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Leiden University’s intake numbers are stable, also for international students 10 November 2023The number of students enrolled at Leiden University remained stable this year. As at other Dutch universities, the growth in recent years seems to ha...
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Leiden University condemns demonstration at Wijnhaven location 09 November 2023The Executive Board of the University is shocked by the unannounced demonstration that took place Thursday afternoon at the Wijnhaven location in The ...
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Study associations sign covenant: limit your alcohol consumption and look after each other 09 November 2023Opting more often for mocktails or soft drinks rather than beer or wine, talking to others about their drinking and pointing out the ban on drugs. Lei...
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Introducing: Mirjam Twigt 09 November 2023Mirjam Twigt recently joined the Institute for History as a Research Officer / Postdoctoral Researcher for the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Govern...
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Academia in Motion Festival: ‘We’re in a changing world of academia’ 07 November 2023How can we continue to work on an open university culture where everyone’s contribution is recognised and rewarded? Over 120 university staff spoke ab...
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First Programme Directors’ meeting: ‘These themes are relevant to all degree programmes’ 06 November 2023Over 40 hard-working programme directors and chairs met for the first time in the Academy Building on 27 October to exchange knowledge and experience ...
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Leiden University and Municipality of The Hague to collaborate on sustainability 06 November 2023Leiden University and the Municipality of The Hague signed a collaboration agreement on sustainability on 1 November. Their main goals are to build a ...
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Executive Board column: Running to clear your mind 06 November 2023A lot is going on in the world right now, and our university regularly faces big issues and dilemmas too. Then it can be tricky to switch off. For me,...
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Not the government, but powerful corporations determine climate policy in Brazil 06 November 2023Bribing a politician to gain influence or making sure friends end up in powerful positions: Brazilian energy companies use these power strategies dail...
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175 years of the Constitution: ‘Its dryness makes it a success' 03 November 2023175 years ago, the Netherlands took great strides towards parliamentary democracy with a revamped Constitution. Where does the Constitution stand today?
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‘Media appearances are less scary than you might think’: Researchers share their top tips 02 November 2023As a researcher, it can be fun and useful to talk to the media about your work. But on what terms should you agree to do an interview or appear on a t...
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2022 Sustainability Report: Fewer CO2 emissions and greener operational management 31 October 2023The University's CO2 footprint has once again decreased. This is the conclusion of the 2022 Sustainability Report. The report also concludes that step...
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Minister Dijkgraaf comes to Leiden University to discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas war 31 October 2023Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) spoke with lecturers and students from Leiden University at Campus The Hague on 27 October...
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Executive Board column: Academic freedom under pressure 31 October 2023Academic freedom is something to be cherished. The freedom to conduct research, design courses and publish research findings as we see fit is crucial ...
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Introducing: Bruno Allahissem and Luca Bruls 31 October 2023Bruno Allahissem and Luca Bruls recently joined the Institute for History as PhD candidates in the NWO-funded project 'Digital warfare in the Sahel: p...