The goal was to work towards the implementation of of one weekday where all the PURE restaurants serve solely vegetarian meals.

On the first floor in the Hugyens building is the Studio Classroom, room 111, a 64 person room designed for groupwork for groups of 6-8. There are 8 group clusters around fixed tables, with wheeling chairs. Each cluster has its own wall-mounted monitor which is can be connected by HDMI, or which can…

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The goal was to work towards the implementation of of one weekday where all the PURE restaurants serve solely vegetarian meals.

Are you a student or employee at Leiden University, do you work at the Leiden Bio Science Park or do you just want to run for charity, everyone is welcome to register!

The drafting of a handbook that serves as the first guide to European law in the area of children's rights, taking into account the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), as well as the decisions of the European Committee of Social Rights…

Study information

Study information

2026

The Centre for Professional Learning (CPL) develops in-depth and challenging programmes for higher educated professionals.

What explains the difference between successful and less successful crisis responses, and how can these lessons be translated into adaptation strategies that societies can use to navigate through future crises?

Lets hit the water! Our students joined us on Saturday 30 August 2025 for a Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and canal clean-up session on Leiden’s canals with Plastic Soup Surfer Merijn Tinga.

The Academia in Motion programme is helping to create an open knowledge community at Leiden University by:

Are you dealing with an educational challenge or would like to explore innovation opportunities? We actively ideate, design, prototype, build, test real-world solutions to transform theoretical ideas into tangible solutions to enhance the educational landscape for the benefit of your students.

Dr Kim Duistermaat (NVIC) en Niels Groot (TU Delft)

The Leiden Leadership Centre is an interdisciplinary network organisation branching out from its place within the Institute of Public Administration, Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (Leiden University in The Hague). The LLC functions as a platform by connecting students, practitioners, and…

On this page you will find more information about the selected projects of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund for 2025.

An overview of awards and prizes granted to our staff and students in 2022, as well as special appointments at Leiden University and other institutions.

On this page you will find more information about the selected projects of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund for 2024.

Update : March 2020 A.J. Mills

LUCAS is home to a multidisciplinary academic community that facilitates deep analyses of, and appreciation for, the power and dynamics of cultural products (texts, objects, practices) in our past and present. Through high-quality research, education, and valorisation, our Institute contributes to a…

The SBB Internship is a great Opportunity for both Students and Organisations: Almost all SBB students look back upon their internship with positive feelings, since it is a valuable experience.

In the interdisciplinary introductory courses taught by experts from both universities you will gain a sound basic knowledge in the field of Industrial Ecology. Further on in the programme, you can follow specialisation courses that fit in with your personal interests. You will delve into important…

How are night spaces imagined, produced, experienced and narrated by migrant communities in Europe? This research project considers this question in eight European cities: Aarhus, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cork, Galway, Lisbon, London, Rotterdam. Authorities have historically wrestled with the issue of night-time…

From publishing students, to addressing bottlenecks in education logistics and a completely new bachelor’s programme. Scroll through our highlights on educational innovation and achievements of our outstanding students.

The main focus of our research programme is on adolescence, a key transitional period in human development. The programme puts emphasis on combined experimental behavioural and neural analysis of normative transitions and deviations in adolescent development.

Women in International Security -Netherlands (WIIS-NL) is an affiliate of WIIS Global. WIIS-NL Members include: professionals, civil servants, academics, NGOs, employees of international bodies and organizations, embassy staff, politicians, students, and interested members of the general public. The…

This interdisciplinary project applies data science techniques to qualitatively and quantitatively visualize the interaction between the University and the city of Leiden (Town&Gown) from 1575 onwards. One of the possible angles for follow-up research is diversity, especially from the international…

Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your Master's programme? By participating in extracurricular activities, you can get even more out of your Master's programme. Have you thought about studying a semester abroad or developing your personal and leadership skills? Seize the opportunity…

Experience a different university, and a different perspective, through the Live My Life programme.

ICLON conducts research into further and higher education.

The specialisation High-Tech Innovation is for MSc students in Sciences who are interested in interdisciplinary technologies and research related to /important for high technology industries, e.g. the semi-conductor industry or nano-fabrication.

This procedure is relevant for contract and external PhD candidates only.

From molecule, to cell, to organism. The high-level drug research at the Cell Observatory aimes at reducing the spread of cancer and developing new medicines for tuberculosis.

How to get involved in sustainability? Read more about four projects that Leiden University helped realise in the past few years.

Develop your skills, create campaigns and activities, and turn ideas into reality. Through Una Europa, you can gain work experience together with an international community.

During international training-sessions for judges on the JudgeCo project by the end of 2014, the LLS-team received several questions on the meaning of a protocol within the framework of international insolvencies. It appeared to be an obscure phenomenon. The LLS team promised to conduct a study on the…

Your brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code.

The Leiden Leadership Programme maintains partnerships with about 40 companies, NGOs and government agencies. Students tackle a problem for these organisations.

The Biomedical Metabolomics Facility Leiden (BMFL) is the core metabolomics facility of Leiden University and the Metabolomics and Analytics Centre (MAC). We offer a highly structured environment for advanced MS-based metabolomics studies and build on fully validated, state-of-the-art assays that each…

What are ‘missing links’ in research on teacher professional development trajectories? We focus on the role and development of teacher facilitators in designing and implementing (collaborative) professional development trajectories.

Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your Master's programme? By participating in extracurricular activities, you can get even more out of your Master's programme. Have you thought about studying a semester abroad or developing your personal and leadership skills? Seize the opportunity…

In the Biomedical Sciences Management specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of management, business and entrepreneurship with focus on science- and research driven companies. You will combine research in biomedical sciences with different aspects of business studies and learn to build…

Werken bij een topuniversiteit? Met uitstekende carrièremogelijkheden? Ontdek de mogelijkheden bij de Universiteit Leiden.

Research in the International Relations and European Studies Team addresses the interconnections and interdependence of contemporary global political, economic and cultural affairs from a multidisciplinary perspective rooted in the humanities.

Leiden’s Institute for History has an exceptionally strong expertise in Medieval European History, with specialists whose interests cover virtually the whole continent.

Are you a PhD or postdoc at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry? Join our community to amplify your voice, grow professionally, and build lasting connections within our institute.

Team History of Africa and the Americas

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