SAP is a software system that is used for automating business processes within the University. These processes include purchasing, sales and invoicing, as well as keeping track of staff administration. You use SAP when you want to apply for leave and when you want to order products.

In January 2026, Leiden University will transition to a new Basic Administration System: BAS InSite. This system will replace SAP Self Service and parts of Serviceplein.

In January 2026, Leiden University will transition to a new Basic Administration System: BAS InSite. This system will replace SAP Self Service and the Serviceplein.

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Inaugural lecture

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PhD defence

PhD defence

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PhD defence

VVI Research Meetings 2022-2023

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Open forum

Leiden University offers its staff members an attractive package of benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% and a end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. Using the Individual Choices Model it is also possible to opt for personalised benefits. Here we have summarised the most important terms and conditions.

How do we prepare our students for a future labour market in which flexibility, resilience and adaptability are essential?

If you have to travel abroad, book your trip directly via Uniglobe. Uniglobe is the travel agency the University has signed an agreement with.

Here you will find information about our HR policy. From salary scales to career guidance, and from confidential counsellors to various insurance (schemes) at an attractive discount.

Valedictory lecture

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For the academic year 2025-2026, nine (teams of) teachers will receive a Grassroots or Grass shoots grant. Here you can read about their projects.

The ECTS grading table provides an insight into the value of a student’s grades and facilitates international grade comparison.

PhD defence

PhD defence

PhD defence

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Your workplace is equipped with a standard basic software package. In addition, you can also install programmes yourself from the additional software package. If you need software that is not available via the additional or basic software package, you can apply for the software you need.

Students can sometimes use a bit of extra help with their studies and personal development. Here you can read about how you as a lecturer, study adviser, mentor or other student-facing staff member can support students’ well-being.

If you have a plan that could improve the education or the learning environment of the Faculty of Humanities in terms of diversity or inclusion, you can apply for a grant from the faculty’s JEDI Fund. This year, Nasreen has been helping to develop a new syllabus for the first-year Ancient History co…

PhD defence

PhD defence

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Lack of manliness, avaricious or too imaginative. These are just a few of the accusations with which British scientists discredited each other over a hundred years ago. PhD candidate Léjon Saarloos researched British scientists around the year 1900 and their idea of what makes a good - and therefore…

If you want to travel on business in the Netherlands, you must request permission to do so from your manager. If you travel for work, you are entitled to an allowance for travel and subsistence expenses.

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In our building, a new, colorful exhibition is now on display! Twelve artists from the collective "De Leidsche Mondialen" are showcasing their work in various locations within the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSW).

A hidden disability can make studying a considerable challenge, partly because of the disability itself, but also because others may not realise that extra support is justified. To overcome this problem, the Faculty of Humanities is introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

Seksueel misbruik tussen broers en zussen kan ook na jaren nog grote impact op de familierelaties. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van Sheila van Berkel, Iva Bicanic en Anja van der Voort, die slachtoffers met elkaar in gesprek brachten over hun ervaringen. ‘Ouders ontkenden of minimaliseerden het misbruik…

If you travel abroad for your work, you can claim expenses for lodging, meals, minor costs and transport. The amount reimbursed depends on the country you travel to. You must have approval to travel from your manager.

If you have a question about the University website, or if you wish to post an announcement or report content-related changes, please contact the web editors of your faculty or unit.

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

The information on your profile page is generated by different underlying systems. You can (request to) change or delete it. Please note that it may take some time before the adjustments are shown.

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