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.

Leiden University’s vision on teaching and learning expresses where our emphasis lies in teaching students and which new and existing requirements we apply to our curriculum and learning environment. This vision offers a long-term perspective for developing education and marks the start of a process…

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

If you need any help with your research or if you encounter problems during your PhD track, Leiden University provides several different types of support for PhD candidates. There are also groups, networks and communities in which you can meet other PhD candidates.

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.

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.

As a university employee, you probably work with personal data. That is not just names and telephone numbers – it can also include things like cookies. How can you make sure you are working in a privacy-proof way?

An education grant may be available for collaboration with universities outside The Netherlands. This webpage contains information about the available grants, application procedures and where to look for help and advice.

Practical information and tips for hosting an assessment, including registration procedures, permitted aids, fraud prevention, surveillance and facilities for students with disabilities.

If you wish to share files with colleagues within or outside the university, you can save these files in the cloud. You can do this with OneDrive, which is part of your Microsoft 365 account. If your files are too large to be sent by e-mail, you can use SURFfilesender.

If you are unable to come to work due to sickness, find out below how to report sick and how the University guides its employees on sick leave.

With the Learning@LeidenUniversity vision, Leiden University is committed to 'The Blended University', where digital resources and support enrich education. Here you will find information on the use of educational tools, the digital learning environment, and answers to questions such as: How do I apply…

How do you write a good news article? Here are a number of guidelines to help you.

On this page, you will find more information about what you do as a mentoring coordinator and where you can find more information to help you perform your role as well as possible.

Is your project financed by second and third-party sources of funding (national / EU grants and the private sector)? You will find information on what to take into account in the Regulations on Working for Third Parties. There, you will also find information about (financial) project management, such…

Leiden University has a wide range of buildings for teaching, research, and meeting. Here you will find practical information regarding access, layout, and usage of these locations, as well as answers to questions such as: How do I reserve a meeting room? Where can I report a defect? And what are the…

Leiden University offers various options for catering and organising events, ranging from a cup of coffee from a vending machine to a fully catered conference. On this page, you will find practical information regarding locations and ordering systems, as well as answers to questions such as: Where can…

Leiden University supports you with a modern and secure digital working environment. Here you will find all information about the available facilities and systems, as well as answers to questions such as: How do I install software? How do I secure my account? And which tools are available for my research…

Vidatum supports the project management of externally funded research projects.

Study information, On Campus Experience

You can activate and manage your account via Account Services. To make the best use of Account Services, it is important that you set your account properly the first time you use it.

Tests and assessments give you a better idea of how well students are doing. Keep reading to find out which ICT resources are available for the various assessment methods.

All staff are entitled to a workplace free from unacceptable behaviour such as bullying, sexual harassment, intimidation, discrimination and violence at work. The same applies to integrity issues such as theft or a conflict of interest. If you experience or witness such behaviour or suspect a breach…

If you wish to increase your academic impact and your interaction with your field, the University can support your efforts in a number of ways: from help in organising events to advice on international collaboration. We have listed the possibilities below.

In certain circumstances, you may be entitled to short or long-term special leave. Emergency leave is leave that you may take if you need to take immediate time off from work to deal with sudden emergencies or exceptional personal circumstances.

Leiden University’s alumni database is managed by the department for Alumni Relations and Fundraising and currently stores information on around 150,000 registered alumni.

When your contract with Leiden University ends, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits under the Unemployment Act (Werkloosheidswet, WW). You may also be eligible for supplementary unemployment benefits (Bovenwettelijke werkloosheidsuitkering, BWNU).

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is the optimisation of website content and other technical aspects to ensure that a site ranks higher in the results of search engines such as Google. As a web editor, you do not have much influence on the technology, but there are points that you can consider when writing…

In January 2026, Leiden University will transition to a new Basic Administration System: BAS InSite. This system will replace SAP Self Service and the Serviceplein.

Contact details for the Leiden University Graduate School of Humanities. The Admissions Office is situated at the Student Information Desk in the Lipsius building.

Lecture, Research Seminar Medieval and Early Modern History

See your Faculty’s tab for more information on what we expect of you as a lecturer, before, during and after tests and examinations, and when supervising students in writing their thesis.

If you wish to find out about current construction projects, you will find an up-to-date overview of Leiden University construction projects below.

Lecture, Research Seminar Medieval and Early Modern History

Leiden University Press publishes academic books and journals, primarily in the field of humanities and social and behavioural sciences. The press focuses on Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, History (Global, Military, Environmental) Archaeology, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Literary Studies,…

SOLO Research and Lab Support provides assistance to researchers in various stages of their research.

Onderwijs-en Examenregeling (OER)

The Faculty Club is an excellent place to celebrate an inaugural lecture or doctorate. If you are connected with Leiden University, you can use this unique location on Rapenburg for a stylish reception or dinner for your guests.

Leiden University frequently reviews the quality of its research. We do this by means of both internal and external assessments. Read how we monitor and assess the quality of our research.

Create an inventory of all the people/roles (potentially) involved in the research project, including their roles and responsibilities (concerning the research data), as well as how they relate to the university.

The Service Point Financial takes care of financial transactions for the entire University and has made a list of things to keep in mind when you make payments and send invoices on behalf of the university.

Leiden University considers it important to help employees whose contract is coming to an end find a new job. Depending on the duration of your employment and your personal needs, we offer different kinds of support, from career advice to workshops on successful job interviews.

The post-PhD phase is discussed during the many formal and informal meetings PhD candidates have with their supervisor.

Lecture, Research Seminar Medieval and Early Modern History

In January 2026, Leiden University will transition to a new Basic Administration System: BAS InSite. This system will replace SAP Self Service and parts of Serviceplein.