Security
The university is committed to providing students and staff with a safe, secure learning and work environment. This is an important condition for good education and research: students and staff need to be – and to feel – safe and secure. On this page you can read how Leiden University works to ensure safety and security.
Integrated safety and security
Integrated safety and security brings together all aspects of this field, making risks more manageable and reducing the likelihood of incidents occurring. Read more about integrated safety and security.
Security
The security of all university buildings is subject to clear regulations, for example relating to security during events, the role of the Security Measures Steering Committee and the process for camera surveillance.
Crisis management
Find more information about what a crisis is, what consequences it has and which organisation will be activated if a crisis occurs.
Information security and privacy
You should always protect your own work and your colleagues’ work by using secure tools and working practices. Read more to find out how to handle information securely.
Safe working practices
Do you need emergency assistance? Or would you like more information about the In-house Emergency Response Team (BHV) or working with hazardous substances? Please visit the safe working practices page.
Knowledge security
Do you want to collaborate with foreign researchers? Or are you working on a sensitive research topic? We protect our knowledge by weighing the opportunities of international cooperation against its security (and other) risks.