Leiden Healthy University
Leiden University is committed to making your work safe, healthy and enjoyable and joined the Healthy Universities international network in 2018.
What can we do to ensure we work (at home) in a healthy and responsible way? The university has put together some tips and tools to help you.
See Healthy University @ HomeWork pressure toolkit
Recent years staff surveys clearly showed that university employees are experiencing significant pressure at work. The Work pressure toolkit – of which membership of the Healthy Universities network is just one small part – will help resolve this problem.
What initiatives does Leiden University support?
Leiden University offers good working conditions and a positive climate at work, limits risks to health and promotes a positive working environment. The university is also keen to support initiatives that promote health, well-being and vitality, such as the Leiden Science Run and the Student Welfare Taskforce.
What can you do to make your own living and working environment healthier?
Some handy tips:
Stay fit
- Get moving at USC
Did you know you can get discounted membership of the University Sports Centre? The USC also offers special vitality programmes for faculties and units or departments, which is a good way to find out more about the wide range of sport and well-being options. - Take advantage of the Terms of Employment Individual Choices Model
If you cycle to work, or if you’re looking to exercise at Fit for Free or in the University sports centre, you could get a partial refund through the Terms of Employment Individual Choices Model.
Work on your development
- Make an appointment with a career coach
Do you have any questions about your career or personal development? Then make an appointment with a career coach to discuss your options. - Take a course with Learning & Development
Why not take a time management or Plan your PhD course for example? - Benefit from discounts on preventative courses with Zorg & Zekerheid
Leiden University’s collective health insurance scheme, Zorg & Zekerheid, offers both basic and supplementary insurance at an attractive discount. Make your choice from the range of preventative courses, treatments and discounts on vitality, well-being and your workplace. Some services are available free of charge or are covered by the supplementary insurance policy.
Do you have any suggestions?
Can you think of any other initiatives at the university that should be promoted here? Or would you like to see a tool we haven’t added yet? If that’s the case, please contact Healthy University Coordinator Marjolijn Clarenbach.