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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 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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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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VVI, LIAS, and Universitas Indonesia to organise Indonesia Human Rights Update in June 2026 01 February 2026This initiative is supported by the Leiden University Global Seed Fund (LUGF) 2025, awarded to Santy Kouwagam (VVI) and Irene Hadiprayitno (LIAS) toge...
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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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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...
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‘The Knowledge Security Committee neither intends nor is permitted to exclude certain groups or countries’ 27 January 2026International collaboration brings opportunities, but it also carries risks. The Knowledge Security Committee plays a crucial role in assessing such p...
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Six new grants bring Leiden University researchers and Una Europa partners together 27 January 2026Leiden University researchers will be working more closely with colleagues at Una Europa partner universities this year. Three research projects have ...
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A clear compass: LUMC develops PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates 27 January 2026It is not always clear to PhD candidates what their thesis requirements are. This causes uncertainty about expectations and can lead to delays. The LU...
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Maartje van der Woude appointed Mercator Fellow in Göttingen 27 January 2026Professor of Law and Society Maartje van der Woude has been appointed as a Mercator Fellow at the University of Göttingen’s research group Mobility Ri...