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Hora Hester Bijl! Farewell to a rector who steered the university through turbulent times
The university bid farewell to its Rector Magnificus, Hester Bijl, on 13 January during the ‘Hester’s Highlights’ symposium.
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Nasreen Javanjoo reflects on the 'Care and the Jewish Experience' Conference
The "Care and the Jewish Experience" Conference, organized by the Leiden Jewish Studies Network, hosted many talented young researchers alongside established scholars of different fields. Our guests got a chance to listen to a great presentation titled “Women of Valor: Tradwives and the Sacralization…
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Richard Karlsson Linnér: ‘I expect a future where a genetic test will be as much a no-brainer as getting X-rayed.’
Assistant Professor Karlsson Linnér, who works at the Department of Economics, is one of the recipients of a Veni grant. His research on the accuracy of preventive genetic testing is a fine example of the intersection of economic science and law.
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Equality as a driver for diversity: ‘Seek out contradiction and the unknown’
The freedom to be who you are – woman, man, homosexual, heterosexual, transgender, religious, atheist, and so on – is perhaps the Netherlands’ greatest attribute. The principle of equality and the right not to be discriminated against are in the very first article of our constitution. Yet there is a…
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Academic freedom needs constant nurturing
Geopolitical situations, such as the conflict in Gaza, evoke strong emotions among staff and students. How do we discuss such situations at our faculty? This issue is an ongoing part of safeguarding academic freedom at our university.
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From textiles to teaching: Leiden’s role in colonialism and slavery
Using enslaved people as servants, becoming an administrator in the Dutch West India Company or making uniforms for the colonial army. Many people from Leiden played a role in colonialism and slavery. Historians are conducting preliminary research and finding striking examples.
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Celebrating Twenty Years of MIRD
On March 25, the Advanced Masters of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the programme. The celebrations began with the Reconnect event, bringing current students and alumni together, and concluded with the MIRD Gala. Throughout the day, the tight-knit…
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Problems arise when citizens request documents from public authorities with information on third parties
When Dutch citizens request information under the Open Government Act (Woo), third parties can ask the public authority to withhold certain information. Leiden research reveals that the position of these third parties is unclear and accessing information is a difficult process.
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Eight projects receive funding from JEDI Fund
From a queer art exhibition to a podcast about people with disabilities, the JEDI Fund this year again honored several projects that contribute to diversity and inclusion.
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Not only full professors: the entire examining committee can now wear academic dress
Permission was recently given for all members of the examining committee and co-supervisors at PhD ceremonies to wear academic dress, even if they’re not full professors. How historic is this change?
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Six questions about the book 'Ruminations' by Tahir Abbas
Tahir Abbas, Professor of Radicalisation Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, is organising a book launch for his new book: 'Ruminations: Framing a sense of self and coming to terms with the other'. The book launch will take place on Thursday 15 December from 16.00-17.00 hrs. at…
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What are we defending? Steven Pinker on the core values of NATO and the Enlightenment
NATO not only safeguards our security and stability, but also defends Enlightenment principles, promoting prosperity, health and freedom. This is what eminent psychologist and thinker Steven Pinker argued to a packed Great Auditorium.
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This was 2022! An overview of Humanities in the news
After two years of corona restrictions, it was ‘back to normal’ in 2022. Migration, elections, the history of slavery, Russia, and Ukraine were much-discussed topics. We compiled an overview of the most-read news items and other events of the past year.
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This was 2021! An overview of Humanities in the news
Online, hybrid, on campus... It was an unpredictable year, also for the Faculty of Humanities. Luckily, there were also non-corona related stories. Let's review 2021 with this list of the most-read news articles per month.
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Exploring educational experiments: pass/fail and ‘unessays’ at Honours College Law
How to innovate education? In this series, the Honours Academy highlights examples from their educational testing ground that aim to inspire. Today: the liberating effect of pass/fail and ‘unessays’ at Honours College Law.
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The PolSci Bookshelf: books released in 2023
The end of the year often means looking back with lists, overviews and stories. This combines nicely in a list of all the books published this year by various political scientists at Leiden University. Indeed, in terms of books, these scholars have certainly not been idle. A unique collection of stories,…
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Giant Robots, Big Ideas - Exploring the World of Mecha in Japanese Animation
From towering mechanical heroes to city-destroying battles, giant robots have become one of the most iconic images in Japanese animation. On 28 April 2026, Leiden University will host "Giant Robots, Big Ideas", an afternoon event exploring how these spectacular machines reflect deeper questions about…
- CMGI Brown Bag Seminars 2022-2023
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Diversiteit en Inclusie bij de Politie
Conference, Van willen naar zijn
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What are we defending?
Lecture
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47th Symposium on Old English, Middle English and Historical Linguistics (#SOEMEHL47)
Conference
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A Computational Approach to the Segmental and Tonal Classification of Yue Dialects
Lecture, CHiLL series
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Fifty Years of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
Conference
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Europe and the Global Battle of the Narratives
Public Panel
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Uncovering the role of Social Democracy in the History of European Competition Policy
Lecture, CHEI Seminar - Book launch
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New Perspectives on the Presentation of Japanese Art II
Lecture, Seminar
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Truces and Rumours of Truces: Hamas's Pragmatism as Expressed Through Its Ceasefires
Lecture
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Keynote lecture: The quest to be (trans)nationals: Experiences of being Asian in Europe
Lecture
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Interpreters’ Note-Taking: an international writing system?
Lecture, Leiden Translation Talks
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Transnational Conversations: Heritage, Memory, Climate, and Reparatory Justice in the Caribbean, Europe, and Beyond
Conference
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Digital Humanities Winter School 2026
Workshops
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Mentor Network live: alumni speed dating
Career and apply for jobs
- CMGI Brown Bag Seminars 2024-2025
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Non-Mainstream Perspectives on Economic Policy in the Netherlands: A Post Election Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
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A book discussion with Judge Theodor Meron CMG
Book Launch
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Try-out lecture Law and Society (MSc)
Study information
- CMGI Brown Bag Seminars 2023-2024
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AFITE/Una Europa conference ‘A Three-dimensional Initiative on Academic Freedom’
Conference
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Still Seeking Permission To Narrate: On International Law And The Question Of Palestine
Lecture
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An Encroaching Sea: Nature, Sovereignty and Development at the Edge of British India 1860-1950
Hybrid Book Talk | SSEALS
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To World Poetry and Back: Avant-garde Classicist Poetry in the Sinophone Cyberspace
Lecture, China Seminar
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Peace, Democracy, and Media Conference 2025
Conference, Just Peace Festival
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The Future of Human Rights
Roundtable
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Seated at the Altar: New Year in Rural North China
Film screening
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Workshop: Rethinking Qualitative Comparison
Workshop
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Summer School Science Communication
Course
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Study Day “Dead Sea Scrolls”
Lecture, Workshop and Egeria Lecture
- Europe's geopolitical power in the face of America's authoritarian turn
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80 Years of Peace in Europe?
Debate, Roundtable
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A New Era in International Arbitration?
Roundtable