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Melanie Fink appeared before the European Parliament’s Working Group on Frontex Scrutiny
On Thursday 29 April 2021, Melanie Fink appeared before the European Parliament’s Working Group on Frontex Scrutiny.
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European project ImageInLife has started
The Horizon 2020 project ImageInLife has started on 1 January, followed by a kick-off meeting at the coordinating University of Montpellier at the end this month. This Marie Skłodowska-Curie training network brings together European groups that work on the imaging of vertebrates and offers fourteen…
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Restatement of Labour Law
Hart Publishing in Oxford has published the first book in a series entitled ‘Restatement of Labour Law in Europe’. This particular book deals with the question of which employees are protected by labour law (‘The concept of employee’).
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Symposium: EU Crises: Rethinking European integration theories
On 12 May, GTGC Deputy Coordinator Valentina Carraro presented her work during the symposium “EU Crises: Rethinking European integration theories” at Maastricht University. The symposium was organised as part of the farewell event for the retirement of Prof. Tannelie Blom.
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The Advisory Roles of Political Scientists in Europe
Arco Timmermans, professor by special appointment in Public Affairs at the Institute of Public Administration, is co-editor of this book focused on comparing engagements in policy advisory systems.
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Writing for ‘Brexiternity’? Reflections on Legal Scholarship on a Moving Target
The United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union was supposed to be definitively settled several times during the past decade – yet it was not. The 2016 referendum brought about a surge in interest in legal questions, especially of EU law and international economic law. This presented scholars…
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Third European Symposium in Celtic Studies
The Department of Humanities of the University of Pavia will host the Third European Symposium in Celtic Studies from 7 to 9 September 2022. Papers are invited on any aspect of Celtic Studies, including language, literature, history, archaeology and culture from any period. Deadline for submission:…
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First results 'Policing European Metropolises project' published!
The first results of the “Policing European Metropolises project” (PEMP) that associate Professor Elke Devroe and Professor P. Ponsaers launched in April 2013 are now published. Having been the referent for The Netherlands and Belgium in the Urbis project (Leonardo programme), the project focuses on…
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Citizen science
Citizen science is an umbrella term. It describes a range of ways to involve citizens and societal actors such as NGOs in collaborative knowledge production: crowdsourcing research questions, collective data gathering and analysis (to name a few examples).
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Why Leiden University?
Solving societal problems often requires a solid multidisciplinary preparation. The Economics and Governance specialisation, offered by the Department of Economics and the Institute of Public Administration, combines insights from both disciplines.
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Centre for Digital Humanities
Study of human cultures using computational approaches
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Successful field trip Adv. LLM programme in European and International Human Rights Law
The annual excursion of the Adv. LLM programme in European and International Human Rights Law (EIHRL) took place from Sunday 16 to Saturday 21 April.
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Summer School Global and European Labour Law
This summer the department of Labour Law at Leiden University will start a new tradition of an annual summer school addressing current issues in labour law from an international, transnational and European point of view. With a mixture of lectures, seminars and a field trip, topics will be explored…
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Statement in support of Central European University
Leiden University would like to express its concern about the proposed Hungarian higher education draft law, which, if adopted, would make the functioning of Central European University (CEU) in Budapest nearly impossible. These changes would endanger the academic freedom vital for CEU’s continued operation…
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lectures on cultural diversity at EUI Summer Course on “The Law of the European Union”
Dr. Vicky Kosta (Europa Institute, Leiden University), together with Professor Niamh Nic Shuibhne (University of Edinburgh), provided a course on “Cultural Diversity and European Law” at the EUI’s Academy of European Law two-week summer course in June 2023.
