If your research project involves collecting private or otherwise sensitive data, you must ensure adequate data protection measures are taken. Research must be conducted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In terms of patient data, for instance, when used for research carried…

Audio podcasts or audio recordings have a broad range of opportunities in education. Podcasts can be used to transfer knowledge (audio lectures), record interviews, record instructions for a field trip or to make a short radio documentary on location. Podcasts are a flexible medium, the small file size…

Leiden University strives to accommodate research talent, which is why it does its best to create an inspiring environment for PhD candidates. Therefore, we offer a training program for PhDs that is both complete and challenging. That is why we offer a training program for PhDs that is both complete…

Lecture, Studium Generale

As a PhD candidate, you were primarily hired to do research, although you will probably also have to do some teaching. The partial University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) certificate provides recognition that a PhD candidate has gained knowledge and experience as a teacher.…

Many Leiden University employees engage in ancillary activities. The University stimulates such activities because we believe that the right place for a university is at the very heart of society. Ancillary activities bring together research, teaching and society. However, there are some limits on what…

Do you want to post an announcement or report any content that needs changing? If so, please contact the web editorial team for your faculty or department.

How do you fulfill a chairing position during a team meeting? How do you visualise a dataset for a presentation? How do you write the introduction to a scientific article? All Science students can find the answers to these and many more questions in the 100+ skill modules on the digital Science Skills…

Master

Alongside allowances for business travel, commuting and relocation, there are also a number of smaller allowances for which you may qualify. Find out more about the meal allowance, emergency response team allowance, computer glasses allowance and the trade union contribution.

Are you a PhD candidate, and is there something you’d prefer to discuss with someone other than your thesis director or supervisor? The confidential counsellor for PhD candidates is here to help. You can speak to him/her in confidence and receive advice. If you experience symptoms of physical or mental…

To be able to activate your LU-Card online, it is necessary that you confirm your identity. We use the ReadID Ready app for this. On this page you will see what you need to confirm your identity.

The University pays out salaries on pre-determined dates. Additionally, the holiday allowance is paid out in May and the end-of-year bonus is paid out in November.

A data processing register is a record of which personal data you process and who you share this data with. If you collect personal data for your research, you must record this in the data processing register.

When you retire, your income is almost certain to be lower than what you are used to. You can take measures now to supplement your pension later.

Research, Transferable skills

Workshop

Didactics

Answers to the most common questions about Maileon

Leiden University is committed to making your work safe, healthy and enjoyable.

Leiden University has concluded an agreement with elipsLife for a collective ANW shortfall insurance. This insurance provides financial security for your partner in the event of your death.

Didactics

Leiden University offers various facilities to ensure your daily activities on campus run as smoothly as possible. Here you will find practical information about amenities in and around the buildings, as well as answers to questions such as: Where can I park and how do I apply for a subscription? How…

The University aims to be bilingual, and provides its information in Dutch and English wherever possible. This has consequences for the information provided on the University websites.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Research, Transferable skills

Leiden University considers good education to be of paramount importance. That is why we invest in our teachers’ professional development, to ensure that their teaching methods continue to match the needs of individual students.

Research, Didactics, Career development

The Andrea Evers Fund provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects in the area of health and well-being.

As a new employee of Leiden University, you automatically receive a ULCN account that gives you direct access to your workplace, Wi-Fi, and various ICT systems. Here you will find all information about activating and securing this account, as well as answers to questions such as: How do I reset my password?…

You think you can spot a phishing scam: a suspicious email that asks for your password or other personal data. But these emails are becoming increasingly plausible, so you could still fall into the trap. That’s why this method is still used so often by people with malicious intent. Did you know that…

The University has national holidays and compulsory closures. National holidays are not deducted from your vacation hours, whereas compulsory closures are.

If you find a new job or if your contract is coming to an end, there are a number of matters to consider.

Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with ‘brain drain’ as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement be a legitimate and lawful way to address this trend? Researcher Martijn van den Brink will investigate the issue.

Organisation, Human resources

Here you will find questions and answers about Vidatum.

Bachelor, Master

You can suggest topics that need to be addressed in these FAQs. Please contact us at our usual email addresses and phone number(s).

Ans is Leiden University's digital testing platform. It allows you to make digital exams using a variety of questions for summative and formative assessment.

If you’re experiencing too much work pressure, talk about it to your colleagues and your manager. This is the only way we can jointly work towards a solution. How do you raise the issue of work pressure? And what can you do to prevent work pressure from getting out of hand?

Bachelor, Master

If you have an idea for a new degree programme, be aware that the registration procedure is complex and time-consuming. Your faculty, the Executive Board, the Efficiency Committee for Higher Education (CDHO) and the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) must all approve.

The Knowledge Security Committee plays a central role in the decision-making and organisation relating to knowledge security within the university. Internationally oriented collaboration initiatives can be submitted to this committee (via the Knowledge Security Advice Desk) with a request to assess…