Contacts for the master's programme Physics. General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. Ana Achúcarro Education coordinator Marije Boonstra MPhil Study Adviser Dr. Hara Papathanasiou   Board of Examiners Dr. A. Silvestri (chair) Dr. D. Kraft  Dr. D.F.E. Samtleben Dr. M. Schaller…

Institute managers Pim Overgaauw Mathematical Institute  Dominique de Vet (a.i.) Leiden Observatory  Kitty Yang (A.I.) Institute of Biology Leiden Monique de Ridder Vita Hinlopen (A.I.) Leiden Institute of Physics  Caroline de Bruin Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science …

Research and education is being conducted at 8 institutes. Management information and contact details can be found on the web pages of the institutes: Mathematical Institute (MI) Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) Leiden Observatory  Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) Leiden…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Natuurkunde. General contacts   Director of education Dr. Michiel de Dood  Education coordinator Marije Boonstra MPhil Study Adviser Dr. C. (Hara) Papathanasiou   Board of Examiners Dr. A. Silvestri (chair) Dr. D.J. Kraft Dr. D.F.E. Samtleben…

The Permanent Committee for Academic Practice (WeCo) consists of professors, including the chairman. They are appointed for four years and their fields are evenly spread across the disciplines of the faculty.  WeCo tasks and responsibilities: Provides advice to Faculty Board on research programmes…

The University Sports Centre offers a range of 67 different sporting activities, through which it makes a positive contribution to the personal development of Leiden University's students and staff. Good nutrition, a healthy state of mind and physical fitness all have a positive influence…

Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science Prof.dr.ir. H.E. Bal (Chair) Prof.dr. A.P. IJzerman Prof.dr.ing. T. Margaria-Steffen Prof.dr. J.B.T.M. Roerdink Prof.dr. A.P.J.M. Siebes   Mathematical Institute Ir. B. van Nederveen (Chair) Prof.dr. G. Nienhuis Prof.dr. H.A. van der Vorst Prof.dr.…

A liberal arts and sciences education is “an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area…

At the head of a research discipline is a Scientific Director. Once every two weeks, the Scientific Directors of the Faculty’s eight institutes come together with the Faculty Board to discuss the research portfolios of science, administration, faculty and administration of the budget plan. The Dean…

At the head of each programme is a Programme Director, usually a professor who is involved in education and reports to the Vice Dean and the member of the Faculty Board with the education portfolio. There is a consultative body of Programme Directors. The Vice Dean is the chairman. The Programme Directors…

The Executive Board is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the whole University.

A substantial part of PhD candidates have an increased risk for mental health problems, stress complaints or burnout. As of April 1, 2022, Leiden University has appointed a psychologist especially for PhD candidates: Agnes van Rossum.

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…

Every employee and student needs professional support they can rely on to help them navigate processes, systems and document management. The Administrative Shared Service Centre (ASSC) provides high-quality support to all staff and students. Around 135 people work within the ASSC, supporting staff and…

The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory.  The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as…

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…