Get an impression of what the International Experience Week is all about by looking back at last year's presentations.

Many students find speaking in front of their classmates and lecturers nerve-wracking. Giving a presentation can be rather stressful. But good preparation is half the battle and following the tips below can help reduce any anxiety.

It is possible to develop and improve your study skills. By using the SMART method you can learn to study strategically, be academically competent, have confidence about taking exams and manage your time well. Of course all this is only possible if you put in enough hours.

Want to build a strong set of skills for your future? As a Science student, you have free access to plenty of support and resources.

During your studies you will develop transferable skills. Leiden University has selected 13 transferable skills that it finds important for students to develop during their studies. These skills are important not only during your studies but also in later life once you begin working.

As a student of Leiden University, you can access a large number of workshops and courses intended to help you improve your study skills, work on your personal development, and prepare for your future career.

Curious about the courses and projects LDE Sustainability offers? Want to know how students experience their programme? Read the news items below for a look behind the scenes!

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Not sure what your next step is in choosing your studies or planning your career? Science Career Service is here to help, from making study choices to career orientation and preparing for the labour market.

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Exchange: What and why?

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What does 'leadership' mean to you? In the Leiden Leadership Programme, you will find out. The LLP gives you tools to develop yourself personally, professionally and societally.

The Leiden University Student Platform (LUS) is a student-led ‘think-tank’. It consists of eight members: one representative from each of the seven faculties plus one chair.

The LDE Space & Society Honours Programme (15 EC) consists of two courses: a lecture series and a space challenge.

There are countless ways to meet new people, at your own study programme and faculty, or elsewhere within the university.

The LDE Sustainability Honours Programme (15 EC) runs from November to June and consists of two courses: the Fundamentals and a Sustainability Challenge.

This page provides information on what to do if you think you have been improperly treated by a staff member or fellow student of Leiden University.

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

Why join the Honours College? Three honours students share why they chose to do something extra alongside their bachelor's degree.

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

Do Master Honours Challenges appeal to you? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures below.

Just like last academic year, students from Leiden University will get the chance to gain practical experience at KPN. In cooperation with the telecom company, two Impact Challenges are being offered, around the theme 'building bridges'.

Receiving a gift is nice, but giving a present also makes you happy. Development psychologist Mara van der Meulen former member of the Leiden Consortium on Individual Development (L-CID) answered four questions about giving gifts.

He had been back from Australia for less than 48 hours, but there was no sign of that. Michel Mandjes of MI had the honor of kicking off the very first Tuesday Talks: Science Insights on Tuesday. He did so with a presentation on complex networks.

In the Leiden Municipality Challenge, 25 students investigated how Leiden could become more sustainable. In doing so, they enlisted the help of the city's citizens. 'When citizens themselves participate in the research process, they have a better understanding of how science works.'

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