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10,000 euro interdisciplinary call: visit our event on 17 May 10 May 2023
In the coming months, the university will make funds available to young Leiden researchers who want to start small-scale interdisciplinary initiatives...
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Cabinet proposal for binding study advice: not a wise plan 09 May 2023
On 9 May, Minister Dijkgraaf of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), announced his plans for amending the Binding Study Advice (BSA). If the Minister...
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Introducing Vanessa de Malmazet: 'In this role, I can make a tangible difference for employees' 09 May 2023
Vanessa de Malmazet has been working as HR policy advisor in FGGA's Faculty Office since March. Promoting employee well-being is high on the Faculty B...
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FGGA Brainstorm social safety, inclusion and work balance 08 May 2023
We want FGGA to become a place where everyone feels welcome, at ease, and included. Unfortunately, the outcomes of last year's personnel monitor and D...
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‘Nearly every research study has a governance dimension, but academics know very little about it’ 08 May 2023
The annual conference of the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) interdisciplinary research programme will take place in The Hague...
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What do you do if your professor winks at you? 03 May 2023
Sexual harassment was the theme of the recent annual symposium of student ambassadors to the Leiden-Bollenstreek police in collaboration with the poli...
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Freedom: International students and staff tell us what it means to them 03 May 2023
On 5 May we celebrate freedom, a basic human right that cannot be taken for granted in many countries. We asked international students and staff what ...
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Liveable Planet present at LUGO Sustainability Day 03 May 2023
Liveable Planet, the Leiden interdisciplinary research programme on sustainability, has a full presence at the LUGO Sustainability Day on Tuesday 9 Ma...
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'Making an impact in the neighbourhood depends entirely on the students themselves' 02 May 2023
During the kick-off meeting on Wednesday 29 March, master students taking part in the Thesis Workshop The Hague Southwest presented their thesis ideas...
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‘An internship at Foreign Affairs is an incredible experience and a good way to boost your career’ 02 May 2023
Niels van Leeuwen is enrolled in the Master Public Administration: Economics & Governance. During the first stage of his master, he did an internship ...
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NWO Open Competition grant for two FGGA researchers 02 May 2023
Sixty researchers have received a grant of approximately 50,000 Euros during round 3 of the NWO Open Competition SSH-XS pilot programme. Two of them a...
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Nicolien Mizee new writer in residence at Leiden University 01 May 2023
Writer and columnist Nicolien Mizee will be Leiden University’s new writer in residence from autumn 2023.
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Alumni meet up in Japan. ‘Finally the chance to speak Dutch again’ 01 May 2023
An impressive 60 alumni recently came to the Dutch Embassy residence in Japan to meet, network, see friends and practise their languages.
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Academics call for more powers for international organisations 01 May 2023
Organisations like the UN and the EU should be given more powers to combat transboundary problems. This is the message of a report published by the Sw...
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‘I’ve learned to embrace and accept my emotions thanks to Siggie’ 01 May 2023
‘Siggie’s a very accessible platform for students. I contacted Siggie during one of the lowest points in my life. Their support gives me a sense of se...