537 search results for “community” in the Student website
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Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to Leiden researchers.
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So long, Gravensteen: ‘History dripped off the walls’
Historic and iconic yet expensive and cold. It’s with mixed feelings that the university is leaving the Gravensteen building, which dates back to the 12th century. How was it to work and study in this former Leiden prison?
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This course brings opera into the classroom: ‘Many themes are still relevant today’
What can opera tell us about societies in the past and present? Leiden honours students went looking for an answer, together with students from the Dutch National Opera Academy. A final concert was, of course, part of the repertoire.
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Executive Board column: Let’s be alert to unacceptable behaviour
This is a difficult time. Above all, for all those directly involved in this horrible case – unacceptable behaviour by a professor and his removal from the University – the case we went public about on 18 October and that has been reported in the media. This is painful and tough for the complainants…
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‘If we want to be really inclusive, we need to step outside our comfort zone’
The experiential expertise of people with a disability needs to be integrated in diversity & inclusion policy. This message was the common thread at the annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. Students and staff members engaged in conversation about how the university can become more accessible.
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Warm welkom voor nieuwe studenten tijdens EL CID
On a sunny Lammermarkt, thousands of new students gathered to kick off their student life in Leiden at the 56th edition of EL CID.
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Belonging first: in conversation about an accessible university
D&I Event
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CKN Knowledge Session: China and Security Developments in Space
Lecture and panel
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Theater (acting) & Improvisation
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Personal Professional Skills market
Career and apply for jobs, Study support
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Thesis Support Group Leiden & the Hague
Study support
- Workshop: Other forms of embodying knowledge
- Potluck Spring Dinner: Feeling Like Belonging
- Discover Brussels with Career Service
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Becoming an inclusive university
Conference, D&I Event
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PhD Candidates: Get more success with less stress
Personal development, Working effectively
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Update: Executive Board responds to coalition agreement
The three parties currently forming a government – D66, CDA and VVD – have presented a new coalition agreement, in which they announce their intention to reverse the substantial funding cuts to higher education. This is encouraging news, although many uncertainties remain. The Executive Board will closely…
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Acro dance: acrobatic flow
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Modern dance
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Innovating and connecting
447th Dies Natalis
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Annetje Ottow back in Leiden
Annetje Ottow is the first female president of the Executive Board of Leiden University, which means a return to her Alma mater.
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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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Leiden University celebrates Dies Natalis: ‘Ahead of the times for 450 years’
An extra-long cortège, three honorary doctorates, a quiz about 450 years of university history, a Dies Natalis rap and a call to defend academic freedom: these all featured in Leiden University’s 450th Dies Natalis celebration and the official start of its jubilee year.
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Executive Board adopts committee’s recommendations on Israel-Palestine
The Executive Board proposes to take the decision to suspend the existing institutional student exchange programmes with two Israeli universities, and until further notice not to engage in any new exchange programmes with Israeli universities that have comparable links with the Israeli military (the…
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Opening of the Academic Year: 'Relentlessly follow your curiosity and see where it takes you'
The opening of the new academic year highlighted students' and lecturers' personal motivators. Incoming students were encouraged to be bold, forge their own paths and grow by trial and error.
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Career Days | 14-18th of April 2025
Study information
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Dies Natalis
University ceremony
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Palestinian-Israeli Coexistence in the Middle East
Debate
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Navigating the Unpredictable: Climate Chaos and the Future of Water
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Thesis week Leiden
Study support, Study support
- Leiden University's Winter Weeks
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Meet the Employer
Career and apply for jobs
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Dies Natalis
University ceremony
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Opening of the academic year
University ceremony
- Give your physical and mental health a boost during Student Well-being Week
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Veni grants for 22 researchers from Leiden University
An impressive 22 research projects by Leiden researchers have been awarded Veni funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
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Governance and Democracy in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Lecture, Studium Generale