News
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‘New students, tomorrow's world needs you! 14 August 2017
'Today is the start of EL CID, the first of three introduction weeks at Leiden University. A new influx of students is ready and waiting, eager to get...
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Twentieth anniversary of the Lorentz Center: developing ideas in a scientific bubble 27 June 2017
The 20th anniversary of the Lorentz Center will be celebrated on 28 June 2017 with the opening of an exhibition in the Oude UB. For two decades alread...
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MOOCs more than online education 18 April 2017
Leiden University now offers almost 20 Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs). The enthusiasm displayed by participants makes it rewarding to develop and...
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Museum Night in Leiden all about time 13 April 2017
The ninth Museum Night in Leiden will take place on Friday 19 May 2017. This year's theme will be 'About time'. Nine museums are taking part and the ...
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Studying with a disability: 'Accessibility alone is not enough' 07 April 2017
How can we make studying easier for students with a functional disability? This will be the key question during a public conference on 20 April. Romke...
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Summer Schools 2017: from Biopharmacy to Papyrology 15 March 2017
Want to explore a different specialist field? Or maybe study a topic from your programme in more depth? This summer Leiden University is again offerin...
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Discover the right master's for you 23 February 2017
Are you exploring the options for a master's programme? If so, come to our Master's Day on 10 March. You can visit the presentations by the different ...
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Wijnhaven: where you can get to know the world 10 February 2017
On 10 February Leiden University celebrated the official opening of Wijnhaven, the University's newest premises in The Hague. Everyone present emphasi...
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Sugoi! Start of Leiden Asia Year 07 February 2017
Throughout the coming year, all attention in Leiden will be on Asia. This special year, featuring numerous Asian events, conferences, exhibitions and...
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Working with a disability 31 January 2017
What will the future be like? This is something that every student wonders about as graduation approaches. What will I do? How can I find a good job? ...
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10 February: wear something warm! 18 January 2017
The University is taking part in the National Warm Sweater Day on 10 February and the heating will be turned down in many buildings. Make sure you wea...
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Almost twenty new MOOCs have started 10 January 2017
Nineteen new Leiden University MOOCs have started this January. Anyone can take part in these online courses varying from combatting terrorism to kid...
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Rush hour in the Academy Building: record number of PhD defences 15 December 2016
A record number of 417 PhD candidates defended their theses in 2016. How many of these were cum laude? What were their propositions? The advantage of ...
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Read the online magazine on diversity and inclusiveness 13 December 2016
How can we make sure that everyone feels welcome at our university? Read the highlights from the conference on The Making of an Inclusive Leiden Unive...
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Doctors and citizens under fire in conflict zones 25 November 2016
It is time for the international community to put a stop to war crimes – especially against medical personnel, argued international chair of Doctors W...