1,130 search results for “board history” in the Student website
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Rein Dool painting to move to more public space in the Academy Building
The Rein Dool painting depicting board members of Leiden University will be moving soon to the Reception Room in the Academy Building, where more people will be able to see it.
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‘Sometimes choosing a different path can take you further’
On International Women's Day (8 March) we take time to consider female emancipation and participation. What does this day mean for Leiden University, and how does it tie in with our aim of becoming more diverse and inclusive? We talked about these issues with Annetje Ottow, who recently became the…
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Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences publishes advice on dignity and respect in academia
If universities and research institutions want to tackle unacceptable behaviour in academia, they must shift their focus from dealing with complaints to preventing such behaviour in the first place. This is what the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has concluded. It has therefore…
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Elizabeth Rodriguez EstradaFaculty of Archaeology
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Gina van LingFaculty of Humanities
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Lieke SmitsFaculty of Humanities
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Kees Verduin
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maria van der SchaarFaculty of Humanities
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Laurie Kalb CosmoFaculty of Humanities
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Schilderij Rein Dool hangt op nieuwe plek in Academiegebouw
Het schilderij van Rein Dool waarop voormalig bestuurders van de Universiteit Leiden zijn afgebeeld, is verhuisd naar de Receptieruimte van het Academiegebouw.
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Philippe BucFaculty of Humanities
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Miel GrotenFaculty of Humanities
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'Especially now, in-depth knowledge about Judaism and Jewish history is important'
The newly established Leiden Jewish Studies Association aims to bring together Leiden scholars working on Judaism. The first annual conference will take place in Leiden on 6 and 7 December. Leiden professors and co-organisers of the LJSA Sarah Cramsey and Jürgen Zangenberg talk about their plans.
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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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Wouter van BeekAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Brianne WesolowskiFaculty of Humanities
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Khizar JawadFaculty of Humanities
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Tamsin PrideauxFaculty of Humanities
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André KnulstFaculty of Humanities
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Carolina LenarduzziFaculty of Humanities
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Daniele Paolini
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Wim BlockmansFaculty of Humanities
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Shiru LimFaculty of Humanities
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Abolition of slavery Memorial Year has begun
On 1 July – Keti Koti, in the year ahead, our university community will be able to reflect extensively on the history of slavery by engaging in research, education and many other activities.
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Dies Natalis all about innovating and connecting
‘We could share our knowledge more with others and apply it more widely,’ said Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, while presenting the new Strategic Plan on the University’s 447th Dies Natalis. The new Strategic Plan therefore focuses on innovating and connecting, among disciplines and…
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Mick de KruijffFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Timo KosBoard of Governors
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Peter LodeFaculty of Science
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Linda DeegenaarsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Caroline de RuijterFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Niels LaurensFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Leiden University starts dismissal procedure against professor on the grounds of unacceptable behaviour
A professor from Leiden University, together with a former employee (who is also the professor’s partner), has been guilty of long-term unacceptable and often transgressive behaviour in the form of abuse of power and manipulation. This behaviour led to a culture of fear among staff who were largely…
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Bart VerheijenFaculty of Humanities
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Alexander GeurdsFaculty of Archaeology
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Mariken TeeuwenFaculty of Humanities
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Terence RenaudFaculty of Humanities
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Luc SelsBoard of Governors
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Karel Berkhoff
Faculty of Humanities
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Ronald Petrarca
Faculty of Humanities
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Kenan van de Mieroop
Faculty of Humanities
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Geert HamFaculty of Humanities
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Martijn van EtteFaculty of Humanities
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Jamel BuhariFaculty of Humanities
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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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Ruth ClemensFaculty of Humanities
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Matthew FrearFaculty of Humanities
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Hester Bijl stepping down as Rector Magnificus of Leiden University on 15 January 2026 to become Rector of TU Delft
Having served on the Executive Board for over nine years, the last five of which as Rector Magnificus, Hester Bijl will leave Leiden University at the start of next year. In a new step in her career, she will become Rector Magnificus on the Executive Board of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)…
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Sander van der HorstFaculty of Humanities
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Hester Bijl reappointed as Rector Magnificus
Leiden University’s Rector Magnificus, Professor Hester Bijl, has been reappointed for a second term by the Board of Governors.
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Sarah de Rijcke appointed Rector Magnificus of Leiden University
Professor Sarah de Rijcke will become the new Rector Magnificus on the Executive Board of Leiden University on 15 January 2026. She will succeed Professor Hester Bijl, who will become Rector Magnificus at Delft University of Technology.