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Workshops, lectures

Leiden University wishes to attract and retain talented researchers, both male and female. This is not something that happens by itself, which is why we prioritise the theme of diversity.

The digital accessibility expert group focuses on improving the accessibility of the university website, digital learning tools and digital examinations. As a result of the corona crisis many educational activities are now online. The group is therefore working closely with the Centre for Innovation…

The Harmonisation of Educational Logistics programme is a University-wide programme spanning several years. A programme structure has been developed to ensure that everything runs smoothly, that the University takes the right steps and decisions and that the right people are involved in the programme.…

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.

Study support

Are you handling personal data just once, for instance when taking the minutes of a meeting or organising an employee outing? You do not need to include this use in the data processing register if you stick to the following conditions.

The objective of the Timetabling project is to simplify the timetabling process make it more logical, and to improve the timetable information for students and staff.

Study support

The confidential counsellor for research integrity is your first port of call for any questions or situations relating to research integrity, or if you have suspicions about a current or former employee of Leiden University. All your meetings with the confidential counsellor are confidential.

The layout of a dissertation must meet certain requirements. Special rules also apply if the dissertation was written with others or if a commercial edition will be published.

Each degree programme has its own programme committee. This is a legal requirement. Students and lecturers sit on the programme committee. Together they monitor the quality of the teaching, flag up any problems and advise on the development and implementation of the teaching policy.

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…

Grotius Dialogue

Institutions of higher education must be accredited to ensure they provide a high standard of education. Students, employers and other members of society can thus be assured of the quality of this education. All degree programmes at Leiden University are accredited, and one aspect of this is the site…

Lecture

Conference

Finance

Finance

ICT

Lecture

Three new minors at the intersection of security and resilience will launch in September 2026 at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. A distinctive feature is that all three combine academic coursework with a practical placement in the field, within defence, the police, or emergency service…

In some cases, PhD candidates are permitted to follow a PhD track that involves conducting research and receiving supervision at two institutions: Leiden University and another university. On this page, you can read what forms of agreement there are.

Guests and visitors at the University can be given temporary access to the wifi network. Staff of Leiden University can arrange the accesss to wifi themselves via the Eduroam Visitors Accesss (eVA). If a guest wishes to make use of the University’s wifi network for longer, a ULCN guest account is…

Any loss of control over stored personal data is a potential data breach. Most cases involve stolen or lost digital files, but a stolen or lost printed list of personal data is also a data breach. It is important to report any data breach.

Leiden University aims to create a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable and no one experiences unacceptable behaviour. Should students experience this nevertheless, there are various resources that you can refer them to.

If you have a membership at the University Sports Centre or SportCity, you can offset the costs of your sports membership against your gross salary.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

On the secure platform LUCA (Leiden University Cognitive Agent), you as a teacher have the opportunity to experiment with conditioning specific chatbots for the students following your courses.

Since the 2025-2026 academic year, a new door policy for exams has been in effect. During lectures, students are asked to register for exams. It is therefore recommended to emphasize during lectures that students must register. Students who are not registered may, under certain conditions, still participate…

Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam have been collaborating intensively for many years. In 2012 this collaboration was formalised in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities strategic alliance. This has allowed us to approach important and complex societal…

Use the mobile laptop trolley in the Lipsius for digital education with your students

The Faculty Club is a meeting place for the University community, where you can enjoy a drink or an (in)formal lunch or dinner. It is also a great location for meetings, receptions, buffets and dinners.

Using secure tools ensures that information and personal data are well protected. ‘Tools’ refers to software that can help you perform your work efficiently, such as email software or a file-sharing system. To quickly see whether a specific tool is permitted, check the tool picker!

If you handle personal data, there are a number of legal grounds on which this can be done. One example involves obtaining consent from the person in question, also known as 'informed consent'. This informed consent must adhere to several requirements.

Diversity

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.

Higher-education institutions must be assessed and accredited once every six years to ensure they provide a high standard of education. You may be asked to speak to the assessment panel during the institutional audit.

The Leiden Research Support Network is the essential network for research support professionals within Leiden University, where colleagues work together and share their knowledge to provide optimum support for researchers. The network's strength lies in the collaboration throughout faculties and ins…

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

The purpose of Security is to make sure that everyone within the university can study, work and relax in a safe and pleasant environment. This means not only responding to incidents but also preventing them.

Associate Professor Carolien Stolte has been appointed visiting professor at the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR). Stolte will continue her research into global peace movements there during the coming semester.