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Can an alderman share confidential information with a group of residents? News - 3 February 2025
A complex discussion is currently taking place in the Municipality of The Hague. An alderman has shared secret information about a future shelter with a group of select residents, asking them not to share this information with others. Geerten Boogaard, Professor Local Government, talks about the issue…

What's Next? Alumni share their journey after studying Media Technology News - 17 February 2022
We are excited to restart the Media Technology alumni talk series, organized by students, for students and alumni. Upcoming edition will bring us two alumni to share their unique journeys after Media Technology: Ella Keijzer and Bastiaan Terhorst.

In Leiden, Indigenous artists share their view of the night sky News - 14 October 2021
On Saturday October 16, the special exhibition ‘Shared Sky: Canvases of the Universe’ opens in the Old Observatory in Leiden. The exhibit takes a cultural look at the starry sky by Aboriginal Australian and South African artists, and features colorful artwork that explores how these Indigenous cultures…

Melanie Fink speaks on Frontex, shared human rights responsibility, and the action for damages in Brussels News - 9 June 2017
On Thursday 8 June 2017 Melanie Fink, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Europa Institute, participated in the Legal Seminar ‘EU Law and Undocumented Migrants: Defending Rights in the Context of Detention & Deportation’.

Dutch Ministry would rather pay penalty than share information in due time News - 20 July 2022
It recently became clear that the Dutch Ministry of Health would rather pay a penalty than share information about the controversial face mask deal with former CDA party activist Sywert van Lienden. Dutch news site Nieuwsuur reports that this is no exception. In recent years newspaper De Volkskrant…

Iran deserves our attention: ‘We must share our knowledge about this conflict’ News - 26 February 2026
‘Don’t forget us. Don’t stop talking about Iran.’ In a packed lecture hall at the new Spui Campus in The Hague, a panel discussion was held this Tuesday on recent developments, tensions and the wave of state violence in Iran.

Does Germany share responsibility for what Israel is doing in Gaza? News - 1 May 2024
Yesterday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a preliminary ruling in a case brought by Nicaragua against Germany. Nicaragua accuses Germany of genocide and violating international humanitarian law by supplying arms to Israel. Eric de Brabandere, Professor of International Dispute Settlement…

Delta professor Marco van Vulpen: ‘I advocate the introduction of the share factor’ News - 28 January 2022
Proton therapy is a new way of treating cancer in which radiation doses are delivered more precisely. This results in less damage to surrounding tissue and fewer side effects. Professor Marco van Vulpen is medical director of HollandPTC in Delft, where the social value of this therapy is studied. Van…

could government prevent the next benefits scandal? ‘Be vulnerable and share your data’ News - 3 July 2023
Professor Anne Meuwese is calling on governments to show more vulnerability when it comes to providing information about how they function.

Five years of Pre-University The Hague: alumni share their experiences News - 4 February 2025
Pre-University College The Hague is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2024-2025. Three alumni look back on their experience. PRE broadened their academic horizons and taught them a lot about themselves. ‘PRE made me feel more comfortable at university'.

Students, staff and alumni to share the stage at Leiden Canal Concert News - 27 June 2025
Music lovers are welcome at this free open-air concert celebrating 450 years of Leiden University, on Sunday 6 July. This special jubilee edition of the Rapenburg Canal Concert will feature a unique orchestra made up of our students, staff and alumni, performing on a floating stage.

‘Media appearances are less scary than you might think’: Researchers share their top tips News - 2 November 2023
As a researcher, it can be fun and useful to talk to the media about your work. But on what terms should you agree to do an interview or appear on a talk show? And how do you tell an engaging story? The Media Guide for Researchers is here to help. Three colleagues share their top tips.