Before 1936, musical practices in Palestine relied heavily on colloquial poetry, especially in rural communities, which constituted most of the population. In this dissertation, Issa Boulos has examined historical records that revealed many differences and similarities between Palestinian communities…

How can theatricality act as a mediating process between public space and public as ‘audience’? Does the presence of an observer change the nature of the observed and if so, how?

We have recently discovered that there are biological proteins that phase separate out of solution much the way oil will de-mix from water (see movie). These form dense, liquid-like phases called protein condensates.

COI@Leiden organises activities and events throughout the year. These include a monthly seminar series on topics relating to conflict resolution and PhD labs to assist COI students in developing their research skills.

This book sheds new light on domestic forced migration by examining the experiences of American-born slave migrants from a comparative perspective.

How did free agents in the Dutch Republic react to the creation of colonial monopolies (VOC and WIC) by the States-General? This project answers this question by looking at the role individuals played in the construction of an informal global empire parallel to the institutional empire devised by the…

Our researchers form a unique and interdisciplinary team who are active in various fields.

What is the role of technology and cyberculture in Korean social structures and in the potential formation of a new collective subjectivity? How do we reorient disoriented souls?

This programme examines cultural space, national identity and the politics of tangible and intangible heritage in Islamic Central Asia.

The purpose of the initiative is to establish Central Asian Studies at Leiden University. Central Asia is a region with fluid borders stretching into present-day Afghanistan, Russia, China, Mongolia, Iran and the Caucasus; a premodern highway of global interaction and today increasingly important as…

Leiden Observatory provides full education programmes in Astronomy both at the bachelor’s and master’s level. We integrate world-class scientific research and excellent education. Read all about our study programmes!

Empathic or anxious mistakes? A neurocognitive investigation of the development of social performance monitoring in youth growing up in stressful versus non-stressful environments

How to get involved in sustainability? Read more about four projects that Leiden University helped realise in the past few years.

Desinging Your Life helps students at Leiden University to design their life path and face the future with confidence. On this website, you find all you need to know about your Designing Your Life opportunities in Leiden.

How did learned natural historical inquiries into the underwater world develop in eighteenth-century Europe?

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Since 2013, the National Natural History Museum of the Netherlands, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, is unearthing the largest bonebed of the horned dinosaur Triceratops discovered so far. In order to answer questions about sedimentology, taphonomy and palaeobiology, palaeontologists and geologists collaborated…

What are the biological effects of Chinese herbal medicine in regulation of cancer cell metastasis?

Guidelines, rules and other important information for PhD candidates are described in detail in various documents. In addition, FGGA has developed faculty-specific guidelines and best practices, which are collected on this page as well.

Exploring cultural production in Europe, Latin America and Africa, the institute’s research programme focuses on the continuous interconnectedness of the Arts and Society in both the textual culture of literature, learning and public debate and the visual culture of art, architecture, film, photography…

Plant Sciences' contribution to the Biodiversity & Evolution research theme is to understand what are the key drivers of plant biodiversity during evolution with a focus on plant life history and resilience traits and develop tools to restore and maintain plant biodiversity.

As part of your assignment you are required to contribute to teaching in the Bachelor and the Master programs in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences of Leiden University. You will supervise Bachelor and Master students during the research projects of the students in the laboratory.

In the South African context, certain iconic images have been a dominant source for public understandings of historical events. The emphasis given these images tends to overshadow the historical value of other more personal photographic sources – like studio or amateur photography. This project looks…

In this section you will find detailed information about the eligibility criteria, necessary conditions, and guidelines for participating.

How can we monitor and protect biological and cultural diversity in Suriname best? What can we learn from local knowledge and customs associated with biodiversity? How can we understand current species, acoustical, behavioural, and ecological diversity from an evolutionary perspective? Can we predict…

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Digitally Preserving Heritage at Risk

The application of compliance archaeology techniques such as mechanical large scale excavations where large quantities of data are gathered in relatively little time (and relatively inexpensively) and a firm post-excavation research phase yielded a whole new body of archaeological evidence.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the world-class environment needed to reach their potential.

The MA Southeast Asian Studies at Leiden University explores Southeast Asia in-depth and from the perspective of its history, literature, media, culture, religions, philosophy or philology.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to develop their area of expertise.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class academic environment in which to develop their area of expertise.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their full potential.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class academic environment in which to develop their area of expertise.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

The MA South Asian Studies at Leiden University is designed for students with an interest in studying South Asia from a range of perspectives including its history, literature, art, media, culture, religions, philosophy and philology.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

The master's programme Comparative Criminal Justice at Leiden University focuses on criminology, criminal law and their mutual relationship. The programme offers an international comparative perspective, analysing criminal justice systems, legislation and policies in common law and civil law countri…

Join international boards and local taskforces, and share your ideas at major events. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of universities, there’s a place for you to get involved and make an impact.

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University Medical Center with the University of Havana.

Study the MSc in Political Science: International Organisation at Leiden University in The Hague. Learn about international institutions, governance, and global policy.

Lecture, Global Histories of Knowledge Seminar

Matilda Siebrecht has found the perfect combination of her interests, namely experimental archaeology, and journalism. She was asked by EXARC, a foundation that aims at connecting experimental archaeology professionals, to host a monthly podcast on this topic. ‘It is called Finally Friday, airing every…