751 search results for “museum collective and society” in the Staff website
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Martin BergerFaculty of Archaeology
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Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too
Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.
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Conference unravels the mystery of collecting, preserving and displaying
Why and how do people collect things? Why does a museum display one object and not another? These questions are at the heart of the interdisciplinary research programme Museums, Collections and Society. The programme is holding a conference for scholars and the general public on 5 and 6 July.
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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Claire PerretteFaculty of Archaeology
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Dutch state returns stolen artefacts: ‘Make sure to tell the full story’
The Netherlands returned 478 artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka this week, on the advice of a Dutch committee. Rightly so, says Leiden professor Pieter ter Keurs from the Museums, Collections and Society interdisciplinary research programme. ‘But do make it clear why you are returning something.’
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Advice to EU on looted art claims: ‘An agency could bring order to the legal chaos’
What practical steps can we take to resolve cross-border claims to looted art and prevent illicit trafficking in cultural goods? That's what the European Parliament asked Leiden legal scholar Evelien Campfens. Her advice: develop a registration system, issue art with a ‘passport’ and set up a European…
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Interdisciplinary symposium on restitution policies seeks more diverse perspectives
Taking responsibility concerning colonial heritage and restitution is a pressing issue for countries and museums worldwide. On 23 and 24 May, a Leiden University interdisciplinary symposium will explore new perspectives as a basis for policies. Organising professors Carsten Stahn and Pieter ter Keurs…
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Raphaël GerssenFaculty of Humanities
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Pieter ter KeursFaculty of Humanities
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Susanne BoersmaFaculty of Humanities
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Academic Historical Museum
The University’s historical collection is housed in the Academic Historical Museum. The museum is situated in the Academy Building.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez EstradaFaculty of Archaeology
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Carel’s Universe: Leiden museums depict Carel Stolker’s rectorship
Ten Leiden museums and heritage institutions have curated the online exhibition ‘Carel’s Universe’. They selected objects from their collections that symbolise retiring Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker and the research in Leiden. With direct references, playful associations and the odd nod and wink.
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Willem van WijkSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Lucas da Costa MacielFaculty of Archaeology
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Caroline Fernandes CaromanoFaculty of Humanities
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Laurie Kalb CosmoFaculty of Humanities
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Hoko HoriiFaculty of Law
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Gabriel Spautz VieiraFaculty of Archaeology
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Fang-I ChuSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Tommy van AvermaeteLeiden University Library
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2023
Connecting worlds, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. In that respect, a huge amount happened at Leiden University in 2023.
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Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities
The terms of employment of university employees are set out in the CAO of Dutch Universities.
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Anne Land-ZandstraFaculty of Science
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
- Daring questions in Islam
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Marika KeblusekFaculty of Humanities
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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Renske JanssenFaculty of Humanities
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Susanne RoodhuijzenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Hester Bergsma
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
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Mariana De Campos FrancozoFaculty of Archaeology
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Csilla ArieseFaculty of Humanities
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Mies GrijnsFaculty of Law
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Verena MeyerFaculty of Humanities
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Call for submissions: symposium ‘Changing Approaches Towards Restitution and Return of Colonial Heritage’
Research
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Gina van LingFaculty of Humanities
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Ruurd HalbertsmaFaculty of Humanities
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2024
Connecting scientific fields, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. What did the university achieve in 2024? A small sample.
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Karin de WildFaculty of Humanities
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Adriaan BednerFaculty of Law
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
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Elmer VeldkampFaculty of Humanities
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Jan JansenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Nathal DessingFaculty of Humanities
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