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Federica Casano
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
f.casano@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Harry Fokkens
Faculteit Archeologie
h.fokkens@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Florian Helmecke
Faculteit Archeologie
f.helmecke@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Integration measures, integration exams, and immigration control: P and S and K and A
Intensive public debates have erupted about integration of immigrants in Europe. The influx of refugees from the middle east during the summer and autumn of 2015, the increasing visibility of immigrants throughout European societies, but also the widely publicized occurrences on New Year’s eve in Cologne…
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Rijpma speaks at expert meeting of Senate on European Migration and Asylum Pact
On Tuesday 2 March, Jorrit Rijpma spoke at the Standing Committee on European Affairs of the Dutch Senate about the European Migration and Asylum Pact.
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European grants for internationalising research and teaching
Various projects at Leiden University have been awarded an Erasmus+ grant, an EU funding tool. This is a substantial boost to the internationalisation of our research and teaching.
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Major European subsidy for Leiden evolutionary biology
Paul Brakefield, Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the Institute of Biology in Leiden (IBL) has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant for his research. He will receive 2.5 million euro to develop his research programme over a period of five years.
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First comparative textbook on East African Community law and EU law by Leiden University
Published by Brill Nijhoff and written by leading experts including national judges, academics and practitioners East African Community Law is the first comparative as well as open access textbook on EAC law. The book provides a key resource for the research, teaching, and practice of EAC law. It also…
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Student life
Your time in Leiden is about more than just studying. Some of your best experiences will come from being part of our vibrant and diverse student community, and from living in the beautiful city of Leiden.
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Prestigious Journal of European Public Policy selects Leiden-based research for Special Issue
The Journal of European Public Policy has dedicated this year’s Special Issue to the theme of European Union Enlargement and Integration Capacity, on the suggestion of Dr. Antoaneta Dimitrova, senior lecturer at the Institute of Public Administration of Leiden University. Moreover, the Special Issue…
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ECtHR Judge Ledi Bianku speaks in the European Seminars Lecture Series
On 25 October 2017, Ledi Bianku, judge at the European Court of Human Rights, gave a guest lecture entitled “The ECHR and asylum”. Ledi Bianku is Judge at the European Court of Human Rights since 1 February 2008. He has held the position of Vice-President of Section I of the Court from January 2016…
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Prediction of human gut (colon cancer) target site concentrations and PKPD relationships
The advanced insights obtained for the CNS PBPK model development are currently used to develop advanced mathematical models for drug distribution prediction in other body tissues protected by barriers, such as the gut. The gut PBPK model will be linked to drug effects for treatment of colon cancer.
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Leiden Risk and Regulation Lab
The Leiden Risk & Regulation Lab serves as hub for excellent research in regulation and risk governance and acts a platform for engagement with the practice and education of regulation and risk governance. Specializing in risk governance, responsive and effective regulation, reputation and accounta…
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Leiden University Green Office
The Leiden University Green Office (LUGO) is working hard to make Leiden University more sustainable. LUGO has two main objectives: Structurally integrate sustainability in Leiden University’s education, research, and facilities. Foster a culture of sustainability in the community of…
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Un-solvable crises? Differential implementation and transboundary crisis management in the EU
Examining policy integration's adjustment to diverse implementations in cross-border crisis management, the article analyses institutional choices' impact on the process.
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Successful LLX on the operation of the European Arrest Warrant in the Shadow of Europe’s Rule of Law Crisis
The current rule of law debate in the EU occupies not only the mind of European policy and lawmakers, but also of legal practitioners on the ground. The Europa Institute, in collaboration with the Meijers Committee, therefore organized a Leiden Law Exchange (LLX) to facilitate the exchange of ideas…
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Pittsburgh: Dr Moritz Jesse and Dr Darinka Piqani at the 18th Biennial European Union Studies Association (EUSA)
The 18th Biennial EUSA conference, with the theme 'Beyond Sui Generis? Understanding the EU as a Comparative Polity and an Interdisciplinary Subject', took place on 4 to 6 May 2023 at the University of Pittsburgh (PA), USA. The Europa Institute was represented by Dr Moritz Jesse and Dr Darinka Piqan…
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Centre for Science and Technology Studies
How do you ensure that research is performed, evaluated and managed in a responsible way? This question is also of the utmost important to the University itself. The Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) studies scientific research and its relationship with technology, innovation and soci…
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New publication on arbitration in the EU's external relations
‘Schiedsgerichte in den Aussenverträgen der EU. Neue Entwicklungen unter Einbezug der institutionellen Verhandlungen Schweiz–EU’, Jusletter 28 May 2018
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Vasiliki Kosta, Assistant Professor of European Law received a Vidi grant
The Vidi grant is for experienced researchers who have already spent several years doing postdoctoral research.
