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First impressions of the Una Europa General Assembly in Paris 09 July 2026The Una Europa General Assembly was held in Paris from 27 to 29 May and was hosted by Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. Ranoe Sewrattan (Head of S...
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Kick-off event interfaculty theme Health & Well-being in september 08 July 2026On Monday 28 September, the interfaculty theme ‘Health and Wellbeing’ will hold a kick-off event for researchers and lecturers who would like to get i...
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Science under pressure in the US: Cultural scholar continues her research in Leiden 07 July 2026Growing political pressure and increasing restrictions on academic freedom forced Cultural Studies scholar Maisha Wester to leave her tenured research...
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Dorine van Norren appointed Professor by Special Appointment at LUC The Hague: ‘Global ambassador for happiness’ 06 July 2026Dorine van Norren has been appointed Professor by Special Appointment in ‘Intercultural Rights, Citizenship, and Sustainability’ at Leiden University ...
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What justice looks like up close: the Kavien Justice Award nominees 01 July 2026The Kavien Justice Award recognises LUC Bachelor’s theses that connect scholarship to justice, human rights, peace, and accountability. This year’s no...
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University reflects on new strategy in times of geopolitical and digital change 30 June 2026Geopolitical tensions, the rise of AI, declining student numbers... How should Leiden University respond? At the Strategic Conference on 25 June, univ...
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LUChat: a secure generative AI tool for FGGA staff 30 June 2026FGGA is taking the lead in the implementation, goverance, and training of AI within Leiden University. This week, we take another step forward with th...
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Executive Board interview: ‘Trust is a key measure’ 30 June 2026A new Executive Board has been leading Leiden University since mid-January. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts. ...
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FGGA students share their experiences from the past year: ‘Experiences really bring theory to life’ 29 June 2026The academic year is coming to an end, and the summer break is approaching. FGGA students are working hard to complete the final stretch. We asked the...
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Person-centred care thanks to digital solutions 26 June 2026More person-centred care with fewer people may sound contradictory, Professor Jildau Bouwman admits. But it is possible, she argues in her inaugural l...
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No general closure of university buildings due to code red weather warning; exceptions may apply 25 June 2026Due to the ongoing heat, a red weather warning (code red) has been issued for Friday in areas including the province of Zuid-Holland.
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Changes to the security measures in the Campus The Hague buildings 24 June 2026Leiden University aims to achieve a good balance between a safe study and work environment and the openness and accessibility that are integral to a u...
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Leiden Research Support Network: ‘It takes a team to build a research project’ 23 June 2026How can we better align research support tasks across the project life cycle? That was the question explored by more than 100 research support profess...
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New housing plan focuses on collaboration and optimisation 23 June 2026We use university buildings differently from ten years ago. Students spend more time on campus, staff work more hybrid. At the same time, declining st...
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Interview with the Executive Board: ‘Our strength lies in academic depth and societal engagement’ 23 June 2026Since mid-January, Leiden University has had a new Executive Board. What are their impressions and their plans? An introduction in two parts.