The Board of Examiners of the Institute of Political Science has been legally appointed to organise and coordinate examinations. Its main powers are described in the programme’s Course & Examination Regulations (CER), as well as its own Rules and Regulations.

Contacts for the master's programme Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS). General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. Daan van der Es Education coordinator R.M.A. de Vree, MA Study Adviser Drs. J.M. Mathijssen Study Adviser Stéphanie Kraakman   Board of Examiners Dr. B.A. Slütter…

Contacts for the Master's programme in Computer Science. General contact   Director of Education Dr. M. van Leeuwen Education Coordinator M.A. Tijmensen  Study Adviser S.N. van der Valk  

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Sterrenkunde. Education Office Astronomy Director of education BSc Dr. Michiel Hogerheijde Education Coordinator Dr. Anton Heemskerk Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Bachelor Willemijn van Rijn, MA Student Affairs Officer Master Kim…

The Faculty of Archaeology has a Faculty Career Committee. At the request of the Faculty Board or Department Chairs, this committee advises on promotion and appointment requests.

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Bio-Farmaceutische Wetenschappen (BFW). General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. R. Ramautar Head of education office Dr. M. Huigsloot Education coordinator R.M.A. de Vree, MA Study Adviser Drs. G.H. Degenaars Dr. J.D. Kruijer Board of Examiners…

The Strategic Communication and Marketing (SC&M) directorate develops and executes marketing and communication policies for Leiden University. SC&M advises the Executive Board and assists faculties with their marketing and communication. What does the directorate do? It contributes to the realisation…

The Ethics Committee promotes ethical research by providing advice on ethical issues and reviewing all new research conducted by staff in which ethical issues might occur. Are you starting a new research project? By using the checklist, you can determine whether your research needs to be presented to…

The PhD Council represents the interests of all LUCAS PhDs, internal, external, and otherwise contracted. It consists of five members who are appointed by the Academic Director for a period of two years. The Council meet every two months with the LUCAS Management Team to discuss matters concerning the…

Main contacts for the bachelor's programme Wiskunde are: General contacts   Director of Education Dr. Martin Bright Education Coordinator Laura van Kempen-Helmsing Study Advisors Dr. Onno van Gaans (year 1) Dr. Mark Roelands (year 2 and 3)  Student Administration Tatjana Stojcheska…

The executive board of the Board of Examiners consists of the following members:  Jan Jansen (chair) Jasmijn Rana Mark Westmoreland Sissy Hofmeester (secretary) Freek Colombijn (external member)

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Molecular Science and Technology (MST). General contacts   Director of education Dr.ir. Volkert van Steijn (TU Delft) Education coordinator Dr. Michael Meijer Study Adviser Marjolijn Hinke-van Delft, MSc Drs. Marielle Nijsten   Board of Examiners…

Contacts for the master's programme Chemistry. General contacts   Programme director Prof. E. Bouwman Study coordinator M.J.M. Tjalma Study adviser H.E. Zwaan-van der Plas, MSc Student Administration ChemLST-admin@science.leidenuniv.nl   Board of Examiners Prof. dr. S.I. van Kasteren (chair)…

The services supporting research and education at the Faculty of Archaeology are grouped together in the Faculty Bureau. Management support and secretaries Supports the Faculty Board and the Faculty's Departments, with a focus on secretarial work, policy and procedures. Communications and Marketing…

Contacts for the master's programme Life Science & Technology (LST) General contacts   Programme director Lies Bouwman Study coordinator Margot Tjalma Study adviser Hilde Zwaan-van der Plas, MSc Student administration ChemLST-admin@science.leidenuniv.nl   Board of Examiners Prof. dr. S.I.…

Contacts for the master's programme Astronomy. Education Office Astronomy Director of Education MSc Dr. R.J. van Weeren              Education Coordinator Dr. A.A.M. Heemskerk Study Advisor W.C. Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Master K. Nguyen, MSc Student…

The Department of Education Policy is responsible for providing support to the Faculty Board, the Education Board, and the Department of Education in the development of the Faculty’s vision and strategy related to education, and the preparation, adoption, and implementation of policy related to education.…

The members of the Advisory Board are: Mw. mr. J.S.L.M. Overbosch, Associate General Counsel IP Downstream, Shell International BV; Mr. J.E.M. Kempeneers, Ambassador / National Coordinator international positions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. W.A.J. Mijs, Chief Executive van de European…

The department of research is responsible for organisational and policy support of research within Leiden Law School. The department manages the registration of faculty research and is responsible for (internal) evaluations for the purpose of research assessments. The department provides…

At the head of each programme is a Programme Director, usually a professor who is involved in education and reports to the Vice Dean and the member of the Faculty Board with the education portfolio. There is a consultative body of Programme Directors. The Vice Dean is the chairman. The Programme Directors…

The Executive Board is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the whole University.

