2,359 search results for “governance and society” in the Public website
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Foodways in early farming societies
Microwear and starch grain analysis on experimental and archaeological grinding tools from Central
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Societies at the Old Observatory
Four different astronomical societies are active in the Old Observatory. We are very proud of the commitment these associations show to organize activities.
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Science for Society
By carrying out fundamental research and providing excellent education, universities become a breeding ground for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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A sense of society
This dissertation examines how we can reconstruct physical activity by looking at variations in the shape of muscle attachment sites ( ‘entheses’) on the human skeleton. It evaluates two post-medieval contexts; rural Middenbeemster and urban Aalst.
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Civil Society against Corruption in Ukraine: Political Roles, Advocacy Strategies and Impact
This project aims to provide evidence-based knowledge on the conditions for successful anti-corruption activism in Ukraine.
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Ehsan Jami
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
e.jami@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9400
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Zeger van der Wal on integrity in a networking society
Zeger van der Wal, Professor by special appointment Ien Dales chair at the Institute of Public Administration wrote an opinion piece in Dutch journal Binnenlands Bestuur on the changing relation between government and society and how this affects integrity.
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Towards an effective biodiversity conservation and governance in the Pontocaspian region
Freshwater and brackish water ecosystems are arguably the most vulnerable ecosystems on earth, due to concentrated human developments in and around them. The Pontocaspian (PC) region located at the border of Europe and Asia contains a variety of brackish water ecosystems and unique inhabitants, known…
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Lecturing
The following lectures/courses are given in the framework of the EU Jean Monnet Chair EUTAXGOV at Leiden University. Topic of this Jean Monnet Chair: EU Tax Governance and International Tax Law Making by the EU.
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Africa reconsidered
If you follow the western media, you are likely to think of ‘Africa’ as the continent of origin of desperate migrants, a continent of hunger and disease and a breeding ground for international terrorism. But if you want to see the bigger picture, you should look no further than the African Studies scholars…
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Science for Sustainable Societies (BSc)
How do you involve a local community to tackle biodiversity loss? How do you create awareness and political movement on climate change? And how do you find a balance between environmental impacts and economic needs when it comes to pollution? These are examples of core questions at the heart of a new…
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Caspar van den Berg
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
c.f.van.den.berg@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9400
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Ennis & Blarel, The South Asia to Gulf Migration Governance Complex
The Gulf is a major global destination for migrant workers, with a majority of these workers coming from South Asia. In this book, a team of international contributors examine the often-overlooked complex governance of this migration corridor. Going beyond state-centric analysis, the contributors present…
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Understanding and Defining Anti-Government Protest in The Netherlands
In this article, Isabelle Frens, Jelle van Buuren and Edwin Bakker aim to understand anti-government protests by focusing on empty signifiers.
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GovLis: When Does Government Listen to the Public?
How interest groups, differences in policy issues and institutional differences between countries affect whether public opinion is translated into policy?
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Dorien Zandvliet
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.d.zandvliet@umail.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5200
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Tom Geukemeijer
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
t.r.g.geukemeijer@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Brandon Zicha
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
b.c.zicha@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9354
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Gus Greenstein
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
g.h.greenstein@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Customary Authorities and Environmental Governance in Africa: A Systematic Review
This systematic review of 68 English-language articles explores the roles of customary authorities in environmental governance in sub-Saharan Africa
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The Open Society and Its Animals
On 10 October 2019, Janneke Vink defended her thesis 'The Open Society and Its Animals'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. P.B. Cliteur.
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Transborder Governance of Forests, Rivers and Seas
Natural resources often stretch across borders that separate modern nation states. This can create conflict and limit opportunities for regulated consumption of their goods and services, but also provide opportunities for joint multinational efforts that exceed single country capabilities.
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Successful Law and Society Conference in Mexico City for Moritz Jesse
Dr. Moritz Jesse, Associate Professor at the Europa Institute, presented his paper ‘Building Bridges or Erecting Walls? – The Application of Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination in Europe ‘ at the annual meeting of the Law and Society Association.
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together visit the Ars Electronica Festival for art, technology and society
We are happy that the Media Technology staff and students will together again visit the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz (Austria). The five-day study trip offers a shared source of inspiration and a basis for discussion to students and lecturers.
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Adriaan Bedner appointed as KITLV professor of Law and Society in Indonesia
As from 1 February Adriaan Bedner is the new KITLV professor (bij special appointment) of Law and Society in Indonesia at the Van Vollenhoven Institute (VVI), Leiden University.
