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Europe to foster the Social-Economical Impact of Astronomy
The European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (E-ROAD) has held its first conference session at the 2020 virtual Annual Meeting of the European Astronomical Society (EAS), the largest astronomy conference in Europe. The E-ROAD is an initiative of the International Astronomical Union, the…
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Imams in Western Europe. Developments, Transformations, and Institutional Challenges
Bij Amsterdam University Press verschijnt 'Imams in Western Europe. Developments, Transformations and Institutional Challenges' onder redactie van Mohammed Hashas, Jan Jaap de Ruiter en Niels Valdemar Vinding, een publicatie waarin tal van zaken met betrekking tot imams in Europa behandeld worden. De…
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Chairman IBM Europe lectures in ICT in Business course
The Chairman IBM Europe & Country General Manager IBM Netherlands, Harry Van Dorenmalen, gave a guest lecture in the M.Sc. ICT in Business course ‘˜Change Management‘™. Van Dorenmalen emphasized the need in the current knowledge economy for people to become specialists. His lively lecture discussed…
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Bart Schuurman: Hofstadgroep defined home grown jihadism in Europe
Bart Schuurman is a research Fellow at the International Centre for Counterterrorism (ICCT) and at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) in The Hague. He was interviewed by Abigail Esman of the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) about his new book 'Becoming A European Homegrown Jihadist'.…
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Just Energy Transitions for Europe and Beyond: Call for Abstracts
Submissions are sought for a special issue with Frontiers in Political Science that explores the conceptual and practical aspects of a ‘just’ energy transition both within and beyond Europe. In particular, contributions to the theoretical and interdisciplinary foundations of just transitions, as well…
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Debating Europe and Georgia with the Georgian Minister
The Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maia Panjikidze will be paying a lightning visit to Leiden University on 26 March. She will give a lecture and take part in a debate on the theme of 'European perspective – The Georgian case'. All are welcome.
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Antoaneta Dimitrova in Trouw on Europe and Eastern Neighbouring Countries
Antoaneta Dimitrova, Hoogleraar Comparative Governance, analyseerde als coördinator van het drie jaar durende internationale onderzoeksproject EU-Strat de relatie tussen de EU en de landen van het Oostelijk Partnerschap en deelde haar expertise over dit onderwerp in een artikel in Trouw.
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Europe's first bachelor's programme in security issues
September 2017 will see the start of the new English-language bachelor's programme in Security Studies in The Hague, developed by the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) at Leiden University. The programme meets the growing need for academics with a broad training in the field of securit…
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‘I became a stronger believer in the power of Europe’
She knew that a degree in Public Administration would be a stepping-stone to a career in politics. And that is exactly what Leiden alumna Samira Rafaela (30) wanted. Thanks to preferential votes, this member of the D66 party is the first Dutch MEP from an Afro-Caribbean background.
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Nikkie Buskermolen
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
n.buskermolen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jasmijn Rana
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.rana@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3732
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John Boy
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.d.boy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3825
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Vincent Walstra
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
v.r.walstra@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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2 november: Lezing Lamberto Zannier over Europese veiligheid
Lamberto Zannier, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), gave a lecture on ‘The OSCE, a bridge between East and West and a platform for dialogue on European security’
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Federico De Musso
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
f.de.musso@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Marianne Maeckelbergh
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.e.maeckelbergh@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Erik de Maaker
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
maaker@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6612
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Anouk van Vliet
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.l.van.vliet@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9512
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Vénicia Sananès
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
v.i.l.sananes@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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May Tamimová
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
m.tamimova@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 8206
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Cristina Grasseni
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.grasseni@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3451
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Hanna Stalenhoef
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
h.s.stalenhoef@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Ola Gracjasz
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.z.gracjasz@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jan Meijer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
j.d.meijer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9512
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Anouk de Koning
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
a.de.koning@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1842
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Kristin Makszin
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
k.m.makszin@luc.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9923
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Study on Children’s Rights and Biomedicine for Council of Europe’s Committee on Bioethics
The study ‘From Law to Practice: Towards a Roadmap to Strengthen Children’s Rights in the Era of Biomedicine’ written by experts from Leiden Law School and submitted to the Council of Europe’s Committee on Bioethics is now available online.
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Christa Tobler speaks about "ombuds offices in Europe: a success story"
On 28 October 2021, the ombuds office of the city of Zurich - incidentally the very first communal ombuds office in Europe - celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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Catia Antunes appointed as full member of the Young Academy of Europe
As of 27 October Catia Antunes has been appointed as full member of the Young Academy of Europe.
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David Fontijn made Professor of the Archaeology of Early Europe at Leiden University
Congratulations to David Fontijn, who has been recognized by the University with the title of full Professor of the Archaeology of Early Europe.
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Restatement of Labour Law in Europe by Guus Heerma van Voss
Guus Heerma van Voss, professor of Labour Law recently published: Restatement of Labour Law in Europe in coöperation with Bernd Waas professor of Labour Law at the Law Faculty of the University of Frankfurt.
