The Personal Development Centre (PDC) at the Faculty of Social Sciences represents life-long learning put into practice. Our approach is the concrete fulfillment of Leiden Universities’ promise to its students and staff. We assist students and professionals in realizing their full potential connecting…

Leiden University often registers the personal data of students and staff in the performance of its work. The university processes this data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (Wbp). Among other things, this means that the university maintains a public register of notifications: an…

CWTS Karin den Dulk CADS Sarah Smith Education and Child Studies Esther Peelen Political Science Ingrid van Heeringen Psychology Atie Breugem  

The Board of Examiners of the Institute of Public Administration is responsible for examination and monitors the level of exams and elective courses/ packages.  

The Council monitors the activities of the Executive Board, issues solicited and unsolicited advice and has a say in important decisions. Read more about the University Council >>

The Financial and Economic Affairs (FEA) department at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is responsible for managing the faculty’s financial resources. The faculty controller and finance, planning & control officers focus particularly on the provision of  information internally  and…

The faculty electoral committee is comprised of the following members:  Mr. C.E. (Carel) Smith - chairman Ms V.C. (Vera) Versluis - Blankestijn - secretary Mr K. (Klaas) Boonen - deputy member Mr G. (Geerten) Boogaard - deputy member

The Facility Management Department advises the Faculty Board on the (safe) use, distribution and design of spaces and monitors the implementation of this. In addition, the department acts as a linking pin between the service centres Real Estate and University Services Department. Important themes are…

The Leiden University Graduate School of Archaeology (GSA) coordinates the admission and registration procedures of all PhD researchers with a PhD graduation planned at the Faculty of Archaeology. The GSA monitors the full PhD track, from admission to graduation, supports (financially) both PhD ‘bottom…

The Executive Board is responsible for the efficient and effective management of Leiden University. The Board of Governors monitors the Executive Board and appoints its members. The Executive Board regularly consults the University Council, which advises the Executive Board and has a say in important…

The Human Resources Department at Leiden Law School is staffed by the Head HRM and HRM advisors. They advise and support the Faculty Board and the management of the Institutes and staff departments at the faculty in relation to personnel matters, personnel policy, organisational development and personnel…

The HR department of FGGA advises and supports the Faculty Board and management of the Institutes and staff departments of the faculty on personnel matters, personnel policy, organisational development and personnel planning, employment conditions, job classification, dismissal procedures and regulations.…

The committee of the HOVO monitors the quality of the teaching offered in the courses, and contributes to the programme of the lectures. Members are appointed by the Management Board of the University (College van Bestuur). Members of the committee:  Drs. L.G.C. (Lydia) Holdert-Vallez Prof. dr.…

Boards of Admissions Every master’s programme has a Board of Admissions, which determines whether a student can be admitted to that programme. Boards of Examiners Every study programme has a Board of Examiners, which monitors compliance with the Course and Examination Regulations. Committee on Academic…

The Communication Services staff are responsible for editing the external website, corporate social media and other publications, media monitoring and organising events. They advise on the use and structure of these and other resources to reach a wide audience and increase Leiden University’s impact.…

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Quality Assurance in education and the organisation of education is carried out by the Cleveringa Institute. Its tasks include: the development of education policy and innovations in education the student administration and teaching schedules study and career counselling for students ICT support for…

Our programmes have a joint Education Committee, composed for the half of students, and half of lecturers. The Education Committee monitors the quality of the programmes and advises the Director of Education and the Dean on this matter. It also functions as a sounding board. Students and staff can make…