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Have you just started your new job at Leiden University? On this page you'll find an overview of several useful pages and tips to help get you started.

Firstly, Data Management Plan (DMP) is after all a plan, so you must carry it out!

Brightspace is the heart of the University’s digital learning environment. Lecturers can use Brightspace to support a lecture or course with digital resources. They can post assignments, lecture slides and literature in the same place and keep them up to date, giving students access to all their teaching…

Good teaching is a skill in itself. In order to guarantee the quality of education in the Netherlands, the University Teaching Qualification (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) is now compulsory for all lecturers, university lecturers (UD), senior university lecturers (UHD) and professors. What does…

We carry out regular evaluations with a view to improving the quality of our teaching. The programme committees and the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) play an important part in this process. In addition, a student satisfaction survey is also carried out very year:…

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 plan to make a business trip abroad? Ask your manager for permission in advance.

Congratulations! You're about to finish your PhD. Find out what you need to know.

The University buildings have their own evacuation assembly point. Make sure you know where to find the assembly point of the building you are currently in.

When you decide to move to the Netherlands and bring along your family there is a great deal that needs to be taken care of. We will provide some information on schools, childcare and learning Dutch to help you settle in in the Netherlands.

You are entitled to an allowance for your commuting expenses. The amount of your commuting allowance depends on your means of transport and the number of kilometres.

Leiden University has two active staff networks that organise various activities every year. From domestic and foreign city trips to challenging sports clinics and creative workshops. In short: fun outings where you can get to know your colleagues even better.

You have chosen to do a PhD track at the Faculty of Humanities. Doing a PhD's no small feat, what do you need to know when your start conducting research for a PhD?

Kaltura (Personal) Capture allows you to make recordings in various ways and upload them to the video portal.

Within the university you can reserve rooms for educational and non-regular educational purposes, but also for events, meetings and gatherings.

As a student mentor, you are involved in the mentoring programme on behalf of your study programme. You will receive information about your role as a student mentor from a dedicated mentoring coordinator from your study programme or faculty.

Leiden University offers its staff an attractive package of benefits. Here you will find more information about the contents of the package and answers to practical questions such as: How to request vacation? Which costs can be reimbursed? When is the university closed?

The university strives to create a pleasant working environment for everyone. From terms of employment to health and development: here you will find the right information and support.

When you hear the alarm, it is important to know what is expected of you. Below you will find the general instructions for employees. Also, you will find instructions for teachers on how to lead their students outside.

The Guardian interviewed professor Marlou Schrover about the increasing number of trans refugees from the United States.

Hippo is the University’s content management system (CMS).

For each university unit, the ICT Shared Service Centre (ISSC) has an appointed ICT contact person responsible for applying for ICT facilities for research, teaching and operational management.

The most important elements of GROW are highlighted in 5-minute microlearnings.

In an inclusive learning environment, every student feels welcome, valued and respected.

Leiden University appreciates it if you explain your work to a wider audience every now and then. We encourage media contributions and have people and tools to help you with this.

Would you like to explore the next step in your career, or find out what your future options are? Do you have specific qualities that you’d like to develop further in your work? Or are you wondering whether you’re still in the right place or might like something different, but don’t know what or where…

Do you find it difficult to set boundaries? Do you suffer from work pressure? Do you want to avoid unhealthy stress, or restore your balance? Our coaches can help you to reflect on yourself, allowing you to do your work with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

Study information

Leiden University has a high rate of student success. The Leiden Study System was developed to help students study faster and more effectively. They receive the optimum support while choosing which programme to study and during their studies themselves.

We can all do our bit to keep our information and personal data safe. It’s easier than you think and is often about the small things. Working privacy and security smart means protecting your own data and that of your colleagues. Want to know how best to go about that? Check it out here!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) can be an aspect of teaching and learning, an outcome to achieve and/or an atmosphere to create. On this page you can find out more information in terms of support and best practices.

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Are you an international researcher working for Leiden University? Please note that you probably are legally obliged to take out health insurance. Here you will find if you need a public or a private health insurance, and how to apply for it.

This step-by-step plan will guide you through the various stages of assessment: from design to organization and review.