News
-
How the CWTS used Deep Democracy to shape sustainable travel policy 26 May 2025What do you do if you want to reach the widest possible consensus on a decision, ensuring it represents all the feelings and ideas within your team? T...
-
National strike on 10 June 26 May 2025On 10 June, students and staff from all the Dutch universities will go on strike against the government’s proposed budget cuts. The day after the stri...
-
Firefighting robots must be developed responsibly 26 May 2025As robotics advances in the field of emergency response, firefighting robots – or 'firebots' – offer promising improvements in safety and operational ...
-
What the Leiden Teaching Prize has meant for three past winners 26 May 2025You win the Leiden Teaching Prize and suddenly all eyes are on you. Three past recipients reflect on how this student-awarded prize has changed how th...
-
Suicide prevention professor: ‘Talking saves lives’ 22 May 2025Despite an increase in prevention efforts, the suicide rate in the Netherlands has not decreased in recent years. According to Professor of Suicide Pr...
-
‘The anniversary year is a celebration organised by and for the faculty’ 22 May 2025The '450 Event Committee' has been planning the faculty's anniversary year for months. The powerhouses behind LAWLANDS are Hannah Saberi and Britt Pol...
-
Hannah DeLacey explains how to outsmart data problems 22 May 2025Is losing your research data your worst nightmare? Hannah DeLacey, data steward at Leiden Law School, explains how she helps researchers with their da...
-
Kartica van der Zon appointed professor by special appointment of Family Law, Law of Persons and Juvenile Law at the University of Groningen 22 May 2025As of 1 May 2025, Professor Kartica van der Zon has been appointed professor by special appointment of Family Law, Law of Persons and Juvenile Law at ...
-
Annetje Ottow to step down as President of Leiden University’s Executive Board from 1 September 21 May 2025After nearly five years as President of the Executive Board, Annetje Ottow will be stepping down from the role as of 1 September. During her time as P...
-
New publication on online and technology-facilitated violence against women 20 May 2025Carlotta Rigotti, postdoctoral researcher at eLaw – Center for Law and Digital Technologies, and Professor Clare McGlynn of Durham University have co-...
-
Sneak preview: from department store to university building 20 May 2025Just a stone’s throw from Binnenhof, the heart of Dutch politics, Spui Campus will open its doors in early 2026. This involves a dramatic transformati...
-
‘Your own artwork hung in the KOG? Not many students can say that’ 20 May 2025A design created by student Jill Stoelinga has won our 450 mural competition! From May 12, you can help us paint the artwork. Read on to learn all abo...
-
Student Support Team offers listening ear and advice after upsetting incidents 19 May 2025From a disruptive campus occupation to a fellow student falling ill during a lecture – an incident at university can leave a lasting impression. The n...
-
A quick call with Wouter Peters about the move to the new admin platform 19 May 2025Leiden University is switching to a new system for HR, finance and purchasing on 1 January 2026, after 27 years of using SAP. We spoke to Wouter Peter...
-
Enchanting artwork with a message: ‘Cinquecento Medusae’ at KOG 19 May 2025Since 24 March, the Kamerlingh Onnes Building of the Faculty of Law has been full of hundreds of colourful jellyfish. But behind that enchanting sight...