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Nadine Akkerman Visiting Fellow at University of Birmingham
Dr. Nadine Akkerman, working at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS), is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Birmingham from May 27 till July 4. She will participate in an important public discussion on Challenges for Early Modern Women's History and she'll be the keynote…
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School absenteeism: A universal problem in need of solutions
The International Network for School Attendance launched an inaugural conference in Norway, playing host to 14 countries, 254 participants. Lead of this international network for the Netherlands is psychologist David Heyne of Leiden University.
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Exhibition on Celebrating Curiosity: Four centuries of university history
Fascinating images, articles of clothing and other unique objects from the past four centuries of the history of Leiden University can now be seen in the ‘Celebrating Curiosity’ exhibition in the hall of Rapenburg 70.
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More Dutch at the university? ‘We desperately need internationals’
He did an English-taught degree, completed a master’s abroad and now teaches on an English-taught programme at Leiden University College The Hague. Jan Meijer is the definition of an international researcher and he’s proud of it.
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Lorentz Center to receive structural support from NWO and Leiden University
The Lorentz Center is a melting pot that is visited by researchers from around the world. ‘Miracles happen’ during the five-day interactive workshops at the Center. And there is an extra reason to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary. On 28 April, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and Leiden University…
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University rankings should be used in a responsible manner
The Leiden Centre of Science and Techonology Studies has developed 10 principles that are intended to guide the responsible use of university rankings.
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Faces of Leiden University College The Hague
Twenty-two year old student of Leiden University College The Hague, Sara Kemppainen on her role as European Union Delegate at the G(irls)20 Summit, founder of WIL, UWC Alumni, Summit Coordinator and Bachelor student committed to bringing human welfare to the center of tech policy.
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American Chemical Society supports open access aims of Dutch universities
The American Chemical Society’s Publication Division (ACS) and Dutch universities represented by the VSNU have reached agreement on including open access publication as part of the contract with publishers. From 2017, all new articles submitted by an author associated with a Dutch university or participating…
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Five highlights that make Leiden University Open Day so special
On 19 October, around 10,000 prospective students will come to the Open Day to find out more about student life and the programmes in Leiden and The Hague. But what makes the Open Day so special? Five highlights that you definitely shouldn’t miss!
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Hester Bijl new Vice-Rector Magnificus of Leiden University
Mathematician Hester Bijl will be appointed Vice-Rector Magnificus and member of the Executive Board of Leiden University with effect from 1 November 2016. She succeeds Simone Buitendijk.
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Leiden University extends collaboration with Asian Development Bank
Leiden University will set up further activities with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Helen Westgeest Teaching Fellow at the Leiden University Teachers’ Academy
In October 2014, Leiden University established the ‘Leiden University Teachers’ Academy’. Helen Westgeest, who lectures in the BA and MA Art History and MA Media Studies, was put forward by the Faculty of Humanities for appointment in the so-called ‘LTA’.
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On colonial grounds
A comparative study of colonialism and rural settlement in first millennium BC west central Sardinia
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Memory Contested, Locality Transformed
Representing Japanese Colonial 'Heritage' in Taiwan
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The Early and Middle Pleistocene Archaeological Record of Greece
Current status and future prospects
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Places of art, traces of fire
A contextual approach to anthropomorphic figurines in the Pavlovian (Central Europe, 29-24 kyr BP) (2001)
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Archaeological Prediction and Risk Management
Alternatives to current practice
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Sowing the seed ?
Human impact and plant subsistence in Dutch wetlands during the Late Mesolithic and Early and Middle Neolithic (5500-3400 cal BC)
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Tracing Traces from Present to Past
A Functional Analysis of Pre-Columbian Shell and Stone Artefacts from Anse à la Gourde and Morel, Guadeloupe, FWI
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Wrap the dead
The funerary textile tradition from the Osmore Valley, South Peru, and its social-political implications (2005)
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Archaeological investigations on St. Martin (Lesser Antilles).
The sites of Norman Estata, Anse des Pères and Hope Estate with a contribution to the 'La Hueca problem'
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The Historiography of Landscape Research on Crete
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Province, universities and businesses to collaborate on circular South Holland
The province of South Holland is to collaborate with industry, the three LDE universities Leiden Delft and Erasmus, and the University of Wageningen in a knowledge and innovation programme to speed up the transition to a circular economy. The programme, ACCEZ, is expected to generate new knowledge.
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A bequest to the university: a gift for the future
Have you considered including the Leiden University Fund in your will?
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Leiden University College in The Hague celebrates its fifth anniversary
Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) is celebrating its fifth anniversary. This English-language programme with on-campus teaching for excellent students has proved to be a great success. On Saturday 10 October, the LUC will be celebrating in Diligentia Theatre in The Hague with numerous speakers,…
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Symposium about Rein Dool painting and University exhibition policy
At a symposium on 26 May, experts, staff and students from Leiden University will discuss what should happen with Rein Dool’s painting in the Academy Building and what the guidelines for the University’s exhibition policy should be. These issues will be explored from diverse perspectives during the…
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Successful third edition of Leiden University Academy Week
It was Leiden University Academy Week from 11 to 15 March. With over 300 sign-ups and a programme with 14 different webinars and workshops on our courses for professions, this edition was once again a resounding success.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pays lightning visit to Leiden University
During his two-day visit to the Netherlands, the Chinese Prime Minister paid an unexpected visit to Leiden on 16 October. Li Keqiang spoke with Rector Carel Stolker, Chinese PhD candidates and students of China Studies.
