6,726 search results for “histories” in the Public website
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Carel Stolker: ‘Young researchers, you’re not alone’
Young researchers have been particularly affected by the coronavirus measures. They’re concerned about whether they’ll get their PhD or postdoc project finished on time, now their research has been at a standstill for months. What effect will such a delay have at the start of their academic career?…
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University diversity policy is alive and kicking: ‘We need to acknowledge each other’s experiences’
Leiden University has had a diversity policy since 2014. The aim is to create a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment for all students and staff. Diversity Officer Aya Ezawa updates us on the process and the results. It’s now 2022, what has already changed?
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Veni grants for 25 Leiden researchers
From molecular ping-pong to cassava in the Amazon, and from extraterrestrial life to special antibodies. Twenty-five researchers from Leiden University have been awarded a Veni grant from the NWO. A grant of up to 250,000 euros will give them the opportunity to further elaborate their own ideas over…
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A small ode to 412 dead
In 2011 Leiden University came into possession of the skeletons from a graveyard in Middenbeemster. But what could be done with all these bones and skulls? Well, the answer is: more than you might think. Since the excavation, it has been raining interesting scientific discoveries at the Faculty of Archaeology.…
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Thijs Porck is the winner of the second LUCAS Public Prize!
Thijs Porck, expert in medieval English, has won the LUCAS Public Prize because he has made his research and education visible to a wider audience. Thijs has reached the national media, secondary schools and a lot of views with his blogs and videos. The prize consists of a certificate, trophy, 1000…
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Fourteen Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grant
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to 14 Leiden researchers. This grant of a maximum of 850,000 euros will enable them to start a new research group and develop their own line of research over the next five years.
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Opening of faculty year & Leiden Revisited
Alumni event
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SMILE Kick-off Session - POSTPONED
Lecture, SMILE series
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Science for Policy in a Changing World Insights from Leiden University’s Europe Hub
Conference
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Just Peace Dialogue: Peace in Europe
Just Peace Festival
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Hybrid workshop: Narrating Highland Heritages of Bhutan
Lecture, Hybrid workshop
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Sociolinguistics Circle 2025
Conference
- More-than-planet exhibition finissage
- Music Night - Creative Processes in Art and Science
- International conference on Russian-language literature in emigration
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Resilience after terrorist attacks
Book launch and panel
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CRM 2025
Moot Court
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One language = one archaeological culture? Peruvian evidence for a richer interface between language and archaeology
Lecture, Language and the Human Past
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Leiden Anthropology Conference 2
Conference
- Volume 17 (2022)
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Symposium ‘Beyond Expo: Sustainable Futures’
Conference
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Opening academic year 2025-2026
Academic ceremony
- Media Technology exhibition PATTERN in V2_ gallery space
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In Memoriam: Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck (May 20, 1947 – October 31, 2020)
An age-old expression in Classical Chinese is yǔ zhòng bù tóng 與眾不同, meaning ‘out of the ordinary.’ It could have been the motto of Burchard J. Mansvelt Beck, who taught that language for decades at Leiden University. What was different about him? He was extraordinarily gifted, helpful, and above all…
- Migration and Remittances Major Projects: Wrapping Up and Ramping Up
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Hosting Global Justice: The Netherlands and International Courts (ICJ & ICC)
Lecture, Studium Generale