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LUCL to start working with Macroscope: ‘One place filled with datasets and tools’
Over the coming years, LUCL will be collaborating on the development of Macroscope, a new scientific infrastructure that maps social change at the population level. Professors Gijsbert Rutten, Stephan Raaijmakers and Carole Tiberius tell us more about the project.
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Leiden University ends participation in EUniWell pilot
Leiden University has decided to withdraw from EUniWell as of January 2023. The importance of synergy in our international portfolio and research and teaching agendas recently led us to accept the invitation to join Una Europa, an alliance of 11 leading European research universities. We have explored…
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Results of the 2025 university elections announced
The results of the 2025 university elections are in. Who will represent us in the participation organs?
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Leiden University strengthens academic ties with Egypt
Egypt serves as a strategic gateway to Africa and the Middle East. For that reasons, Luc Sels, President of the Executive Board and a delegation visited the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) at the end of April. This resulted in new agreements on research and student exchanges.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in several media about Venezuela
University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe provided commentary in several media outlets on the situation in Venezuela.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on France24 about Trump’s ambassadors: ‘Controversial’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments on France24 on controversial USA ambassadors in Europe, all appointed by Trump.
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Salvador Santino Regilme on NPR: ‘Fulbright Program is a form of soft power’
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme was interviewed by NPR about Trump’s soft power.
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Andrew Gawthorpe Interviews No King’s movement leader Hunter Dunn
University lecturer interviewed No King’s movement leader Hunter Dunn for the Foreign Policy Centre.
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When university isn’t the obvious choice
They confounded expectations and went to university anyway – as a woman of colour, a working-class student or refugee... Throughout the centuries the university has always welcomed pioneers. Students for whom going to university was not the obvious choice and who did not grow up in an academic environment.…
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First distinguished professors at Leiden University
The Executive Board has appointed Ineke Sluiter and Arnold Tukker as distinguished professors at Leiden University.
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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Leiden University awarded Institutional Audit certificate
For the third time in a row, Leiden University has received a positive assessment in the Institutional Audit for the way it provides good teaching and a vibrant quality culture. Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl was presented with the official certificate.
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New Executive Board at Leiden University
Leiden University has a new Executive Board. Since 8 February 2021, Annetje Ottow has been the new President and Hester Bijl the new Rector Magnificus of the Board, while Martijn Ridderbos has continued in his role as Vice-Chairman.
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Leiden University bids farewell to Mayor Lenferink
This week, Leiden University bade farewell to Henri Lenferink, who is retiring after 20 years as mayor of Leiden.
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Leiden University Academy: Deepen, enrich and grow
Leiden University Academy is making lifelong learning even better! The entire range of programmes on offer for professionals has been expanded and united under this name.
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Prudent Resistance: Hezbollah's Endurance in a Hostile World
Middle East Studies Lecture
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A call about... the University Council
The University Council gives the Executive Board (un)solicited advice and helps decide on important topics. For example, permanent contracts for lecturers and the workload and well-being of our students and staff. It’s an important organ, but many staff have no idea what it does. ‘I think it’s great…
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Leiden University & Elsevier Symposium on Digital Sovereignty
Our ever-increasing reliance on software and technologies, out of convenience, necessity or otherwise, binds us to supranational and commercial companies that provide them. Is it essential that governments, universities, and researchers ensure that they continue to be in control of their data and software?…
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘US election results suggest Trump’s coalition of voters is collapsing’
In an article for The Conversation, University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments on the recent elections in the United States and what they mean for President Donald Trump’s position.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Trump is not an isolationist’
The White House has recently released its national security strategy. University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe explains in The Conversation what we can learn from the document.
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Vincent Chang on East Asia Forum: ‘China globalises its pantheon of national heroes and martyrs’
In an article for East Asia Forum, University Lecturer Vincent Chang sheds light on China’s ambition to globalise its pantheon of national heroes.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on France24 about Trump’s attack on Somalis
University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe explains on France 24 how alleged fraud in Minnesota is being used by Trump as an argument to target Somalis.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on BBC about Donald Trump’s plan to exclude South Africa from the G20: ‘Unlikely’
University Lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe commented on the BBC regarding Donald Trump’s plans to exclude South Africa from the G20.
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Intigam Mamedov on The Conversation: ‘Trump’s sympathies might be with Kyiv’
Postdoc Intigam Mamedov comments in The Conversation on the recent peace talks between Russia and the USA regarding the war in Ukraine.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in Libération: ‘Shortage of long-range interceptors should not be a major problem for Iran’
French newspaper Libération has interviewed university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe about the war in Iran.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on the Conversation: ‘Attack on Iran one of USA’s riskiest military decisions’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments in an article on the Conversation on Trump’s attack on Iran.
