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A day in the life
Are you interested in studying South and South East Asian Studies at Leiden University? To have an impression of the student life, see the overview of a typical day out of the life of Yaska Sahara, first-year student.
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Collegecolumn: Waarom onze samenwerking met Indonesië zo belangrijk is
Samen met een groep enthousiaste wetenschappers bezocht ik deze maand verschillende universiteiten en andere kennisinstellingen tijdens een kennismissie in Indonesië.
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Interview with Rector Hester Bijl: ‘There is no place for antisemitism here’
Leiden University is under fire: it is allegedly doing too little to tackle antisemitism. Rector Hester Bijl responds to this accusation and to a video from 2014 on social media in which extreme remarks are made. ‘We can be short about such comments: they are unacceptable. The university is and always…
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Join us at the European Media Arts Festival (EMAF)
Students, staff and alumni of the Media Technology program will make a collective visit to the European Media Art Festival 2021, one of the most influential international forums of contemporary Media Arts.
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Audio essay - A Fundamental Mode Of Being in the World: Improvisatory Paths as a Principle Creative Paradigm
ACPA alumni Ilya Ziblat Shay recently published the audio essay, A Fundamental Mode Of Being in the World: Improvisatory Paths as a Principle Creative Paradigm.
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Air Quality in the Picture
In the summer of 2023, interested parties set out to map air quality in Leiden. Using a technique by British artist Robin Price, they made the invisible visible to start the conversation about the importance of good air quality.
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Following vaccines in the body
Myrra Carstens
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Political Legitimacy under Debate: Democracy and Authority in the Netherlands in the 1880s, 1930s, and 1960s
Debates on political legitimacy in Dutch parliament in the 1880s, 1930s, and 1960s
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What to do in the Christmas holidays: Rembrandt Route – fun for all the family
Looking for a great day out during the Christmas holidays? The University’s Rembrandt Route in Leiden is a fun and educational activity for both young and old. This special outdoor exhibition takes in seven University buildings, and there’s a treasure hunt for children [in Dutch]. Get your free English…
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A day in the life
Are you interested in studying Arts, Media and Society at Leiden University? To have an impression of the student life, see the overview of a typical day out of the life of Zofia, first-year student.
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The participation of East-Central Europe in the UNESCO Nubian Campaign in the 1960’s
- Case study of the Hungarian Archaeological Mission in Abdallah Nirqi in 1964 –
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Villages in the Steppe – Late Neolithic Settlement and Subsistence in the Balikh Valley, Northern Syria
In this book, Peter Akkermans provides a systematic overview of the Halaf culture of the 6 th millennium BC in the Syrian portion of the valley of the Balikh River, a tributary of the Euphrates.
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Presale tickets for the Night of Art and Knowledge
On Saturday 17 September Leiden will once again be the setting of the Night of Art and Knowledge. Come along and enjoy a fascinating mix of knowledge, theatre, music and art in the museums and academic locations such as the Hortus botanicus. Tickets are now on sale.
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Workshop: How to get a PhD position
How to get a PhD position is clouded in mystery. In one afternoon, Peter van der Putten and Maarten Lamers talk about how (they think) the game is played.
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ICT in the Public Sector (MSc)
The master's specialisation ICT in the Public Sector at Leiden University examines issues relevant in the public domain such as politico-administrative relations, European procurement and data-driven policy development. Students will learn how to apply Computer Science knowledge on a managerial leve…
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EPCEM 2001: Differences in the authorization process of GMOs in the EU and the USA
This report investigates the different approaches in the authorization process of GMOs for commercial use in the European Union and the United States of America. Three main aspects are considered and analyzed as potential causes of differences in the authorization process of GMOs for commercial use.…
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Star Authors in the Age of Romanticism. Literary Celebrity in the Netherlands
The development of literary celebrity by focusing on five famous Dutch authors from the nineteenth century
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Global Conflict in the Modern Era (MA)
The specialisation Global Conflict in the Modern Era of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University engages you with the scholarly debates about global conflict today and in the recent past.
