531 search results for “museum collections and society” in the Staff website
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Martin BergerFaculty of Archaeology
m.e.berger@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too
Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.
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Conference unravels the mystery of collecting, preserving and displaying
Why and how do people collect things? Why does a museum display one object and not another? These questions are at the heart of the interdisciplinary research programme Museums, Collections and Society. The programme is holding a conference for scholars and the general public on 5 and 6 July.
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D&I Symposium 2024: What have we achieved with a decade of diversity policy?
How has progress been made on diversity and inclusion at Leiden University over the past decade? Attendees reflected on this at the D&I Symposium 2024: Untold Stories. And in the workshops, students and staff discussed the next steps toward a more inclusive community.
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Dutch state returns stolen artefacts: ‘Make sure to tell the full story’
The Netherlands returned 478 artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka this week, on the advice of a Dutch committee. Rightly so, says Leiden professor Pieter ter Keurs from the Museums, Collections and Society interdisciplinary research programme. ‘But do make it clear why you are returning something.’
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Advice to EU on looted art claims: ‘An agency could bring order to the legal chaos’
What practical steps can we take to resolve cross-border claims to looted art and prevent illicit trafficking in cultural goods? That's what the European Parliament asked Leiden legal scholar Evelien Campfens. Her advice: develop a registration system, issue art with a ‘passport’ and set up a European…
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Interdisciplinary symposium on restitution policies seeks more diverse perspectives
Taking responsibility concerning colonial heritage and restitution is a pressing issue for countries and museums worldwide. On 23 and 24 May, a Leiden University interdisciplinary symposium will explore new perspectives as a basis for policies. Organising professors Carsten Stahn and Pieter ter Keurs…
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Pieter ter KeursFaculty of Humanities
p.j.ter.keurs@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Academic Historical Museum
The University’s historical collection is housed in the Academic Historical Museum. The museum is situated in the Academy Building.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez EstradaFaculty of Archaeology
e.e.rodriguez.estrada@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Willem van WijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
w.l.van.wijk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273451
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Lucas da Costa MacielFaculty of Archaeology
l.da.costa.maciel@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Caroline Fernandes CaromanoFaculty of Humanities
c.fernandes.caromano@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Laurie Kalb CosmoFaculty of Humanities
l.k.cosmo@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272249
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2023
Connecting worlds, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. In that respect, a huge amount happened at Leiden University in 2023.
- Daring questions in Islam
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Fang-I ChuFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
f.chu@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273451
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Hoko HoriiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
h.horii@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277260
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Tommy van AvermaeteLeiden University Libraries
t.o.van.avermaete@library.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272818
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Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities
The terms of employment of university employees are set out in the CAO of Dutch Universities.
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Gabriel Spautz VieiraFaculty of Archaeology
g.spautz.vieira@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
s.a.raaijmakers@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278332
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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These were Leiden University’s interdisciplinary milestones of 2024
Connecting scientific fields, enhancing research and teaching, and providing innovative solutions to complex social issues: that is the idea behind interdisciplinary research. What did the university achieve in 2024? A small sample.
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Csilla ArieseFaculty of Humanities
c.e.ariese@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Renske JanssenFaculty of Humanities
k.p.s.janssen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Hester Bergsma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
h.w.bergsma@fsw.leidenuniv.nl |
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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
s.lammes@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272754
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Susanne RoodhuijzenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
s.a.roodhuijzen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl |
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Marika KeblusekFaculty of Humanities
m.keblusek@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272360
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Verena MeyerFaculty of Humanities
v.h.meyer@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272281
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Mariana FrançozoFaculty of Archaeology
m.de.campos.francozo@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272437
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Minister Dijkgraaf: ‘We must narrow the gap between science and society’
The speed at which science is changing our lives gives rise to tensions and concerns. In his talk at Leiden University, Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Education, Culture and Science) said we should talk more about science’s relationship with society and political decision-making.
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Anne Land-ZandstraFaculty of Science
a.m.land@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275343
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Elmer VeldkampFaculty of Humanities
e.veldkamp@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277233
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Nathal DessingFaculty of Humanities
n.m.dessing@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271690
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Jan JansenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
jansenj@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273996
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Marieke AdriaanseFaculty of Medicine
m.a.adriaanse@lumc.nl | 071 5279500
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Adriaan BednerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.w.bedner@law.leidenuniv.nl |
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
a.a.a.mol@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278828
- Coen Wirtz: 'Let your students learn in society'
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Karin de WildFaculty of Humanities
k.de.wild@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278156
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Gina van LingFaculty of Humanities
g.i.van.ling@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009137
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Mies GrijnsFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.grijns@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277260
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Jan SleutelsFaculty of Humanities
j.j.m.sleutels@phil.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272007
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Charlotte BoinFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
c.h.boin@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8008206
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Discover 450 years of parades at Museum De Lakenhal
The exhibition Leiden celebrates – 450 years of parades at Museum De Lakenhal shows how parades and society have changed through the centuries. Alumnus and historian Danielle van Goethem worked on the exhibition. She gives a preview.
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Wilco van DijkFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
dijkwvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 0 6 43446432
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Ecologist Emilia Hannula receives Gold Medal in Teylers Museum
Soil ecologists Emilia Hannula (Leiden) and Elly Morriën (UvA) received the Golden Medal of Teylers Tweede Genootschap on 5 November. They received the prize for their submission to a competition on sustainable soil management.
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Wouter WagemakersFaculty of Humanities
w.a.wagemakers@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272505