155 search results for “refugee crisis” in the Student website
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Student with a refugee background
Leiden University supports students with a refugee background by providing guidance and encouraging contact with fellow students and staff. Find out about the services available and how you can play a role.
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Kees NagtegaalFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Tailoring support for refugee students: ‘They are amazed at the number of options’
Many people have fled to the Netherlands since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, including students. But even before this war, students with refugee backgrounds were eager to study at Leiden University. How does the University help young people from various backgrounds find their way around the Dutch…
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Jennifer DowlingFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Wouter JongFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ukrainian course to start soon: ‘Useful for contact with refugees’
The Academic Language Centre is organising an introduction to Ukrainian with the Russian Studies/Russian and Eurasian Studies programmes. This six-part course is meant primarily for people who are in contact with refugees from Ukraine.
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Arjen Boin
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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'As refugees, we shouldn't give up on our dreams'
'In Leiden, I can continue on the path towards my dream: having my own pharmacy,' says Duaa Abbas. She studied pharmaceutics in Syria and worked in a pharmacy there for a year and a half. After having to flee the country, she ended up in the Netherlands. Thanks to the help of the Foundation for Refugee…
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Lars BrummelFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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investigating suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees
The Social Resilience & Security interdisciplinary programme broadens its scope by embedding two research projects lead by Dr. Joanne Mouthaan. The projects adress suicide prevention skills and mental health of Ukraine refugees. Both projects will be integrated in the programme with the aim to improve…
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Nikki IkaniFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Joeri LammertsFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Ahmed Al-YousefiFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Jeroen WolbersFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
- Become a buddy for students with a refugee background: deadline 19 January
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Camille LefebvreFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Mona ShahabFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Lidewyde BerckmoesAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Bruno BraakFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Lydie CabaneFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Amber Lauwers
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Vestert BorgerFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sanneke KuipersFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Technology alone won't save us from the climate crisis
If European countries rely solely on technological advances, they won't be able to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees. Households will also need to change their lifestyles. This 'inconvenient truth' is the result of calculations done by industrial ecologist Stephanie Cap. ‘It's not a popular message,…
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Successful comeback for Leiden Science Run: 65 teams raise 9400 euros for refugee students
Athletic achievements, enthusiastic supporters and a beautiful donation for charity: on Saturday 15 April, the Leiden Bio Science Park was the setting for the 5th edition of the Leiden Science Run. All this was accompanied by bright sunshine. ‘What a joy to be part of!’
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Joery MatthysFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Els KindtFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jeanine de Roy van ZuijdewijnFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Thijs de BoerFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Jaap ReijlingFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Reporting from ESOF: ‘How can we use science to solve the next crisis?’
From global warming to the decolonisation of knowledge. At the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) in Leiden over 500 speakers from 60 countries have come together to discuss the big themes of our times. Why have the delegates come?
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‘The COVID-19 crisis just goes to show how things can go wrong’
Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmacy at University College London (UCL). As a female scientist of colour, she was initially reluctant to play an active role in the university’s diversity policy. Until, that is, she had a radical change of heart: ‘I knew it; I had to become an evangelist.'
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The Meeting Point
Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of the Netherlands.
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Study guidance and support
Do you need help with study-related issues? Looking for advice on studying with a disability or combining your studies with other responsibilities? Leiden University’s study guidance and support services are here to help.
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Honours College
Do you want to get more out of your bachelor studies? Do you have the time and ability to follow an additional programme? If so, the Honours College is for you.
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Prime Minister gives lecture to first-year students
Mark Rutte, the Dutch prime minister, gave a guest lecture to first-year law students at Leiden University. He spoke about democracy, the war in Ukraine and the role of the Netherlands.
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EUniWell Open Lecture Series: Well-being, Education and Young Refugees
Lecture, Part of Open Lectures Series
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What is there to do at Leiden University in 2023? Six events to look forward to
From sponsored runs to festivals and from open days to concerts: Leiden University hosts lots of events each year. We are highlighting six of them for 2023.
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IncLUsion
IncLUsion is a student initiative that enables refugees who are not (yet) able to register on a regular study programme to follow courses at Leiden University. But studying is more than just attending classes, which is why IncLUsion also offers a buddy system. Buddies are Leiden University students…
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incLUsion is looking for board members
Organisation
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Health and safety information session for students going abroad - 23 May 2024
Information session
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Health and safety information session for students going abroad (The Hague) - 5 June 2024
Information session
- Getting started!
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Health and safety information session for students going abroad (Leiden) - 8 May 2024
Information session
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International students
Celebrate your time in Leiden and learn what the university can offer you
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Who can I turn to?
We are on hand to offer you help and advice in a range of different ways. On this page you can find out who you can turn to depending on your situation.
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Register now for the Leiden Science Run!
On Saturday 15 April, we are holding the fifth edition of the Leiden Science Run! Are you a student or employee at Leiden University, do you work at the Leiden Bio Science Park or do you just want to run for charity? Everyone is welcome to register. Registration is open from now!
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Register now for the Leiden Science Run!
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Leiden Science Run running shirts available!
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