Our ambition as a university is to be one of the best. To realise this, we need to hire people with expert knowledge and skills, and give them room to excel. They range from talented new researchers to renowned professors and from study coordinators to IT managers.

Universities, companies, organisations and societies are increasingly facing enormous quantities of data. It is a great challenge to transform these Big Data into knowledge, which is why Leiden University has launched a University-wide Data Science Research Programme.

Facility

Alongside allowances for business travel, commuting and relocation, there are also a number of smaller allowances for which you may qualify. Find out more about the meal allowance, emergency response team allowance, computer glasses allowance and the trade union contribution.

Data management refers to creating, saving, updating, making available, archiving and long-term storage of research data. The final goal of this process is often defined in terms of the FAIR principles: 'Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable'.

On this page you find an overview of tools many teachers use in their education at our faculty.

Would you like to request a training course for your team or meeting? Leiden University offers basic training courses suitable for all employees as well as specific training courses focused on the unique risks within your department or team.

On this page you will read all about the Kiem funding tool.

Good teaching is a skill in itself. In order to guarantee the quality of education in the Netherlands, the University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) is now compulsory for all lecturers, university lecturers (UD), senior university lecturers (UHD) and professors. What does…

The Leiden Research Support Network is the essential network for research support professionals within Leiden University, where colleagues from the various faculty (virtual) Research Support Offices and central service units work together and share their knowledge to provide optimum support for researchers…

Debate

Vidatum supports the project management of externally funded research projects.

The PhD track involves many different aspects. As well as important administrative steps that you have to take, for example, there are also introductory activities, a training programme and opportunities for research abroad.

Here you will find questions and answers about GROW, the types of interviews, the GROW tile and more.

All the information about the Leiden University Global Fund (LUGF) funding instrument is given here, specifically the seed funding options for collaboration with regional partners. The LUGF awards seed funding to support regional collaborative initiatives.

Faculties and other organisational units have their own emergency response coordinators (BHV). Below is an overview of all the University’s BHV coordinators, and a link to their full contact details.

The Audit department appraises the effectiveness and reliability of the internal organisation of Leiden University. Contact the Audit department with any questions on auditing.

Do you want advice with the ICT that supports your lectures? Or do you need help using Brightspace? Your ICT & Education Coordinator is available for all your questions.

Bachelor, Master

All persons making use of Leiden University buildings and grounds must comply with the general University house rules. These are listed in the Regulations on the Use of University Buildings, Grounds and Other Facilities, and are intended to guarantee order and safety for guests and staff alike.

Personal development, Communication

Bachelor

Leiden University Scholarly Publications is a database of publications by academics from and institutions affiliated to Leiden University. Researchers and PhD candidates use LUCRIS Publication Management (PM) to add publications (except for doctoral theses) to the Repository. Wherever possible, publications…

The Audit department appraises the effectiveness and reliability of the internal organisation of Leiden University. Contact the Audit department with any questions on auditing.

Lecture, Lunch Research Seminar

Jong Universiteit Leiden (JUL) is a network for young staff who want to get more out of their work. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, personal development and fun are the mainstay of its activities.

There are 6 service desk and every building has a reception desk.

Leiden University has high-quality research facilities and laboratories for education and research.

Facility

On this page you will find information about the university buildings, a workspace at the faculty and other facilities such as a LU-card and access to the university libraries as well as on who to inform in case of illness.

If you want to hire someone on a temporary basis, such as a temp agency worker, guest lecturer or independent contractor, certain rules apply. Find out more about your options and what you need to take into account. You should always consult your HRM adviser before hiring staff.

All persons making use of Leiden University buildings and grounds must comply with the general University house rules. These are listed in the Regulations on the Use of University Buildings, Grounds and Other Facilities, and are intended to guarantee order and safety for guests and staff alike.

Organisation

Communication

Working in a laboratory is different from working in an office. Some of the rules that apply when working in or around a laboratory are given below.

Starting from the academic year 2024-2025, the entire university is using testing platform Ans for digital assessment. The Faculty of Humanities has made this switch from Remindo to Ans in the second semester (February 2025).

Rich, white, urban: Western politicians often represent a small segment of the population. Political scientist Hélène Landemore advocates for a more inclusive democracy. She will deliver the Cleveringa Lecture on November 26.