709 search results for “discover of the year” in the Student website
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Elena RossiFaculty of Science
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Keiko YoshiokaFaculty of Humanities
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Peter BisschopFaculty of Humanities
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Peter AkkermansFaculty of Archaeology
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Sylvia The-McArthurAdministration and Central Services
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Jasper's year – with pride, with care and, above all, together
Jasper Knoester, decaan van de Faculteit Wiskunde & Natuurwetenschappen, blikt terug op 2025 in "het jaar van Jasper".
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Sam BotanFaculty of Archaeology
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Egbert FortuinFaculty of Humanities
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Hilde WokerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jan SleutelsFaculty of Humanities
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Petra de BruijnFaculty of Humanities
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Freya BaetensFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Lauren LauretFaculty of Humanities
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Thea CoventryFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hao WangFaculty of Science
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Casper WitsFaculty of Humanities
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Stop the cuts to education’
Scrap the radical cuts to research and teaching. This was researchers and students’ message to government at the opening of the new academic year. Various speakers in Leiden’s Pieterskerk highlighted the importance of science for society.
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Annual report
Each year Leiden University, its departments and its faculties publish an annual report which contains all the important information and statistics for that year.
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Martijn StormsLeiden University Libraries
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Victoria NystAfrika-Studiecentrum
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End of year message from the Executive Board for staff and students
With the holidays just around the corner in this dark month of December, when we light candles as a symbol of warmth and hope, we would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year. We have accomplished a great deal together but the year has been difficult at times.
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Our university world knows no borders’
The theme of the opening of this year’s academic year was peace and justice. With the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine, these are turbulent times. During the ceremony those present reflected on what the academic community and universities can mean in times of crisis and conflict.
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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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Opening Academic Year: maximum of 75 attendees
As a result of the current corona measures, attendance at the Opening of the Academic Year on 6 September will be restricted to a maximum of 75 persons. The ceremony can, however, be viewed online by taking part in a video wall.
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How we celebrated 450 years of Leiden University
Over the past year, Leiden University’s 450th-anniversary celebrations brought together students, staff, alumni, partners and the residents of Leiden and The Hague. Join us as we look back on the highlights.
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Esther Op de BeekFaculty of Humanities
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Opening of the Academic Year: ‘Take care of each other’
After a turbulent Covid year, the well-being of our students and staff has the highest priority. How can we prevent physical and mental health problems? This was the key question at the Opening of the Academic Year in Pieterskerk in Leiden on 6 September.
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Jesse Wichers SchreurFaculty of Humanities
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Raymond FagelFaculty of Humanities
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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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In extremis: five extremes in 450 years of Leiden research
By looking at what is different, researchers often discover the special, the unusual. And that has already brought a wealth of highlights – also in Leiden.
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University couple marries ‘in front of all of Leiden’ on 3 October
They have known each other since they were small but Rianne and Tom first fell in love when working together at the university. That love culminated in a fairytale wedding amid all the revelry last 3 October.
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Alisa van de HaarFaculty of Humanities
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Board membership
Being on the board of a student association or organisation is a great way to gain work experience whilst having an unforgettable time with your fellow students. As a student board member, you may also be eligible for financial support.
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Alberto Sarcina
Faculty of Archaeology
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Petra SijpesteijnFaculty of Humanities
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Rogier CreemersFaculty of Humanities
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450 years of Leiden University: anniversary wishes from students, staff, and alumni
During the Opening of the Academic Year 2024-2025, we asked guests for their wishes and ideas for Leiden University's anniversary year in 2025.
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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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Alwin KloekhorstFaculty of Humanities
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Lettie DorstFaculty of Humanities
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Welcome to the Science Student Plaza website!
Studying at university can be both challenging and rewarding. Alongside your courses, you might be balancing a social life, part-time work, and personal circumstances that require your time and energy.
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Academic calendar
The academic year officially commences on 1 September and ends on 31 August. Take a look how the year is organised and on which days the university is closed.
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Leiden University is travelling to the past and the future for its 450th birthday
Leiden University is celebrating its 450th anniversary in 2025 with a feast for the eyes, ears and spirit. The anniversary year opens with an extra special Dies Natalis on 7 February. Highlights includes an alumni festival, three exhibitions and a canal concert.
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Matthijs WesteraFaculty of Humanities
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A special procession – just like 450 years ago
An extra-long procession with musical accompaniment will mark the beginning of the university’s 450th birthday celebrations on 7 February.
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Ine Tijdens on forty years at LACDR: ‘No two days were the same’
She walked into the Sylvius building as a wide-eyed twenty-something in 1984, and next year, she’ll be leaving us as a soon-to-be retiree in her sixties. Ine Tijdens (66) reflects on more than four decades at LACDR. ‘One year, I got a little whip for Sinterklaas. That says something about my persona…