114 search results for “university council” in the Organisational structure
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University management
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…
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Thijs Vos
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
t.j.vos@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Pieter Slaman
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
p.j.slaman@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2789
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Overview of elections
In which year do the elections take place? Students choose a new representation every year. Employees do this every two years. Student representation Staff representation 2024 Student representation University Council Student representation Faculty Councils Student Council LUMC Employee representation…
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Meeting schedule and agenda
The University Council meets about eight times a year. In addition, the University Council regularly consults with the Executive Board. The meetings between the Executive Board and the University Council are always followed by a brief confidential Council meeting, in which advice is finalised and decisions…
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Paul Kloeg
Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
p.kloeg@library.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1094
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Authorities
The authorities of the University Council are set out in the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW; Dutch only) and the University Council Regulations. The University Council has the right of consent, consultation right and right of initiative. Right of consent For some decisions,…
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Candidates elections 2024
Below is an overview of elections candidates. The documents are only available in Dutch. University Council University Council (Students) University Council (Staff)
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Composition
De University Council consists of sixteen members and also has a chairperson and a registrar. Chair and registrar Pauline Vincenten is the chair of the University Council. The duties comprise of coordinating the Council’s work and preparing and chairing Council meetings and its meetings with…
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Election results 2024
Below is an overview of the election results 2024. Documents are only available in Dutch. University Council Student section University Council Staff section University Council Student sections Faculty Councils Archeology Governance and Global Affairs Law Social and Behavioural Sciences Science LUMC…
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Election results 2023
Below is an overview of the election results 2023. Documents are only available in Dutch. University Council Student section University Council Student sections Faculty Councils Humanities Student council LUMC Governance and Global Affairs Law Social and Behavioural Sciences Science Students were directly…
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Committees
The University Council has set up three committees that will prepare large and/or long-term dossiers for council meetings. Each council member will in principle take part in one of the three committees. Education and Research Committee This committee will deal with dossiers on such subjects as: Study…
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Polling stations
A polling station exists for every election of the University Council, Faculty Council and Employee Council. The polling station arranges the practical and formal matters regarding the elections, such as inspecting the list of voters, gathering candidate application forms and determining the election…
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Staff and student participation
Participation organs serve as bodies for consultation, information, communication and advice. They promote the welfare and interests of students and staff. A number of bodies at the University have the right to consent and advise, the Faculty Councils on faculty matters and the University Council on…
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Elections
University elections were held between 9 and 13 May 2022. As student you were able to vote for lists or candidates that represent you in the University Council (UC) and the Faculty Councils. For more information please go to the university webpage.
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Mare, Leiden University’s weekly newspaper
Mare, Leiden University’s weekly newspaper, reports on developments within Leiden University and in the field of higher education and academic research. The Mare’s independent editorial team is made up of professional journalists. Its editorial policy is reviewed regularly by an editorial…
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Advices, decisions and reactions
The advices, decisions and reactions of the University Council are only available in Dutch. Go to the Dutch webpage >>
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Minutes of meetings
The minutes of the meetings of the University Council are only available in Dutch. Go to the Dutch webpage.
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Electoral system
Leiden University has both a list system and a candidate system for elections. Co-participation councils decide for themselves which system they will use. List system The list system places the emphasis on the lists. Voters select one candidate on one list. Therefore by selecting a candidate, they also…
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Time schedule elections 2024
Time schedule 25 March Reference date and determination of electoral registers. On this day it is determined who can choose and who can apply. The Electoral Offices will have more time this year to establish the electoral registers. 26 and 27 March Submission of candidacy If you…
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PhDoc
Defending the interests of PhDs and postdocs at Leiden University
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University website - Disclaimer
Disclaimer Leiden University regularly monitors and updates the information on this website. Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy. Should you identify any inaccuracies on this website, please notify the web editors…
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Leiden University Libraries
Leiden University has several libraries, united in one organisation: Leiden University Libraries (UBL). Please find more information on our dedicated UBL webpages.
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University Sports Centre
The University Sports Centre offers a range of 67 different sporting activities, through which it makes a positive contribution to the personal development of Leiden University's students and staff. Good nutrition, a healthy state of mind and physical fitness all have a positive influence…
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University Services Department
The University Services Department (in Dutch: Universitair Facilitair Bedrijf, UFB) provides facility services for the entire university. By working both in a customer-oriented and market-oriented manner, the UFB contributes to a pleasant working environment for employees and students.