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Europe: ‘Lack of reflection in developing EU labor migration policy one of the main weaknesses’
Professor Wolff discusses the EU migration policy on Global Europe.
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Andrew Gawthorpe in Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Choices have to be made about which targets to protect’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments in the Sydney Morning Herald on the possibility the USA have fewer munitions available for other conflict zones, such as Ukraine.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Unclear how Trump will end the war “very soon”’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe comments on The Conversation on Trump’s statement that the war in Iran will end ‘very soon’.
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Salvador Santino Regilme in Expresso: ‘A peacekeeping body cannot project authority if the war appears to be operationally disorganised’
Associate Professor Salvador Santino Regilme discusses the recent launch of the Board for Peace by President Donald Trump in the Portuguese newspaper Expresso.
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Salvador Santino Regilme in several international news media on Venezuela
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme commented in several international media on the situation in Venezuela.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Patterns of cooperation between presidents and foreign leaders could have implications for the future
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote an article for The Conversation on how US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to circumvent domestic constraints.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on France24: ‘Donald Trump is frustrated by a situation that is slipping out of his control’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe commented on France24 on Donald Trump’s false claims related to the war in Iran.
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Salvador Santino Regilme on Al Jazeera: ‘King Charles III’s visit is crisis management through ceremony’
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme comments on Al Jazeera on the state visit of King Charles to the United States.
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Salvador Santino Regilme on Al Jazeera: ‘Each side of the US–China rivalry wants greater autonomy’
Associate Professor Salvador Santino Regilme comments on Trump’s visit to Beijing on Al Jazeera.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on Latin America Reports: ‘Current events in Cuba look like those which preceded what happened in Venezuela’
Latin America Reports quoted university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe about the situation in Cuba.
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Christopher Green: ‘Kim feels emboldened to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal as long as he doesn't create outright instability’
University lecturer Christopher Green was featured in various media after providing a quote to Reuters about the meeting between Xi and Kim.
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Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Disastrous war of choice will go down as one of the most ill-conceived in American history’
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote an article for The Conversation on the US-Iran war.
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Intigam Mamedov on the Conversation: ‘Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches’
Postdoc Intigam Mamedov wrote an article for The Conversation on the parlementary elections in Armenia.
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Municipal elections: vote at Leiden University
It’s election time again on Wednesday 18 March – this time the municipal elections. Two Leiden University buildings are being used as polling stations: Oude UB in Leiden and Spui Campus in The Hague.
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‘Having children is increasingly seen as something that can be planned and managed’
What are the main trends in family life today? Three stand out: young adults living with their parents for longer, people delaying parenthood and widening inequality between families. How did these trends emerge, and what are their consequences? Leiden experts explain.
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Global Governance Journal comes to Leiden University
A Leiden-based team of researchers has taken over the editorship of the journal Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations. For the first time in its history, the journal is now based outside the United States. The new Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor Alanna O’Malley…
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Liveblog: Leiden University strikes against government cuts
Staff from Leiden University are starting the Dutch universities’ staggered strike against the government cuts on 10 March. Follow the strike in this liveblog.
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Salvador Santino in various media outlets on tensions between USA and Venezuela: ‘Pressure helps Trump claim results’
Associate professor Salvador Santino Regilme spoke in various media outlets about the tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Nationalism by Eric Storm in several Spanish newspapers
Associate professor Eric Storm’s book on nationalism has been reviewed in two Spanish newspapers. Three newspaper published interviews with Storm.
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation: ‘Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has put America’s gun lobby at odds with the White House’
In an article for The Conversation, university lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe explains how the shooting of nurse Alex Pretti has affected the pro-gun lobby, the National Rifle Association (NRA).
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Take our Europe quiz
On Europe Day (9 May), we celebrate the creation of the European Union. How well do you know the EU? Take part in our quiz on unexpected and interesting facts about Europe, compiled by our experts. Have fun!
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Andrew Gawthorpe on The Conversation about the Trump‑Xi summit, and the Iran war
University lecturer Andrew Gawthorpe wrote two articles for the Conversation about Trump’s politics.
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Hora Hester Bijl! Farewell to a rector who steered the university through turbulent times
The university bid farewell to its Rector Magnificus, Hester Bijl, on 13 January during the ‘Hester’s Highlights’ symposium.
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Five years of Pre-University The Hague: alumni share their experiences
Pre-University College The Hague is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2024-2025. Three alumni look back on their experience. PRE broadened their academic horizons and taught them a lot about themselves. ‘PRE made me feel more comfortable at university'.