Introductory meeting
Welcome to Leiden University. Perhaps you already know that the university has 7 faculties and that you can end up in the city of Leiden or The Hague? And do you know that our university is the oldest of the Netherlands and what the motto Praesidium Libertatis means?
For all new staff
The introduction program consists of an introductory meeting with other new colleagues and an online onboarding module that you can complete at your own pace.
During this online introductory meeting for new employees we would like to welcome you to the university. You will find out more about the history of the university, the organisation and the long-term strategy. You will receive information about practical aspects and HR-related subjects. Finally, a colleague tells more about their research or teaching.
In addition to this introductory meeting, there is an extra introduction session for managers with more information about the managerial role.
New staff
Every month there is an online introductory meeting. During the session, colleagues from a faculty and/or expertise center will share more information about the university. The introduction will be held alternately in English and Dutch. Register through the link below or via the Service Portal.
Dates 2025-2026
| Date | Time | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 July 2025 | 9.30-11.00 | ENG |
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Wednesday 10 September 2025 |
9.30-11.00 | NL |
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Monday 13 October 2025 |
9.30-11.00 | ENG |
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Tuesday 11 November 2025 |
9.30-11.00 | NL |
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Wednesday 10 December 2025 |
9.30-11.00 | NL |
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Friday 9 January 2026 |
9.30-11.00 | ENG |
| Monday 9 February 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | NL |
| Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | NL |
| Wednesday 8 April 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | ENG |
| Monday 11 May 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | NL |
| Tuesday 9 June 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | NL |
| Friday 10 July 2026 | 9.30-11.00 | ENG |
Can't wait to learn more about the university? Feel free to take a look at the online onboarding module. You can go through this module at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
Extra: managers
Have you been appointed to a managerial position, either internally or from outside Leiden University? Then it's especially valuable to become familiar with the leadership competency model and to gain insight into the support available to help you carry out your managerial responsibilities effectively. All of this will be covered during the (in-person) introductory meeting, where you'll also have the opportunity to meet other new managers.
Dates
- Thursday 9 October 2025 from 13:30 till 15:30 hrs (Dutch)
- Tuesday 27 January 2026 from 13:30 till 15:30 hrs (Dutch)
- Tuesday 26 May 2026 from 13:30 till 15:30 hrs (English)
- Tuesday 15 September 2026 from 13:30 till 15:30 hrs (Dutch)
In the online onboarding module for managers, you'll find practical information that is important for every new manager. You can go through this module at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
New at Leiden Law School
Are you new to our faculty? Welcome! We hope you have a great start.
In this onboarding module 'Welcome to Leiden Law School' you will find all kinds of useful information about working at our faculty. Besides fun facts, questions like 'how can I print?', 'where should I go if I have questions about ICT?' and 'how do I take days off?' are all answered.
Welcome to Leiden Law School Onboarding module
Take a sneak peak at Leiden Law School and meet some of your colleagues
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