788 search results for “museum collections and society” in the Staff website
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Separating AI fact from fiction at the AI & Society Conference
Researchers and policymakers are welcome to attend the AI & Society Conference in The Hague on Friday 23 June. The SAILS interdisciplinary research programme will be taking a nuanced look at the state of the art of AI technology. And offering fresh perspectives.
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Zane Kripe
Faculty of Science
z.kripe@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Judi MesmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
j.mesman@luc.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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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…
- Museum Talks at the Leiden Department of Art History
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Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026: Explore the Roman past of the Netherlands
Festival, Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026
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Julia KnolLeiden University Libraries
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Kate PukhovaiaLeiden University Libraries
e.pukhovaia@library.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272853
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Sander MüskensLeiden University Libraries
s.w.g.muskens@library.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Jos van den BroekFaculty of Medicine
broek@lumc.nl |
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Join Us: European Day of Languages and Cultures 2026
Social
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Decolonisation for whom?: Museum Practices in Europe, Asia, and Japan
Lecture
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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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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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
ebaehre@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5273997
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Museum visit: A talk with Colombian Artist Nika Sorzano
Arts and culture
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Michiel WestenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
westenberg@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Tarlach McGonagleFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
t.e.mcgonagle@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Annemarie SamuelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
a.samuels@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271724
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Come to Mindlab: 'We are collectively responsible for our social safety'
The Mindlab theatre and discussion programme will launch at the Faculty of Humanities at the end of September. What exactly does this programme on social safety entail? And who is it intended for? HR adviser Brigitte Heming explains.
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
- Herta Mohr lecture
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Jan KolenFaculty of Archaeology
j.c.a.kolen@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271284
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Paul WoutersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
p.f.wouters@cwts.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’
From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during Leiden University’s 451st Dies Natalis, the speakers reflected on the role of universities in a world of social and geopolitical tensions.
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Nico Arts
Faculty of Archaeology
n.m.a.arts@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Megan O'NeilFaculty of Archaeology
m.oneil@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Anne GerritsenFaculty of Humanities
a.t.gerritsen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Maartje van der WoudeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.a.h.vanderwoude@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277552
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Anke KleinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
a.m.klein@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276673
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Ineke van der HamFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
c.j.m.van.der.ham@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276746
- Kids Activities @ Middle Eastern Culture Market
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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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Justin SpruitFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
j.p.n.spruit@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Launch of LDE Space & Society Honours: ‘I hope students learn they need each other’
Connecting space to society and gaining problem-solving experience: that’s the goal of LDE Space & Society, a new honours programme for bachelor’s students in Leiden, Delft and Rotterdam. What does the programme look like? And what do students hope to learn? We visited a kick-off session full of exc…
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‘Lifelong development is the perfect way to connect science with society’
As well as offering students a first-rate education, Leiden University provides a wide range of training for professionals, so they can be lifelong learners. And that is not just of value to participants. ‘As a university, you start a dialogue with society to achieve better knowledge together.’
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Rubicon for research into Roman law: ‘We don’t know what wider society thought about law’
Expert in Classics Renske Janssen has been awarded a Rubicon grant. She will use the grant to conduct research at the University of Edinburgh into how Roman law was perceived by society at the time.
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‘The ancient Egyptians were concerned with more than just death’
When we think about ancient Egypt, the first things that come to mind are usually mummies and sarcophagi. According to researcher and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden curator Lara Weiss, that impression is unjustified. She made an audio tour for the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden that focuses on living Egyptians…
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Ilse KamerlingFaculty of Archaeology
i.m.kamerling@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272394
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Richard GriffithsFaculty of Humanities
r.t.griffiths@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009938
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Lisa SchreudersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
e.schreuders@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Board column: Entrepreneurship at the university for an impact on society
Courses, business premises for startups or help applying for patents: there are many ways the university can help students or researchers with their businesses.
- Leiden Lecture Series in Japanese Studies
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Herta Mohr Lecture 2026: Identity and Connectivity at the Oryx District
Lecture, Herta Mohr-lezing
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The protagonist of horror is the ghost of modern consumer society
Who doesn't love to turn on a horror film on a rainy evening? Fortunately, it is only fiction - or is it? According to university lecturer Evert Jan van Leeuwen, modern horror says more about our society than we think. He has been nominated for the Klokhuis Science Prize for his research into addiction…
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XR ERA Meetup: 'Museums in the Metaverse: XR Experiences for Cultural Heritage'
Online webinar
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Diversity in society: ‘We are looking for a new approach to an existing phenomenon’
What is the best way for us as a society to deal with all the different forms of diversity? Professor Marlou Schrover will use the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) to explore this question with colleagues and the public.
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Education grants
An education grant may be available for collaboration with universities outside The Netherlands. This webpage contains information about the available grants, application procedures and where to look for help and advice.
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Marieke DrostFaculty of Science
t.m.drost@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275082
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Jon ChaseFaculty of Science
j.e.chase@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727