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Jorrit Rijpma: A temporary asylum stop is in breach of European Convention on Human Rights
In the Netherlands, various local VVD parties are calling for an asylum stop. Other political parties, Ja21, BBB, PVV and FvD, also see an asylum stop as the solution to the continuing asylum problems. Earlier, an opinion poll showed that a majority (69 per cent) of the Dutch population agrees. Is an…
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European research universities call for more ambitious EU budget
More than 800 universities have called on the European Council to come to be more visionary in its ambitions for European research, innovation and education. They believe the current budget to be insufficient.
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Meet the professor
On the university's birthday (8 February), pupils in the final year of junior schools in Leiden and The Hague will have lessons from a real professor.
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Why Leiden University?
In the IEG specialisation of the Master PA you gain the essential theoretical background, knowledge and skills to become one of the public leaders/policy makers of the future. You learn to address the challenges of effective and legitimate governance in a globalised world.
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Why Leiden University?
In the Public Management and Leadership specialisation of the Master Public Administration you gain the essential theoretical background, knowledge and skills to understand the behavior of key actors in public governance, such as political leaders, top-level civil servants, and frontline professionals.…
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Major European subsidy for membrane fusion
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded chemist Dr Alexander Kros a Starting Independent Researcher Grant of 1.4 million euro. He will be using the grant to study how molecules penetrate the natural barrier of a cell membrane. If his research is successful, it will in time bring about a revolution…
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Barend Mons appointed Chair of European Commission’s High Level Expert Group
Professor Barend Mons has been appointed Chair of the Commission High Level Expert Group
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Freya Baetens appointed to the Chair in EU External Economic Law
The Europa Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Freya Baetens to the Chair in EU External Economic Law.
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Jorrit Rijpma on BNR radio about the call for European travel guidelines
On 30 July, Jorrit Rijpma spoke on Dutch BNR news radio programme Spitsuur about the call from ANVR, the Dutch travel sector organisation, for European travel guidelines to be provided.
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7th Pan European Conference hosted by the Campus successful
The 7th Pan-European Conference on the European Union hosted from 5 until 7 June 2014 by the Campus The Hague was a success.
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Proving discriminatory violence at the European Court of Human Rights
On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Jasmina Mackic will defend her doctoral thesis ‘Proving discriminatory violence at the European Court of Human Rights’. The defence will start at 15.00 hrs, at the Academy Building of Leiden University, Rapenburg 73. The supervisor of the research is Vice Dean and Professor of…
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Europa Institute at the ICON-S 2024 Conference
On 8-10 July, 2024, public law scholars from around the world gathered in Madrid for the annual conference of the International Society of Public Law – the ICON-S, hosted this year by IE University. The theme of the conference “The Future of Public Law: Resilience, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence,”…
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Freya Baetens on free trade agreement between European Union and Canada
The Dutch House of Representatives is deeply divided about the contested trade agreement between the European Union and Canada (Ceta). The economic figures are favourable in relation to Ceta, which has led to the removal of 98% of the import tariffs. Imports from and exports to Canada have both soared…
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Intersections: Yearbook for Early Modern Studies
This series of publications brings together new material on wellconsidered themes within the wide area of Early Modern Studies.
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Democracy in Europe. A Conceptual History
As one of the most influential ideas in modern European history, democracy has fundamentally reshaped not only the landscape of governance, but also social and political thought throughout the world.