107 search results for “letters” in the Staff website
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Reaction to letter to Parliament on internationalisation
Education
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Workshop CV and application letter
Study support, Career and apply for jobs
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Guidelines for writing in English
Leiden University has a style guide to ensure consistency across all of its publications. It also has a Terminology List with the preferred translations of terms used within Leiden University and the academic world.
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CSC-Leiden University Scholarship
PhD
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Job Search Skills for PhDs and PostDocs
Career development
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ULCN-account
Every member of staff at Leiden University is given a ULCN account. You can use this ULCN account to log in to your computer, the wifi network and various other ICT systems.
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Ferial Chummun Scholarship in Astronomy
Master
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CEU Praesidium Libertatis Scholarship
Master
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LUF-SVM Fund
Master
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Printed materials and templates
Do you need business cards, letter paper or other materials printed? Or do you need flyers, posters, roll-up banners or theses? Please contact the Graphic Centre of the University Services Department. They can also be hired to do layout or DTP work. The Graphic Centre can also produce displays, advertising…
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Design and advertisements
The Strategic Communication & Marketing (SCM) department and the Graphic Centre of the University Services Department (UFB) support the faculties and other organisational units with regards to printed materials and advertisements.
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ECTS grading table
The ECTS grading table provides an insight into the value of a student’s grades and facilitates international grade comparison.
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NL Scholarship - Incoming students
Bachelor
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Forgotten your password
Forgotten your password? Want to change your password, or your password has expired? In most cases you can reset your password yourself via the Account Services. If you are not able to access Account Services, please contact an ISSC helpdesk.
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Activating and managing your account
You can activate and manage your account via Account Services. To make the best use of Account Services, it is important that you set your account properly the first time you use it.
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Registration and contract
As you are a new Leiden University staff member, a number of things must happen before we can draw up your contract and activate your ULCN account. This is also the case if you are affiliated with the university as external staff, for example if you were hired as a freelancer.
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Trustee Funds (Curatorenfondsen)
Bachelor, Master
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PhD meetings
PhD candidates at Leiden University or Leiden University Medical Center are invited to join PhD meetings organised throughout the year.
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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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Kuiper-Overpelt Study Fund
Master
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Children’s Rights Scholarship 2
Master
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International Peace and Justice Master Fund – Law and Society Scholarship
Master
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Strong passwords
If hackers are after your password, it won’t take them long to guess it if it’s simple. In a split second, they can crack passwords with numbers or words that appear in the dictionary. They can then use that one password to access everything; they can get into your email accounts or make online purchases.…
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Frequently asked questions
You can suggest topics that need to be addressed in these FAQs. Please contact us at our usual email addresses and phone number(s).
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Retirement
As a Leiden University employee you automatically accrue pension via the Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfond (ABP). As a rule, you will retire once you reach the legal AOW age. If you wish you may decide to take early or partial retirement. The ABP Pension Scheme offers a number of options to this end.
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House style
In its communications, Leiden University aims to create a clear and recognisable brand, which is why it is important that our house style is applied consistently.
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Manuals
Do you want to install software yourself at your workplace? Or would you link to sync your work email with your smartphone? On this page you will find all our ICT workplace manuals, sorted by theme.
- Forgotten heroes
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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Master
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ICT
Good ICT resources are crucial for having a smooth working environment at your new place of employment. Here we briefly explain what you need and where you can find the most important ICT services.
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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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Work disability
In case of short-term or long-term illness, we will together do our best to ensure you can return to work shortly. You will be guided through this process by your immediate supervisor, the P&O department and the University doctor. In some cases, however, reintegration in your own or another position…
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Leiden researchers work on exhibition about growth addiction
Museum De Lakenhal issued an open call for creative solutions to the problem of growth addiction. From over 500 submissions, they selected 15 artworks for the exhibition 'If things grow wrong'. These include the creations of Leiden researchers Peter van der Putten and Evert Jan van Leeuwen.
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Reporting sick and guidance during sick leave
If you are unable to come to work due to sickness, find out below how to report sick and how the University guides its employees on sick leave.
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CSC Joint PhD programme on Artifical Intelligence and Bioscience between Leiden University and Xi’an Jiatong University
PhD
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LU-Card
As an employee at Leiden University you need a LU-Card. You can request your LU-Card after receiving your contract or guest letter. Early application is not possible. Are you a temporary employment worker e.g. via Jobmotion? In that case, ask your supervisor about the status of your registration with…
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Unemployment
When your contract with Leiden University ends, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits under the Unemployment Act (Werkloosheidswet, WW). You may also be eligible for supplementary unemployment benefits (Bovenwettelijke werkloosheidsuitkering, BWNU).
- Minister Dijkgraaf announces extra investment in universities
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Will the new plans steer us out of the nitrogen crisis? Expert Jan Willem Erisman explains
They were eagerly awaited: four letters from five ministers that should provide clarity on how to get us out of the nitrogen crisis. Nitrogen expert Jan Willem Erisman explains the plans. And says whether they will get us out of the nitrogen crisis.
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Starter and incentive grants awarded [update]
Organisation
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Young Academy Leiden (YAL) is looking for new members
Organisation, Social
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Call for Teaching Fellowship applicants: contact the advisors
Research
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Personnel monitor
The University believes it is important that you are happy in your work. This is why we gauge your opinion with the personnel monitor. We use the results to make improvements that enhance job satisfaction.
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Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments
PhD, Staff
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Better screening can help GPs recognise anxiety disorders earlier
Only one in five young people with emotional health problems such as an anxiety disorder receives appropriate professional help. GPs often fail to properly recognise the signals in children and young people, according to psychologist Semiha Aydin. How can we improve this? PhD defence 23 February.
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Committee in favour of structural investment in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Finance, Organisation
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Committee debate on internationalisation in higher education – input from universities
Education
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Data breach at Leiden University
Organisation, Security
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Frustrated scientists convince astronomy journal to implement trans inclusive name change policy
A group of united astronomers have successfully convinced Europe’s leading astronomy journal Astronomy & Astrophysics to institute a name change policy for transgender people and others. ‘It’s really frustrating that such a large organisation needed an initiative from outside to adopt a more inclusive…
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Surprising molecule helps detect protoplanets
A team of scientists, including Leiden Astronomer Alice Booth, has discovered silicon monosulfide molecules in the dust disk around a young star. Such molecules indicate planet formation. The team made the discovery using the ALMA telescopes. This method provides an alternative when direct observation…