140 search results for “democratic en legitimiteit” in the Staff website
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Patrick DassenFaculty of Humanities
p.g.c.dassen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore appointed new Cleveringa Professor
The French political theorist Hélène Landemore has been appointed as the new Cleveringa Professor. She will deliver her inaugural lecture on 26 November.
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Cyberweek
Did you know that research and education in the field of digital innovation are key pillars of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs? Over the next seven days, we are organising Cyberweek on our social media channels to showcase what we have to offer.
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Cyberweek
From 16 to 23 October 2025, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) will host the second edition of Cyber Week. Following last year’s success, we will once again shine a daily spotlight on our teaching and research in the field of cybersecurity through LinkedIn and Instagram. Today’s societal…
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Results of the 2025 university elections announced
The results of the 2025 university elections are in. Who will represent us in the participation organs?
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Wouter Veenendaal
Social & Behavioural Sciences
w.p.veenendaal@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jacqueline VelFaculty of Law
j.a.c.vel@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Adam FaircloughFaculty of Humanities
a.fairclough@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1646
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Denny van der Vlist
Social & Behavioural Sciences
j.m.d.van.der.vlist@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Hannah Kuhn-Social & Behavioural Sciences
h.kuhn@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Anne StiggelboutFaculteit Geneeskunde
a.m.stiggelbout@lumc.nl | +31 71 526 4575
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Sarah GiestFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
s.n.giest@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9084
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Andreas KinnegingFaculty of Law
a.a.m.kinneging@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7654
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Tuvana ArasFaculty of Law
t.aras@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Mariska KretSocial & Behavioural Sciences
m.e.kret@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6359
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Benthe van DelftFaculty of Law
b.j.van.delft@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Arco TimmermansFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
a.timmermans@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculteit Geneeskunde
m.a.adriaanse@lumc.nl | +31 71 527 9500
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Jet BussemakerFaculteit Geneeskunde
m.bussemaker@lumc.nl | 070 8009047
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Bibi van den BergFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
b.van.den.berg@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Emma EveraertSocial & Behavioural Sciences
e.everaert@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Lauren LauretFaculty of Humanities
l.b.lauret@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2772
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Sarah de LangeSocial & Behavioural Sciences
s.l.de.lange@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Bart LabuschagneFaculty of Law
b.c.labuschagne@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277540
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GTGC conference on the pressing social issues of our time
Major developments worldwide are creating new challenges for society. The pandemic has hit us hard, for example, and we are already feeling the effects of global warming. How can society and politics deal with the urgent problems of our time? That is the theme of the Global Transformations and Governance…
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Call for Applications: The 2023 Estoril Political Forum
Research
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list
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 a problem is it? International research into voter turnout can shed new light on this issue – and offer possible solutions.
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Una Europa Seed Funding Call: collaborate with researchers in Europe and Africa
Organisation, Research
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Hans MolFaculty of Humanities
h.mol@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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Hanna Swaab
Social & Behavioural Sciences
hswaab@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274060
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Hendrik den HeijerFaculty of Humanities
h.j.den.heijer@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1646
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Maria Gabriela Palacio LudeñaFaculty of Humanities
m.g.palacio.ludena@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2189
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Thijs VosSocial & Behavioural Sciences
t.j.vos@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Amadou Adamou
Faculty of Humanities
a.adamou@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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Roosje PeetersFaculty of Humanities
r.m.m.peeters@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272699
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Should you leave academia to handle democracy?
The relationship between academia and democracy is a complicated one. Should policy makers listen to scientists or to citizens? That is the dilemma Valérie Pattyn and Johan Christensen will discuss with a panel of experts during the academic conference EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF).
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Ministry of BZK establishes two new professor chairs for the Kingdom
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BZK) is establishing two new professor chairs for the Kingdom.
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NATO Chief Rutte in conversation with The Hague students: ‘I’m glad about Trump’
Wearing All Stars and ‘just’ a pair of jeans, with a backpack slung over his shoulder. It was an informal Friday afternoon with Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, at Wijnhaven. Perched on a desk, he took questions from students in the audience.
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Student and staff representation in challenging times: ‘We need each other more than ever’
The bodies representing student and staff interests met at the start of the academic year for a day of training. New and familiar faces had come together to learn more about their role as council members and meet the Executive Board − and each other.
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Koffiewebinar ‘AI als je slimme collega – Verantwoord aan de slag’
Webinar
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Dive into the origins of the International Labour Organisation and the League of Nations
The Leiden interdisciplinary research programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) and the Embassy of Ireland are jointly organising a special book launch in The Hague. On 13 November, Gerry Finnegan, author and a former director of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), will…
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Valentina Carraro offers recommendations on strengthening the UN system
At an international high-level conference, Valentina Carraro, Deputy Coordinator of the interdisciplinary programme Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) presented her research on human rights in the UN Human Rights Council and Treaty body systems. One of the most practical recommendations…
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Student section of University Council more fragmented
In the University elections in April, the eight student seats on the University Council have gone to six parties, and newcomers the Liberal Student Party and the Party for Biomedical Students have each won one seat.
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Leila DemarestSocial & Behavioural Sciences
l.demarest@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Leiden University celebrates Dies Natalis: ‘Ahead of the times for 450 years’
An extra-long cortège, three honorary doctorates, a quiz about 450 years of university history, a Dies Natalis rap and a call to defend academic freedom: these all featured in Leiden University’s 450th Dies Natalis celebration and the official start of its jubilee year.
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How the CWTS used Deep Democracy to shape sustainable travel policy
What do you do if you want to reach the widest possible consensus on a decision, ensuring it represents all the feelings and ideas within your team? The Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) tried the Deep Democracy method. It proved successful: ‘Everyone had a say without us getting stuck…
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Free course on AI and Ethics: ‘Every citizen should know more about this’
The free AI and Ethics course (in Dutch) is available online to anyone who wants to find out more about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. One of the eight experts featured in the course is Professor Reijer Passchier. ‘Artificial Intelligence is spreading so fast and has such an impact…
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Migration scholar Katharina Natter wins Gratama Science Prize
For her research into migration policy under different political regimes, Katharina Natter has been awarded the Gratama Science Prize for young, talented researchers.