1,276 search results for “politics psychology” in the Student website
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Jan AbbinkAfrika-Studiecentrum
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More than motor skills: study of cognitive and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s
Cognitive decline and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease are often only recognised at a late stage, in spite of their great impact. Research by Marit Ruitenberg focuses on new tests and methods to show up these symptoms earlier and make them more specific.
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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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Wanted: student ambassador for the master programme in Political Science
Education, Organisation
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Patrick DassenFaculty of Humanities
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Rizal ShidiqFaculty of Humanities
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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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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Annelies van VarkFaculty of Law
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joris van de RietFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Syeda ShawkatFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Simon WillmettsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Marcos Neto de CordovaFaculty of Humanities
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Lydie CabaneFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Reijer PasschierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nikki MulderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Kai HebelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Frank PiekeFaculty of Humanities
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities
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Henk Schulte NordholtKoninklijk Instituut Taal, Land- en Volkenkunde
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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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Crystal EnnisFaculty 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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Tommy van SteenFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Jennifer DowlingFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Müge Kinacioglu
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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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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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
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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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Alexandra PrégentFaculty of Humanities
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Hilde van MeegdenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anchrit WilleFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Brendan CarrollFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Bernhard RiegerFaculty of Humanities
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Mandy de WildeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
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Roel BekkerFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Eelco van der MaatFaculty of Humanities
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Florian Schneider
Faculty of Humanities
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Veronique de GuchtFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences