799 search results for “being” in the Staff website
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How to discuss work balance
Talking about work balance is important both for your own well-being and for your performance at work. It is an inherent aspect of a modern-day healthy work culture to openly communicate about your needs and challenges. You can talk about this with your supervisor, for example during bilateral consultations,…
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Online courses Life hacks
Career development, Personal development, Working effectively
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Building maps
The floor plans are currently being revised. On this page you will soon find an overview of available maps of Leiden University buildings and parking areas.
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Referral options
If you’re unsure where to refer students to for well-being support, this page should help. It provides an overview of the support available at Leiden University.
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Training and workshops for staff
Staff development is important to promoting the well-being of both students and staff at Leiden University. Following training and workshops can be a good way to gain knowledge beyond your field of expertise.
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Leiden Healthy University
Leiden University is committed to making your work safe, healthy and enjoyable and joined the Healthy Universities international network in 2018.
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Growth in Conversation: Develop your conversation skills using the principles of GROW
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Further development
Further development
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Online self-help for students
Leiden University offers students access to the platform MoodLift. The MoodLift programmes are an easy way for students to work on their mental health. There is also the platform Gezonde Boel which offers e-modules.
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Abuse of Vlaardingen foster child reveals youth care problems
Months after the case of the abused foster child from Vlaardingen (Zuid-Holland) came to light, many questions still remain. Why was the child not listened to? Marielle Bruning, Professor of Child Law, discussed this with NOS, NPO Radio 1, NRC and Nieuwsuur.
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What will this new interview cycle do for me? And four other questions about GROW
The announcement was made shortly before the summer break: from 1 September the annual Performance & Development (P&D) interview will have a new format and also a new name. The P&D interview will be changing to GROW (Gesprekken over Resultaat, Ontwikkeling en Welzijn): Conversations on Performance,…
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Tools for a better work balance
The pages on the left of this screen offer valuable information, tips and strategies that you can use to optimise your work balance. After all, a healthy work balance not only improves your well-being, but also contributes to better professional performance.
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Role of the (co)supervisor(s)
The (co)supervisor(s) are responsible for supervising the PhD candidate.
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Apply for the housing waiting list
Are you interested in university managed accommodation? Make sure to apply for the waiting list as soon as possible. The sooner you apply the more chance you have of being granted accomodation. You can fill in the form to apply.
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Post
At Post you will find information about the services offered by the Central Post room (Centrale Postkamer), postal rates and delivery rounds. If you have any special requests, please get in touch with the Post room.
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Distribution of funds
Much of Leiden University’s income comes from the government and the tuition fee (first income stream). Each year the Executive Board distributes this income among the faculties and institutes. For the sake of transparency, the University applies the First Income Stream Allocation Model. Alongside being…
- Active learning spaces
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Service Point PSSC
The Service Point PSSC answers all your personnel and administrative questions. It is the front office of the Personnel Shared Service Centre (PSSC) department. The PSSC is part of the service unit ASSC (Administrative Shared Service Centre).
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Fiction film
A fiction film portrays a narrative with well thought out characters as realistically as possible with the use of actors, lighting and decor. The strength of a fiction film is being able to relay a deeper meaning in an entertaining and artistic way.
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Digital communication code of conduct
More and more people are experiencing work pressure due to digital means of communication. Media like e-mail and Signal (WhatsApp) ensure that we can be reached day and night, which can cause an increased sense of work pressure and always being 'on call'. In February 2023, the new digital communication…
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Classroom occupancy checks at KOG Building and Old Observatory
Facility
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Relocation expenses
If you relocate for your work or if the University requires you to move, you may qualify for a relocation allowance or bonus.
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GROW toolkit
The GROW toolkit provides you with all kinds of tools that make it easier to participate in the GROW interviews. In addition to useful documents for preparing the start interview and annual interview, it also contains a wide range of training courses and workshops that help you with participating in…
- Weblectures and livestreams
- Why should you use video and is it right for you?
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Copyright
If you write a doctoral dissertation, please inform yourself about copyright. Copyright protects you as an author. Publishers may ask you to transfer the copyright to them, but you are not obliged to do so.
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University Elections
This year, there are elections for the student and staff sections of the University Council and the student section of all faculty councils. You decide who represents you to university management. What topics and viewpoints are important to you? By voting, you ultimately have a say in university policy.…
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Tips & tricks for organising peer feedback
Didactics
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Communication strategy
Our communication strategy emphasises the achievements of Leiden University researchers and students and supports our mission and core values.
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Apply for the Dutch subsidy for Virtual International Collaboration (VIS)
Education, Finance
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GROW development menu
Would you like to develop your discussion skills? We provide a variety of training resources for staff members and managers. The topics covered include making a connection, listening, giving feedback and reflection.
- Tips for multilingual meetings with international colleagues
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Skills
What skills do students need to function as academic professionals and engaged citizens?
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Frequently asked questions about GROW
Here you will find questions and answers about GROW, the types of interviews, the GROW tile and more.
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Training and workshops for students
Leiden University offers various training programmes and workshops that contribute to student well-being.
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Classical Ballet beginners
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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National protest against budget cuts: Alternative Opening of the Academic Year in Utrecht
Education, Research
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Health insurance
Are you an international researcher working for Leiden University? Please note that you probably are legally obliged to take out health insurance. Here you will find if you need a public or a private health insurance, and how to apply for it.
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PhD Candidates: Get more success with less stress
Personal development, Working effectively
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‘Partying is fine but we still need to protest’
Leiden University was present for the second time at the second Leiden Pride on Saturday.
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From judge to police officer: a lack of understanding for deaf people in legal proceedings
The cultural linguistic minority group of deaf people who communicate using sign language systematically experiences limited access to fundamental rights. Linguist Joni Oyserman identified this problem and has received a Meijers grant to fund her investigation.
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Queen Máxima talks to students in Leiden about mental health
How do you know if your idea has succeeded? The Queen coming to call a year and a half later might just be a clue. This happened to the Leiden student foundation ‘Door Het Geluid’, which promotes student well-being.
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In goede banen leiden van afval rond de aarde via het ruimterecht
Steeds drukker is het in populaire banen rond de aarde voor ruimtevaart. Niet alleen met satellieten, vooral met meer afval, wat onveilig is. Zhuang Tian promoveert op de juridische kant van afgedankte ruimte-apparaten. Wie troep veroorzaakt, moet het weer opruimen.
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Biological agents
Biological agents are micro-organisms such as bacteria, parasites, moulds, viruses and their waste products. This category also includes genetically modified variants (GMOs). These agents may form a risk for your health, which is why we apply a number of legal and other guidelines to prevent people…
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Online Presenting skills for PhDs
Communication, Research
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Strategic plan
In our new strategic plan (Innovating and Connecting – 2022-2027) we focus on stronger connections: between disciplines, with society and within our university community.
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Chinese Calligraphy for everybody
Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure
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ICT and education
In the coming years, the University will be investing in blended learning (‘The Blended University’) as part of its educational vision (Learning@LeidenUniversity). This will involve the use of a range of digital tools.
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Minor programme
Leiden University gives its students the opportunity to assemble part of their programme themselves, which enables them to choose their own areas of emphasis. One way in which they can do this is to follow a minor, a coherent package of courses worth 30 credits.
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One assessment platform for the whole university
As of this academic year, all our faculties will be using the same platform for digital assessment: Ans. While this platform is already familiar in many faculties, it will be new for the staff and students of Social & Behavioural Sciences (from 1 September) and Humanities (from 1 February), as they…