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• Harvest: a garden for learning, experimentation and community News - 7 January 2026

  LUC students and staff came together this past semester to transform a local urban garden into a hands-on space for learning, experimentation, and community building.

• Purple Friday: ‘I try to give the community some support’ News - 8 December 2023

  Purple clothing and a pride flag flying from all University buildings: Leiden University is once again taking part in Purple Friday. How do people experience this day? We asked some employees and students of the Faculty of Humanities.

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  Corinne Hofman Professor of Caribbean Archaeology

  Faculty of Archaeology

  c.l.hofman@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272449

• How Indonesian communities organise their own social security News - 26 June 2023

  Many poor people in Indonesia mainly rely on their family members, neighbours and the local community as a social safety net. One of the forms of aid from the community is called ‘jimpitan’ in Central Java. PhD candidate Ayu Swaningrum researched how this social security system works.

• Tessa Kelder is the new Head of Communications and Marketing News - 7 March 2022

  As of February 1, Tessa Kelder is the new Head of Communications and Marketing of the Faculty of Humanities.

• New podcast on one of Europe's oldest Muslim communities News - 7 August 2025

  For over six centuries, the Tatars have been part of Poland’s social and cultural fabric. In this 8-episode series, released weekly, professor Maurits Berger and assistant professor Ewa Górska explore how this Muslim minority has maintained its identity across generations, how Islam is practiced in…

• Language that comforts: The power of communication in healthcare News - 13 November 2024

  For people who are seriously ill, an empathetic doctor can make a world of difference. Psychologist Janine Westendorp examined helpful and harmful communication in the consulting room. ‘It’s very important to stress that you are always there supporting the person, even if there’s no cure.’

• Communicating about quantum: explanations improve understanding but reduce confidence News - 22 January 2026

  Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and technology? PhD candidate Aletta Meinsma explored this.

• A Faculty Strategic Plan for and by the Faculty community News - 11 March 2025

  The Faculty of Archaeology is on the eve of a new Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP) that will cover the years 2026-2028. Dean Jan Kolen stresses the importance of involving both staff and students in this process. 'We want everyone to think along about the direction we should take as a faculty. We want a…

• Managing uncertainty key to success community team professionals News - 11 April 2023

  As a result of the decentralisation of responsibilities in the public domain, most Dutch municipalities have created community teams. These community teams are tasked with providing easy access to care and support for citizens and with providing solutions to fit their individual needs. This requires…

• How a Taiwanese organisation strengthens local communities through recycling News - 7 October 2021

  Most people think of waste as something dirty that needs to be disposed of as soon as possible, but Olivia Yun-An Dung's dissertation aims to show that this does not always have to be the case. For this purpose, she focuses on Tzu Chi recycling in Taiwan. There, an army of elderly volunteers has been…

• How music shaped a Cabo Verdean community in Rotterdam News - 10 February 2023

  Seger Kersbergen studied the Cabo Verdean nightlife in Rotterdam. He explains how their music describes their nightlife and daily lives.

• University to host meetings for our community following Wijnhaven occupation News - 16 May 2025

  The demonstration at and occupation of our Wijnhaven building on 6 May had a deep impact on our community, including the Executive Board. The university is therefore holding two meetings to reflect on what happened and discuss how we can address this.

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  Carlijn Bergwerff Associate professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  c.e.bergwerff@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Federica Lucchi PhD candidate

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  f.lucchi@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  André Leliveld Senior Lecturer

  Afrika-Studiecentrum

  a.h.m.leliveld@asc.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Arturo García De León PhD candidate

  Faculty of Archaeology

  a.j.garcia.de.leon@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Sterre ter Haar PhD candidate

  Faculty of Science

  s.f.ter.haar@cml.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727

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  Matana NG'Weli PhD candidate - contract

  Faculty of Science

  m.l.ngweli@cml.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Alain Wijffels Professor emeritus

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  a.a.wijffels@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Marina Terkourafi Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.terkourafi@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273159

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  Jiaxin Sun Contract PhD candidate / Guest

  Faculty of Humanities

  j.sun.14@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272620

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  Tessa Verhoef Assistant professor

  Faculty of Science

  t.verhoef@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277903

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  Dick Smakman University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  d.smakman@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272607

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  Gert-Jan Lelieveld Associate Professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  lelieveldgj@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276615

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  Kiki Zanolie Associate professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  c.k.k.zanolie@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273838

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  Michiel van Elk Associate Professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  m.van.elk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Elise Dusseldorp Professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  elise.dusseldorp@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278046

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  Marret Noordewier Associate Professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  m.k.noordewier@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278852

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  Anne Urai Assistant professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  a.e.urai@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273371

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  Egbert Koops Professor of Legal History

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  e.koops@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277527

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  Daniel Vale External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  d.s.vale@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278838

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  Julian Karch Assistant professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  j.d.karch@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273493

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  Rachael Hall PhD candidate

  Faculty of Archaeology

  r.a.hall@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Antonella Maiello Assistant Professor

  Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs

  a.maiello@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009991

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  Leticia Rettore Micheli Assistant professor

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  l.rettore.micheli@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Tobias van der Wal Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  t.b.d.van.der.wal@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276879

• New toolbox helps scientists measure impact science communication News - 6 December 2021

  Scientists regularly appear in the media. They participate in science cafés, write a popular-science book or visit school classes. In that way, they want to convey their knowledge and enthusiasm to society. But do they succeed? To answer that question, a new website is launched, with a toolbox full…

• Vici grants for research into antibodies, galaxies and Indigenous communities News - 26 February 2026

  Three Leiden researchers have been awarded a Vici grant by the Dutch Research Council. The funding of up to 1.5 million euros supports ‘talented, adventurous and pioneering researchers’. A total of 39 projects at Dutch institutions will receive a grant.

• A Community of Practice in responsible research across Europe News - 5 October 2021

  Sarah de Rijcke has been awarded Wellcome funding to study and promote responsible research practices

• Selective cannabinoid CB2 receptor activation in Nature Communications News - 5 July 2023

  This March, Jara Bouma, Cas van der Horst and Laura Heitman from the Division of Drug Discovery and Safety and Laura de Paus, Richard van den Berg, Anthe Janssen and Mario van der Stelt from the LIC joined forces to determine how some drugs can specifically target the cannabinoid CB2 receptor (CB2R)…

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  Rob Vervark Staff Member University Registrar's Office

  Administration and Central Services

  r.t.vervark@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277211

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  Marlies Aanhaanen Head of Internal Communication

  Administration and Central Services

  m.e.aanhaanen@bb.leidenuniv.nl |

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  Remco Zeedijk Team Leader Communication

  Administration and Central Services

  r.h.zeedijk@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271795

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  Marianne Orchard Translator/editor

  Administration and Central Services

  m.orchard@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273780

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  Maaike Hensing Web Editor

  Administration and Central Services

  m.d.hensing@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271124

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  Saskia van Reenen Advisor Science Communication

  Administration and Central Services

  s.van.reenen@bb.leidenuniv.nl |

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  Daniël Scheen Web Editor

  Administration and Central Services

  d.a.c.scheen@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273075

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  Ceryl de Heer Internal Communication Adviser

  Administration and Central Services

  c.m.de.heer@bb.leidenuniv.nl |

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  Minke Holleman Corporate communication advisor

  Administration and Central Services

  m.m.holleman@bb.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273265