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Jaap de Hoop Scheffer on the position of Europe during the G20 summit in Osaka
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Professor International Relations and Diplomatic Practice at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University spoke to Belgian (Flemish) news magazine Knack about the position of Europe in relation to the United States and China. ‘Europe has to be careful to avoid…
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Presentation of Study on Children’s Rights and Biomedicine at the Council of Europe Bioethics Unit
Last Thursday, June 8th, Ton Liefaard (UNICEF Chair in Children’s Rights and Program Director of the Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights, LL.M. program) and Daniella Zlotnik (researcher and lecturer at the child law department) visited the Committee on Bioethics at the…
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Council of Europe protects children’s rights through action plan in biomedicine
The action plan focuses on addressing key challenges posed by technological developments and trends in biomedical practices
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Embodied Preaching: Multisensorial Preaching Performances in Medieval Europe - Padova, October 24-25
The ERC project SenSArt (University of Padova) is organizing a conference on multisensorial preaching practices in Medieval Europe. The conference will take place on October 24 to 25. Those interested are encouraged to submit a paper proposal before April 5.
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Moritz Jesse on migration and peace in post-war Europe
Dr Moritz Jesse (Associate Professor at the Department of European Law) was invited to present a lecture on the role of migration on peace and stability in post-war Europe at a masterclass for students and staff at the Catholic University of Lille, France. The talk, which bore the title ‘People’s mobility…
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Jorrit Rijpma on Europe's approach to immigration following EU summit
EU Member States are struggling with rising numbers of migrants and asylum seekers. At the recent EU summit, agreements were reached on better controls at the external borders of the European Union and more consultation with countries where migrants come from.
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Prof. Ton Liefaard at launch of Council of Europe’s new children’s rights strategy
On the occasion of the launch of the Council of Europe’s new children’s rights strategy 2016-2021, the Republic of Bulgaria hosted a high-level conference in Sofia on the 5th and 6th of April, 2016.
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Van Middelaar in Buitenhof on Europe’s position on world stage
On 5 December, Luuk van Middelaar appeared as a guest on Dutch current affairs programme Buitenhof to talk about various European issues, including how Europe had tackled the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maria Fraskou presents a paper at the International Conference "Europe as a Global Actor"
The Centro de Estudos Internacionais at Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) will host the
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First comprehensive study on gun violence in Europe identifies alarming trends
The steady decline in lethal gun violence in the EU came to halt in 2012 and some countries, such as Sweden, have even noticed an increase since then. An arms race among drug criminals and an increase in the availability of illegal firearms could lead to more criminal and gun violence. This is one of…
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Marieke Liem in The Economist on drug-related murders in Europe
Marieke Liem, professor at ISGA, discusses how the number of drug-related murders has not decreased in the last years
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#9 | Heidi Maurer and Sophie Vériter on the Future of Diplomacy in Europe
The Hague Diplomacy Podcast aims at bringing the themes of the journal's research off the page, and onto the discussion table. Each episode will feature a guest who will share their insights and personal experience within their practice of or research on diplomacy. Available via SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts…
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Carsten Stahn on colonial crimes; the reparations movement stalls in Europe
The wave of restitutions expected after French President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 promise to return stolen art to Africa has hit legal and political roadblocks. But while former colonial powers are shying away, it seems 'New World' countries have started doing more to repair crimes against First Natio…
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Common breeding birds are doing better in the Netherlands than in Europe
On average, Dutch breeding birds have become more numerous in the period 1980-2010. The common species have even done better than birds in other European countries. Farmland birds are an exception: they declined sharply both in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe.
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Seminar 'Public Prosecution Services and the Rule of Law in Europe'
On Thursday 16 June, a seminar will be held on 'Public Prosecution Services and the Rule of Law in Europe' with the subtitle 'Conceptions and Misconceptions on the Required Level of Independence in a Transnational Context Conference theme and objective'.
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Horizon Europe grant for research into personalised treatment for high blood pressure
Professor Thomas Hankemeier and his international research team HYPERMARKER have received a 10m-euro grant from Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation.
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Conference on opportunities and dangers of AI: ‘Europe needs a daring vision’
The SAILS conference The Future of AI is Here (and Guess What … it’s Human) brought together researchers and policy makers to discuss the important issues in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). Where are the opportunities and what are the dangers?
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Same-sex couples in Europe: more rights in more countries
The trend of legal recognition for gay and lesbian couples is broadening. More and more rights are becoming available to same-sex partners – in more and more European countries. Leiden Law School and the French Institute for Demographic Studies publish detailed database and comparative analysis.
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Jelle van Buuren discusses the threat of terrorist attacks in Europe in Dutch newspaper Parool
As a result of two attacks in Germany and one attack in France within only one week, fears of new terrorist attacks in Europe have reignited. In France a radicalised police agent stabbed and killed four people. In Germany a man from Syria drove his car into a line of cars wounding sixteen people and…