1,880 search results for “modern middle eastern studies” in the Student website
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Jessie PoolFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Times Higher Education: Leiden best Humanities faculty continental Europe
The Faculty of Humanities has been ranked 17th Arts and humanities faculty in the Times Higher Education world ranking 2015-16. This makes it the top non-Anglo-Saxon institution on the list. The position is 7 places up in comparison with last year's list.
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Humanities Lab: broaden your horizon and grow
Are you a motivated student wanting to grow outside of your own bachelor’s programme? Then, look no further than the Humanities Lab honours programme: a challenging opportunity to broaden your horizon and grow.
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Hossam Ahmed: ‘Listen to your students’
Three Humanities lecturers received the Senior Teaching Qualification (SKO) this year. Lecturer Hossam Ahmed is one of them. What does he think makes for good education?
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New extracurricular option on Religious Studies for students International Studies
If you wish to include Religious Studies expertise in your curriculum (for instance in your thematic seminar(s), elective space, or BA thesis), this new extracurricular course is the thing for you!
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Thesis and papers
When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.
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Floris Harm studied Chinese, just like one of his ancestors: ‘We’re both trying to promote mutual understanding’
When Floris Harm took up his role as director of the Leiden Asia Centre, he made a remarkable discovery on the university website. It turned out that a past family member was one of Leiden University’s first sinologists.
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Helen PluutFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Keuzegids: six top bachelor's programmes at Leiden University
Leiden University has six top bachelor's programmes according to Keuzigids universiteiten 2025, a consumer guide to university programmes. This puts Leiden in fourth place of the broad-based universities.
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Three years of Urban Studies: 'Maybe it's time to think about a master's programme'
A study programme all about cities and their issues. Three years ago, the bachelor's programme Urban Studies was a newcomer in The Hague. By now, the first theses are being written. André Gerrits, programme director, talks about the programme’s success: 'The intake of first-years has increased from…
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Archaeologist Marie Soressi joins the discussion about the early use of bow-and-arrow technology in Europe
Nature News reported on the use of bow-and-arrow for hunting based on the research made on small points found in a 54,000-year-old cave site in southern France.
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New Director of Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo wants to increase the institute’s visibility
Egyptologist Marleen De Meyer has been appointed the new Director of the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC). Dr De Meyer has worked for the institute, which promotes Egyptian, Dutch and Flemish collaboration in the field of education and research, since 2016.
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Zeineb Romdhane: Student and Minister for New Democracy
A shadow cabinet has just been formed. This one consists of students from all the Dutch universities. They will be keeping politicians on their toes in the coming year, and want to show that progress cannot be made without academic research and teaching. Master’s student Zeineb Romdhane is Minister…
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Studies Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid bekroond met ‘beste studie’-medailles
Vijf opleidingen van de Leidse rechtenfaculteit hebben een medaille ontvangen als ‘beste studie’. Dit blijkt uit onderzoek dat EW Magazine uitvoerde in samenwerking met ResearchNed. De Advanced Master Air and Space Law scoorde uitzonderlijk hoog en ontving een gouden medaille.
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Leiden’s BA Religious Studies programme ranked #1 in The Netherlands
The BA Religious Studies programme has been awarded the label 'Topopleiding' (Top Education) in the Keuzegids 2021.
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International studies and Urban Studies have moved to Schouwburgstraat
The International Studies and Urban studies study programmes have moved to a new address. After five years in the Wijnhaven building they have moved to the Schouwburgstraat. ‘It is nice to have our own place in The Hague as the Faculty of Humanities.’
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Alisa van de HaarFaculty of Humanities
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Anne-Isabelle RichardFaculty of Humanities
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Radhika GuptaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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From International Studies to HR: ‘I use my skills every day’
Ana Oleart came to The Hague from Barcelona to study for her bachelor's degree in International Studies. After completing no fewer than two master's degrees at Leiden University, she now works in the HR department of a large hotel chain.
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Matthew di Giuseppe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Carina van de Wetering
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Manja KoendersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wim VoermansFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joram van KetelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nargess AsghariFaculty of Humanities
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Ilan PeledFaculty of Humanities
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Abhimanyu ChettriFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ben HaringFaculty of Humanities
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Miriam MüllerFaculty of Humanities
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Taking Brussels by storm – the EUS 2023 study trip
Every autumn EUS students take the train down to our southern neighbours to learn the secrets of European Union institutions. They get to hear tips about landing a job in Brussels, learn things about EU institutions that cannot be found in the textbooks, meet important contacts, and get inspiration…
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Miriam WaltzFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jan van DijkhuizenFaculty of Humanities
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Paul SmithFaculty of Humanities
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The European Union Studies Brussels study trip is back!
After two years of COVID-19 induced hiatus, the European Union Studies track of MA International Relations organized another successful study trip to Brussels. Over the course of three days the students had a chance to learn more about the EU institutions, meet lobbyists and interest group representatives…
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New light on the modern night. Computationally tracking “invisible flâneurs” in Antwerp police records (1876-1939)
Lecture, CMGI Brown Bag Seminar
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Vacancy: Student Ambassadors International Studies
Education, Organisation, Human resources
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Antoaneta Dimitrova on Euronews about the elections in Bulgaria
Antoaneta Dimitrova, Professor Comparative Governance, spoke in an interview with Euronews about the hurdles ahead for Borrisov, the current prime minister of Bulgaria, despite winning the elections.
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Archaeologist Mark Driessen’s book and project in royal spotlights
On September 28, 2022, dr.ir. Mark Driessen presented a publication about the ancient Roman frontier in Jordan. Venue for the book launch was the residence of the Dutch Ambassador in Amman. The event was attended by Prince Hassan bin Talal and his wife Princess Sarvath el Hassan, members of the Jordanian…
- Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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Vacancy: Student Ambassador Urban Studies
Organisation
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Alex Tutwiler receives Archol grant to reveal hidden stories of child labor
PhD candidate Alex Tutwiler, from the Faculty of Archaeology, has received a grant from Archol, via the P.J.R. Modderman Foundation, to investigate how child labor shaped the bones of Dutch children between the 17th and 19th centuries. Using CT scans, she aims to build a more comprehensive picture of…
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A scholarship to study abroad
Three Leiden students who have made their dreams of studying abroad come true this year with the aid of a VSBfonds scholarship talk about their experiences.
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Exhibition unveils Central Asian part of Silk Road
An exhibition at Oude UB takes visitors to the historical Silk Road. Old maps, clothes and jewellery reflect the rich heritage of the cities of Central Asia and their inhabitants.
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Vacancy: Student Ambassador International Studies
Organisation