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Pride is a celebration, but also a fight for visibility
‘Be yourself. Be as gay, queer, trans as you can and show the world you exist.’ These rousing words from Looi van Kessel marked the start of the third Pride Leiden for the university boat, with the theme: ‘450 years of being yourself’.
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COVID Radar is a good predictor of increasing infections
The COVID Radar app is citizen science at its best. More than 200,000 users in the Netherlands are answering questions about their health and behaviour to help predict the development of the pandemic. Niels Chavannes, Professor of General Practice at Leiden University Medical Center, explains how the…
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From soft drinks to beer cask: ‘De Fusie is a place for everyone’
The glasses have been rinsed, the furniture is in place and the six-member board is ready. A very short time to go before De Fusie opens its doors in the Gorlaeus Building. The brand new bar promises to be a nice addition to the social life on campus. ‘We don't just want to run a cosy bar, but also…
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‘Studying in Leiden is a life-changing experience’: students on the LExS grant
Last year around 2,000 international students started a master’s degree at Leiden University. To make this possible, there are various grants that these students can apply for. One such grant is the LExS: the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme. Three LExS students tell us about their…
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First Tuesday Talks is a fact: 'It's nice to learn something from another field'
He had been back from Australia for less than 48 hours, but there was no sign of that. Michel Mandjes of MI had the honor of kicking off the very first Tuesday Talks: Science Insights on Tuesday. He did so with a presentation on complex networks.
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'This course is a simulation of your professional work as an astronomer'
What if I completely changed everything? A subject without lectures or exams, where the right answer is not important and where students work with their hands. With this idea, Michiel Brentjens reformed the course Radioastronomy. His students are so enthusiastic about this approach that they nominated…
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Hester Bijl: ‘On-campus teaching is a big step forward, so take care’
‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the new academic year, which begins on 6 September. No more 1.5m distancing, but we do have to take responsibility for other people’s safety.
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'If you think astronomy is a man's world, then it's your job to make a change'
During her master's thesis, Nashanty Brunken (24) worked in a team with five other women. With this female team, they discovered the largest molecule so far identified in a disc. 'I have learned so much and because we are all women, it is incredibly empowering. It's very cool to see how far we've come…
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After the launch of the next big space mission: ‘This is a big step towards understanding dark matter and dark energy.’
Henk Hoekstra and Alessandra Silvestri work on the astronomy and theoretical physics in the Euclid mission. These Dutch researchers are part of the mission.
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Rutger HoekstraFaculty of Science
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Joost BatenburgFaculty of Science
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Krista A. MilneFaculty of Humanities
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Anna van DuijvenvoordeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Amy EaglestoneSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Daphne Wong-A-FoeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Augustinus Lycklama à NijeholtFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Abe Lycklama à NijeholtFaculty of Law
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Marco CinelliFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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PLNTLangegracht 70, Leiden
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Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)
Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)
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RijnvesteSandifortdreef 17, Leiden
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Collaboration with other universities
Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam have worked together for many years on numerous aspects of teaching, research and valorisation. In 2012 this collaboration was formalised in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities strategic alliance.
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Studying with a disability
Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.
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Prepare Yourself for the Bio Science Park Excursion
Career and apply for jobs
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Malpractice
If you suspect that malpractice is taking place within your study programme, you are entitled to report it.
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De Kattekop Day Care CentreWassenaarseweg 8, Leiden
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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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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Quiet room Oort
Oort, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden
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Rapenburg 38Rapenburg 38, Leiden
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Rapenburg 59Rapenburg 59, Leiden
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Studying abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons. As well as being beneficial for your academic and personal development, it is also an asset to your CV. With increasing internationalisation, many employers regard international experience as a real advantage.
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SchouwburgstraatSchouwburgstraat 2, The Hague
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Get together at the university
There are countless ways to meet new people, at your own study programme and faculty or anywhere else in the university.
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Nursing mothers' room Old Observatory
Old Observatory, Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW, Leiden
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Stilteruimte Old Observatory
Old Observatory, Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW, Leiden
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Student with a refugee background
Leiden University supports students with a refugee background by providing guidance and encouraging contact with fellow students and staff. Find out about the services available and how you can play a role.
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Internships and research vacancies
During your studies you'll acquire a good theoretical basis. But what about practical experience? By doing an internship you can gain a clearer picture of a particular position or sector. For some study programmes an internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
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Elective credits
In addition to compulsory elements, most degree programmes also have elective credits. These are credits you can earn in a variety of ways, for example by taking elective courses, studying abroad or doing a minor.
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GP and healthcare insurances
Hopefully it won’t be necessary but should need to access healthcare during your studies, you can find all the necessary contact information here. Make sure you also have adequate health insurance. This is a legal requirement in the Netherlands. We also highly recommend that you take out liability i…
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Elective credits
In addition to compulsory elements, most degree programmes also have elective credits. These are credits you can earn in a variety of ways, for example by taking elective courses, studying abroad or doing a minor.
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Gaming your way through a PhD: 'Studying games is not just cool, it's important'
Giulio Barbero and Matthias Müller-Brockhausen did their PhD research at the Leiden University Game Research Lab.
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Wet felting workshop: design your own case or bag
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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ReuvensReuvensplaats 2-4, Leiden
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CMP Somatic Dance (mixed level)
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Van SteenisEinsteinweg 2, Leiden
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Meet the Employer
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop: How do I find a job that suits me?
Career and apply for jobs
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Workshop Building Bridges: How to address sensitive conversation topics in a constructive way? POPcorner The Hague X Meeting Point
Study support, Arts and leisure