The end of the year often means looking back with lists, overviews and stories. This combines nicely in a list of all the books published this year by various political scientists at Leiden University. Indeed, in terms of books, these scholars have certainly not been idle. A unique collection of stories,…

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DataKompas is our new tool for strategic and policy related information. It includes data from our educational and research activities, staff members, management, partnerships and the implementation of our strategic plan. These singular and numerical facts offer us a complete overview and a factual…

The bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, based in the city of international cooperation and politics – The Hague – prepare you for a future in governance, leadership, and diplomacy. In the administrative heart of the Netherlands, you will learn to tackle the challenges…

Leiden researchers work together with other researchers from across the world. The University has developed a regional policy focused on three specific regions with which we maintain intensive contact through a number of faculties: China, Indonesia and Latin America and the Caribbean.

Press announcements are a good way to draw attention to the University’s achievements.

Below you will find an overview of the laws and regulations you need to take into account when teaching at our faculty.

Diversity and inclusion policy for education is developed and implemented both at the university-wide level and within the faculty. On this page, you will find a brief overview with links to information relevant to you as an FGGA teacher.

Are you an international researcher working for Leiden University? Please note that you probably are legally obliged to take out health insurance. Here you will find if you need a public or a private health insurance, and how to apply for it.

Work pressure is still high across the entire organisation. Leiden University is not unique in this respect, as all Dutch universities are facing high levels of work pressure. In an effort to reduce work pressure, we have launched a toolkit including practical measures at central, faculty, and individual…

Would you like to get in touch with someone for information or a question you can’t find on the Teachers platform? Below you’ll find an overview of the relevant parts of the organization.

All partnerships between Leiden and international partner universities are managed in a central database.

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The University wants to be able to ensure a secure (digital) environment. Protecting information is the responsibility of all of us. Protect your and your colleagues' work by using secure tools and safe practices. Keep reading to find out how to handle information securely.

Procurement, purchasing and ordering Do you wish to purchase or order something on behalf of the University? You need to take into account a number of procurement procedures, for example when purchasing research equipment. Help and support Do you have a question about submitting an invoice? Or do you…

The more diverse a work environment is the more creative and innovative it will be. This in turn promotes quality of education and research, which is why Leiden University is committed to equal opportunities for each individual, whether these are opportunities for appointment, for promotion, or to optimally…

Through Open Access, research results from around the world are freely accessible to all. It is an incentive for exchanging and utilising knowledge and fresh insights between scientists, companies and social institutions. The Centre for Digital Scholarship at the University Library offers support with…

You are entitled to an allowance for your commuting expenses. The amount of your commuting allowance depends on your means of transport and the number of kilometres.

Welcome to the platform for lecturers of the Faculty Governance and Global Affairs. This platform is intended to provide you with information and inspiration for teaching and course development.

The Department of Strategy and Academic Affairs is responsible for strategy and policy advice in the areas of education and research.

A partnership with a university or organisation outside of the Netherlands must be based on an agreement. In some cases, Leiden University will not have exchanged students or staff with this university before, and you will first need to create a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The university strives to create a pleasant working environment for everyone. From terms of employment to health and development: here you will find the right information and support.

Leiden University has policies in place regarding travel restrictions for students and staff within the context of their studies, work or research. The basis of these restrictions are the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisories.

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The faculty is always aiming to maintain and improve the quality of our education. To do so, there are several checks and balances in place. Additionally, there are always opportunities to take your education a step further.

HR advisers support and advise managers on personnel policies. If you have any questions on staff regulations, working conditions and personnel changes, please contact the Servicepoint Personnel first. Depending on your question, they can refer you to your HR adviser.

The University’s finance organisation is based on the University’s organisational structure. This means that the faculties and units themselves are responsible for many matters. Finance Directorate is responsible for the coordination of the University administration.

The use of (generative) AI in education, be it by students or lecturers, is increasing. This technology offers opportunities that can benefit teaching and learning but also comes with serious issues regarding privacy, plagiarism, integrity and ownership.

The Young Academy Leiden (YAL) is a select group of young academics at Leiden University. YAL serves as a platform to bring young, enthusiastic and driven early career (post-PhD) academics together.

Each scientific institute has its own dynamics. The Executive Board is visiting the different institutes to find out what is going on there. On 11 March, staff at the Institute of Tax Law and Economics talked to the Board about their teaching and research. What is going well and what are the challen…

The FGGA teachers platform is curated and maintained by staff members from the O&O team, FLO, and the OSC. Our aim is to bring together all relevant information for teachers within our faculty in one central place.

The Scriptiewerkplaats Den Haag Zuidwest, an educational program of Leiden-Delft-Erasmus universities, actively connects with practice and policy. Student research is linked to concrete challenges in The Hague Southwest. We collaborate with various stakeholders such as the municipality of The Hague,…

Leiden University strives to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities. With this aim, the Barrier-Free Studying project works with both staff and students to promote awareness, share knowledge and propose improvements in the following areas:

The University has established an Environmental Policy Plan, which sets a number of ambitious goals to reduce its direct environmental impact and CO2 footprint and to raise staff awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly operations.

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Leiden University has policies in place regarding travel restrictions for students and staff within the context of their studies, work or research. The basis of these restrictions are the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisories.