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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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Diabolical dilemmas in timeless theatre about the Relief of Leiden
What is freedom worth in times of hunger? ‘Beleg’ is a modern interpretation of Lucretia van Merken’s 1774 play. With five performances in Leiden’s Schouwburg theatre, the play is a prominent part of the Relief of Leiden celebrations, and Leiden alumni are playing a big role. Take a look behind the…
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Shaping the future with stories from the past
An archaeologist as a modern-day shaman. An unexpected comparison Professor by Special Appointment of Public Archaeology Luc Amkreutz will make in his inaugural lecture.
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Value of science the focus of 448th Dies Natalis
The importance of science communication and cross-boundary collaboration, and the ‘mantra’ of diminishing social cohesion in society: these all came up at Leiden University’s 448th Dies Natalis. A panel discussion including Leiden’s mayor Lenferink, music and two honorary doctorates completed the special…
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Protest against higher education cuts: ‘This government is turning its back on the world’
Over 20,000 students, lecturers, administrators, support staff and many others protested on 25 November against the plans to make billions of cuts to higher education. Students and staff from Leiden University also travelled to The Hague to voice their objections to the disastrous plans.
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Regieorgaan Open Science officially launched as Open Science NL
Fifteen knowledge institutions and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have signed the covenant for Open Science NL. Leiden University has also joined the covenant, via the Universities of the Netherlands. This marks the start of the Dutch Research Council’s and brings the transition to open…
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ArcheoNacht
Arts and culture
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Results of the university elections
Bekendmaking verkiezingen
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Results of the university elections
Elections
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ALFA New Year’s lecture and drinks
Alumni event, Alumni Association of Archaeology presents:
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MicroLab: how to design impact driven education
Didactics
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BABESCH Byvanck Lecture 2025
Lecture
- Purple Friday: Embodying the Change We Want to See
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Reflections on the painting in the Leiden Academy Building
Conference
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SAILS Workshop: AI and LLMs: Keeping the Linguist in the Loop
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Historic Literary Guided Tour - Literary Leiden
Stadswandeling
- Symposium on collaboration and decompartmentalization. How do we connect science and practice?
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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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‘Divisions are there to be bridged’
Annetje Ottow is stepping down as President of Leiden University’s Executive Board on 1 September 2025 after almost five years in the role. She looks back at the highs and lows – and ahead to what’s next.
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Archaeologist at Binnenhof: ‘Even the staff ate heron’
An Iron Age skull, a unicorn for cleaning your ear and thousands of beer jugs. Alumnus and archaeologist Chris Muysson has made remarkable discoveries at the Binnenhof government complex in The Hague. ‘Each puzzle piece tells us more about its history.’
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Angus Mol and Aris Politopoulos are the winners of the fourth LUCAS Public Prize 2022!
On Tuesday 12 April Angus Mol and Aris Politopoulos have been awarded the fourth LUCAS Publieksprijs.
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Archaeological Forum: Nathalie Brusgaard and Martin Berger
Lecture
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What are we defending?
Lecture
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PhD and Post Doc’s Career Event: Finding your career inside or outside of academia
Festival, Career Event
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PhD Career Event: Finding your career inside or outside academia
Career development
- Tours for staff: first look at the new University Sports Centre
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Activities
On this page you will find an overview of the activities organised by the Leiden Research Support Network.
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A university conversation on Israel/Palestine
Debate
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Fast-Tracking Climate Resilience with AI: a Stakeholder Discussion
Panel discussion
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Workshop Generative AI & Embodied Cognition
Lecture
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Immersive Tech Event - 'New Beginnings'
Conference
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LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
Debate, Symposium
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Opening Exhibition Presenting with the City at Archaeology
Arts and culture
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Well-being moment for staff: Summer lunch walk
Walk
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Report: Tracking down green spaces in The Hague in places you don't always want to be
Although there is considerable evidence that nature in the city is beneficial to both people and animals, we still do not have an overall picture of those benefits. To rectify that, a Leiden PhD candidate and a student – armed with a cargo bike – are using The Hague as a life-size laboratory.
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The Comics Canon - Graphic Novels at Leiden University Libraries
Graphic Novels and Comics have developed from pulp status to an entirely self-contained medium. This form of storytelling is not limited to stories of superheroes but has been used, molded and reshaped to display historical events, classic stories and autobiographical memoirs. But where should you begin…
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Taboo on raising social safety issues must go because we really need to do better
Last year, 15.8% of all employees of Leiden University experienced undesirable behaviour. This is one of the findings of the 2021 Personnel Monitor. ‘That number is far too high. We have to get rid of the taboo on raising this issue and addressing offenders,‘ says Martijn Ridderbos, in an open and…
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Symposium on interdisciplinary collaboration: How do we foster connections?
Conference
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Immersive Tech Day - Expanding Horizons
Conference
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Palestinian-Israeli Coexistence in the Middle East
Debate
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Alumna Natacha Harlequin: ‘When it really matters, I’m a lion’
She stands out for the moderate tone she takes in discussions on Dutch talk shows. Without judgement you can have an open conversation, criminal lawyer Natacha Harlequin learned in her student days in Leiden. ‘What I personally think of the alleged act doesn’t matter so much.’
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Lancering The Hague Global Futures Hub
Conference
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Online Open Day for Professionals
Study information
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LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
Debate, Symposium
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LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
Debate, Symposium
- Leiden University & Elsevier Symposium on Digital Sovereignty
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Our Digital Future 2023
Conference
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PhD Candidates: Get more success with less stress
Personal development, Working effectively
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Belonging first: in conversation about an accessible university
D&I Event
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Opening academic year
University ceremony