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Interview with Suliman Ibrahim on Libya in ‘Mare’
Suliman Ibrahim was interviewed by Leiden University’s weekly newspaper ‘Mare’ about his research on Libya.
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Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Violence (MSc)
Are you thinking about studying Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Violence? Learn more and watch the videos.
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Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Crisis (MSc)
Are you thinking about studying Crisis and Security Management: Governance of Crisis? Learn more and watch the videos.
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The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance
The Summer School ‘The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance’ will focus on a range of topics relevant to interactions between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) and the EU’s role within current patterns of global governance.
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Human Rights at Risk: Global Governance, American Power, and the Future of Dignity
Human Rights at Risk brings together social scientists, legal scholars, and humanities scholars to analyze the policy challenges of human rights protection in the twenty-first century.
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EU Justice Home Affairs Agencies: Securing Good Governance
Dr Madalina Busuioc has completed a study for the European Parliament titled
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The European Union and the United Nations in Global Governance
Madeleine O. Hosli, Professor of International Relations, wrote this book in which she analyses the complex relations between the European Union (EU) as a regional organization and the United Nations (UN) as an international, global governance institution.
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Online Course Risk in Modern Society
Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. This course examines various types of safety and security risks, and how these are perceived and dealt with in a wide array of professional and academic fields, ranging from criminology, counter-terrorism and cyber security, to philosophy,…
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Kemalism in the periphery: anti-veiling campaigns and state-society relations in 1930s Turkey
This dissertations studies state-society relations in 1930s Turkey, focusing on the anti-veiling campaigns in the mid-1930s and aiming to understand the ways in which the Kemalist policies were received, interpreted, negotiated, compromised and/or resisted by various actors in the provinces.
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Bram Klievink appointed at new chair Digitalization and Public Policy
As per 1st May 2019, Leiden University appointed Bram Klievink as professor of Public Administration with a focus on digitalization and public policy. The new chair has been established at the Institute of Public Administration of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs of Leiden University. Bram…
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After graduation
The Master’s degree Law and Society offered by the Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society at Leiden University, will provide you with the skills and knowledge that are necessary for a successful career in both the private and public sector.
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Less government, but who is thinking long term?
On the 18th of November the article: 'Minder overheid, maar wie denkt er na over de lange termijn? (translation from Dutch: 'Less government, but who is thinking long term?') written by prof. dr. Frits M. van der Meer was posted on Mejudice: 'an independent forum for discussions aiming to stimulate…
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Public Administration (MSc)
How do we address the society’s most pressing issues through governance? The Master of Public Administration gives you a unique research-led multi-level perspective on the practice of management, steering, and coordination of political, economic and societal actors, with three specialisations to suit…
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Indigenous Peoples preserved
Indigenous Peoples possess rich worldviews and unique knowledge that form part of our global heritage. Oppressing these peoples and violating their natural environment is leading to the destruction of this knowledge. Leiden researchers aim to counter this through collaborating with Indigenous Peoples…
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Gender and Sexuality in Society and Culture
Why do some scientists argue that there are five sexes? Why is it important to study sexuality outside the reproductive framework? The minor Gender and Sexuality in Society and Culture tackles some of the most controversial and contested questions of our time, while avoiding the pitfalls of easy answers…
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Resilient Diversity: the Governance of Racial and Religious Plurality in the Dutch Empire, 1600-1800
Resilient Diversity: the Governance of Racial and Religious Plurality in the Dutch Empire, 1600-1800
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Establishing State Responsibility in the Absence of Effective Government
On 16 June 2020, Andrea Varga defended her thesis 'Establishing State Responsibility in the Absence of Effective Government'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. N.J. Schrijver and Prof. F. Baetens (University of Oslo).
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Marcel Cobussen Lecture: What can music offer our contemporary society?
ACPA Professor of Auditory Culture and Music Philosophy Marcel Cobussen will give a lecture at the Gaudeamus Academy Workshop Weekend. The GMW Academy is a prelude to the contemporary music festival Gaudeamus Muziekweek, taking place from 7 to 11 september in diverse venues within the center of Utr…
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Wilco van Dijk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
dijkwvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 31 6 4 3446432
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Rachel Plak
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
r.d.plak@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Merlijn Veltman
Faculteit Archeologie
m.veltman@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Inge van der Weijden
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
i.c.m.van.der.weijden@cwts.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6073
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Ludo Waltman
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
waltmanlr@cwts.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5806
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Shelley van der Veek
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
sveek@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3767