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Social Science Matters: The surveillance society
Those who know their dystopian classics will inevitably associate the concept of surveillance society with the all-knowing oppressive force characterized as Big Brother in George Orwell’s novel 1984. However, surveillance permeats our society in many more subtle aspects than our worst fears about spy…
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Career prospects
Open up a world of opportunities with your master's degree in Archaeology from Leiden University!
- Week 1: 8–13 January
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Borderless Empire: Dutch Guiana in the Atlantic World, 1750–1800
How geographical and institutional openness in Dutch Guiana fostered a unique colonial economy. This publication is part of the Early American Places Series.
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Research
The mission of our group is understanding how science communication works to improve the interaction between science and society. We believe better science communication can improve our society and engage many different groups with science, also improving science.
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Introduction to Ancient Egypt
Do you live in Egypt and have you always wondered about all the pharaonic heritage surrounding you? This spring NVIC organizes a beginner’s level, introductory course in Egyptology. In 6 richly illustrated lessons, the history of ancient Egypt will be brought to life, both chronologically as well as…
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Alumni blog
Interested in studying Ancient History at Leiden University? Find out what our alumni said about this master's programme.
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Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026: Explore the Roman past of the Netherlands
Festival, Study trip Greek and Roman History 2026
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Career
The field of science communication is very broad. Below is a list of organisations where SCS students can fulfill internships or where alumni have found jobs.
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Networks and cooperations
Both on a personal and institutional level, the staff of Leiden CADS collaborates with:
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Of War Clubs and Feather Cloaks
Investigating the relations between Tupi Indigenous Knowledge, Museum Collections and the Dutch Colonization of Brazil
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Public Engagement
Members of the collective are actively involved in various forms of public engagement, including blog posts, podcasts, media interviews, documentaries, museum activities, collaborations with schools, and citizen science.
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Venue
ABPP2027 will be held in Naturalis, Leiden, The Netherlands.
- Week 6: 11-17 February 2018
- Week 2: 15-21 January 2017
- Week 1–2 (7–15 January)
- Week 3: 18-24 January 2026
- Women and their own objects
- Week 7: 15-21 February 2026
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Working together in the Leiden Healthy Society Center: ‘It’s only when you make your research visible that you find each other'
As coordinator and lead promoter respectively of the Leiden Healthy Society Center, psychologists Sandra van Dijk and Anke Klein use interdisciplinary collaboration to resolve the major health problems of the present day. How are they going to do that in the coming period?
- Museum Talks at the Leiden Department of Art History
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Erik BähreFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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LERU conference in Leiden: ‘Universities steer society through storms’
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) was launched in Leiden 20 years ago. This anniversary will be celebrated with a major conference (19 – 21 May) on an urgent theme: How does science contribute to sustainable and resilient societies? We put this question to Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General…
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New programme brings education 'to the midst of society'
In November a new extracurricular programme will begin: the Impact Challenges. Students will work together in small groups to solve problems, put forward by partner organisations. In this way, they train their practical skills and make a contribution to society.
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The impact of an open society on your security
Our world is constantly changing. Developments in the field of technology, data and society determine how we tackle security. This demands a new vision on security.
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Matthew Broad elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Matthew Broad elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
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Decolonisation for whom?: Museum Practices in Europe, Asia, and Japan
Lecture
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Michiel WestenbergFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Science for Sustainable Societies: a new bachelor’s programme
The new interdisciplinary bachelor's program in Science for Sustainable Societies starts in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
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Tarlach McGonagleFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
- Week 2: 13-19 January 2019
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What the spider tales of Indians in the Caribbean reveal about our fragility and powers of endurance
Last week, Ajay Gandhi, Assistant Professor at the Leiden University College, wrote an article about how spider's webs can explain the dynamics of social beings.
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Artificial intelligence not geared towards our diverse society is dangerous
Women, the elderly, LGBT people and children are all at risk because artificial intelligence, algorithms and exoskeletons are tailored to the straight white male. Research conducted by Leiden University aims to ensure that new developments work for everyone.
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Marika KeblusekFaculty of Humanities
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LUCIS launches Passion in Profession video series
What inspires scholars who study the history, cultures, religions and languages of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia? LUCIS interviewed scholars about their work and research in the video project “Passion in Profession”. The videos are available online now.
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Annemarie SamuelsFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Dutch Cancer Society Fund grant for Leiden breast cancer research
Cell biologist Erik Danen has been awarderd a grant of half a million euros to study how tumor cells spread throughout the body en develop drug resistance. This was announced mid-August by the Dutch Cancer Society Fund (KWF).
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Radio interview with Bart Barendregt on the Indonesian digitising society
Anthropologist Bart Barendregt is participating in a new Indonesian study program that focuses entirely on the Indonesian digital society. The Radio 1 NPO program Focus interviewed Barendregt 'live' from Java about his research on social media, Islam and boy bands.
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‘Migration society asks for an interdisciplinary approach’
Peter Scholten is one of the four professors that were officially appointed as Leiden-Delft-Erasmus professor last week. Apart from his appointment at the Erasmus University, he has now also been appointed at FGGA. We asked Scholten five questions about his double appointment and the collaboration between…
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More than the Story
Considering Mesoamerican Precolonial books as material objects
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Featured Reviews
Featured Reviews published on the HJD blog offer an accessible platform for scholars and practitioners to share reflections, spark dialogue, and highlight innovative ideas shaping the study and practice of diplomacy.
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The Dakhleh Oasis Project
Update : March 2020 A.J. Mills
- Week 3: 19–25 January, 2020
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Photographs & Preservation. How to save Photographic Artwork for the Future?
How can we understand the material instability of photographic (mixed media) artworks (1960s - present) from an integrated approach of Art History, Conservation Science and Chemistry in order to preserve these works for the future?
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Harry StroomerFaculty of Humanities
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Mark van BuchemFaculty of Medicine
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Vincent KoemanFaculty of Science
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Ahmad Nuril HudaSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Alicia WalshFaculty of Archaeology