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Higgs dynamics in the early universe
In the early universe, the dynamics of the Higgs field can give rise to many interesting phenomena.
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Byzantine to Modern Pottery in the Aegean
An Introduction and Field Guide, Second and Revised Edition (15 December 2014)
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Leiden University Students studying in the UK
Are you a Leiden University student (thinking of) studying in the UK? Find out more about the impact of Brexit for current and prospective EU students of Leiden University studying abroad in the UK.
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20th century changes in the Dutch flora
Description of 20th century changes in the Dutch flora: Description and interpretation (1999 - 2005)
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NWO call 'PhDs in the Humanities'
Up to and including 2024 the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will be working with the ‘PhDs in the Humanities’ funding instrument.
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Amorites in the early Old Babylonian Period
This thesis explores several aspects of these Early Old Babylonian Amorites.
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About us
The Honours Academy organises and facilitates Leiden University’s extracurricular honours education. The Academy is a collaboration of the University’s seven faculties and hence one of its interfaculty education institutes.
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Being a PhD candidate
Being a PhD candidate is not only about working on a manuscript. You also need to draw up an education and supervision plan and take part in courses. Want to know how this works? Read this page to find out more.
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Media & Interaction
Media & interaction is where artificial intelligence and machine learning meet philosophy, cognitive science, and the creative arts. Examples of research questions in this domain are: 'Can an algorithm be creative by human standards?', 'Can creative processes, such as composing music or writing poetry,…
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BSc. Minor
In the minor Science, Business, and Innovation you develop insights and skills in the area of management, business development and entrepreneurship. Focus is on innovation and entrepreneurship on the interface of science and business. The curriculum is furthermore orientated towards the application…
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Flexible learning pathways
The ambition to have flexible learning pathways is about creating possibilities to improve the content and form of students’ learning process, and to link learning to students’ needs. Students who have access to a flexible range of learning pathways can align their university career with their own personal…
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People
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Education
Our educational programmes span the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical education, from training of the next generation drug researchers in the areas of drug design, drug action, and drug use to educating the pharmacists of the future.
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Overview of the current economic crisis
Han De Jong gave an overview of (the run-up to) the current economic crisis and discussed which steps could be taken to resolve this crisis.
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Institute of Public Law
The institute that focuses on Public Law is as broad as the field itself. The Institute of Public Law has six departments, each with its own research agenda.
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Why Leiden University
Why study the programme International Civil and Commercial Law at Leiden University? We give you 10 reasons! Read about the benefits of this programme.
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After graduation
Graduates of the unique Security Studies programme at Leiden University are attractive candidates for a broad range of employers, in a field that is growing and offers excellent prospects for academically trained security strategists.
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and Education master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine physics research with an excellent education in becoming a physics teacher.
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Why Leiden University?
The programme will give you the opportunity to choose from a broad range of topics to study. You will be part of an international multidisciplinary research team at our institute.
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Career prospects
A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.
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After graduation
Once you have obtained your bachelor’s degree, you will be ready for a next step: continuing your studies or entering the labour market. Completing the English Language and Culture programme will give you an excellent preparation for both options.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Career prospects
Your theoretical knowledge and hands-on research experience fit very well with current labour market demands.
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and SCS master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine Physics research with different aspects of science communication.
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Programme structure
The International Relations and Diplomacy programme gives you a unique combination: a thorough academic education in international relations and political science with practice-based training in international negotiation and diplomacy.
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After graduation
The European Law Master’s programme offered by the Europa Institute at Leiden University will provide you with the skills necessary for a successful legal career in the private or public sector.
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After graduation
Once you have obtained your bachelor’s degree, you will be ready for a next step: continuing your studies or entering the labour market. Completing this Philosophy programme will place you in an excellent position to pursue either option.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Information activities
Do you want to know more about Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and what it is like to study in Leiden? Come to our online or on campus information events.
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Career prospects
A master in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.
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Why Leiden University?
The Physics and Quantum Matter and Optics specialisation is one of the two programmes Leiden offers in experimental physics. The programme can be tailored to individual needs and interests.