839 search results for “we are humanities” in the Staff website
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‘The ancient Egyptians were concerned with more than just death’
When we think about ancient Egypt, the first things that come to mind are usually mummies and sarcophagi. According to researcher and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden curator Lara Weiss, that impression is unjustified. She made an audio tour for the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden that focuses on living Egyptians…
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‘Artists seek and research another dimension of science’
In July, Leiden will be hosting the EuroScience Open Forum conference. Humanities scholars from Leiden will make use of the opportunity to stress the importance of art in science. ‘Artists have the ability to show the consequences of science.’
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A quick call about the war in Ukraine: ‘Did Putin underestimate his opponent?’
The war in Ukraine has lasted almost two weeks now. What does Putin expect to achieve with his invasion and how big is the chance that the West will get involved? We phoned André Gerrits, professor and expert on Russia.
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For LGBT+ migrants, dating apps are about much more than sex
When you think of migration, you probably won’t immediately think of dating apps. Yet such apps are important to many migrants, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or questioning (LGBT+). Researcher Andrew DJ Shield studied the role that dating apps play in the migration process,…
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‘Islam is a constant in Europe’: new Humanities podcast delves into the history of Islam
‘Islam and Muslims are not something that happened to Europe; they are part of Europe. In fact, Islam is one the biggest constants in European history,’ argues Professor Maurits Berger in the new eight-part History of Islam in Europe podcast series of the Leiden University Faculty of Humanities.
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Laura BertensFaculty of Humanities
l.m.f.bertens@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2154
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Rosanne van der VoetFaculty of Humanities
r.van.der.voet@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Faculty Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027 now available in digital format
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Humanities
During an evacuation, employees and students of Humanities gather at the following assembly points:
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Mohammad MishalFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.mishal@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Anastasia NikulinaFaculteit Archeologie
a.nikulina@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Alexander VerpoorteFaculteit Archeologie
a.verpoorte@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2927
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Rebecca van der HamFaculteit Archeologie
r.van.der.ham@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2445
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Nicky van de BeekFaculty of Humanities
n.van.de.beek@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Rick LawsonFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
r.a.lawson@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7741
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Monica ChegeScience
m.m.chege@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275615
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Andrew SorensenFaculteit Archeologie
a.c.sorensen@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1681
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Wil RoebroeksFaculteit Archeologie
j.w.m.roebroeks@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Wei ChuFaculteit Archeologie
w.chu@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Human Resources
Here you will find information about our HR policy. From salary scales to career guidance, and from confidential counsellors to various insurance (schemes) at an attractive discount.
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Caroline ArchambaultFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
c.archambault@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9963
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Morgan RousselFaculteit Archeologie
m.b.roussel@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Narin IdrizFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
n.f.idriz@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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José JoordensFaculteit Archeologie
j.c.a.joordens@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Vasiliki KostaFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
v.kosta@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8540
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Cora LederFaculteit Archeologie
c.t.leder@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 527NNB
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Amanda HenryFaculteit Archeologie
a.g.henry@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7844
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Development of Humanities Campus
In fifteen years, the Witte Singel-Doelencomplex (WSD-complex) will be transformed step by step into the new Humanities Campus: a new meeting place for teachers, researchers, students and guests.
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Join the We are Science Week
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- Forgotten heroes
- Daring questions in Islam
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Save the date: We are Science Week | 8-12 May
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Julian SteinkeFaculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.steinke@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Bingo, barista and drinks: a successful We are Science Week
For three days, our faculty was all about We are Science Week: the community event full of fun activities for our staff and students. Besides the famous Beat the Professor PubQuiz, this year you could take USC yoga classes in the Gorlaeus garden, escape from Einstein's Escaperoom and sing along at the…
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Five questions on why we are talking about academic freedom
On 14 February, we will discuss the role of academics in the public debate and how this relates to academic freedom. All students and staff of the university are cordially invited. Are you curious about this dialogue on issues such as Israel-Palestine, caps and gowns on the A12 and academic titles on…
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Dan SaxonFaculty Governance and Global Affairs
d.r.saxon@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9503
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Igor DjakovicFaculteit Archeologie
i.djakovic@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Mélie Louys
Faculteit Archeologie
m.louys@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 527NNB
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Ieke de VriesFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
i.de.vries@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Femke ReidsmaFaculteit Archeologie
f.h.reidsma@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271680
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What do global problems have to do with the individual human rights holder?
On Human Rights Day 2024, the International Court of Justice is charged by the General Assembly with delivering an Advisory Opinion asking, in effect, what does the climate crisis imply for the rights of vulnerable states and people? Researcher Jens Iverson shares his thoughts on this event.
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Scientific Integrity for PhD candidates in Archaeology and the Humanities
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Adjusted opening hours Humanities buildings from 1 January 2025
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Data Carpentry with R for Social Sciences and Humanities
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‘If we buy these imported products, we are co-responsible for the global decline in biodiversity’
What we buy and consume in Europe often has an impact on biodiversity somewhere else in the world. With a Horizon Europe Funding of 600.000 euros, assistant professor Laura Scherer and her team will develop models to look at the impact of global trade in non-food biomass. ‘After developing the models,…
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Humanities as the heart of Leiden in 2022: get to know the team
In 2022, Leiden will be the European City of Science. During this year, Leiden will be the European stage for knowledge, with a programme filled with science, art and culture. Of course, the humanities also take part. Get to know the core team of our faculty.
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'We are only content when everything is taken care of'
Two organisers at heart. In the background, facilities managers Nick van Asperen and Kees Schoonwater ensure that staff and students have everything they need to work and study well. Recently, the familiar faces started doing so in a new role. Schoonwater is now project manager housing and Van Asperen…
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Jan-peter LoofFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.p.loof@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Looking for love: how we can fool ourselves when we are into someone
Can we truly assess whether someone finds us attractive? Cognitive psychologist Iliana Samara conducted her PhD project on romantic attraction and discovered that men, in particular, tend to overestimate the interest of their date. She explains why this may be.
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Human Rights and Climate Change: Call for Abstracts
On 27-28 January 2022, Leiden University’s interdisciplinary seed grant programme ‘Beyond Anthropocentric Interests and Values? Human Rights and Climate Change’ will host a conference on human rights and climate change. Researchers are welcome to join and contribute their view. The deadline for the…