The Committee’s main task is to review research proposals on criteria concerning ethically responsible scientific conduct. The conditions and principles applied by the Committee are set out in the Regulations that have been drawn up for this purpose.   Ethical review can be relevant in cases concerning…

The standing Committee on Teaching advises the Faculty Board – on request or on its own initiative – about all aspects of the Faculty’s education policy. It also fulfils the role of Department Teaching Committee for the core curriculum courses: it analyses the student evaluations and provides the Faculty…

The national Committee on Whistleblowing investigates known or suspected malpractices, and issues recommendations to the Executive Board. Universities have chosen to cooperate in this appointment of committee members. They will appoint the same group of committee members for each university, enabling…

The IREC provides advice on matters relating to ethical conduct in research by ICLON staff. All research involving the collection, analysis, and/or storage of data from individuals must be submitted to IREC. IREC reviews research proposals against criteria for research ethics.

The Faculty Board is responsible for the administration of the faculty as a whole and with its management. Its main tasks are to give direction to, coordinate and stimulate the faculty as a whole and the various (research) centres in particular.

An institute that conducts leading research and education and that is able to make a difference in society That is the Institute of Psychology, and that is our mission. We operate in a societal context filled with opportunities, but also with challenges. Behavioural issues have never…

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,…

Business Development Tying opportunities and Leiden possibilities together by: * early involvement in researchers’ ideas and projects * supporting for strategic decisions at departmental level * supporting commercial development * managing strategic alliances * managing existing accounts * identifying…

Since 2018, Leiden Law School has a confidential counsellor for PhD candidates. As a PhD candidate you can experience problems in the relationship with your supervisor or co-supervisor, your immediate superior, colleagues or other PhD candidates. If you are unable to solve these problems, even…

The Faculty Board is responsible for the administration and organisation of the faculty in terms of education and research.

The Student Affairs teams provide practical, administrative and contextual support to the teaching of the Faculty of Humanities.

Where your research has led to interesting opportunities which could be further developed into new products or processes, Luris is here to assist with the identification of the potential strategy to follow. And of course to identify external partners to move these ideas forward. In some cases you may…

Three unions represent Leiden University employees in the Local Consultative Body. The union delegation has at least six and no more than eight members who are appointed by their own unions: Unions Internal members External members AOb Nicole van Os (chair) Prof. dr. R.E. Breuker Mr. A. Charifi…

The Board of Examiners determines in an impartial and competent manner whether a student possesses the knowledge, understanding and skills required to obtain a degree, as set out in the Course and Examination Regulations (OER).

The tasks and powers of the Faculty Council are very similar to those of the University Council. However,  the subjects are often different, because at faculty level there are other issues than at a central level. Except the faculty LUMC, the faculties of Leiden University have a representative…

The Leiden Law PhD Community (LLPC) comprises all internal and external PhD candidates based at Leiden Law School. By organising social events, we aim to create a welcoming community for PhD candidates and encourage them to connect with other PhD candidates across Leiden Law School. PhD candidates are…

What are patents?   Patents protect an invention from being commercialised by others without the owner’s consent. A patent does not give a right for use, but rather prevents others from having the right to use your invention (without your permission). The responsibility for enforcing the right…

The FSW Working Group Vision on Blended Education (VBE) is charged with delivering a vision on digitalisation and activating teaching between April 2022-June 2023. The vision will be drawn up on the basis of: literature review, dialogue with colleagues, survey of internal and external educational experts…

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…

Leiden University has legal counsels with different expertise areas, working in various departments: General Legal affairs (JZ) Privacy legal counsels and officers: privacy related matters, data protection HR department of the faculty/institute: employment related matters Luris: research contracts,…

The mission of the Institute Office is to ensure optimal support for the administration, teaching, staff and students of the Institute of Psychology. The duties of the Institute Office broadly consist of: Secretaries Administration, Operations & Committees. Education & Student Affairs Research…

The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory.  The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as…