Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS)
Events calendar
LIAS PhD program activities include thematic coursework (the PhD Seminars), generic skills training, library training, research talks, social events, and so on. Skills training sessions and research talks are moderated by the Director of Doctoral Studies. All events are open to all LIAS PhD candidates, including visiting scholars.
The list below will be updated as event details are confirmed. Information on each event is circulated to all PhD candidates on email, normally one week ahead of time.
Academic year 2024-2025
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11 September, 15.15 pm + five more weekly sessions |
PhD Seminar: Decolonisation in Academia Convener: Elena Burgos-Martinez Venue: Herta Mohr 0.08 |
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12 September + every week Thursdays, 3.15 pm |
PhD Writing Sessions: 90 minutes of quiet work and whatever happens next Venue: Herta Mohr 11.28 |
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17 September, 4.00 pm |
Welcome meeting for newly arrived PhD candidates Maghiel van Crevel & Nicole van Os Venue tba |
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24 September, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Managing your research Online |
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8 October, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Where research begins Online |
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4 November, 15.15 pm + five more weekly sessions |
PhD Seminar: Identity and Resistance in a Global Context Sanjukta Poddar Lipsius 1.20 |
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12 November, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Writing grant applications Online |
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19 November, 3.30 pm |
Research talks by two PhD candidates Online |
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26 November, 3.30 pm |
Research talks by two PhD candidates Online |
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10 December, 3.30 pm |
Scientific integrity workshop (mandatory) Online |
| 17 December, 3.30 pm |
Research talks by two PhD candidates Online |
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WINTER BREAK
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3 February, 11.15 pm + five more weekly sessions |
PhD Seminar: The Uses of Translation Maghiel van Crevel Herta Mohr 0.30 |
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4 February, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Academic writing Online |
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18 February, 3.30 pm |
Research talks by two PhD candidates Online |
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4 March, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Course design Online |
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11 March, 3.30 pm |
Research talks by two PhD candidates Online |
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18 March, 3.30 pm |
Skills training: Academic job applications Online |
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31 March, 11.15 am + five more weekly sessions |
PhD Seminar: Gender and Archive Ying Zhang Sterrewacht C0.04 |
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28 May, times tba |
PhD Workshop Theme and program tba Venue tba |