780 search results for “european unit politics” in the Staff website
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Sarah NelsonFaculty of Humanities
s.a.nelson@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1268
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Design METIS instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope finalised
The design for the METIS instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is final. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has given the green light for production of all parts of the instrument. It is the first ELT instrument, designed and to be built under Dutch leadership, to formally pass the…
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Graduation ceremony BSc Political Science: International Relations and Organisations
Festival
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Towards a crisis resilient society
Pandemics, terrorist attacks, environmental disasters... These are real threats, which we cannot ignore. In fact: we need to prepare better for the large-scale crises of the future. Preferably in a way that suits our lifestyle and respects our social values. Over the next ten years, an interdisciplinary…
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Lars BrummelFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
l.brummel@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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V. NespecaFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
v.n.nespeca@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Alysa EijkelenboomFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
a.j.g.eijkelenboom@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Esra Nartok-van der KistSocial & Behavioural Sciences
e.e.nartok@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Aris Agoglossakis FoleySocial & Behavioural Sciences
a.v.agoglossakis.foley@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Tim Kalkman
Social & Behavioural Sciences
w.t.kalkman@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Felicia RosuFaculty of Humanities
f.rosu@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4116
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LERU conference back in Leiden after 20 years
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. LERU is a partnership of 23 leading research universities, including the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Leiden, Leuven and Heidelberg. It celebrated this anniversary last week with a multi-day conference in…
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How the eating habits of a limited group of Americans determine sustainability
Masses of hamburgers, steaks, cheese and a lot of eggs: Americans love their animal products. But researcher Oliver Taherzadeh discovered that only a relatively small group of high-volume consumers need to modify their diet to achieve an enormous environmental gain.
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What are we defending? Steven Pinker on the core values of NATO and the Enlightenment
NATO not only safeguards our security and stability, but also defends Enlightenment principles, promoting prosperity, health and freedom. This is what eminent psychologist and thinker Steven Pinker argued to a packed Great Auditorium.
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Understanding public support for budget cuts and tax increases
In her dissertation, political scientist Alessia Aspide explores how public attitudes toward fiscal policy are formed. Her key finding: fiscal preferences are not shaped in a vacuum, but are deeply embedded in institutional, political, and societal contexts.
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Pluriversal Politics: Otomi History, Language, Culture and Cosmovision
Lecture and Exhibition
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Pluriversal Politics: Otomi History, Language, Culture and Cosmovision
Film screening and Book Launch
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Conference ‘Power and Counterpower in Democracy: Multidisciplinary Perspectives'
As both old and new democracies experience increasing democratic backsliding, there is a critical societal need to rethink the design and effectiveness of democratic checks and balances. In this conference on Friday 9 June, the aim is to explore multidisciplinary insights about what makes the checks…
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Hester Bijl on academic freedom, LERU and the General Assembly in Leiden
Last week, Leiden University welcomed the rectors of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) to the autumn edition of the Rector’s Assembly. They discussed research, innovation and education policy within the European Union, the challenges and opportunities surrounding defence research,…
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Frans de HaasFaculty of Humanities
f.a.j.de.haas@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272010
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Executive Board column: Annetje Ottow on Brussels, Africa and societal impact
Within the scope of innovating and connecting – the theme of our new Strategic Plan – I paid a visit to Brussels last week. It is important to give Leiden University a face in Brussels and to show our expertise, on Africa for instance.
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Bart SchuurmanFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
b.w.schuurman@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9347
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Ritanjan DasFaculty of Humanities
r.das@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8022
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Decentralisation scrutinised: Research reveals downsides of small-scale governance
On 16 May, three researchers from Leiden University will present their findings on the democratic consequences of decentralisation at a workshop in Leiden. Their research project, Downsize My Democracy?, shows that decentralisation does not automatically lead to a stronger democracy. On the contrary,…
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Claire WeedaFaculty of Humanities
c.v.weeda@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2718
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Roundtable 1: Comparative perspectives on campaigning, polarisation, and political violence
Debate
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Trust in Brussels? ‘The EU would be wise to respect and protect national identities’
Many European citizens feel connected to the European Union and place trust in it, Eva Grosfeld found in her PhD research. Yet around a quarter do not identify with the EU at all. How can the EU regain their trust?
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‘The child protection system really isn’t in good order’
Last Thursday the Dutch House of Representatives held a debate on children being put into care when the childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire) had caused problems for their families. Four Leiden University academics were asked by the House to produce a fact sheet for this debate, bringing together…
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Food for Thought lunch meeting: Politics and society in the aftermath of the 2025 elections
Lecture, Food for Thought
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Stephen HarrisFaculty of Humanities
s.e.harris@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8983
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Lunch lecture: ‘Geo’-Politics and Animist Social Contracts in the New Himalayas
Lecture
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Radical Spotlights: The Economics (and Politics too) of Care
Lecture, Radical Spotlights seminar
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Household Robots : Training Datasets & the Politics of Categories
Lecture, Film Screening + Q&A
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Trees and Securitization: The Politics of Afforestation in Israel's Negev/Al Naqab | Research Seminar
Lecture, Research Seminar
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Liveable planet lunch meeting - Politics of Attention for the Environment: Small Steps and Big Leaps.
Lecture
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European Commission webinar on wellbeing, inclusion and school success: mapping your school’s journey
Lecture
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Corrie BakelsFaculty of Archaeology
c.c.bakels@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272393
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‘If you want to understand China, read what Chinese scholars are writing’
Contrary to what one might expect, societal actors influence China’s foreign policy. PhD candidate Sabine Mokry investigated how Chinese academics and think tanks impact the authoritarian leadership’s views on what constitutes the country’s national interest in the international arena. On 14 November…
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Kohei SuzukiFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
k.suzuki@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9072
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Bonnie TillandFaculty of Humanities
b.r.tilland@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2191
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Hanna van BentumFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
h.p.van.bentum@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9500
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Gerrit DijkstraFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
g.s.a.dijkstra@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9412
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Amber Lauwers
Social & Behavioural Sciences
a.r.lauwers@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9512
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Maria Amjad
Social & Behavioural Sciences
m.amjad@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Liesbeth van der HeideFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
e.j.van.der.heide@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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Stijn van 't LandFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
s.w.van.t.land@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Sarah Louise CarthyFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
s.l.carthy@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506
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Tahir AbbasFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
t.abbas@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500
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Silvia D'AmatoFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
s.damato@umail.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009506
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Lionel LaborieFaculty of Humanities
l.p.f.laborie@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3546