1,036 search results for “informal politics” in the Student website
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Patrick DassenFaculty of Humanities
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Alfred van StadenFaculty of Law
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Densua MumfordFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Paul AdriaanseFaculty of Law
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James McGrailSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Mark WestmorelandSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Ton DietzAfrican Studies Centre
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Matthew HoyeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Haye GeukesFaculty of Science
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Wim VoermansFaculty of Law
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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David SinghFaculty of Law
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Opinion: Renaming ministries plays crucial role in shaping political agenda
Three new ministries have been formed in the Netherlands: Asylum and Migration, Housing and Spatial Planning & Climate and Green Growth. Of course, this is not merely an administrative act. These ministries carry a strong and political charge and play a crucial role in shaping a government's political…
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Anahita ArianSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Hilde van MeegdenburgSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Wanted: student ambassador for the master programme in Political Science
Education, Organisation
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Wessel KraaijFaculty of Science
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Rachel SchatsFaculty of Archaeology
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Niels van WilligenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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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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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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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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PhD Conference in Law and Political Science - 19 October 2023
Research
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Shiza AslamFaculty of Science
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Tomer FishmanFaculty of Science
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Crisófia Langa da CâmaraFaculty 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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Joris Larik on Al Jazeera on the Dutch Political Crisis
Joris Larik, Assistant Professor at Leiden University College in The Hague, was interviewed live on Al Jazeera on 2 April 2021 about the current political upheaval in The Netherlands and the difficult process of forming a new government.
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Bart van der SteenLeiden University Library
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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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Benjamin Fogarty-ValenzuelaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Maarten van LeeuwenFaculty of Humanities
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Mandy de WildeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Anchrit WilleFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Loes OudenhuijsenAfrican Studies Centre
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
Education, Organisation
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Caspar van den BergFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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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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Number 1 in The Netherlands; number 22 in the world: Political Science at Leiden University
Where to study ’politics’? According to the QS World University Rankings, Leiden University is a good choice. In the 2021 edition, Leiden and The Hague retain their position in the top 25 of the most esteemed institutes worldwide. Within the Netherlands, we again claim the first position.
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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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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities
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Kai HebelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Syeda ShawkatSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Nikki MulderSocial & Behavioural Sciences