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Leiden University awarded Institutional Audit certificate 16 December 2025For the third time in a row, Leiden University has received a positive assessment in the Institutional Audit for the way it provides good teaching and...
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University of Birmingham awards honorary degree to Hester Bijl 16 December 2025Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl received an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham on Friday 12 December for her contribution to educational ...
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‘Extremely valuable’: Una Europa helps PhDs and supervisors to do interdisciplinary research 16 December 2025Interdisciplinarity is more than a buzzword in academia. It’s essential for tackling today’s biggest challenges. But what does it look like in practic...
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Student associations again offer a warm place during the Winter Weeks to combat loneliness 15 December 2025Not all students spend the holiday season with family or friends. That is why the university is organising the fifth edition of the Winter Weeks this ...
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Building a greener future at Leiden University in 2025 15 December 2025From a vegan community kitchen to a green framework for drug development: sustainability became more visible in everyday campus life at Leiden Univers...
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What a year: our most-read articles of 2025 15 December 2025The Russian threat to Europe, pro-Palestine protests, the passing of psychologist Andrea Evers and speculations on extraterrestrial life. These were a...
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Academia in Motion: ‘We have to challenge the status quo; otherwise, nothing will change’ 15 December 2025Recognising our colleagues’ teaching efforts – and as a manager, taking steps to do so. Broadening our understanding of quality. Marieke Adriaanse, Pr...
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Leiden University launches strategic framework for scientific publishing 11 December 2025Leiden University has adopted its first Strategic Publication Framework for publishing the works of its researchers. With this framework our universit...
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Leiden delegation expands collaborations with the University of Ghana 11 December 2025The Leiden Africa Platform is pleased to announce that a partnership agreement between Leiden University and the University of Ghana was signed in Nov...
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Discover teaching: ‘Take the leap!’ 11 December 2025Nicky Boer is enrolled in the Educational Master’s Programme in Social Studies/Social Sciences at ICLON, the Leiden University Graduate School of Teac...
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Five questions about improving our educational logistics 09 December 2025The university is exploring how to improve our educational logistics. Deputy Director of Operations and project leader Joop van Pijkeren answers five ...
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Luris turns 20: ‘Our research drives real-world impact and innovations’ 09 December 2025It’s been exactly 20 years since Luris first began working with Leiden’s researchers and students to create an impact on society. To celebrate this an...
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Leiden University signs manifesto: ‘Think green, act green’ 09 December 2025Knowledge institutions play a unique role in society and can contribute to a future-proof and sustainable world. That’s why Leiden University has sign...
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Over a third of Leiden’s professors are women, just above national level 08 December 2025The proportion of female professors at Dutch universities is increasing, but at a modest rate. At 34.2%, Leiden University is in the top three. These ...
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New security policy and amended security measures at Campus The Hague 04 December 2025The university is responsible for the safety of over 40,000 people who work, study and visit around 50 buildings in Leiden and The Hague. Find out whi...