The Barrier-Free Studying project embodies Leiden University’s statement of intent on inclusive education, which was issued in 2018.

MyTimetable is Leiden University’s timetabling publication tool.

becoming postdoc job vacancies

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

You can quite simply make videos with your webcam or smartphone. This format is used mostly when you want to give a quick response or update.

training postdocs

Animation is a fun way to explain complicated theories and concepts, in which the visual aid plays a central role and is based around a storyline. An animation can be a stand-alone video with a voice-over but can also be used as part of a talking head video or screencast.

One of the focal points of the teaching strategy at Leiden University is ensuring student success. Various initiatives have therefore been taken in this light ranging from the Leiden Study System to CROHO and from the Teachers’ Academy to teaching innovation.

Safety has many facets and does not mean the same thing to everyone. In an integrated approach to safety, we consider these elements together and in relation to one another. This makes risks easier to manage, reduces the likelihood of incidents, and strengthens safety awareness within educational in…

For a workplace where social safety is self-evident.

Do you have questions about data management? Please contact the data stewards:

Working effectively

When we work from home, we are extra vulnerable for cyber attacks and data breaches. If you use a personal device to log on to the university network, please create a secure online workplace.

The Personal Professional Skills Lab (PPSL) is an elective programme for all FSW bachelor students that enter in 2024 and on. The aim of the PPSL is to encourage students to develop personal and professional skills during the bachelor, that will give them greater resilience and direction: both in their…

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.

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AI offers opportunities to make your work easier. However, there is also a downside to AI that may have consequences for your privacy and that of your colleagues. On this web page, you will find more information about the responsible use of AI within Leiden University.

Are you moving to the Netherlands with your partner and looking to build your own career here? Whether your partner will be working at Leiden University or elsewhere, this page is for anyone relocating to the Netherlands and exploring job opportunities. Here you’ll find useful tips, resources, and links…

Microsoft Teams lets you work remotely. You can chat, meet, call and collaborate with your colleagues. Check out tips on how to get started with Teams quickly and easily.

Many national and international research funders can provide financing for your research project.

With Microsoft Teams you can work online from home. You can chat with colleagues, have meetings, call and collaborate remotely. The following suggestions should help you to quickly get started with Teams.

For the academic year 2025-2026, nine (teams of) teachers will receive a Grassroots or Grass shoots grant. Here you can read about their projects.

Leiden University Una Europa Seed Funding offers researchers, teachers and non-academic staff the opportunity to apply for up to €15,000 in funding for projects which build international ties within the Una Europa alliance.

From toy cats that purr to robot dogs that bark: what do such technologies mean for older people, healthcare providers and family members? A Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni grant is enabling anthropologist Tanja Ahlin to investigate how animal-shaped robots can contribute to care for older people…

An important question being asked, both in the academic world and in society, concerns the impact of our research and education. By providing a well-supported answer, we not only create a strong position for our research, we also increase our chances of success in applying for research grants and retaining…

Did you forget your password and do you want to request a new one? Do you want to modify storage for a workgroup, including access rights? Or do you want to submit another request for our ICT services or products? Please use the forms below.

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An important question being asked, both in the academic world and in society, concerns the impact of our research and education. By providing a well-supported answer, we not only create a strong position for our research, we also increase our chances of success in applying for research grants and retaining…

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).

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

Are you an FSW lecturer with a great idea to innovate your teaching? Put your idea into practice with a Grassroots or Grass Shoots grant!

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

If you have a question about the transition from SAP to BAS InSite, take a look at the list below to see if it’s included there.

A talking head is a video in which the presenter is recorded from the waist up. This format usually includes visual aids like slides, a board, an object or an animation. This can be recorded in your office, at home or in the studio. If you consider recording in your office or at home, you might want…

The Development and Alumni Relations department maintains contact with Leiden University alumni to stimulate and strengthen our alumni’s involvement with the University. If you wish to know more about our alumni, or organise an alumni event, do not hesitate to contact us.

Studying with a disability often costs additional time and energy. Leiden University wants to do all it can to offer equal chances to students with a disability. What can you do to support a student with a disability?

What distinguishes a documentary from other formats is that it uses people and situations in real life to give voice to different opinions, provide a statement on a societal phenomenon and/or give insight into a world that is not easily accessible. If you want to record a documentary, it is important…

If you go on a business trip, you are entitled to reimbursement of your travel and subsistence expenses. Read more about reimbursement and planning business trips.

Study support

The Strategic Communication & Marketing (SCM) department and the Graphic Centre of the University Services Department (UFB) support the faculties and other organisational units with regards to printed materials and advertisements.

The financial developments for the coming years are outlined in the Framework Memorandum. The Memorandum forms the basis of the Planning & Control cycle for each new year. Furthermore, it compares the expected income from the first income stream (government funding and the tuition fee) with the budgets…

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…