843 search results for “africa economics” in the Student website
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Taufiq AdiyantoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Josephine van der HaveFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Matthijs AppelmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Robert-Jan de RooijFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Merel CornaxFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leticia Rettore MicheliFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Fleur Vette
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ganna DemydyukFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Katerina JohnsonFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Richard GriffithsFaculty of Humanities
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Fieke HarinckFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Derk van GeelFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Rikardt KempFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mahdis Mirzadeh
Faculty of Humanities
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Isabel SonFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Xueting ZhangFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Research Gold Matters in Volkskrant report on Burkina Faso
In October 2021 the Volkskrant published the article 'Rond de bloedgoudmijnen van Burkina Faso heerst de angst voor terreur' (Around the blood-gold mines of Burkina Faso, the fear of terror rules). In this report Carlijne Vos describes how Burkina Faso is rapidly destabilising. The lucrative gold mines…
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Joëlle Kraaijeveld wins Jan Brouwer Thesis Prize
Joëlle Kraaijeveld has won the Jan Brouwer Thesis Prize for history with her master's thesis.
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The whole world knows the way to the Leiden institute in Morocco
A delegation from Leiden University visited the Netherlands Institute Morocco (NIMAR) in Rabat at the end of February.
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‘You can’t just go to the field and leave again with data’: meet LUCIR scholar Corinna Jentzsch
Corinna Jentzsch, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Political Science and co-convener of the Leiden University Center for International Relations (LUCIR) has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mozambique. Her resulting book, Violent Resistance: Militia Formation and Civil…
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Damian PargasFaculty of Humanities
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Randal SheppardFaculty of Humanities
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Patricio SilvaFaculty of Humanities
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Bruno AllahissemFaculty of Humanities
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Aone van EngelenhovenFaculty of Humanities
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Maud RijksFaculty of Humanities
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Adam FaircloughFaculty of Humanities
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Soledad Valdivia RiveraFaculty of Humanities
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Matthew SungFaculty of Humanities
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José María Castro Ibarra
Faculty of Humanities
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Christine MertensFaculty of Humanities
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World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL): A conference like no other
The 10th edition of the World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL), hosted by Leiden University, will be held online from 7 – 12 June. Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) researchers give us an insight into how important and special this event actually is.
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Who will pay for our energy transition?
The Dutch Development Bank's new SDG loan fund for green energy in the global south may not be as positive as it seems. Anthropology professor Marja Spierenburg raises concerns about its potential impact on local communities.
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It doesn’t really exist, but I am one: a tropical lawyer!
Alumna Janine Ubink is a Professor of Law, Governance and Development at Leiden University. She researches legal pluralism in various areas of Africa and calls herself a ‘tropical lawyer’. She says, ‘It doesn't really exist, but I am one.’
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become “Christian"? Religious Identity as a lens for the Social and Economic backgrounds of Administrators during the Umayyad Caliphate (ca. 661-750
Middle East Studies Lecture
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Dr Graça Machel in Leiden: human rights, the crucial role of academia and the importance of intergenerational dialogue
Almost three years after receiving her honorary doctorate, Dr Graça Machel returned to Leiden University. Over the course of two days she spoke with students, researchers, and other interested persons, about human rights – particularly those of women and children – in a world in which these are continually…
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Child rights activist Graça Machel speaks in Leiden on justice between generations
Mozambican politician and child rights activist Graça Machel speaks October 27 at Leiden University about her work.
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Political Science Master’s thesis prize 2021: the nominees
Tradition has it that at the end of each academic year, the best master’s thesis in Political Science is awarded a prize. For 2021-2022, the jury is considering six nominations. All of great quality, but on different topics. These range from political party bans to questions regarding commitment within…
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ISGA Contributes to Training African Officers in Military Diplomacy
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of Leiden University contributed to the design and teaching of modules of this year’s edition of the Ministry of Defence’s ‘International Military Cooperation Course Africa’.
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ESOF session on vaccines: ‘Infectious diseases know no borders’
How can Europe lead the way in vaccine development that is fast and for all? To answer this pressing question, Professor of Vaccinology Meta Roestenberg is holding a panel session on 14 July at the EuroScience Open Forum in Leiden.
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Antjie Krog writer in residence at Leiden University this autumn
South African poet Antjie Krog will be the writer in residence at Leiden University in autumn 2021. Krog is famous for her poetry collections and books, which are often inspired by the history of South Africa. In her role as writer in residence, she will give the annual Albert Verwey Lecture and a series…
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Jenneke van der Wal wins Ammodo Science Award: ‘Especially unstudied languages contribute to theory building’
For associate professor Jenneke van der Wal, things have been good recently. After being awarded a Vici and Una Europa grant, she has now also received an Ammodo Science Award. ‘It is a nice confirmation that I am doing valuable work.’
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Volgens hoogleraar Sarah Wolff zijn EU-migratiedeals een slechte oplossing voor een niet bestaand probleem
Nu in heel Europa rechtse partijen hoog scoren in de peilingen is de verwachting dat de discussie omtrent migratie flink opgeschud gaat worden. Desondanks maant hoogleraar Sarah Wolff tot kalmte.
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70,000 year old secrets revealed: Umhlatuzana Rock shelter, | A talk by Gerrit Dusseldorp
On February 18th Dr Gerrit Dusseldorp gave a talk about the Umhlatuzana Rock shelter in Kloof (South Africa). This site has preserved some of the earliest traces of Modern Humans and helps us understand how people in deep prehistory lived, survived and adapted. The talk was streamed by Arise creative…
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Jamel Buhari: ‘Queer migration is intertwined with other reasons for leaving’
Those who apply for asylum at the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) are often asked about their main reason for migration. This process puts asylum seekers in a specific category, while their experiences are often much more complex and multifaceted. With his research on queer migration, PhD…
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Meeting place for and by all students: That is POPCorner, The Hague
The POPCorner The Hague festive opening week has been postponed due to the more restrictive corona measures, but the website is online, its’ employees are roaring to go, and there are plenty courses and workshops available to take part in. High time to get to know more about this meeting point for and…
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Vier onderzoekers van FSW krijgen een ERC Starting Grant
De Starting Grant wordt jaarlijks door de European Research Council (ERC) toegekend. Dit jaar zijn er in Nederland 51 onderzoekers die een Starting Grant ontvangen, waaronder 4 onderzoekers van FSW.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
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Contemporary Art History and Theory in a Global Perspective - Joint Art Talk by Matthew Rampley and Vera Wolff
Alumni event, Arts and Culture