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Interfaculty theme leads gather at kickoff meeting 06 February 2026The leads for our new interfaculty themes recently met for the first time. We asked three of them what opportunities their theme presents to society, ...
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Update: Executive Board responds to coalition agreement 04 February 2026The three parties currently forming a government – D66, CDA and VVD – have presented a new coalition agreement, in which they announce their intention...
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How Leiden University is taking action against cancer 04 February 2026One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer. World Cancer Day on 4 February raises awareness of the impact of this devastating disease. Leiden Uni...
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D&I Symposium 2026: ‘You can’t call something inclusive if it doesn’t include everyone’ 03 February 2026How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. ‘It’s moving ...
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‘The Geopoliticisation of Europe’: Joris Larik delivers the Havel-Cleveringa Lecture 03 February 2026Where European integration has long been understood as a peace project, Joris Larik argued in his Havel-Cleveringa Lecture that recent developments po...
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The first few weeks of BAS InSite: ‘Together we’re gaining a clear picture of how this system works’ 03 February 2026We’ve been using BAS InSite, the university’s new basic administration system, for a month now. The transition to a single integrated platform for all...
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Could restricting EU free movement help tackle brain drain? 03 February 2026Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with ‘brain drain’ as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement...
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Spui Campus opens its doors: ‘Today’s the big day’ 02 February 2026A gold carpet welcomed students, staff and curious locals into Spui Campus on Monday 2 February. What was once the V&D department store has been trans...
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Volunteers vital for protecting wildlife and tackling plastic pollution 02 February 2026From researching plastic pollution to caring for injured wildlife, volunteers play a crucial role in conservation. But much of the valuable knowledge ...
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Alumnus Dave Wesselink: lawyer and professional bobsledder 02 February 2026Leiden Law School alumnus Dave Wesselink began his career as a lawyer in 2022. He’s also a professional bobsledder. ‘When you’re tearing round a bend ...
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New course for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee connects research, reflection, and professional practice 02 February 2026Leiden Law School has developed a new course for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, bringing together scientific research and professional practice. ...
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Leiden University positive about coalition plans, with a few concerns 30 January 2026Dutch universities have responded positively to the new coalition plans. Investments in education, research and innovation will be prioritised, and th...
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Kees Goudswaard won’t be whiling away his days 29 January 2026After 45 years at Leiden University, it is time for Kees Goudswaard to retire. In his farewell lecture, he reflects on developments in his field: soci...
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LDE GMD grant awarded to 'Crossing Boundaries: Ethnographic Approaches in Research on Migration and Diversity' project 29 January 2026The project 'Crossing Boundaries: Ethnographic Approaches in Research on Migration and Diversity' has been awarded funding through the LDE Governance ...
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Meet Leiden Law School's new D&I officer 28 January 2026Starting on 1 February 2026, Nadia Sonneveld will work one day a week as the faculty's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) officer. Here, she explains how she...