This website provides an overview of the organisational structure of Leiden University. Here you can find contact details of secretariats, staff lists by department, co-participation bodies, and regulations. About the University Leiden University has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social…

The Security Affairs (VHZ) department deals with all issues relating to safety and security. The department helps to ensure that Leiden University’s students, staff members and visitors are as safe as possible at all times.

The Institute Office of the Institute of Education and Child Studies provides optimal support for management, staff and students. The Institute Office is arranged as follows:

The Ethics Committee promotes ethical research by providing advice on ethical issues and reviewing all new research conducted by staff in which ethical issues might occur. Are you starting a new research project? By using the checklist, you can determine whether your research needs to be presented to…

The staff of the secretariat of the Institute of Political Science provide a range of services to support the members of the Institute.

Tasks The Intitute Council  has an advisory function with respect to the tasks to be carried out by the Executive Board of the Institute of Psychology. provides advice to the Faculty Board regarding the composition of the Executive Board of the Institute of Psychology. Members The Executive Board…

The Institute Council consists of 15 members, including 12 members of the academic staff and 3 members from the support and management staff. The membership of the Institute Council is incompatible with that of the Institute Board. Staff members of the Programme Committee can be members of the Institute…

Contacts for the master's programme Astronomy. Education Office Astronomy Director of Education MSc Dr. Reinout van Weeren              Education Coordinator Martijn Lukkien Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Master Kim Nguyen,…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Sterrenkunde. Education Office Astronomy Director of education BSc Dr. Michiel Hogerheijde Education Coordinator Martijn Lukkien Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Bachelor Willemijn van Rijn, MA Student Affairs Officer Master Kim Nguyen,…

The Programme Committee of Cultural Anthropology/Development Sociology (CADS) consists of lecturers and students.

The Department of Research has a Deanship of PhD Studies, supported by the Graduate School Office. The PhD Deans supervise the progress of individual PhD candidates’ research and provide them and their supervisors with solicited and unsolicited advice.

The HR department of FGGA advises and supports the Faculty Board, management and staff of the faculty on personnel matters, personnel policy, organisational development and personnel planning, employment conditions, job classification, dismissal procedures and regulations. In addition they are responsible…

On 14 and 15 April 2026 until 16:00 hrs. candidates may be nominated for a position in the Faculty Council. Staff and students of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs can send the fully completed application form to the polling station of the Faculty of Governance and…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Biologie. General Contacts   Director of education Bachelor  Maurijn van der Zee Policy officer Karin van Wanrooij Study Advisor Veli Yavuzturk Internship Coordinator BSc/MSc   Education Coordinator Judith Jongenelen Teachers' Support  …

As the Employee Council of LLInC, we represent the interests of all LLInC staff. We monitor issues such as employee wellbeing and workload, and we review important documents such as budgets and business plans.  

With our corporate communications, we communicate about the university as a whole. The cornerstone is expressing our identity and creating the image we wish to convey. Enhancing and maintaining the university’s reputation is a key goal of corporate communications. Content The editorial team posts news,…

There are several ways in which the participation body can support board/council members who do not speak Dutch or do not speak it well. In addition to the translation tool and a language buddy, agreements can be made with the chair or secretary to help non-Dutch-speaking members before, after and during…

Responsibility JZ advises and supports the Executive Board, faculties and services in any legal matters that may arise. These can range from the implementation of educational legislation to handling objections, and from preparing and conducting legal proceedings on behalf of the University to drafting…

Nomination is open to managers and colleagues of team members. Also, programme committees can nominate.

Bij het communicatieteam van de rechtenfaculteit kun je terecht voor advies, ondersteuning, artikelen, mededelingen, agendaberichten, website vragen, social media en de Leiden Law Blog.

The University Council (UR) is a democratically elected participation body in which students and staff of the University are represented. The Council is composed of eight staff members and eight student members from all faculties and supporting services. Leiden University currently has three staff…

Globalisation and internationalisation are deeply embedded in the fabric of Dutch society. As a faculty dedicated to governance, diplomacy, international relations, global security and public administration, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) is inherently international in both its…

The Education Administration Offices perform the supporting tasks associated with the educational process.

DO: Start your application on time. We work with a 3-week term to respond, but there may be questions, comments or additional documents needed. Also, since the ethics committee members are just your colleagues, we can be overwhelmed by work, get ill, or travel. We do our best to review applications…

The Institute of Anglo-American Law was established by Professor Basil Markesinis, and opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1988.

The Faculty Board is responsible for the administration of the faculty as a whole and with its management. Its main tasks are to give direction to, coordinate and stimulate the faculty as a whole and the various (research) centres in particular.

External relations For external partners, collaboration with Leiden Law School offers a unique opportunity to jointly develop knowledge, address societal issues and support talented future legal scholars and professionals. The faculty has a rich academic tradition, a dynamic research climate and a network…

The student charter informs Leiden University student of what they can expect from the university and what the university expects from them. The charter is, in fact, a compilation of the rights and obligations of students. It also provides a summary of the facilities available to students. Most importantly,…

Since 2018, Leiden Law School has a confidential counsellor for PhD candidates. As a PhD candidate you can experience problems in the relationship with your supervisor or co-supervisor, your immediate superior, colleagues or other PhD candidates. If you are unable to solve these problems, even…

The Diversity Committee is working towards creating and maintaining the Faculty of Archaeology as a place where you can feel at home and safe. A place where you feel you are accepted in a close-knit community, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or disabilities. We meet about 6 times a year and…

You can contact this Committee in the following cases:   If you wish to object to a written decision that affects you directly, such as a negative assessment or if your job is to be discontinued, you can lodge an objection within six weeks of the date of the decision.  If you disagree with…

The national Committee on Whistleblowing investigates known or suspected malpractices, and issues recommendations to the Executive Board. Universities have chosen to cooperate in this appointment of committee members. They will appoint the same group of committee members for each university, enabling…

Where your research has led to interesting opportunities which could be further developed into new products or processes, Luris is here to assist with the identification of the potential strategy to follow. And of course to identify external partners to move these ideas forward. In some cases you may…

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

The Study Advice Department guides students during their studies and gives advice on, for example, srudie planning.

The P.J.R. Modderman Foundation is affiliated to the Faculty of Archaeology and aims to promote and facilitate archaeological research, in the broadest sense, for and by employees of the faculty. The foundation tries to achieve this goal, among other things, by providing financial contributions to archaeological…

In accordance with Article 7.12 of the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW), the Board of Examiners of the Psychology degree programme is the body that establishes whether a student meets the conditions necessary for obtaining a degree. It is responsible for the quality of assessments and monitors…

What are patents?   Patents protect an invention from being commercialised by others without the owner’s consent. A patent does not give a right for use, but rather prevents others from having the right to use your invention (without your permission). The responsibility for enforcing the right…

Defending the interests of PhDs and postdocs at Leiden University  

Education Coordinators are responsible for the educational organisation within a programme. 

What are the consequences of digitalisation for our security and privacy? What risks does the power of major tech companies pose to citizens, employees, organisations, and states? What role should governments and the European Union play in regulating online platforms? How can human rights, legal…

Jan Sleutels is associate professor at the Institute for Philosophy. He is currently in his third term as director of Humanities Lab, the honours programme of the Faculty of Humanities, and previously served as director of education and programme chair for Philosophy. In the Faculty Council he can put…