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Zelensky addresses students: 'Live your own life, but do so together with others' 12 September 2023
A standing ovation. A wave and a smile from the president. A final selfie. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students in the Netherland...
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Executive Board column: Come to the debate on our ties with the fossil fuel industry on 27 September 12 September 2023
Our students and staff have strong feelings and deep concerns about the ties between Dutch universities and the fossil fuel industry. It’s a thorny is...
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Egbert Jongen appointed Professor of Economics and Socio-Economic Policy 12 September 2023
Egbert Jongen is appointed Professor of Economics and Socio-Economic Policy at Leiden University from 1 November 2023. His expertise is in the field o...
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3 October University given a makeover 12 September 2023
Try to resolve the nitrogen problem, go on a regeneration journey or take part in psychological research: discover this and more at the new and improv...
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A first year as ombuds officer: ‘If we don’t talk about feeling unsafe, things will only fester’ 12 September 2023
For over a year now, ombuds officer Marjan van Dasselaar has been devoting her efforts to a safer work environment at the university. What are her fir...
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Leiden Revisited 2023: 'The alumni event makes me feel part of this community again' 12 September 2023
What does it mean to be an alumnus at Leiden Law School? Apart from a monthly magazine and a large network, the faculty also organises the annual alum...
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Update: Condolences and fundraisers for those affected by the Morocco earthquake 12 September 2023
On behalf of its students and staff, the Executive Board of Leiden University would like to express our condolences to all those affected by last Frid...
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Presentations eLaw at 'Brave New World' and 'Night of Discoveries' 11 September 2023
eLaw - Center for Law and Digital Technologies, is well represented at a number of activities in Leiden this week concerning Technology and Society!
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Report: Tracking down green spaces in The Hague in places you don't always want to be 11 September 2023
Although there is considerable evidence that nature in the city is beneficial to both people and animals, we still do not have an overall picture of t...
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Night of Discoveries: 3D-printed paintings and the effects of psychedelics 08 September 2023
Performances, exhibitions, workshops and inspiring talks: come to the Night of Discoveries art and science festival on 16 September and embark on a vo...
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How does the government spend taxpayers’ money fairly? 08 September 2023
Public procurement is not a hot topic for the average citizen. That’s a pity, says PhD candidate Erik Plas, who did research on the fair spending of p...
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While doing research on victimhood, Criminology student Sara suffered a serious injury and became a victim herself 07 September 2023
In the middle of doing research for her master’s thesis, Sara Kalf (24) was hit by a car and got seriously injured. After a long period of rehabilitat...
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The new faculty academic year has been opened 07 September 2023
On Tuesday 5 September, the opening of the faculty year took place at the Kamerlingh Onnes Building. Staff and students gathered in the Cleveringa Roo...
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What can the Leiden International Centre do for you? 06 September 2023
As an international employee at Leiden University, it can be hard to settle into the workplace, the city, or generally, the Netherlands. The Leiden In...
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GTGC lunch seminars on climate and human rights 06 September 2023
Climate and human rights will again become major issues on the world stage by the end of 2023. The new series of lunch seminars by the interdisciplina...