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Aquatic eDNA: Beyond Species Presence
As a non-invasive genetic method, eDNA based approaches have become an important component of ecologists' and environmental managers' toolkits for biomonitoring in conservation and an increasingly important source of ecological knowledge.
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About the programme
This political theory specialisation focuses on the concepts of legitimacy and justice—political philosophy’s core themes. These concepts lie at the heart of questions of politics and analyzing them conceptually and theoretically gives us tools to engage and assess political practice.
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Career Services
Do you want to make contact with talented young people at an early stage of their career? Career Services can help you can get in touch with students and young alumni of Leiden University.
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ACPA - Academy of Creative and Performing Arts
At ACPA, the collaboration between Leiden University and the University of the Arts The Hague, artistry and academia meet at the highest level.
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University game
Are you mad about board games? Then we’ve got good news for you: we’ve developed our very own University game, HORA EST! It’s a fun way to learn more about the University. Get your family and friends together for an evening of fun and games!
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Leiden University scientists - Working at Leiden University
Nobody is better qualified to tell you what it is like to work at Leiden University than the employees themselves. Watch the videos and meet your future colleagues. They will be happy to share their experiences with you.
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High school students explore Faculty of Science at first online Open Days ever
For the first time since the establishment of Leiden University, the Open Days took place online. On Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October high school students visited 'our Faculty' on the newly designed online platform of the University. Through study programme presentations, an information market, video…
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University organ
The organ in the Great Auditorium in the Academy Building has been played at walk-in concerts and University celebrations since 1998.
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Talent
People who can solve problems are urgently needed in an increasingly complex world. Leiden University is a breeding ground for such talented individuals. We help our students discover, develop and use their talents.
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Ana Achúcarro Group - The Early Universe
We explore the particle physics and quantum world at the time of the big bang.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Working with datasets that are larger than the entire university
Radio telescope LOFAR maps the sky. It produces incredibly detailed images of the universe - and vast amounts of data. Huub Röttgering, director of the Leiden Observatory, talks about the challenges of working with those enormous datasets.
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Sterile neutrinos in the early Universe
Promotor: A. Achúcarro, Co-promotor: A. Boyarsky
- Wageningen University
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Universal Śaivism
In Universal Śaivism Peter Bisschop provides a critical edition and annotated translation of the sixth chapter of the Śivadharmaśāstra `Treatise on the Religion of Śiva’, the so-called Śāntyadhyāya 'Chapter on Appeasement’. The Sanskrit text is preceded by an extensive introduction on its composition,…
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University Library
Witte Singel 27, Leiden
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University buildings
What is Leiden University doing to make its buildings future-proof and independent of fossil energy?
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Peter Webb’s EPIC PASTS explores how Muslims viewed their pre-history
Peter Webb is one of the four young Leiden Humanities researchers to receive a Veni grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Webb will use the funding for his project EPIC PASTS: PRE-ISLAM THROUGH MUSLIM EYES, to reevaluate the ways in which Muslims in early Islam remembered…
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Marie Kolbenstetter will explore the archaeology of southern Honduras with a NWO subsidy
Our master’s alumna Marie Kolbenstetter was recently awarded a NWO subsidy for a PhD in the Humanities. With this funding she will be able to continue her master’s thesis research on the archaeology of Honduras at our Faculty. ‘I’m really happy to have my own project. This has been two years in the…
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No matter the weather: honours students explore the 'wilderness' in Wassenaar
With a combination of incidental sunshine, torrential rain, and wind chills, weather conditions were not ideal for a hiking excursion. Even so, last Saturday, honours students braved a trek across an estate and a golf club in Wassenaar to learn about the relationship between gardens and nature. From…
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Online curiosity explored: 'We are more likely to accept information uncritically if it answers a question'
What do people wonder about on social media? University lecturer Matthijs Westera is the recipient of an NWO grant to investigate what people are curious about online.
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University Leiden
Our institute aspires to be the center of excellence for strategic and quantitative research and education on sustainable use and governance of natural resources and biodiversity. We have two distinct research programmes: Environmental Biology and Industrial Ecology. The department of Industrial…
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Why Leiden University?
High-quality education, a broad choice of courses, and an active international student life in Leiden and the Hague. Leiden University offers you the ideal basis for having the time of your life on an exchange or study abroad programme.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Study at Leiden University
Leiden University offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes fully taught in English.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.
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Discover Leiden University
Do you want to leave your mark on societal challenges now and in the future? At Leiden University you'll get prepared to make a difference in society. Together we answer the questions of today and turn our gaze on tomorrow. With more than 50 bachelor's and 80 master's programmes in Leiden and The Hague…
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Discover Leiden University
Do you want to leave your mark on societal challenges now and in the future? At Leiden University you'll get prepared to make a difference in society. Together we answer the questions of today and turn our gaze on tomorrow. With more than 50 bachelor's and 80 master's programmes in Leiden and The Hague…
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Islam and Society
Knowledge of Muslim societies is essential to function in a globalised world and to fully understand our own Dutch society. Leiden researchers explore the languages, cultures, religions, legal systems and history of Muslim societies and in this way contribute to a centuries-old tradition.
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Rembrandt and Leiden University
Seven large reproductions of works by Rembrandt on seven University buildings in the centre of Leiden reveal the relationship between the painter and the University. Rembrandt van Rijn enrolled in the University in 1620 and painted the portraits of various alumni of the University. The exhibition runs…
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Leiden University Green Office
The Leiden University Green Office (LUGO) is working hard to make Leiden University more sustainable. LUGO has two main objectives: Structurally integrate sustainability in Leiden University’s education, research, and facilities. Foster a culture of sustainability in the community of…
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Why Leiden University?
We offer a unique joint-degree master’s programme where you can learn about the ‘science of sustainability’: Industrial Ecology.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential
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Studying at Leiden University
Do you want to know the best reasons to study at Leiden University or want to know what's it like to live in the student cities Leiden or The Hague? Our students tell you why they chose Leiden University to study their master's programme.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the opportunity to gain state-of-the-art knowledge, coupled with the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Studying at Leiden University
Do you want to know the best reasons to study at Leiden University or want to know what's it like to live in the student cities Leiden or The Hague? Our students tell you why they chose Leiden University to study their master's programme.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.
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Why Leiden University?
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their full potential.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.
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Why Leiden University
Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.