AI is already widely being used in HR processes, but it’s unclear whether these applications contribute to fair and inclusive decision making. Leiden researcher Carlotta Rigotti is involved in BIAS, a big consortium research project that aims to provide answers and develop a new, trustworthy AI app…

‘We’re going to see each other again on campus. We’re so pleased, but we do have to say safe.’ Rector Magnificus Hester Bijl is looking ahead to the new academic year, which begins on 6 September. No more 1.5m distancing, but we do have to take responsibility for other people’s safety.

It is crucial that Leiden University reflects on its colonial history. These were the words of Cleveringa Professor Gert Oostindie in his inaugural lecture on 24 November. ‘As a university community, we must dare to hold up a mirror to ourselves and, where possible and necessary, also take concrete…

Internationalisation is an important pillar of the Strategic Plan of Leiden University and Leiden Law School. The driving force behind internationalisation at our faculty is the Office for International Education (known as BIO). The Head of BIO is Anette van Sandwijk. Now the current political climate…

Young Academy Leiden (YAL) will change its board this month and welcome six new members. Outgoing chair Rachel Plak and incoming chair Ahmed Mahfouz talk about what the platform has achieved for young academics over the past year and what the plans are for the future.

Space for open dialogue on historical slavery was created at the Keti Koti Table at Museum De Lakenhal, organised by Leiden University and the Municipality of Leiden. There, just metres away from 17th-century paintings, Leideners shared a ritual meal and spoke about the effects of slavery and our colonial…

The announcement was made shortly before the summer break: from 1 September the annual Performance & Development (P&D) interview will have a new format and also a new name. The P&D interview will be changing to GROW (Gesprekken over Resultaat, Ontwikkeling en Welzijn): Conversations on Performance,…

Public procurement is not a hot topic for the average citizen. That’s a pity, says PhD candidate Erik Plas, who did research on the fair spending of public money: 'If a council project goes completely haywire, because it costs more than expected, it could even mean that local taxes will have to be r…

You may already have met your immediate colleagues and be able to find your way to your desk without getting lost in Leiden University’s historical buildings. But did you know that the university has seven faculties, around 7,300 staff members and more than 32,000 students? And have you already heard…

You may already have met your immediate colleagues and be able to find your way to your desk without getting lost in Leiden University’s historical buildings. But did you know that the university has seven faculties, around 7,300 staff members and more than 32,000 students? And have you already heard…

The introduction for new staff is the chance to get to know the university properly.

You may already have met your immediate colleagues and be able to find your way to your desk without getting lost in Leiden University’s historical buildings. But did you know that the university has seven faculties, around 7,300 staff members and more than 32,000 students? And have you already heard…

You may already have met your immediate colleagues and be able to find your way to your desk without getting lost in Leiden University’s historical buildings. But did you know that the university has seven faculties, around 7,300 staff members and more than 32,000 students? And have you already…

You may already have met your immediate colleagues and be able to find your way to your desk without getting lost in Leiden University’s historical buildings. But did you know that the university has seven faculties, around 7,300 staff members and more than 32,000 students? And have you already heard…

As a professional, you want to keep up with or even better be at the forefront of developments within your field. This way you will continue to grow in your career, be better able to transfer into another field of work or even do a PhD and work at the same time. Leiden University offers a wide and diverse…

What skills do students need to function as academic professionals and engaged citizens?

Critical scholars have long called for state recognition of de facto families, beyond legal or biological ties. This talk explores what such recognition might look like, in the context of a restrictive immigration regime where families need state permission to live together. Based on an analysis of…

Exhibition

In collaboration with Defence for Children, Leiden University’s Department of Child Law will hold the 12th Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award ceremony on Friday 13 December from 14.00 onwards. The prize will be awarded for the best master’s thesis in the field of children’s rights. From the…

The theme of the celebration of Leiden University's 449th Dies Natalis is curiosity: the inquisitive behaviour that is at the basis of all science and that also engages and moves us forward in our daily existence.

The quality of academic education depends on good teaching. A taskforce of lecturers, education specialists and HRM experts is therefore calling for Leiden lecturers to be given more opportunities and scope to develop their talents. The group hopes that, with a new lecturer development model and concrete…

Every empirical research deals with at least one case. Choosing the right case and justifying your case study choice is one of the most important steps in any publication or dissertation.

Research

Lecture, 5th Owada Chair Symposium

A delegation from Leiden University recently embarked on a knowledge mission to various NGOs, universities and government organisations in Indonesia. New partnerships were formed and important knowledge exchanged, and researchers from Leiden gave guest lectures.

Conference

D&I Event

Career and apply for jobs

Conference, D&I Event