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• European grant to advance self-learning capabilities of quantum computers News - 24 November 2023

  A major grant for research into machine learning algorithms for quantum computers. With this ERC Consolidator grant, Vedran Dunjko and his colleagues hope to discover which real-world problems a quantum computer can solve faster than a normal one.

• Gert Oostindie: Leiden University should also reflect on its colonial history News - 24 November 2022

  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…

• The search for a ‘quantum advantage’ News - 12 December 2022

  Proving a quantum computer to be quicker than a normal one is one step closer. After a breakthrough in speeding up classical algorithms, researchers Vedran Dunjko and Casper Gyurik showed that only one quantum algorithm could beat its classical counterpart. They discuss their discovery in Quanta Mag…

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  Niki van Stein Associate professor

  n.van.stein@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• Exhibition encourages us to reflect on the history of slavery News - 27 June 2024

  What is the significance of the history of slavery for our present-day society? A special exhibition in the inner courtyard of the Academy Building features eleven insightful portraits of students and staff, and their answer to this question. The aim of the exhibition’s initiators is to make the subject…

• Internal communication tools Communication tools

  An organisation the size of Leiden University requires careful internal communication.

• Catering and events

  Leiden University offers various options for catering and organising events, ranging from a cup of coffee from a vending machine to a fully catered conference. On this page, you will find practical information regarding locations and ordering systems, as well as answers to questions such as: Where can…

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  Arnold Mol PhD candidate / lecturer Philosophy

  Faculty of Humanities

  a.j.w.mol@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• Solving the Gravitational N-body Problem with Machine Learning Event - 7 October 2025

  PhD defence

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  Thomas Maguire Assistant Professor

  Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs

  t.j.maguire@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009506

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  Simon Willmetts Associate professor

  Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs

  s.d.willmetts@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500

• Real-life data ask for strong algorithms: Mitra Baratchi designs them News - 26 July 2024

  How do we deal with large sources of greenhouse gases? Do schools provide a socially-inclusive environment for all children? And how can we protect Earth’s nature? These questions have two things in common: they are complex global challenges, and data can help answer them. Mitra Baratchi is computer…

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  Mirjam de Bruijn Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.e.de.bruijn@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278546

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  Alina Karakanta Assistant professor

  Faculty of Humanities

  a.karakanta@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272978

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  Pingtao Ding Assistant professor

  p.ding@biology.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275306

• Algorithms combat environmental pollution from ships News - 4 April 2022

  Did you know that algorithms can help with the prevention of air pollution and ships sinking in the sea? A team of Leiden University researchers have worked together with the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management to look in data-driven inspection of ships. In this interview, Gerrit Jan…

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  Patricio Silva Professor emeritus

  Faculty of Humanities

  p.silva@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 3113353399

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  Isabelle Duijvesteijn Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

  i.duyvesteyn@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009325

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  Tobias van der Wal Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  t.b.d.van.der.wal@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276879

• Quantum Methods for Machine Learning and Classical Dynamics Event - 20 March 2026

  PhD defence

• Hybrid Quantum-Classical Metaheuristics for Automated Machine Learning Applications Event - 18 November 2025

  PhD defence

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  Hans Theunissen University Lecturer Turkish Studies/Islamic Art and Material Culture

  Faculty of Humanities

  h.p.a.theunissen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276480

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  Egbert Koops Professor of Legal History

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  e.koops@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277527

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  Dick van Broekhuizen Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  b.j.m.van.broekhuizen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Gabe van Beijeren Bergen en Henegouwen Language Skills Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  g.g.van.beijeren.bergen.en.henego@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276509

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  Nina Jaspers PhD candidate

  n.l.jaspers@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Elizabeth Rodriguez Estrada PhD candidate

  e.e.rodriguez.estrada@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• Technical problems are history with the Teacher Support Desk News - 2 December 2021

  For many teachers, they are a lifesaver: the people at the Science Teacher Support Desk. When a teacher has technical problems, they come to the rescue immediately. Veerle Warnders is one of them and she tells us what is so great about her job.

• Our perspective on history is changing and our museums are changing too News - 30 November 2023

  Museums have long focused on power, wealth and a few famous figures. But that is changing, says Valika Smeulders, head of the history department at the Rijksmuseum. What this change comprises and how it has come about is the subject of her keynote speech at the D&I Symposium on 11 January.

• Next quantum computer comes to the Netherlands News - 22 October 2024

  Europe's latest quantum computer is set to arrive in the Netherlands. The Dutch IT cooperative, SURF, which supports education and research institutions, has secured funding from the European EuroHPC programme to make this possible. Researchers from Leiden University will play a key role in the project,…

• Two ERC Consolidator Grants for Leiden researchers News - 23 November 2023

  Research on quantum computers and Islamic charities: two Leiden researchers have received a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council.

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  Miel Groten Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.p.groten@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271596

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  Gina van Ling Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  g.i.van.ling@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009137

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  Kees Verduin Guest

  Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

  verduin@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Maria van der Schaar Senior researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.s.van.der.schaar@phil.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Robert Pitt External PhD/ guest

  Faculty of Humanities

  r.k.pitt@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Lieke Smits Postdoc

  Faculty of Humanities

  l.a.smits@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Laurie Kalb Cosmo Guest researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

  l.k.cosmo@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272249

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  Einsteinweg 57, Leiden

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  Khizar Jawad Guest Researcher

  Faculty of Humanities

  k.jawad@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272709

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  Tamsin Prideaux Postdoc / Marie Curie fellow

  Faculty of Humanities

  t.t.d.prideaux@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272663

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  Daniele Paolini Postdoc

  Faculty of Humanities

  d.p.paolini@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272623

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  Martijn Treur Student assistant

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.treur@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646

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  Wim Blockmans Professor Emeritus of

  Faculty of Humanities

  w.p.blockmans@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646

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  Ariette Dekker Guest

  Faculty of Humanities

  a.p.dekker@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646

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  Ben van Werkhoven Assistant professor

  b.van.werkhoven@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Thomas Bäck Professor

  t.h.w.baeck@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277108

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  Terence Renaud Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

  t.r.renaud@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272767

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  Mariken Teeuwen Professor by special appointment

  Faculty of Humanities

  m.j.teeuwen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272716

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  Xiaohan Wei PhD candidate / contract

  x.w.wei@liacs.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5274799