Associate Professor of Physical Geography Paul Hudson at Leiden University College was interviewed by TIME Magazine on the Mississippi floods that have been harassing the United States this year.

Academic freedom is essential for good scientific practice, but there are limits: scientists and scholars from all domains must always seek a proper balance between academic freedom and independence on the one hand, and social responsibility on the other hand.

Over the past few weeks the world has experienced unprecedented disruption, disorder and over all change. Leiden University was no exception. Not only did all in-person teaching get cancelled and substituted by online classes, the cancellation of open days, information sessions, experience evenings…

Open Science is changing how people work together and share research. Anna van ’t Veer won the Leo Waiijers Open Science Award for a career full of Open Science activities. A sign of appreciation for aspects of Open Science that might not be immediately obvious.

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Discover the effects of clothing value and lifespan on buyer-user-producer relationships through collaborative research with Localising Global Garment Biographies.

Agriculture is among the most vulnerable sectors to climate change and poorer countries face the most severe difficulties. Coffee farmers in Central America, for instance, are facing multiple and mutually reinforcing crises, including price shocks, outbreaks of pests and diseases, migration, and farm…

Leiden University is an international, broad-based university. We distinguish five core domains for our research and teaching activities.

The VVI courses form part of the wider teaching programme of the Leiden Law School, which offers programmes both at the undergraduate (LLB) and graduate level (LLM, Advanced Studies, PhD). The Institute offers a MSc programme Law and Society: Governance and Global Development which is unique in Europe.…

At LUC we love to hear from you and share your story with fellow alumni of the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme. Check out the news articles in which our LUC Alumni tell you about their experiences!

Empirical Legal Studies in Leiden focuses on building an interdisciplinary community of legal scholars and social scientists who collaboratively explore legal questions on the intersection of law and behaviour using a variety of methods.

Develop a prototype combined chemical-microbial enzymatical process for the sustainable, green recycling and revalorization of polyamides and polystyrene

This thesis reports on a study that examined the development of L1 teachers’ practical knowledge when they researched and implemented concept-context rich education in an action-research setting.

As part of the process of safeguarding the quality of our research, our institutes are audited regularly by a committee of external experts.

How did the invention and implementation of the lightning rod change the perception of thunderstorms on a scientific, technical, religious and artistic level, in the Netherlands and beyond, during the period 1752-1830?

These aspects make the Creative Intelligence & Technology MSc program unique:

This book offers readers an alternative history of the origins of the discipline of International Relations.

Intermediality, Media Practices and Media Literacy is one of the six research themes of the LUCAS Modern and Contemporary cluster.

The Graduate School of Social and Behavioural Sciences has the responsibility for all PhD candidates in the field of social and behavioural sciences. The School's themes are anthropology, education and child studies, political science, psychology and science and technology studies..

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Leiden University publishes an overview of the ancillary positions of its professors.

Postbus71 is the place for all questions to science! Do you have a burning question for the scientific world? Send your question to vraag@postbus71.nl, so we can find you an answer.

The Faculty of Humanities consist of various academic fields. What is the common ground of all these different academics and students? They tell their story and why it matters in today’s world in 'We are Humanities'.

NIMAR, like other university institutes, shares reliable, high-quality academic knowledge, the product of teaching and research, with society.

This project introduces primary school children (8-12 years) to science and archaeology.

Politics and Aesthetics is one of the six research themes of the LUCAS Modern and Contemporary cluster.

How can challenge-based learning in higher education contribute to sustainable urban waste management and support The Hague’s transition to a zero-waste city by 2050?

The Focal Area Engagement & Inclusion at CWTS aims to create a more diverse, inclusive and engaging science ecosystem.

It is integral to many cluster members’ research to use Medieval and Early Modern Arts as a lens for studying the medieval and early modern periods at large:

Smart digital infrastructures predicated on myriads of sensors distributed in the environment are often rendered as key to contemporary urban security governance to detect risky or suspicious entities before or during a criminal event takes place. At the same time, they often involve surveillance of…

The SCS courses train you in practical and theoretical aspects of science communication. Internships help you decide whether you want to choose a career in science communication or Physics research.

The Bachelor's degree trains future computer scientists in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. When you graduate you will be ready for a range of career options.

Each year, Leiden University College The Hague selects 200 students. Our selection process is divided in two round: Early Bird and Regular. Keep reading to find out when they are, and why you should consider applying early.

Get to know us through our online and in-person events for prospective students!

Scientific integrity is an essential element in the PhD trajectory and is addressed in several different settings.

PhD at Leiden University and Bruker - the Netherlands

Alumni of LUC all pursue their own individual career after graduation. The success of a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is reflected in the unique paths the alumni take.

State fragility and conflict continue to be among the most enduring development challenges of the 21st century. The consequences of fragility and conflict on individuals, States and the international community are profound. At the individual level, an estimated 2 billion people or a quarter of the world's…

Do you have questions about the Master Biology and Science Based Business? Please contact us!

Members of LUCIR contribute to various education programmes in the sphere of international relations, exchanging expertise with both bachelor’s and master’s students.

The broad scope of the Astronomy and Instrumentation specialisation provides you with an MSc level training highly sought after by employers, not only in astronomical instrumentation, but also in other areas of high-tech instrumentation development.

The SCS courses train you in practical and theoretical aspects of science communications. Internships help you decide whether you want to choose a career in science communication or Biology research.

Do you have questions about the Astronomy master’s programme? Please contact us.

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The specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of an Biology component (60 - 80 EC) and a science communication component (40 - 60 EC).

The Astronomy and SCS specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of an astronomy component (60 - 80 EC) and a science communication component (40 - 60 EC).