Employee Councils are composed of staff members who represent the University staff. The employee council serves a body for consultation, information, communication and advice. In its work, the employee council follows the Employee Council Regulations, adopted by the Executive Board. The Employee Council…

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences  (KNAW), the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), and the Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centers (NFU) have drawn up a ‘Code for Transparency in Animal Testing’, with the aim of achieving non-binding openness and…

The university shop sells a variety of souvenirs and gadgets with a university theme. Stationery, tableware, sweaters, memory sticks, jewelry—these are just a few of the many items available in the university shop. They make a nice souvenir of a day in Leiden, or an original gift for someone else. The…

Studium Generale organizes a wide range of academic activities, such as lectures, symposiums, film screenings, and debates, to supplement the faculty education at Leiden University. Studium Generale aims to stimulate greater interest in the sciences, provide more insight into the connections between…

The University Council meets about eight times a year. In addition, the University Council regularly consults with the Executive Board. The meetings between the Executive Board and the University Council are always followed by a brief confidential Council meeting, in which advice is finalised and decisions…

Responsibilities The responsibilities of Management Affairs include preparing and coordinating the meetings of the Board of Governors, Executive Board, University Council, Management Team and Employee Council.  Rector's Office The Rector’s Office is part of Management Affairs and is responsible…

Honours College Law is responsible for one of the faculty Honours College tracks offered by Leiden Law School. Honours College Law is intended for ambitious, enthusiastic, curious and motivated students who are looking for more of a challenge in their studies. Honours College Law is open to students…

The Faculty Council is the faculty’s advisory council and has both advisory rights as well as the right of consent on various matters concerning the faculty. As such, the council represents both students and staff and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. The tasks and privileges of the council…

In its mission statement, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs in The Hague formulates the following important ambition: ‘To develop into an internationally renowned academic centre of knowledge that focuses on complex issues and current developments in society.’ To be able to achieve this ambition,…

LAK creative courses offers a varied range of courses in theater and presentation, singing, dance, literature, visual arts, and photography. In addition to regular academic education, students are given the opportunity to develop artistically. The courses are primarily aimed at students of Leiden University,…

The Institute of Anglo-American Law was established by Professor Basil Markesinis, and opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1988.

Education and Student Affairs is responsible for the support of all Education processes at the Faculty of Archaeology. We work according to a service agreement. Our main tasks are: Curriculum coordination and administration Student advice Support of several educational committees Advice on educational…

The PhD Committee is a bottom-up initiative that aims to create an open, active, and fun environment for all PhD candidates working at Leiden University’s Faculty of Archaeology. The PhD community at the Faculty of Archaeology is diverse, international, and interdisciplinary. The committee is run by…

The Employee Council represents the staff of the University Library and holds regular consultative meetings with management. The proper functioning of the organisation is the main objective here. To the best of our ability, we speak up for the interests and well-being of our staff members and seek…

The consultation meetings between the Faculty Board and the Faculty Council are held on the dates listed below. In principle, these meetings are open to the public. Registration for the public gallery is possible by sending an email to ambtelijksecretarisfb@fgga.leidenuniv.nl.

The student counselors at Leiden University support students in matters relating to regulations and legal provisions. Students can contact them for advice on studying with a disability, financial matters, study delays, and complaints procedures. They also support students in combining their studies…

The Employee Council is composed of employees who represent the ICLON staff. The council serves a body for consultation, advice, information, and communication. The council conducts consultations with the ICLON management on behalf of the ICLON staff. The Employee Council promotes the welfare and…

With our corporate communications, we communicate about the university as a whole. The cornerstone is expressing our identity and creating the image we wish to convey. Enhancing and maintaining the university’s reputation is a key goal of corporate communications. Content The editorial team posts news,…

The Office for International Education deals with all aspects related to international education at Leiden Law School.

Nomination is open to managers and colleagues of team members. Also, programme committees can nominate.

The study advisers form an important link between the Faculty of Law and the student. They encourage and advise students in setting goals and making responsible choices.

As the Employee Council of LLInC, we represent the interests of all LLInC staff. We monitor issues such as employee wellbeing and workload, and we review important documents such as budgets and business plans.  

What are the consequences of digitalisation for our security and privacy? What risks does the power of major tech companies pose to citizens, employees, organisations, and states? What role should governments and the European Union play in regulating online platforms? How can human rights, legal…

The Marketing & Communications Department of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) supports the Faculty Board and Faculty Office, as well as the two centres, the Dual PhD Centre, the Centre for Professional Learning, and the three institutes of the faculty: the Institute of Security…

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…

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

The Future Learning Office (FLO team) supports the use of ICT systems and tools in education within this faculty. FLO is, among other things, the first point of contact for Brightspace and is responsible for the Weblectures in the lecture halls. If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask. You can…

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 Student & Educational Affairs (SEA) Employee Council represents all SEA employees and consults regularly with management. Its focus is the proper functioning of the organisation. The Employee Council contributes to the smooth running of the department, promotes the well-being and interests…

The Research Master’s Programme Committee (in Dutch: R-MOC) is responsible for the constant process of adjusting and modifying the education programme, for instance, by means of education evaluations, both small-scale and large-scale. The committee deals with various issues related to: programme quality…

Defending the interests of PhDs and postdocs at Leiden University  

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…

The Research Committee advises the Institute board on all subjects concerning research and helps with monitoring the research quality.

Jan Sleutels is associate professor at the Institute for Philosophy. He is currently in his third term as director of Humanities Lab, the honours programme of the Faculty of Humanities, and previously served as director of education and programme chair for Philosophy. In the Faculty Council he can put…

Contributing ideas and discussing the master program, that is the job of the Master Program Committee (MOC). The Master Programme Committee is looking for new student members. Are you a Psychology master student and are you willing to improve education? Then apply now to become a part of the Committee. …

The Faculty Council is the university’s highest co-participation body after the University Council. The council represents students and staff, holds rights of consent and consultation on faculty matters, and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. During meetings with the Faculty Board, we practice…

Generative AI (genAI) is increasingly being used in the various phases of research: from developing a research idea or grant proposal and defining the scope of a research project, to conducting research and presenting research results. This guideline provides information on how genAI works, and the…