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‘International organisations cannot function without trust from their member states’ 07 September 2026While trust in multilateral collaboration is under pressure, the need for joint solutions remains high. Professor Fernando Bordin is examining the rol...
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Opening of the academic year at Leiden Law School 03 September 2026The opening of the academic year at Leiden Law School on Tuesday 1 September was an afternoon filled with knowledge sharing, music, art and award winn...
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Sigrid van Wingerden appointed Professor of Criminology 03 September 2026With effect from 1 September 2026, Sigrid van Wingerden has been appointed Professor of Criminology at Leiden University
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A smoke-free future for new generations: is it legally feasible? 02 September 2026A generational tobacco sales ban aimed at keeping future generations smoke-free does not necessarily conflict with European law. New research by schol...
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New: The Academic Pride Podcast 01 September 2026Could you truly be yourself at Leiden University over the past 450 years? This question is at the heart of the first episode of ‘The Academic Pride Po...
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Political leaders chose moral messaging after downing of MH17 and attacks in Belgium 01 September 2026What words do politicians choose when an attack shakes society? PhD candidate Daan van den Wollenberg studied how Prime Minister Rutte responded to th...
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First-ever Opening of the Academic Year in The Hague: ‘One academic community together’ 31 August 2026For the first time in Leiden University’s 451-year history, the Opening of the Academic Year took place in The Hague. The programme featured a process...
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UN Report on Palestinian children’s rights: ‘We shall call out these crimes for what they are’ 28 August 2026A recent UN Report exposes the extreme violations of Palestinian children’s rights by the Israeli government since October 2023. Academics and profess...
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Who will foot the bill for the EU’s tax package? 27 August 2026European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra’s Omnibus proposal could cost the Dutch treasury €8 billion a year in lost tax revenue. Leiden professors of tax ...
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Lost at Lowlands: Leiden psychologists study atopia 25 August 2026At the Lowlands festival last weekend, visitors could test their navigation skills and contribute to scientific research. Leiden psychologists were st...
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Landmark case against Meta: ‘Serious concerns about design of online platforms’ 24 August 2026A major lawsuit has begun in the US against the parent company of Whatsapp and Instagram. Prosecutors allege that Meta intentionally designs apps that...
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NSE 2026: Leiden students satisfied with their degree programmes, while attention remains focused on well-being and career preparation 24 August 2026Students at Leiden University continue to be broadly positive about their degree programmes and study environment, according to the results of the 202...
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Facilitating equitable collaborations: the National Open Science Week returns to Leiden University 24 August 2026In the week of 14-18 September, we celebrate the national Open Science Week at Leiden University. What is your next step towards open, inclusive and e...
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International students from 75 countries begin studies in Leiden 24 August 2026All the continents are represented, as around 1,300 students from 75 different countries start Orientation Week Leiden. What’s on the programme?
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What would happen to human interaction if AI could read our emotions? 24 August 2026Philosopher Alexandra Prégent has explored how emotion recognition technology could change the way we interact with one another. In her dissertation, ...