215 search results for “museums collections and society” in the Student website
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Martin BergerFaculteit Archeologie
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Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too
Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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Advice to EU on looted art claims: ‘An agency could bring order to the legal chaos’
What practical steps can we take to resolve cross-border claims to looted art and prevent illicit trafficking in cultural goods? That's what the European Parliament asked Leiden legal scholar Evelien Campfens. Her advice: develop a registration system, issue art with a ‘passport’ and set up a European…
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International Peace and Justice Master Fund – Law and Society Scholarship
Master
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Theatres and museums
In the centre of Leiden there are thirteen museums, all within walking distance of each other. Leiden is also home to the oldest theatre in the Netherlands, the Leidse Schouwburg. The Hague on the other hand has no less than thirty museums in and around the city, as well as a wealth of theatres. So…
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Carel’s Universe: Leiden museums depict Carel Stolker’s rectorship
Ten Leiden museums and heritage institutions have curated the online exhibition ‘Carel’s Universe’. They selected objects from their collections that symbolise retiring Rector Magnificus Carel Stolker and the research in Leiden. With direct references, playful associations and the odd nod and wink.
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Archaeology & Society
Changing the future, by understanding the past. Join Archaeology & Society and broaden your horizon!
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2023
Connecting worlds, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. In that respect, a huge amount happened at Leiden University in 2023.
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Ruurd HalbertsmaFaculty of Humanities
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Science, Society and Self
The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.
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Hoko HoriiFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Pao-Yi YangFaculty of Humanities
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Minor Artificial Intelligence and Society: understanding the development and impact of AI
The development of smart cars, video games that adapt to your gaming behavior, law enforcement assigning your neighborhood a risk score, insurance rates determined by your behavior, finding your perfect match via an app: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly and radically transforming our interactions…
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Renske JanssenFaculty of Humanities
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Mies GrijnsFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jan-Bart GewaldAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Willem van WijkFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Elmer VeldkampFaculty of Humanities
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Janine UbinkFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Maartje van der WoudeFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nisida GjoksiFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Caroline Fernandes CaromanoFaculteit Archeologie
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Tommy van AvermaeteUniversitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
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Curator Ruurd Halbertsma: ‘Surely we can’t just sweep away antiquity?’
Like many others, Ruurd Halbertsma has had a rollercoaster of a year. His museum, the National Museum of Antiquities (RMO), was closed for a long while because of the lockdown. Visitor numbers picked up again from September, but it the next few weeks will be tense now the hospitals are full again. Halbertsma:…
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Fang-I ChuFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Angus MartinFaculteit Archeologie
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Jan JansenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Cultural Heritage Scholarship
Master
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculteit Geneeskunde
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Susanne RoodhuijzenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Hester Bergsma
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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European grant to research Tibetan collection: 'Tibetans' literary output was and is huge'
As a student, university lecturer Berthe Jansen fell under the spell of the Van Manen collection: a collection full of Tibetan writings and objects. A €1.5 million grant now makes it possible to take a really close look at it. 'There is still so much to do and discover.'
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Model painting with diverse techniques
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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Gina van LingFaculty of Humanities
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Anne Land-ZandstraScience
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Mariana De Campos FrancozoFaculteit Archeologie
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New programme brings education 'to the midst of society'
In November a new extracurricular programme will begin: the Impact Challenges. Students will work together in small groups to solve problems, put forward by partner organisations. In this way, they train their practical skills and make a contribution to society.
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Liselore TissenFaculty of Humanities
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Judi MesmanFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Guus Heerma van VossFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Werkbezoek ‘Werken in een museum’
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Merlijn VeltmanFaculteit Archeologie
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Ludo WaltmanFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Shelley van der VeekFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Rachel PlakFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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Inge van der WeijdenFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen