News
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Stijn Bussels appointed professor of Art History pre-1800 16 January 2018
On 1 November, Stijn Bussels assumed his role as professor of Art History, especially before 1800 at Leiden University. The chair is located at the Le...
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1 March: Deadline AMT2 Research Funding (final round) 11 January 2018
The deadline for the final round of AMT2 Research Funding is 1 March 2018, 17 hrs CET. Application is open to all academic staff of Leiden University.
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The Humanities Buddy Programme: A home away from home 09 January 2018
Moving to a different city as a student can be a daunting prospect, let alone to a different country. Each year, many students come to Leiden, and man...
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This was the Leiden Asia Year 18 December 2017
2017 was the Leiden Asia Year. Leiden has had connections with Asia and built up extensive knowledge of the continent over many centuries. This Leiden...
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Studying abroad: two students share their experiences 18 December 2017
Are you thinking about studying abroad for a semester? We came across two students who want to share their experiences with you.
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First University Bachelor’s programme in Urban Studies in the Netherlands 15 December 2017
Leiden University has launched a unique new interdisciplinary study programme: Urban Studies. Studying Urban Studies, students will research present-d...
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Forging ties abroad 15 December 2017
In 2017, Leiden University secured ties with numerous foreign partners. This is how we bring foreign talent to Leiden, and ensure our students and sci...
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Leiden University to welcome Al-Babtain visiting professors in Arabic culture in 2018-2019 13 December 2017
The Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society (LUCIS) and the Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation will join hands in promo...
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‘Japan and Leiden aren’t so far apart after all’ 04 December 2017
A delegation from Leiden University visited Japan from 18 to 26 November to facilitate cooperation in research and teaching. The delegation also atten...
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Alumna Minke Lok: ‘Millions of people hear my work’ 28 November 2017
Alumna Minke Lok (26) programmes many announcements in various languages at almost all major airports in Europe, including at Schiphol. ‘Millions of p...
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Meet the History students in the Departmental Teaching Committee 27 November 2017
As always, 5 students take part in the Departmental Teaching Committee History. The five of us want to represent the history students to the best of o...
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Experience Day: being a Humanities student for a day 24 November 2017
What is it like to study at the Humanities Faculty of Leiden University? Soon-to-be students experienced a day at university during the Experience Day...
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800 visitors for Humanities during Master's Day 23 November 2017
On Friday November 10th, the Master's Information Day took place. Students from The Netherlands and abroad came to Leiden to see which Humanities mast...
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‘You bring an international flavour to the city’ 21 November 2017
Students and PhD candidates come to Leiden and The Hague from all corners of the world. On 16 November, the municipality of Leiden presented current i...
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Talented students of the Leiden University on stage 14 November 2017
Again the audience is in for a surprise with our new range of classical concerts this academic year by our Practicum Musicae students.