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Leiden University wins Benelux Algorithm Programming Contest 2013
The Leiden team
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Judi Mesman new Dean of the Leiden University College
Today the Executive Board of Leiden University has appointed professor Judi Mesman as Dean of LUC from July 1st, 2016. The College Board of LUC is delighted that professor Mesman will be the next Dean of our College and would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome her to LUC.
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Third prize for Bettina Schmiedler at Leiden University Thesis Awards
At the Leiden University Thesis Awards ceremony, law student Bettina Schmiedler won third prize for her socio-legal study on corporate social responsibility.
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Leiden University admitted as member European Banking Institute
On 3 May 2016 Leiden University was admitted as Academic Member and Founding Member of the European Banking Institute (EBI).
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4-5 December, The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): an EU perspective on global economic governance
On 4-5 December the Europa Institute and the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University organize a conference on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
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Dies lecture Carsten de Dreu at Maastricht University on leadership
On the 44th anniversary of Maastricht University, organisational psychologist Carsten de Dreu has transferred the dies lecture: 'On the Psychology and Economics of Leading Groups’. Watch Youtube for the lecture of De Dreu, winner of the Spinoza Prize in 2018.
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EUniWell welcomes Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU), a leading Ukrainian university, is now a member of the EUniWell Alliance. KNU and the EUniWell partners will use their combined strengths to improve the well-being of individuals, communities and societies in Europe and beyond, through international…
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Dutch universities and Elsevier initiate open science partnership
The Dutch universities, university medical centres and Research Council have reached an agreement with Elsevier Publishing on a national open science partnership. The partnership includes open access publishing and reading services for Elsevier journals and open science services for disseminating and…
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Universities and Elsevier reach agreement on Open Access
Dutch researchers will continue to have access to scientific articles published by Elsevier.
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Leiden University wins Plesner pre-moot in Copenhagen
On 8 and 9 March 2018, the Leiden University team travelled to the office of the Danish law firm Plesner in Copenhagen for the Plesner pre-moot. This pre-moot is a pleading competition in preparation for the 25th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. The Moot is the world's biggest…
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Dennis Broeders appointed 'Global Chair' at University of Bath
Dennis Broeders has been appointed 'Global Chair' at the University of Bath for the year 2023-2024.
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University Council and Executive Board agree quality agreements
Following a period of intensive discussion, the University Council (UR) approved the University Quality Standards Plan on 10 December. The UR endorses the content of the plan in broad terms and is pleased with the extra efforts made by the University.
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Leiden University researchers give open access another boost
On 15 March, the Centre for Digital Scholarship at Leiden University Libraries has started the pilot ‘You share we take care’. In cooperation with Leiden University researchers, the program aims to make publications freely available six months after initial publication. More than 60 researchers from…
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‘An inclusive university begins with which books you choose’
Sociologist Aya Ezawa is the new Diversity Officer at Leiden University. What is the University doing well and what could it do better? ‘It’s taken much more for granted that universities should be a reflection of society. But this is also an area where we can still make progress.’
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Leiden University keeps fifth place in SustainaBul list
In SustainaBul, 16 higher education institutions are ranked on sustainability each year. Leiden University has managed to keep its fifth place. A good position, but with room for improvement.
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Leiden University advises students to leave Hong Kong
Leiden University is advising its students to leave Hong Kong and return to the Netherlands. This is due to the worsening situation there.
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Freya Baetens Visiting Professor at National University Singapore
Freya Baetens is currently a Visiting Professor at the National University Singapore (NUS). NUS started out as a medical school in 1905, founded by a determined group of businessmen led by Tan Jiak Kim, to serve the needs of the local community. Today, it is Singapore’s flagship university consistently…
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Leiden University and LUMC and others to evaluate WMO
On 28 September 2022, ZonMW commissioned a consortium made up of the Erasmus University/Erasmus MC, Leiden University/LUMC, and research agency Pro Facto from Groningen to carry out the fourth evaluation of the Dutch Medical Research (Human Subjects) Act (WMO) and the Central Committee on Research Involving…
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Suzanne Bloks wins Leiden University MA Thesis Prize
What is the best electoral system for a democracy? First place at the Leiden University Thesis Awards 2021 is for those who have added a cleverly substantiated, personal vision to this socially relevant theme. ' This is what Annetje Ottow, chairman of the executive board and board member of the Leiden…
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Leiden University wins ICC Moot Court Competition 2017
The ICC Moot Court Competition, organised by the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, in partnership with the International Bar Association and sponsored by the Planethood Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and The Hague Municipality, welcomed top students of 64…
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Ineke Sluiter receives honorary degree from the University of Bristol
Ineke Sluiter received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol on 18 February 2020. In the Wills Memorial Building, she addressed young doctors about the importance of academic expertise and interdisciplinarity.
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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.