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PhD Regulations Leiden University
The PhD Regulations are established by the Doctorate Board. The regulations set out who is eligible to be a PhD candidate, what the tasks of the supervisor and co-supervisor are and which criteria the dissertation has to meet. 2023 PhD Regulations The 2023 PhD Regulations became…
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Management Affairs
Responsibilities The responsibilities of Management Affairs include preparing and coordinating the meetings of the Board of Governors, Executive Board, University Council, Management Team and Employee Council. Rector's Office The Rector’s Office is part of Management Affairs and is responsible…
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Leiden University Data Management Regulation
Leiden University is revamping its policy with regard to the management, storage and provision of (research) data. The Leiden University Data Management Regulation is intended as a university framework for a viable data management policy. It is up to each faculty board to determine how the regulation…
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Organisational structure
This website provides an overview of the organisational structure of Leiden University. Here you can find contact details of secretariats, staff lists by department, co-participation bodies, and regulations. About the University Leiden University has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social…
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Leiden University Archive Management Regulation
Leiden University applies rules with regard to archive management, based on applicable laws and regulations. You can read about the rules in the Leiden University Archive Management Regulation. This document is only available in Dutch.
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Medicine/Leiden University Medical Center
The Faculty of Medicine / LUMC has a strong interdependence with the clinical care of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), and because of this, a specific character and organisational structure. The faculty has about 70 research programmes that are linked to the clinical departments, often several…
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Online Proctoring Protocol Leiden University
The Online Proctoring Protocol describes the procedure and the rules and criteria for online proctoring when examinations are taken online. The possibility of online proctoring is described in Article 4.1 of the Course and Examination Regulations (OER), and the criteria are laid down in this present…
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Leiden University College The Hague
Leiden University College The Hague is the international Honours College of Leiden University and offers an innovative Liberal Arts & Sciences programme to highly talented and motivated students from all over the world. LUC teaching is intensive and small-scale, offered in a residential setting…
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Standing as a candidate
Employee and student participation within the university has two systems; the candidate system and the list system. In elections according to the candidate system, individual students or staff can register as candidates. Under the list system, lists (parties) can register with multiple candidates. You…
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Leiden University regulations on special leave
These regulations supplement the provisions of the Work and Care Act (Wet Arbeid en Zorg; WAZO), the Working Hours Act (Arbeidstijdenwet) en de Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst Nederlandse Universiteiten; CAO NU) Employees must consult their (line) manager…
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Leiden University Regulations on postponing graduation
The law dictates that the Board of Examiners confers a degree certificate upon students once they have passed their final examination. However students may wish to defer conferral of their degree.
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Plexus Student Centre and University Shop
Plexus is the Latin word for nerve centre: it means both a collection and a meeting point. The goal of Plexus is to offer optimal services to students of Leiden University. Within Plexus can be found the Student Information Centre help desks, the University Shop, lecture rooms, meeting facilities, a…
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HOVO (University of the Third Age, U3A)
HOVO organises academic courses for people who are aged 50 and older. These courses do not result in a diploma, nor do they train participants for a profession. This means that there is ample opportunity for learners to pursue their personal interests. People attend HOVO courses…
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International Office
The International Office is responsible for coordinating faculty exchange programmes (incoming and outgoing).
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Agreements for meetings
There are several ways in which the participation body can support board/council members who do not speak Dutch or do not speak it well. In addition to the translation tool and a language buddy, agreements can be made with the chair or secretary to help non-Dutch-speaking members before, after and during…
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The Study Advisors
The study advisers form an important link between the Faculty of Law and the student. They encourage and advise students in setting goals and making responsible choices.
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Recognition procedure study associations Leiden University - Faculty of Archaeology
Study associations form a very important part of the academic community within Leiden University and the faculties. This policy document is about the recognition of study associations within the Faculty of Archaeology.
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Regulations of the Faculty of Medicine at Leiden University
Chapter 1: Administration and composition of the Faculty of Medicine Chapter 2: Consultation Chapter 3: Student conduct in relation to future professional activity Chapter 4: The online complaints desk
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Universitair Belang
Universitair Belang represents the interests of all Leiden University employees. We see quality as a source of inspiration and motivation, especially when it comes to the mutual improvement of teaching, research and operational management. Universitair Belang is committed to achieving this through the…
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Student Charter
The student charter informs Leiden University student of what they can expect from the university and what the university expects from them. The charter is, in fact, a compilation of the rights and obligations of students. It also provides a summary of the facilities available to students. Most importantly,…
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Humanities Think Tank
The Humanities Think Tank (HTT) is composed out of 16 students from 16 different study programmes. The Think Tank meets every 6 weeks to discuss and advice the Leiden Faculty of Humanities about relevant faculty topics such as communication towards students, the integration of research and education,…
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Regulations for the use of University buildings, grounds and other facilities
Anyone who uses buildings, grounds or other facilities at Leiden University must comply with the house rules. In the Regulations for the use of university buildings, grounds and other facilities you can read which rules there are, how they are enforced and what happens in the event of a violation.…
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Regulation governing the Committee on disputes concerning university staff and student participation matters
Leiden University has a committee for disputes concerning university staff and student participation matters. In this regulation, you can read everything that is important about the composition, work method and functioning of this committee. This document is only available in Dutch.