The Netherlands is losing plant species that rely on pollination by insects. Leiden environmental scientist Kaixuan Pan demonstrates this after analysing 87 years of measurements from over 365,000 plots. The news is alarming for our biodiversity and food security. ‘75 per cent of our crops and 90% of…

The midterm review is a moment for reflection on the Research Master’s in Psychology programme, and also a starting point for development. The review process is supported by everyone involved in the programme, including the students themselves. On 14 May, the external committee will visit the programme…

What will it be like to study at Leiden University in 2075? Ten surprising, artistic uni-visions could be brought to life. It’s up to you to vote for your favourite.

The bodies representing student and staff interests met at the start of the academic year for a day of training. New and familiar faces had come together to learn more about their role as council members and meet the Executive Board − and each other.

On December 16, 2023, our respected and beloved former colleague prof.dr.ir. Bert Peletier passed away.

Looking to share your academic results or insights with a global audience? Leiden University is a ‘contributing member’ of the international journalism platform The Conversation. In 2024, this resulted in 51 articles, which together were read by more than 667,000 people.

From human rights in Sudan to a new cult of heroes in China. During the board members' visit, the Institute of Private Law and the Institute for Area Studies clarified their social relevance in no uncertain terms. What's happening here in education and research?

Examining cybercrime from criminological, legal, administrative, and technical perspectives. The new Bachelor's programme in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime addresses the growing demand for versatile cyber professionals..

The Schoof cabinet has presented its budget. As expected, higher education is facing severe cuts. In the coming period, the Executive Board will regularly look at the consequences of what it deems an irresponsible policy.

Duration documentary: 77 min., followed by a discussion and Q&A with the film makers of +/- 25 min. Language: English, Dutch, and Japanese spoken. English subtitles. Together with Bioscopen Leiden, Studium Generale presents Neutrino. Neutrino is a poetic-philosophical documentary showing the…

Jiska Ogier studied notarial law, which wasn’t always easy because she went to lectures in a wheelchair. As a student she pushed to make society accessible. And with her law degree and lived experience she has now made this her work. ‘You can achieve a lot with creative solutions.’

PhD defence

PhD defence

Prof.dr. M. van der Stelt dr. A.P.A Janssen dr. R.J.B.H.N. van den Berg

Prof.dr. E. Bakker Prof.dr. B.A. de Graaf (Univ, Utrecht)

Prof.dr. G. van den Berg dr .E. Paskaleva Summary See Dutch page.

PhD defence

Prof.dr. M. van der Stelt dr. A.P.A Janssen dr. R.J.B.H.N. van den Berg

Prof.dr. M. van der Stelt Prof.dr. L.H. Heitman dr. R.J.B.H.N. van den Berg

This session will be given in Dutch. More information can be found on the Dutch website. There is also an English-spoken session on Monday 11 December in The Hague.

The war between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza or the global rise of the far-right: topics that stir up emotions but are also regularly discussed in classes at Political Science. Moreover, with a diverse group of students, there is a great diversity of life experiences, backgrounds and opinions.…

PhD defence

Social scientists from Leiden University have worked with an international team to create teaching modules on migration.

Why are health problems such as loneliness and obesity so persistent? What causes them to occur more frequently in some neighborhoods than others? And how can we solve them? You will learn about these topics in the new minor 'Co-creating a Healthy Society'.

2024 was a remarkable and eventful year for the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. In this year overview, we look back month by month at the key events and developments.

Eighteen researchers from Leiden University have been awarded a Veni grant by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). This grant gives promising young researchers the opportunity to develop their ideas for a period of three years.

As a teacher, you are most probably aware of the many different sides to teaching. But do you ever think about how you can develop your knowledge and skills in the field of teaching? And what development opportunities are available to you? During the focus group, we will discuss how to give direction…

Save the date! Inspiring workshops, lectures en presentations at the poster market for and by teachers.

Technical innovations are more prevalent in healthcare than ever, which is positive for patients. From allowing doctors to monitor and help more patients, to improving the quality of healthcare, in our symposium we will discuss accessibility to and through medical technology. Our speakers will highlight…

The Shahnama or Book of Kings is one of the most famous works in Persian literature. This extensive epic poem in verses was written over a thousand years ago but remains very much alive in the Persian-speaking world to this day, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Leiden University Libraries…

One of the core concepts of the Master programme Crisis & Security Management (CSM) is ‘governance’. In the course Security Networks and Technology, the focus is on the interplay between various levels of security governance and new technological developments.

On Monday 23 January 2023 J.T.P. (Hans) de Bruijn passed away at the age of 91. Until 1995 he held the Chair of New Persian Language and Culture at Leiden University.

Under extreme pressure and in agreement with the Faculty Board, the programme chairs, represented by a core group, have worked over recent weeks on additional recommendations based on the Perspective 2028 plan. On 1 December they presented their Alternative Perspective 2028 to the Faculty Board. The…

Within a single generation, the digital world has changed completely: from a technical niche for ‘nerds’ to a reality that affects everyone. Cyberattacks, data breaches and system failures can disrupt essential social processes. How can we ensure that our society remains digitally resilient?

Since ancient times, humans have lived and even prospered in the arid regions of South Arabia, where the pre-eminent factor limiting life is water. What kinds of strategies did people in the past use in order to deal with the scarce water resources? How did they interact with a natural environment that…