1,130 search results for “board history” in the Student website
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Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl on Palestine event: ‘Let’s have an academic debate with room for different perspectives’
There’s been a lot of commotion about the ‘Apartheid in Israel’ panel discussion being cancelled. The organisers, Students for Palestine, wanted to hold this at Leiden University’s Wijnhaven building in The Hague on 21 March. The Executive Board would only allow the event to go ahead if guarantees…
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Luc Sels new President of Leiden University
As of 1 November 2025, Professor Luc Sels will assume the role of President of Leiden University’s Executive Board.
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Painting removed from wall in spontaneous action: ‘We are going to discuss this and reach a decision’
During a meeting at the University on 10 November, staff spontaneously removed a painting by artist Rein Dool from the wall in one of the meeting rooms in the Academy Building, reversed it and placed it on the floor. A tongue-in-cheek action with a serious undertone. This has led to a lot of commotion…
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Municipality of Leiden apologises for role in slavery and announces further research
On 2 December, the Municipality of Leiden will apologise for the role previous administrations played in colonialism and slavery. A further study will be carried out.
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Antje WesselsFaculty of Humanities
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Henriette PluimersFaculty of Humanities
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Anouk RoggemaFaculty of Archaeology
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Anna BubbersFaculty of Science
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Lidwien MeulenkampFaculty of Archaeology
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Tim van SurksumFaculty of Science
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Linda RelijveldFaculty of Archaeology
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Wim de GrootUniversity Facility Services
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Hanne BerginkFaculty of Archaeology
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Venelin KolevFaculty of Archaeology
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Karien WentinkFaculty of Archaeology
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Gabi PerhajFaculty of Archaeology
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Roel KwastFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jeroen de BrieFaculty of Archaeology
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Marjet de RuyterFaculty of Archaeology
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Suzan StoterFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Margot HogewoningFaculty of Archaeology
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Jan PronkFaculty of Archaeology
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Gertjan BoshuizenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nanette VaartjesFaculty of Archaeology
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Johan VerweijFaculty of Archaeology
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Mijanou BlaauwFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jasper KanbierFaculty of Archaeology
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Kees VarkevisserFaculty of Archaeology
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Caroline HagedoornFaculty of Archaeology
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Annette HeijnFaculty of Science
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Vincent WoltersFaculty of Archaeology
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Floris van KampenFaculty of Science
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Mette KamerichFaculty of Humanities
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Leiden University bids farewell to Mayor Lenferink
This week, Leiden University bade farewell to Henri Lenferink, who is retiring after 20 years as mayor of Leiden.
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Sara de WitFaculty of Humanities
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Rebekka GrossmannFaculty of Humanities
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Anne PorFaculty of Humanities
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Julian GrobFaculty of Humanities
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Martijn TreurFaculty of Humanities
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Ymke VreeburgFaculty of Humanities
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Jasper KrijnsFaculty of Humanities
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Matthijs OliemanFaculty of Humanities
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Rebecca WensmaFaculty of Humanities
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Kevin HorbachFaculty of Humanities
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Four questions about why we’re holding a debate on our ties to the fossil fuel industry
On Wednesday 27 September we will be holding a debate for students and staff on our links with the fossil fuel industry in relation to the topic of sustainability. All students and staff of the university are cordially invited. If you’re still not sure about whether to attend, these four questions and…
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Sara BolghiranFaculty of Humanities
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Liselore TissenFaculty of Humanities
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Keti Koti in Leiden: 'Here, too, slavery is all around us‘
Many traces of the city's slavery history can be found in Leiden but the public isn't always aware of them. The initiators of 'Mapping Slavery in Leiden' want to change this with guided tours and street markers. Representatives of the University and other Leiden institutions will be giving the first…
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Joanne van der Leun to chair new knowledge security and fossil industry committees
Leiden University has set up two committees to consider issues that are the focus of much attention within our community and society at large. They are the Knowledge Security Committee and the Fossil Fuel Industry Collaboration Committee. Former dean Joanne van der Leun will chair both.
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‘Divisions are there to be bridged’
Annetje Ottow is stepping down as President of Leiden University’s Executive Board on 1 September 2025 after almost five years in the role. She looks back at the highs and lows – and ahead to what’s next.