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'Trust in polarised times': The launch of a sustainable and substantive research network 12 May 2026For the university-wide theme ‘Trust in polarised times’, researchers from Leiden and The Hague are joining forces. On Friday 5 June, the theme will b...
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‘Having children is increasingly seen as something that can be planned and managed’ 12 May 2026What are the main trends in family life today? Three stand out: young adults living with their parents for longer, people delaying parenthood and wide...
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University elections: which staff parties can you vote for? 11 May 2026Workloads, inclusion, sustainability: what should be the priorities? In the university elections from 18 to 21 May, you can vote for colleagues who wi...
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From Leiden student and petrol station attendant to diplomat of the football world 11 May 2026As Secretary General of the Royal Dutch Football Association, Gijs de Jong travels the world. The career of this Leiden public administration graduate...
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From assignment to action plan: students take on the housing crisis in The Hague 11 May 2026The Hague has positioned itself as a vibrant student city, and with its growing student population is well on its way to becoming one. But the student...
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Take our Europe quiz 08 May 2026On Europe Day (9 May), we celebrate the creation of the European Union. How well do you know the EU? Take part in our quiz on unexpected and interesti...
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Academic article on femicide reaches millions via TikTok 07 May 2026How the TikTok account came across his publication remains a mystery to researcher Martín Hernán Di Marco. But he is well aware that his work has gone...
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Common and more unconventional perspectives sought for launch of university’s ‘Heritage’ theme 06 May 2026The launch of the university’s ‘Heritage’ theme will take place at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences on Wednesday 13 May. The aim: to ide...
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Regulation leads to lower income and poorer health in retired migrants 06 May 2026The cost-sharing standard (kostendelersnorm) – a regulation affecting recipients of supplementary income for older people, often with a migrant backgr...
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Former Ministers: ‘It is like jumping aboard an extremely fast-moving train’ 04 May 2026During an inspiring meeting at the Health Campus The Hague on 2 April, Jan Anthonie Bruijn and Jet Bussemaker reflected on their experiences in politi...
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Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan: ‘How do you stay true to who you really want to be?’ 04 May 2026After more than thirty years in the military, Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan has recently become Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning. In a conversati...
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The Ombuds Officer about a safe working environment: ‘Let’s keep the conversation going’ 28 April 2026How can the university create a safer working environment? Ombuds Officer Marjan van Dasselaar provides independent and impartial advice on this matte...
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How biodiverse is your campus? Take part in the Biodiversity Challenge to find out 28 April 2026A surprising amount of life grows, crawls and flutters around Leiden University’s buildings. During the Biodiversity Challenge – from 30 April to 2 Ju...
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Magic tricks reduce stress, pain and anxiety during vaccinations 23 April 2026Injections can be a source of stress and anxiety for children. The Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital is exploring ways to improve the experience. T...
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What is the role of protest in academic debate? 23 April 2026Protest is a human right and an important way to hold the authorities to account. But how does the right to protest relate to academic freedom and the...