1,095 search results for “history of states” in the Staff website
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How democratic is our kingdom? New ministry chair for Leiden political scientist
When we talk about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is not just about the Netherlands. On the contrary: our Kingdom consists of no less than four countries, three of which are Caribbean islands. This structure is complex, to say the least. Although all countries are officially equivalent, in practice…
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Deans celebrate ten years Honours Academy: ‘We are educating people who can make a difference’
The Honours Academy celebrates its tenth anniversary. How did the institute develop over time, and what are aspirations for the future? We speak with the current Dean and a predecessor who was there at the Academy's founding. A conversation about identity, inspiration, and impact ensues. ‘It is about…
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‘The historical pedigree of New Wars and New Terrorism’: meet LUCIR scholar Isabelle Duyvesteyn
Isabelle Duyvesteyn, Professor of International Studies and Global History at the Institute of History and member of the advisory board of Leiden University’s Centre for International Relations (LUCIR) is widely regarded as an expert on civil wars and conflicts. Her new book, Rebels and Conflict Escalation,…
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Interview with alumna Jolien Schukking: Working as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights
Alumna Jolien Schukking has been working as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg since 2017. In this special role, she provides legal protection at an international level in major cases and concerning various topics. What is her job like and what motivates her?
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Frans Willem KorstenFaculty of Humanities
f.w.a.korsten@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Toward an AI Attuned to Dissent and Consensus in Historical Events: Evidence from Wikipedia
Lecture
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Iran Between War and Tyranny: What Comes Next?
Debate
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Trump’s Effect on Academia and Administration – Panel Talk with Professor Donald Moynihan on 26 May
Lecture
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From decorative arts student in Leiden to curator at the biggest museum in New York
How does a Leiden alumnus end up working at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)? In the case of Daniëlle Kisluk-Grosheide, it was partly down to chance, luck, fate. But that was preceded by a unique degree in decorative arts in Leiden.
- What's New?! Spring Lecture Series 2025
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Time Talks: Temporality Across Disciplines
Lecture, YAL & Studium Generale
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Public Debate: Europe, the US and Russia in turbulent times: views from the Polish EU Presidency
Debate
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Experience Day Leiden University College The Hague
Study information, On Campus Experience
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Best practices
On this page we've bundled the best practices which will be presented during the Education Market of 19 June 2025.
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A book discussion with Judge Theodor Meron CMG
Book Launch
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On the degree adverb lǎo in Northeastern Mandarin
Lecture, CHiLL series
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80 Years of Peace in Europe?
Debate, Roundtable
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AFITE/Una Europa conference ‘A Three-dimensional Initiative on Academic Freedom’
Conference
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Modal phrase reduplication in Xiangzhou Mandarin
Lecture, CHiLL series
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From Enlightened Autocracy to Neomedieval Monarchism: The French Revolution Arrives in St. Petersburg
Lecture, Research Seminar Medieval and Early Modern History
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Dies Natalis all about innovating and connecting
‘We could share our knowledge more with others and apply it more widely,’ said Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, while presenting the new Strategic Plan on the University’s 447th Dies Natalis. The new Strategic Plan therefore focuses on innovating and connecting, among disciplines and…
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Plastic's Legacy: From Single-Use to Sustainable Solutions
Lecture, Studium Generale
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The PolSci Bookshelf: books released in 2023
The end of the year often means looking back with lists, overviews and stories. This combines nicely in a list of all the books published this year by various political scientists at Leiden University. Indeed, in terms of books, these scholars have certainly not been idle. A unique collection of stories,…
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Krista A. MilneFaculty of Humanities
k.a.milne@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272978
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Remko Offringar.offringa@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275097
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Rik van GijnFaculty of Humanities
e.van.gijn@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272413
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Constant HijzenFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
c.w.hijzen@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009506
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Warfare: technology and ethics - a reading list
While the United States continues to carry out drone strikes, and China conducts large-scale cyber and information operations, Ukrainian and Russian soldiers live in trenches, and NATO sends tanks to the Donbas front to force a breakthrough. Has war changed dramatically in recent decades as a result…
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Care and the Jewish Experience
Conference, Second Conference of the Leiden Jewish Studies Network
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Interview Tom Theuns in IQ Magazine: “NATO Resembles a House of Cards”
The rise of authoritarianism, the strengthening of the radical right, and the role of the EU in defending democracy—these are just a few of the issues causing concern today. Is the EU capable of defending democratic values within the Union and beyond its borders? In an interview from the Lithuanian…
- Leiden Interdisciplinary Migration Seminars
- Leiden Interdisciplinary Migration Seminars
- Leiden Interdisciplinary Migration Seminars
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Liesbeth MinnaardFaculty of Humanities
e.minnaard@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272358
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Gijsbert RuttenFaculty of Humanities
g.j.rutten@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272112
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Study evening: 'Intelligence-Led Policing: Strategies, Challenges, and the Future'
Lecture
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Just Peace Dialogue: Democracy and Peace
Just Peace Festival
- What's New?! Spring Lecture Series 2024
- What's New?! Fall Lecture Series 2024
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Grotian Law and Modernity at the Dawn of a New Age - International Conference
Conference
- Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture Series
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Hosting Global Justice: The Netherlands and International Courts (ICJ & ICC)
Lecture, Studium Generale
- What's New?! Fall Lecture Series 2023
- What's New?! Spring Lecture Series 2023
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Update: Executive Board responds to coalition agreement
The three parties currently forming a government – D66, CDA and VVD – have presented a new coalition agreement, in which they announce their intention to reverse the substantial funding cuts to higher education. This is encouraging news, although many uncertainties remain. The Executive Board will closely…