881 search results for “africa philosophy” in the Student website
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Miriam WaltzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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How can youth political participation in Africa be encouraged?
Do political knowledge and democratic values encourage young people to participate in politics or not? Political Scientist Leila Demarest had a closer look at adolescents’ participation intentions in Nigeria and shared her findings with The Conversation.
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Paul Nieuwenburg
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Eamon AloyoFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Susanna Lindberg: ‘I want to protect our plurality and openness’
Professor Susanna Lindberg has been appointed Scientific Director of the Institute for Philosophy with effect from 1 February. In her new role, she aims to foster connections among people. ‘I want my colleagues to feel good.’
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Timo SlootwegFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Michael Meyer
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Paul van ElsFaculty of Humanities
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Stephen Ellis Debate on the role of African philosophy in peace and security
Debate
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Jaap CorthalsFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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appointed Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa
Mayke Kaag has been appointed Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) on behalf of the African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL).
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Peter Pels in Andere Tijden about fathers of the Holy Spirit and Africa Museum
The special of the Dutch History Programme Andere Tijden 'Missie Geslaagd?' (Mission accomplished?) tells the story of the last fathers of the Holy Spirit Congregation who live in Gennep. Professor of Anthropology and Sociology of Africa Peter Pels is one of the specialists in this episode. He explains…
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Gerald AchoFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Densua MumfordFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Leonor JonkerAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Dorine van Norren appointed Professor by Special Appointment at LUC The Hague: ‘Global ambassador for happiness’
Dorine van Norren has been appointed Professor by Special Appointment in ‘Intercultural Rights, Citizenship, and Sustainability’ at Leiden University College The Hague, Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, for a five-year term starting on 1 June 2026. The chair was established and is funded by…
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Caspar Jacobs in Philosophers’ Annual: ‘It is not relationships between objects, but absolute properties that are most important’
An article by assistant professor Caspar Jacobs has been included in the prestigious Philosophers’ Annual, which compiles the ten best philosophy articles each year. In ‘Comparativist Theories or Conspiracy Theories?’, he addresses the question of whether objects have fundamental properties.
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Why North Korea and Southern Africa are dependent on each other
North Korea may seem like an isolated country but it has strong ties with African regimes. This alliance, which trades in arms despite international sanctions, is increasingly operating out of the liberal world order’s sight, PhD candidate Tycho van der Hoog warns.
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The ICJ's interim ruling in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: what now?
Israel was ordered to take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. Giulia Pinzauti, an expert on state conflicts and humanitarian law, explains the significance of the case, the specific details of the ruling and what we can expect to happen next.
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Daan WeggemansFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Honorary doctorate for Graça Machel: fund for female students from South Africa
On the occasion of the conferral of an honorary doctorate to children’s rights activist Graça Machel, a fund has been established that will enable two female students from South Africa to come and study in Leiden.
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Jelena BelicFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tycho van der HoogAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Marleen DekkerAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Hendrik Jacob Roelof KapteinFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Walter Nkwi GamFaculty of Humanities
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Nada HeddaneFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carolien JacobsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jan JansenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Esther van de CampFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ton DietzAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Caroline ArchambaultFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Nike van HeldenFaculty of Humanities
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Sheila VaradanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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to Environmental Tragedy: Grant for Research into Polluted Mines in Africa
At one time, the railway from Kimberley to Kambove in Southern Africa symbolised prosperity and progress. Today, the exhausted mining towns along its route are marked by decay and pollution. Professor Jan-Bart Gewald has been awarded an NWO L grant to investigate the long-term global consequences.
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opportunities – A wealth of learning about fair partnerships Between Leiden and Africa
A whole week was dedicated to fair partnerships and equitable exchange in Leiden-African education and research
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Liesbeth KanisAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Political elites and regime change in the Middle East and North Africa: accommodation or exclusion?
Political scientist Kevin Köhler (Leiden University) has been awarded a Consolidator Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). This prestigious grant enables him to set up a research group in the coming five years. Köhler and his team will examine how elite conflict affects processes of regime change…
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Andrew Gawthorpe on BBC about Donald Trump’s plan to exclude South Africa from the G20: ‘Unlikely’
University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe commented on the BBC regarding Donald Trump’s plans to exclude South Africa from the G20.
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Andjelka PetreskiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marlon KruizingaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Eva PolmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Tingting HuiFaculty of Humanities
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
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Denied Justice: Double Jeopardy for Children in Conflict Situations in Africa’.
New Report Launched by ACPF with the support of the Department of Child Law and Health Law
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Dutch radio about the effects of the Russia-Ukraine grain agreement on Africa
Economic Anthropologist Erik Bähre talks on the Dutch News Radio Channel BNR about the effects of the Russia-Ukraine grain agreement for African countries.
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Azeb AmhaAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Jan BoersemaFaculty of Science