2,295 search results for “studies generale” in the Public website
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Helen PluutFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Three years of Urban Studies: 'Maybe it's time to think about a master's programme'
A study programme all about cities and their issues. Three years ago, the bachelor's programme Urban Studies was a newcomer in The Hague. By now, the first theses are being written. André Gerrits, programme director, talks about the programme’s success: 'The intake of first-years has increased from…
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Hieratic, Demotic and Greek Studies and Text Editions. Of Making Many Books There Is No End: Festschrift in Honour of Sven P. Vleeming
Just published:
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First University Bachelor’s programme in Urban Studies in the Netherlands
Leiden University has launched a unique new interdisciplinary study programme: Urban Studies. Studying Urban Studies, students will research present-day and future urban issues. It’s the first Leiden University programme that’s a collaborative effort of five different faculties.
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The Teaching of Khety and Its Use as an Educational Tool in Ancient Egypt
On Wednesday 23 October 2024 Judith Jurjens successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Silver of the possessed: jewellery in the Egyptian zār
On Thursday 27 June 2024 Sigrid van Roode successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Leiden’s BA Religious Studies programme ranked #1 in The Netherlands
The BA Religious Studies programme has been awarded the label 'Topopleiding' (Top Education) in the Keuzegids 2021.
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Only the dead can tell us: on ancestor worship, law, social status and gender norms in Ancient Egypt
On Wednesday 3 July 2024 Renata Schiavo successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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International studies and Urban Studies have moved to Schouwburgstraat
The International Studies and Urban studies study programmes have moved to a new address. After five years in the Wijnhaven building they have moved to the Schouwburgstraat. ‘It is nice to have our own place in The Hague as the Faculty of Humanities.’
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International Studies celebrates 10th anniversary: ‘We’re unique in the world’
September 2022 marks the tenth anniversary of International Studies bachelor's programme. Some (former) staff members tell us what they think makes the Faculty of Humanities' largest programme so special.
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Meet Max Farasat, Co-Winner of the "Best Thesis in Jewish Studies" Award
In December 2023, Mr. Max Farasat (B.A. Religious Studies) was announced as Co-Winner of the
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Leiden Jewish Studies Network convenes 'Care and the Jewish Experience Conference'
Building off the success of the 'Jews at Home' conference in December 2023, the Leiden Jewish Studies Network convened its second conference 'Care and the Jewish Experience' this past September in Leiden.
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The Dutch Transatlantic Slave Trade. New Methods, Perspectives, and Sources
In this book, a new generation of scholars offers fresh perspectives on the history of the Dutch slave trade. Traditionally, Dutch research has focused on business practices, often overlooking the enslaved and the complexities of illegal trade and violence.
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Radhika GuptaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ester van der VoetFaculty of Science
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From International Studies to HR: ‘I use my skills every day’
Ana Oleart came to The Hague from Barcelona to study for her bachelor's degree in International Studies. After completing no fewer than two master's degrees at Leiden University, she now works in the HR department of a large hotel chain.
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The new studying
Earlier a few pictures of the new Wijnhaven complex under construction were posted. But what are the changes for the students who will find their home base here, from 2017 on?
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Pfanzelter joins Leiden as the Visiting Professor in Central European Studies at Leiden
For the spring semester 2025, the Austria Centre Leiden and the Institute History are excited to welcome Prof. Eva Pfanzelter to Leiden for her term as Visiting Professor in Central European Studies. Prof. Pfanzelter will teach two classes, give public talks in Leiden and around The Netherlands and…
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Parallel Worlds: Information Warfare in the Sahel (Dutch-spoken)
Debate, Haags Actualiteitencollege
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Study Abroad Festival Leiden
Study Abroad Festival 2016
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Meet Louise van der Vlugt, Co-winner of the 'Best Thesis in Jewish Studies' Award
In December 2023, Louise van der Vlugt was announced as Co-Winner of the 'Best Thesis in Jewish Studies' Award. She sat down to answer some questions about her prize-winning BA Thesis.
