? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back! The Humanities Buddy Programme is here to help you settle in, make friends, and explore your new home with ease. Whether you’re new to the Netherlands or just want to connect with…
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Henrike VellingaFaculty of Humanities
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Kamila SmagulovaFaculty of Humanities
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Lennart BesFaculty of Humanities
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Lauren LauretFaculty of Humanities
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Sara de WitFaculty of Humanities
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Marieke BloembergenFaculty of Humanities
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ReuvensReuvensplaats 2-4, Leiden
- Worlds to Discover: Manuscripts from the Muslim World
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Money saving tips
As a student, you probably have a limited budget. Try these smart tips to make your money go further.
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Discover the world of life sciences at Dutch Bio Science Week
Curious about what goes on at the Leiden Bio Science Park? During Dutch Bio Science Week (27 June - 5 July), organisations across the park will open their doors. For nine days, Leiden will be dedicated to life sciences and health, with activities for all.
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Commemoration in the city: Engaging with the Stolpersteine in Leiden and beyond
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- European Week Against Racism
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Education administration office
Education administration offices
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Student experiences
Why join the Honours College? Three honours students share why they chose to do something extra alongside their bachelor's degree.
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Course selection
The course selection varies each year. On this page, you will find courses offered in 2026–2027. You can find detailed descriptions in the prospectus.
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Ksenia FedorovaFaculty of Humanities
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Anne GerritsenFaculty of Humanities
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Damian PargasFaculty of Humanities
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Bart VerheijenFaculty of Humanities
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Vineet ThakurFaculty of Humanities
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Jos GommansFaculty of Humanities
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Stefano BellucciFaculty of Humanities
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Alistair KeffordFaculty of Humanities
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Walter Nkwi GamFaculty of Humanities
- Municipal elections: vote at the university on 18 March
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Wat is er te doen op de Leidse Museumnacht?
Op zaterdag 3 juni vindt de Museumnacht Leiden plaats. Ook dit jaar zijn Leidse wetenschappers en studenten onderdeel van de programmering.
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Alexander Dencher: ‘I want to give new elan to the study of applied arts’
A successful series of lectures on interior design, a symposium on four-poster beds and a new series of study afternoons on the horizon. University lecturer Alexander Dencher knows how to hold the attention of a growing audience. How does he do it? And what makes the history of interior design so fa…
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Leiden researchers organise first Week of Ancient Writing
This month marks the two-hundredth anniversary of the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphic writing. NINO, the Language Museum, Things that Talk and the National Museum of Antiquities are seizing the opportunity to organise the first Week of Ancient Writing.
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Podcasts for Whitsun
Fancy listening to a podcast over the long Whitsun weekend? Over the past few months, some excellent work has once again been produced at the faculty.
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2023
Connecting worlds, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. In that respect, a huge amount happened at Leiden University in 2023.
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Lotte Sophie Groenendijk reflects on the 'Care and the Jewish Experience' Conference
In September 2025 Leiden University hosted a greatly successful academic conference "Care and the Jewish Experience" organized by the Leiden Jewish Studies Network. Among our guests and presenters were academics from many universities, many disciplines and at different stages of their academic caree…
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Announcement new name Cluster Zuid
Today, Leiden University announces who the new Cluster Zuid on the Witte Singel will be named after. Summer 2023, a ballot determined the name of the complex on the former Van Wijkplaats/Van Eyckhof, which is expected to be completed in March. It was already established that the complex would be named…
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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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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.