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Cleveringa Professor Landemore: ‘I want to patch the holes in our democracy’ 05 November 2025Rich, white, urban: Western politicians often represent a small segment of the population. Political scientist Hélène Landemore advocates for a more i...
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Who would be in the House of Representatives if only preferential votes counted? 05 November 2025‘Men must make way. GroenLinks–PvdA voters are sending at least three additional women into the House of Representatives through preferential votes,’ ...
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The gain of political style: how Jetten and Bontenbal made the difference 05 November 2025The elections finally seemed to be about substance again. Housing, migration, healthcare and security were widely discussed. Yet once more, political ...
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Open Day as a compass for prospective students 03 November 2025Chinese Studies, History or Urban Studies? How do you choose the right degree programme for you? Hundreds of prospective students tried to find out at...
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New perspective, equal opportunities in the classroom 03 November 2025Inequality could be addressed in the classroom without taking too much time, effort or money. By making one small change, teachers can make a big diff...
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From dialogue to decisive action: how we at FGGA are working towards social safety and collaboration 03 November 2025The recent work experience survey offered valuable insights into how how staff at FGGA view their work and working environment. Managers discussed thi...
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Day of the Emergency Response Officer: Four colleagues share their stories 03 November 2025On the Day of the Emergency Response Officer, we shine a light on the colleagues who contribute to safety across the university. Their dedication and ...
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Six Erasmus+ ICM grants awarded for international cooperation 31 October 2025Six Leiden University members of staff recently received the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility grant for exchange projects with non-European part...
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‘Teach young people to take control of technology’ 30 October 2025Technology is spreading its tendrils into the classroom. But who is in control? In her inaugural lecture, Professor Nadira Saab calls for ‘digital age...
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In a world without certainty: Jaap de Hoop Scheffer’s call for European resolve 30 October 2025Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and Secretary General of NATO, has returned to Leiden University College ...
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What does learning 'for' sustainability mean? 29 October 2025As of October, Joeri Reinders has joined the Leiden Teachers’ Academy, a group of innovative lecturers who each receive a €25,000 grant for projects f...
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Update organisational development 28 October 2025The Organisational Development team, led by rector Erwin Muller, has organized numerous meetings with colleagues from a variety of university departme...
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Timo Kos on the cuts and elections: ‘We’re fighting for the future of our university’ 28 October 2025The university may seem a bit subdued in the run-up to the Dutch elections on 29 October. The media has barely mentioned education as an election issu...
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What our experts have to say about the key issues in the Dutch elections 28 October 2025Is your strategic vote actually strategic? How can the Netherlands form a stable government? And what should the next government do about migration, d...
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How can we make unacceptable behaviour a man’s issue? 27 October 2025During Consent is Key Week, we’re exploring ways to eliminate sexual violence within our university community. We spoke to Assistant Professor Mischa ...