295 search results for “gender and nationalism” in the Student website
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Niels van WilligenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Gjovalin MacajFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Jan Michiel OttoFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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National strike on 10 June
On 10 June, students and staff from all the Dutch universities will go on strike against the government’s proposed budget cuts. The day after the strike, on 11 June, the House of Representatives will debate the Spring Budget Memorandum, which includes the proposed cuts. The university supports this…
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Ilan PeledFaculty of Humanities
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National Student Survey shows Leiden students satisfied
The first results of the National Student Survey (NSE) show that Leiden students are still satisfied with their degree programmes. On average they are slightly more satisfied than in 2021. Satisfaction with their lecturers and study guidance has also increased compared with 2021.
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Salvador Santino Regilme in Social Europe: 'Tax billionaires to save democracy'
In a new Social Europe article, Salvador Santino Regilme, Associate Professor of International Relations at Leiden University, warns that the EU must radically rethink how it funds its security—before it is too late.
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Marlou SchroverFaculty of Humanities
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Nico SchrijverFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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National platform launched for academics facing abuse
Academics regularly face threats, intimidation and abuse. The Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) therefore launched the WetenschapVeilig platform on 7 November 2022.
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Over a third of Leiden’s professors are women, just above national level
The proportion of female professors at Dutch universities is increasing, but at a modest rate. At 34.2%, Leiden University is in the top three. These are the results of the Women Professors Monitor for 2025.
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Willemijn Waal in National Geographic Portugal: ‘Hittites were very pragmatic’
Senior university lecturer Willemijn Waal was quoted in a National Geographic Portugal article about Hittite culture.
- Cancelled: National strike 10 June in Amsterdam
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Tycho van der HoogAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Annemarie SamuelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ben SchoenmakerFaculty of Humanities
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Universities adopt national measures to combat threats made to academics
Academics are increasingly facing threats, harassment and hate speech following public appearances. The Dutch universities – united in the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) – is now adopting a number of national measures, from a zero-tolerance policty to psychosocial help for vic…
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Reminder: Take part in the National Student Survey 2025!
Education
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National Student Survey: students are satisfied with their study programme
The first results of the National Student Survey (Nationale Studenten Enquête: NSE) reveal that students at Leiden University are satisfied with their study programme.
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Diversity and inclusion
Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community that enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected. Do you have questions about diversity and inclusion? Or are you looking for advice, support or contact? Find out who you can turn to at Leiden University.
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Manon van der HeijdenFaculty of Humanities
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Christina Pasvanti GkiokaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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origins of the International Labour Organisation and the League of Nations
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) and the Embassy of Ireland are jointly organising a special book launch in The Hague. On 13 November, Gerry Finnegan, author and a former director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), will…
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Sexual health
Do you have questions about your sexual health, for example STDs, contraception or pregnancy?
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Salvador Santino Regilme in Transforming Society: 'Oligarchic Rivalry: US–China Tariffs and the Global Politics of Inequality'
In a new Transforming Society article, Salvador Santino Regilme, Associate Professor and Chair of the International Relations Program at Leiden University, critiques the Trump administration’s US–China tariff war as a covert instrument of domestic class warfare.
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Take part in the National Student Survey 2025 and win great prizes!
Education
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Join the concert of the Dutch national Student Orchestra on February 20th in the Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden
Education
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‘We want our country back’: Banal nationalism and the continuing significance of the national in an uncertain world
Lecture, Leiden University Nationalism Network
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LUMC Education BuildingHippocratespad 21, Leiden
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LUMC Research BuildingEinthovenweg 20, Leiden
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Sylvana Simons to give Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture
Every year on or around International Women’s Day on 8 March, Leiden University holds its Annie Romein-Verschoor Lecture. This year’s lecture will be given by Sylvana Simons, MP and leader and parliamentary chair of the BIJ1 party. What does International Women’s Day mean to her and which challenges…
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Salvador Santino Regilme in East Asia Forum: 'The Philippines confronts Duterte’s authoritarian legacy at The Hague'
In a newly published article in East Asia Forum (Australian National University), Salvador Santino Regilme, reflects on the global significance of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
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Ukrainian Nation-Building in the Past and the Present
Lecture, Leiden University Nationalism Network
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PRINS is back again: ‘I am proud of what we have achieved’
After twenty weeks of hard work, third-year students of International Studies wrapped up the ‘Practising International Studies’ (PRINS) consultancy course by pitching their major research findings and advice to organisational partners. We were invited to attend the presentations on behalf of the International…
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Bart van der BoomFaculty of Humanities
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Henk KernFaculty of Humanities
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Dennis BosFaculty of Humanities
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Salvador Santino Regilme in The Associated Press: 'The U.S. aid freeze is a return to hard-power coercion'
President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze U.S. foreign aid is raising concerns about ceding global influence to China. The Associated Press explores how this shift could weaken America’s soft power, traditionally used to build alliances and counter adversaries.
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Belittling and threats are part of everyday life for outspoken women
In a fiery Annie Romein-Verschoor lecture, Sylvana Simons opened up about her experiences as a woman in politics. The leader of the BIJ1 party is regularly the subject of belittling comments and threats. Writer Aafke Romeijn, who reflected on the Simons’ lecture, has also been threatened frequently…
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Santino Regilme in EUobserver: 'The EU needs to research its own oligarchic capture'
In a recent EUobserver opinion article, Salvador Santino Regilme, warns that Europe faces a crisis of legitimacy if it continues to ignore the structural influence of billionaires and oligarchic interests within its institutions.
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Leiden University joins national 113 campaign: ‘It’s okay to feel uncomfortable about talking about suicide’
Talking about suicide is important, but anything but comfortable. To make this difficult subject easier for students and staff to discuss, the university is organising a campaign week in line with the national campaign ‘1K Z1E J3’ (I see you) being run by Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (113 is the…
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Maartje JanseFaculty of Humanities
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Gorlaeus BuildingEinsteinweg 55, Leiden
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SnelliusNiels Bohrweg 1, Leiden
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SylviusSylviusweg 72, Leiden
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Global Governance Journal comes to Leiden
A team of researchers based at Leiden has taken over the editorship of the journal Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations. For the first time, the journal will now be based outside the United States. The new Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor Alanna O'Malley…
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Joost AugusteijnFaculty of Humanities
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Eva MichaelsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Leiden University Nationalism Network
Lecture, Book Launch Leiden University Nationalism Network