Language evolution, targeted drugs or archaeological interpretation. Researchers are making increasing use of supercomputers that can rapidly process large quantities of data. This is one reason why the University data centre will be extended and updated. ‘Datamining means we can get a better picture…

Leiden University participates in and organises a number of popular science events to help inform the public about what is going on in the world of science.

Degree programmes must be assessed and accredited once every six years to ensure they provide a high standard of education. You may be asked to speak to the assessment panel.

The Harmonisation of Educational Logistics programme is a University-wide programme spanning several years. A programme structure has been developed to ensure that everything runs smoothly, that the University takes the right steps and decisions and that the right people are involved in the programme.…

Leiden University gives its students the opportunity to assemble part of their programme themselves, which enables them to choose their own areas of emphasis. One way in which they can do this is to follow a minor, a coherent package of courses worth 30 credits.

The Comenius innovation programme for higher education and universities of applied science gives teachers the resources to implement their vision for education. Every year, the programme creates the conditions for a wide range of teaching innovations to flourish. The government’s aim with this programme…

During an evacuation, all employees and students gather at the front or backside of the Pieter de la Court Building.

Each degree programme has its own programme committee. This is a legal requirement. Students and lecturers sit on the programme committee. Together they monitor the quality of the teaching, flag up any problems and advise on the development and implementation of the teaching policy.

The University does everything in its power to continuously increase the professionality of its teaching staff. Two of the ways we do this are via the BKO and SKO programmes, but we also offer other workshops and training programmes on teaching and ICT.

The Leiden Register of Programmes lists all degree programmes that the University offers. The Executive Board is responsible for these programmes. There are two sections to the Register. The first section comprises a framework document that describes the nature of the teaching at Leiden University…

If you have an idea for a new degree programme, be aware that the registration procedure is complex and time-consuming. Your faculty, the Executive Board, the Efficiency Committee for Higher Education (CDHO) and the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) must all approve.

Personal development

Holograms that help you learn, flexible learning spaces and electronic learning materials that adapt to your personal level. The ICT & Education (ICTE) Innovation Programme is exploring and experimenting with innovative teaching methods.

As a PhD candidate, you invest in your professional and personal development by following the University PhD training programme. The courses and training programmes will help you to conduct your scientific research, write your dissertation, developing your career and gain self-insight.

Each degree programme has its own programme committee. This is a legal requirement. Students and lecturers sit on the programme committee. Together they monitor the quality of the teaching, flag up any problems and advise on the development and implementation of the teaching policy.

With the Postdoc Training Programme you have the chance to develop your organizational and personal skills. We have created different modules for postdocs, such as Basic Project Management, Giving and Receiving Feedback in an International Context and Basic Management and Leadership skills.

There is currently a trend towards making research findings more accessible, and sharing the underlying data with other researchers. This is what the funding organisations for research want, and the National Plan on Open Science is setting some concrete goals to facilitate this. At Leiden University,…

How many species of butterfly are living in my garden? Do I recognise the Leiden dialect? What is the air quality like in my area? Do you have a question about something that affects you, your neighbours or the whole city of Leiden or The Hague? Residents and scientists have until 15 March 2019 to send…

The new Code of Conduct for Academic Integrity is effective in the Netherlands as of 1 October. The use of a Virtual Research Environment (VRE) helps Leiden researchers to comply with academic integrity standards. A VRE is a tool that enables researchers in Leiden and elsewhere to collaborate on a research…

Every Bachelor’s, Master’s and Minor programme must meet a number of requirements. These requirements are set by the Faculty, and range from internal coherence to course size and from the number of contact hours to the level of the lectures.

Didactics

The SSH Ethics Committee was established by the deans of the Faculties of Archaeology, Governance and Global Affairs, Humanities, Law, and Social and Behavioural Sciences . The Committee advises on ethical aspects of research proposals submitted by researchers applying for European grants.

Lecture, Seminar