News
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Executive Board column: Academic freedom under pressure 31 October 2023
Academic freedom is something to be cherished. The freedom to conduct research, design courses and publish research findings as we see fit is crucial ...
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Dive into the origins of the International Labour Organisation and the League of Nations 30 October 2023
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) and the Embassy of Ireland are jointly organis...
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Kiem project investigates link between violence and other health problems 30 October 2023
‘Violence as a Population Health Problem’ is one of 33 interdisciplinary projects that have been launched thanks to a Kiem grant. The project team wil...
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list 27 October 2023
In November, the Dutch will elect a new parliament. Not all eligible citizens will go out and vote, however. How can this be explained, and how big of...
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‘Dear Aunt Olga’ exhibition on the ties between Suriname and the Netherlands 27 October 2023
The Surinamese-Dutch language, Parbo Beer and, of course, football. The ‘Dear Aunt Olga’ (‘Lieve tante Olga’) exhibition focuses on the shared Surinam...
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New publication ERC StG Safe & Sound: Safety and Exoskeletons 26 October 2023
We are pleased to announce a groundbreaking research study delving into crucial aspects of safety and responsibility in the domain of personal care ro...
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Jim Been new PhD Dean - 'I hope to alleviate certain pressures that PhD candidates might feel' 25 October 2023
The Associate Professor at the Institute of Tax Law and Economics is one of two PhD deans at Leiden Law School and started in this position on 1 Octob...
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Statement from the Executive board: taking care of one another 24 October 2023
The world is currently beset by many problems. The armed conflict and continuing violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories is resulting in nu...
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Develop your management skills with the Leadership Courses 24 October 2023
Working together, taking responsibility, making connections or pushing boundaries: all competences that are essential for leadership. With HRM Learnin...
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Suzan Stoter new Dean of Leiden Law School 24 October 2023
Prof. Suzan Stoter will be the Dean of Leiden Law School at Leiden University as of 1 January 2024. The Leiden University Executive Board has appointe...
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Safety at the university: always take your LU-Card with you to work or lectures 24 October 2023
We are living in turbulent times. Various conflicts in other parts of the world at times give rise to feelings of anxiety, unrest and anger in our cou...
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Open-air cinema, exhibitions, and more: Arts Committee of Leiden Law School 24 October 2023
The KOG has more to offer than just the transfer of knowledge. The Arts Committee of Leiden Law School organises activities in and around the faculty ...
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A bequest to the university: a gift for the future 20 October 2023
Have you considered including the Leiden University Fund in your will? This is a way to give future generations of scholars and students the opportuni...
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How the EU is trying to deter economic coercion of countries 20 October 2023
A Dutch company that uses Lithuanian components could go bankrupt because China blocks its products for political reasons. The EU is aiming to deter t...
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The new right to repair: A bold move that leaves room for improvement 19 October 2023
On 22 March 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal regarding common rules promoting the right to repair for consumers. A bold and timely mo...