563 search results for “coming and political cartooning” in the Staff website
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How a local shaman can help fight climate change
Who knows more about environmental governance: a professor of natural resource governance or a local shaman in the remote uplands of Myanmar?
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Migrants cost European governments less than their own citizens do
Migrants are far less of a burden on the budget of European countries than is often thought. This is the conclusion of research by economists from Leiden University.
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Anne-Isabelle RichardFaculty of Humanities
a.i.richard@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1399
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Daniel SchadeFaculty of Humanities
d.d.schade@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2796
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Jacqueline VelFaculty of Law
j.a.c.vel@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Maria Gabriela Palacio LudeñaFaculty of Humanities
m.g.palacio.ludena@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2189
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Why you (won’t) vote – A reading list
In November, the Dutch will elect a new parliament. Not all eligible citizens will go out and vote, however. How can this be explained, and how big of a problem is it? International research into voter turnout can shed new light on this issue – and offer possible solutions.
- FAQ Consultation
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Exhibition on Anton de Kom’s second life, which began in Leiden
Few people would associate the name Anton de Kom with Leiden. Yet the Surinamese freedom fighter is the subject of an exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal.
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Tropical start to 55th edition of EL CID
Armed with sunglasses, a thick layer of sunscreen and several bottles of water, over 3,300 students have arrived in Leiden for their introduction week. The start of the 55th EL CID happened to be on the hottest day of the year.
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Ethics committee for partnerships launched
The ‘Committee for Assessing Ethical Aspects of Partnerships’ is being launched this month. This committee, created by Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl and consisting of former and present Leiden University researchers, has been tasked with assessing Leiden University’s institutional ties with organisations…
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GTGC conference on the pressing social issues of our time
Major developments worldwide are creating new challenges for society. The pandemic has hit us hard, for example, and we are already feeling the effects of global warming. How can society and politics deal with the urgent problems of our time? That is the theme of the Global Transformations and Governance…
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Five questions on why we are talking about academic freedom
On 14 February, we will discuss the role of academics in the public debate and how this relates to academic freedom. All students and staff of the university are cordially invited. Are you curious about this dialogue on issues such as Israel-Palestine, caps and gowns on the A12 and academic titles on…
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Symposium on technology and privacy should offer new insights
Video conferencing from your sitting room and algorithms on social media that know your interests: new technology is an increasingly integral part of our lives. At the same time there is a growing call to protect our privacy, and this is causing friction, at the University too. In part because of the…
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Keeping our campus safe
The world is in turmoil. International wars and conflicts have been raging for some time. And political and social developments are causing insecurity, uncertainty and unrest. This has not gone unnoticed within our university community. We have seen protests, demonstrations and other incidents. This…
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Funding Advisor Jekaterina Savicka helps researchers break new ground
Jekaterina Savicka is funding advisor at Leiden Law School. She is part of the Department of Research, the department responsible for organisational and policy support for research at the faculty. How has she experienced working here since starting her position back in March 2024?
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How successful are interest groups in court? A Kiem project finds out
Interest groups seem to be going to court more often to force politicians to act. How often do they do so? And how successful are they? The Kiem project ‘Litigation in the name of public interest’ is compiling a database on this.
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Open Science Festival: a day focused on collective benefit, equity, fairness, and sustainability
At the Netherlands National Open Science Festival in Rotterdam, 400 people with a heart for research and sharing knowledge came together — including many Leiden University employees. Four colleagues told us about their Festival experience, and their work to practice Open Science at Leiden University…
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Five tips for the Night of Discoveries
The Night of Discoveries will take place on 20 September in the area around Hortus botanicus Leiden, the Old Observatory, Pieterkserk, the Academy Building, Old School, the Faculty Club and the PJ Veth Building.
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Renewed Leiden Leadership Programme ‘provides tools to make a difference’
The Leiden Leadership Programme is going to innovate. After 12 years, the honours track for master’s students will get a new set-up. We asked two of those involved about the ins and outs of the new LLP. ‘You learn what leadership style suits you and how to make an impact.’
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toogdag 2024 kennisdeling onderzoek faculteitsbreed
Toogdag 2024 onderzoek kennisdelen
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Lars van Doorn speaker at ESOF2022: ‘A great opportunity in many ways’
From 13 to 16 July, Leiden will host the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), the largest multidisciplinary scientific conference in Europe. Lars van Doorn from Leiden Law School will give a presentation.
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From citizen-consumers to citizen legislators: Three models of democracy
Cleveringa Lecture
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Roos StolkerFaculty of Humanities
r.stolker@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1646
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Nira WickramasingheFaculty of Humanities
n.k.wickramasinghe@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2982
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Ethan MarkFaculty of Humanities
e.mark@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2310
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Neske BaerwaldtFaculty of Law
n.baerwaldt@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Katarzyna CwiertkaFaculty of Humanities
k.j.cwiertka@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2599
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Isaac ScarboroughFaculty of Humanities
i.m.scarborough@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2655
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Sarah CramseyFaculty of Humanities
s.a.cramsey@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278825
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Robert RossFaculty of Humanities
r.j.ross@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1646
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Exploring Challenges to U.S. Constitutional Norms
Lecture
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International Criminal Justice: Utopia or Reality?
Lecture, 5th Owada Chair Symposium
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Enabling the most impact from Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) research
Working Group
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Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grants
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to Leiden researchers.
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Symposium report: get out of your silo and become a better scientist
How do you set up a successful collaboration between science and practice? That was the main theme of the final meeting of a triptych of symposia on how Leiden University can improve inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration.
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Flash interview with alumna Liz Kool about her choice for a career with social impact
Kool made a conscious choice to work for a non profit organisation. Recently, inspired by the pandemic, she also made a career switch.
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Age checks need to respect children's rights
A variety of age checks are required, both in order to protect children and to ensure that they can participate online, a new study funded by the European Commission finds. The article on the study, co-authored by Simone van der Hof, Professor of Law and Digital Technologies at eLaw, was published in…
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Nobel Prize laureate Paul Krugman in Wijnhaven: 'American men have real problems'
In a packed lecture hall at Wijnhaven, Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman succinctly summed up the essence of his argument on Wednesday 17 September: ‘Running a good society is hard’. His lecture held up a mirror to economists and policymakers.
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Listening, asking questions and soaking up the atmosphere at the Bachelor’s Open Day
So many interesting programmes, but which one suits me best? It was the Bachelor’s Open Day in Leiden and The Hague on Saturday 12 October. Among the many things to do in The Hague, prospective students could find out more about three new bachelor’s programmes: Science for Sustainable Societies, Cybersecurity…
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PhD candidate Sinéad is a Europaeum Scholar: ‘There’s no other programme quite like this’
Sinéad Mulcahy recently started the Europaeum Scholars Programme, a two-year policy and leadership course for a group of thirty talented and committed PhD candidates from universities across Europe. She is already enthusiastic – both about the programme and her fellow scholars. ‘I would like to bring…
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What are we defending?
Lecture
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Public lecture: Challenges of Teaching Controversial Issues in a Post-Conflict Society
Lecture
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Democracy beyond elections: Workshop with Cleveringa Professor Landemore
Lecture, Workshop
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Disentangling citizenship from nationality and inclusion from belonging in Chile
VVI Research Meetings 2023-2024
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The Rule of Law Under Challenge: The Enmeshment of National and International Trends
VVI Research Meetings 2023-2024
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Masterclass Leadership: Shakespeare & Retorica
Leadership
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Annual Social Citizenship and Migration Symposium
Conference
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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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Caroline WaerzeggersFaculty of Humanities
c.waerzeggers@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2033