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New Visiting Professor for Central European Studies Saskia Jaszoltowski delivers talk about her work
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Professor Saskia Jaszoltowski, the new Visiting Professor for Central European Studies at Leiden University joined students, colleagues and friends of Austrian Studies at Leiden for a lunch-time talk that introduced her exciting research to our community.
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Medieval Studies Day 2021
The registration for the Medieval Studies Day on 17 December 2021 is now open.
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Manja KoendersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Joram van KetelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wim VoermansFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carina van de Wetering
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maia CasnaFaculty of Archaeology
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Inocêncio Joao Raul ZandamelaFaculty of Humanities
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Lotte NagelhoutFaculty of Archaeology
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Nargess AsghariFaculty of Humanities
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Letty ten HarkelFaculty of Archaeology
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Matthew di Giuseppe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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APELAFICO: Acoustic ecology of PELAgic FIsh COmmunities: A study into the effects of construction and operation of wind farms
Do offshore windfarms affect the local biodiversity of the pelagic fish community and are fish deterred or attracted by sounds?
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Jürgen ZangenbergFaculty of Humanities
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Historiography and palaeography of Sasanian Middle Persian inscriptions
On Tuesday 11 June 2024 Olivia Ramble successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Buddhist and Hindu Metal Images of Indonesia: Evidence for shared artistic and religious networks across Asia (c.6th-10th century)
Mathilde Mechling defended her thesis on 28 january 2020.
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Author, Reader, Book: Medieval Authorship in Theory and Practice
This collection brings into conversation several kinds of scholarship on medieval authorship which have tended to remain separate over the last two to three decades, a period of steadily increasing scholarly interest in this topic.
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Studying with a disability
Around ten per cent of students have some form of functional disability, varying from ADHD or dyslexia to a physical handicap. Under a UN treaty, the Netherlands is obliged to provide better facilities for these students. What does Leiden University do for this group? Watch the video on Studying with…
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Save-the-date Medieval Studies' Day
On 4 November 2022, the University of Amsterdam will organize the Medieval Studies' Day! More information coming soon.
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Special Chair for Central European Studies gives Cleveringa Lecture in Vienna
On December 3, 2024, Prof. dr. Sarah Cramsey delivered a Cleveringa Lecture in Vienna. Cramsey was the special guest of the Dutch Ambassador to Austria, Mr. Peter Potman.
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Camilla MarracciniFaculty of Humanities
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Maarten VonkFaculty of Science
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Retrieving the Past Glory: Social Memory, Transnational Networks and Christianity in Contemporary China
Jifeng Liu defended his thesis on 2 February 2017
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Medieval Studies Day 2021
On 17 December 2021 the Medieval Studies Day will take place in Amsterdam. Keep this date free! More information will follow soon.
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Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine War
Bas Rietjens and his colleagues researched the Russia-Ukraine war, exploring this multitude of facets and their interconnections.
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MA Museum Studies students study museum history of Florence onsite
The spectacular “density” of artworks and architecture in Florence, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site (1982, 2015), reflects a nucleus of some of the most important collecting histories and museums in the world, ranging from the unparalleled Renaissance acquisitions of the Medici dynasty to the…
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An Auteur in Constant Flux:Investigating Transboundary Cinema in Tunç Okan’s Trilogy of Migration
How do we define the works of a film director whose films cross many established boundaries at once?
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An Incomplete Inquiry: Reading the Filial Piety Stories through Lacan, or the Other Way Around…
Chenyu Cheng defended her thesis on 6 April 2017.
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Taking Brussels by storm – the EUS 2023 study trip
Every autumn EUS students take the train down to our southern neighbours to learn the secrets of European Union institutions. They get to hear tips about landing a job in Brussels, learn things about EU institutions that cannot be found in the textbooks, meet important contacts, and get inspiration…