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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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Walk-in Meeting Aleida Nijland: Looking Ahead to the New Sustainable Building 02 February 2026On 22 January 2026, a meeting was held in the LUCL common room in the Reuvens building for the planned renovation of Aleida Nijland (formerly Matthias...
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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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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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‘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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Friendship between people with and without disabilities: ‘Often valuable for both parties’ 27 January 2026Despite increasing attention to inclusion, loneliness statistics are not improving for people with intellectual disabilities. University lecturer Paul...
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School pupils introduced to languages during profile choice afternoon 26 January 2026Last Tuesday, the Herta Mohr building was filled with secondary school pupils. During the profile choice afternoon, they were introduced to various as...
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MA International Relations Hosts Roundtable on Duterte’s ICC Detention and the Global Politics of Justice 26 January 2026The Hague, 29 October 2025 — The MA International Relations program at Leiden University convened a roundtable forum at Leiden University The Hague Ca...
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Alicia Schrikker appointed Professor History of The Netherlands in the world 25 January 2026The Executive Board of Leiden University has appointed Dr Alicia Schrikker as Professor History of The Netherlands in the world, effective 1 January 2...
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Vice-Rector Erwin Muller taking on new role at Council of State 23 January 2026Vice-Rector of Organisational Development and former FGGA Dean, Erwin Muller, will take up the position of State Councillor at the Advisory Division o...
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From sovereignty at sea to self-determination: the geopolitics of Greenland 22 January 2026Who holds rights to Greenland’s surrounding waters and natural resources? Which interests are at stake and for whose benefit? We put these questions t...
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A quick call with Nathan Saucier about how the LLInC studio can help you enhance your teaching and research 22 January 2026From practicing ultrasound techniques in augmented reality to chatting with virtual ancient Greeks about what an archaeological site looked like back ...