230 search results for “does natalis 2026” in the Staff website
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Natalie SchallerFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Natalie GrasserFaculty of Science
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Natalie EvertsFaculty of Humanities
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Willem van der DoesFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Applications 2026-2027
Do you have an idea for an educational innovation? Annually, you can apply for a Grassroots or Grass shoots grant. The call for proposals for 2026-2027 has now started.
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Science Education Festival 2026
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LCN2 seminar February 2026
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Workshop: LRSN Conference 2026 Preparation
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Projects 2025-2026
For the academic year 2025-2026, nine (teams of) teachers will receive a Grassroots or Grass shoots grant. Here you can read about their projects.
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LLRC conference 2026: Language teacher research
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- Information about salary payment in January 2026
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Leiden Research Support Network Conference 2026
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doctorates for Safiya Umoja Noble and Catherine Malabou during 2026 Dies Natalis
Leiden University will award two honorary doctorates at its Dies Natalis on 9 February 2026. They will go to internet studies scholar Safiya Umoja Noble and philosopher Catherine Malabou.
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OIKOS Crash Course in Greek Palaeography 2026
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Portretfotografie voor FGGA medewerkers, winter 2026
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Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference 2026
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- Ancient History Research Seminars 2025-2026
- Peace Histories Seminar Series 2025-2026
- Global Histories of Knowledge 2025 - 2026
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Dies Natalis all about innovating and connecting
‘We could share our knowledge more with others and apply it more widely,’ said Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, while presenting the new Strategic Plan on the University’s 447th Dies Natalis. The new Strategic Plan therefore focuses on innovating and connecting, among disciplines and…
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‘Universities are changing, but they remain essential to society’
From academic freedom to security and medical breakthroughs: during Leiden University’s 451st Dies Natalis, the speakers reflected on the role of universities in a world of social and geopolitical tensions.
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Princess Beatrix to attend 450th Dies Natalis
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will attend the Dies Natalis ceremony at Leiden's Pieterskerk on Friday 7 February to celebrate our 450th anniversary.
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Call for Applications: NWIB Visiting Professors Programme 2026-2027
Education, Research
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Executive Board Annetje Ottow launches new strategic plan at the Dies Natalis
‘It truly is a plan by and for us all,’ said Annetje Ottow, President of the Executive Board, at the Dies Natalis celebration on 8 February. Leiden Law School was also actively involved developing in the strategic plan.
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MIRD Gala & Reconnect 2026: Inspiring diplomacy in a changing world
On 24 January 2026, the Advanced MSc International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) hosted its Annual Reconnect & Gala, bringing together alumni from across the world, current students, and faculty. The event celebrated shared values, connection, and purpose, focusing on ‘The great shifts in international…
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Leiden University celebrates curiosity at 449th Dies Natalis
How has evolution shaped our curiosity? And how does that curiosity ensure that we now have the technological ability to discover whether we are alone in the universe? This was all covered during the celebration of Leiden University’s 449th Dies Natalis.
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Start of TES System Installation from March 2026
Facility, Organisation
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CINETS 2026: Crimmigration in an Age of Authoritarian Drift
Conference
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Value of science the focus of 448th Dies Natalis
The importance of science communication and cross-boundary collaboration, and the ‘mantra’ of diminishing social cohesion in society: these all came up at Leiden University’s 448th Dies Natalis. A panel discussion including Leiden’s mayor Lenferink, music and two honorary doctorates completed the special…
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Dies Natalis Festival for Alumni: a birthday party for 700 guests
Workshops, tours, talks, music, an AI photobooth, interviews, a special poem and the launch of the LUF Children’s Fund. Alumni celebrated their alma mater’s 450th birthday in style on Saturday at the massively oversubscribed Dies Natalis Festival.
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Tip: watch the recording of the Dies Natalis
Organisation
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Dies Natalis
University ceremony
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A musical celebration of the 440th dies natalis
On the occasion of the 440th DIES NATALIS, celebrated on Monday 9 February, Leiden University proudly awarded an Honorary Doctorate to William Christie, renowned harpsichordist, conductor, musicologist and teacher, and the foremost pioneer in the renewed appreciation of Baroque music in France, notably…
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Save the date: Centre for Digital Scholarship Summer Training Week 2026
Workshops, lectures
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Leiden University celebrates Dies Natalis: ‘Ahead of the times for 450 years’
An extra-long cortège, three honorary doctorates, a quiz about 450 years of university history, a Dies Natalis rap and a call to defend academic freedom: these all featured in Leiden University’s 450th Dies Natalis celebration and the official start of its jubilee year.
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Universitas Indonesia to organise Indonesia Human Rights Update in June 2026
This initiative is supported by the Leiden University Global Seed Fund (LUGF) 2025, awarded to Santy Kouwagam (VVI) and Irene Hadiprayitno (LIAS) together with Universitas Indonesia.
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Civic Engagement in Action 2026: Empowering Researchers and Educators to Make an Impact
Are you a researcher or educator passionate about connecting your work with societal needs and actors? Do you want to learn and experience how to integrate civic engagement into your work while building meaningful partnerships and enhancing your impact? This hands-on, interdisciplinary training is designed…
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Snow, a mini-cortège and a new rector: a special Dies Natalis
No procession of professors, just a handful of people in the church and snowdrifts outside Leiden’s Pieterskerk: 8 February 2021 was no ordinary Dies Natalis. Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Hester Bijl, and Annetje Ottow became the new President of the Executive Board. With an honorary doctorate…
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students still learning what they need to learn? Education kick-off 2026 focuses on GenAI
What does GenAI mean for assessment and teaching formats? During the Education Kick-off 2026, course coordinators discussed new guidelines from the Psychology Board of Examiners and explored alternative forms of assessment and AI tools for education.
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Classic: 4 Questions on the origins of the university and the Dies Natalis
Every year around 8 February, Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, is celebrating its birthday. Why does the King still receive a telegram on the day of the Dies Natalis? 4 questions on the origins of Leiden University and its traditions for celebrating its foundation day.
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Una Europa Staff Week 2026: come together as staff and students to transform how we learn and work
Education, Research
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Dies Natalis
University ceremony
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D&I Symposium 2026: ‘You can’t call something inclusive if it doesn’t include everyone’
How can our university really become inclusive? This is what students and staff discussed at our annual Diversity & Inclusion symposium. ‘It’s moving from a have-to to a want-to’
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AI and Education: What Does It Mean for Your Course?
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AI and education: what does it mean for your course?
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AI and education: what does it mean for your course?
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AI and Education: What Does It Mean for Your Course?
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Erasmus+ Call 2026 published
Education, Finance
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What does the outline agreement mean for us?
The outline agreement proposed by the new cabinet will have serious consequences for higher education and research. If the plans go through, there will be significant cutbacks in our sector. We will keep you up to date with developments on this page.