810 search results for “diversity and inclusion” in the Student website
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Manon Schouten: ‘I’m the kind of teacher who also works on her profession during the weekend.’
After a detour via the ANWB in Munich, alumna Manon Schouten works as a history teacher at two schools. ‘It's so rewarding to see the material resonate with students.’
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KWF funding for research on culturally sensitive palliative care
The research project 'when patients don't want to know everything: guide and training for culturally sensitive information in palliative care' investigates how healthcare providers can offer inclusive palliative care.
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‘Digital services lean heavily on the social infrastructure’
Governments worldwide invest huge sums in their digital services and data strategies. Efficiency and effectiveness are key. But these are not achieved for some people at least, says Professor of Public Policy Sarah Giest. This makes the intended digital inclusion far from inclusive, as she will explain…
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Sustainable City Lab will ‘set to work on sustainability in our own backyard’
The Sustainable City Lab The Hague will be a hub that connects organisations in The Hague that work on sustainability with the research and teaching at Leiden University. ‘We’re going to set to work on complex sustainability challenges in our own backyard,’ says project leader Eefje Cuppen.
- Orientation meeting Honours College: Science & Society (on campus)
- Orientation meeting Honours College: Science & Society (online)
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Janet ConnorFaculty of Humanities
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Vincent WalstraSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Shelley van der Veek
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Sheila van BerkelSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Alexandra TutwilerFaculty of Archaeology
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Karel KuipersFaculty of Archaeology
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Areti LeventiFaculty of Archaeology
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Igor DjakovicFaculty of Archaeology
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Júlia García Puig-Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Aone van EngelenhovenFaculty of Humanities
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Cora Tabea LederFaculty of Archaeology
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Priscilla LamFaculty of Humanities
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Djibrila TetereouFaculty of Humanities
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Mubarika NugraheniFaculty of Humanities
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How to Work for Peace: A Dialogue with Dionysius Mintoff, the ‘Father of Peace’
Debate, Fireside Peace Chats
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Meet the Employer
Career and apply for jobs
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Innovating and connecting
447th Dies Natalis
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For LGBT+ migrants, dating apps are about much more than sex
When you think of migration, you probably won’t immediately think of dating apps. Yet such apps are important to many migrants, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or questioning (LGBT+). Researcher Andrew DJ Shield studied the role that dating apps play in the migration process,…
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NSE: The National Student Survey
All students in the Netherlands are invited to take part in the National Student Survey (NSE) once a year. Via the NSE you can give your opinion on the positive aspects of your study programme, as well as what you think could or should be improved.
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Hall of Fame Social and Behavioural Sciences 2025
The past year was once again a year of outstanding achievements and strong engagement for the Faculty of Social Sciences. In this hall of fame, we proudly highlight a selection of awards, grants and appointments as part of the many valuable contributions — visible and behind the scenes — that together…
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Research projects launched into biodiversity in food and horticulture production
Two Leiden research projects that focus on increasing the biodiversity of Dutch production systems for food and ornamental horticulture have started thanks to funding from the Dutch Research Council's KIC research programme.
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Professor by special appointment Saniye Çelik wins Woman in the Media Award: 'Important that women have a voice in public debate'
Saniye Çelik, Professor by Special Appointment of Diversity, Inclusion, and Policing at Leiden University, has received the Woman in the Media Award at Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum. She was selected as the winner by the jury from three female experts with the most votes.
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Vote for your representatives in the Education Committee Archaeology
Education, Organisation
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Public lecture by former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe
Lecture
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Interactive theater performance 'Safe Space'
Arts and culture
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Looking further than punishment and retribution for young offenders
Youth crime has plummeted in the Netherlands. Good news, you might think. Yet we need to look critically at existing sanctions, says Professor by Special Appointment André van der Laan in his inaugural lecture. ‘We should evaluate whether our response is just.’
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Career Days FSW 28-30 November 2023
Education
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How can the Faculty of Archaeology become a place where everyone feels safe and included?
Organisation, Social
- New Code of Conduct for Archaeological Fieldwork: from ethics to alcohol consumption
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Office for International Education and internationalisation
Internationalisation is an important pillar of the Strategic Plan of Leiden University and Leiden Law School. The driving force behind internationalisation at our faculty is the Office for International Education (known as BIO). The Head of BIO is Anette van Sandwijk. Now the current political climate…
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Three new Master's specialisations in History: ‘More in line with students’ wishes’
The Master's programme in History at Leiden University is set to change. From September 2026, three of the five specialisations will be replaced by new subjects that are more closely aligned with the field of research and students’ interests. One of these new specialisations will also be taught entirely…
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Three Leiden PhD candidates awarded Mosaic 2.0 scholarships
Three PhD candidates from Leiden University have been awarded a Mosaic 2.0 scholarship for their PhD research. The Dutch Research Council (NWO) Mosaic 2.0 programme is aimed at an underrepresented group of graduates with a migrant background.
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Call for Papers: Symposium of Young Archaeologists 2026
Research
- Make a difference! Join the Una Europa Student Board.
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A Conversation on Helen Thompson's 'Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century'
Lecture, PCNI Research Seminar
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Can we overcome Orientalism with Multiculturalism? A Methodological Reflection on Asian and Comparative Philosophy
Lecture
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Fifty Years of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
Conference
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ASCL Seminar: The Blue Values Journey to Research and Resilience in Coastal Africa
Lecture
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The social roots of radicalisation: What Europe’s largest extremism study reveals
The rise of extremism in Europe has increased polarisation. The EU-funded DRIVE project, led by Tahir Abbas, Professor of Radicalisation Studies from Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs, explores how social, structural, and individual factors contribute to radicalisation, offering…
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A place to belong: ESN Leiden wins the Student Well-being Award
At the annual reversed constitution reception (omgekeerde constitutieborrel), the Executive Board presents an award to a student organization that has made an inspiring and impactful contribution to the well-being and social safety of its members. This year, ESN Leiden won for its program ‘Together…
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World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL): A conference like no other
The 10th edition of the World Congress of African Linguists (WOCAL), hosted by Leiden University, will be held online from 7 – 12 June. Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) researchers give us an insight into how important and special this event actually is.
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University elections: these are the student parties you can vote for
The university elections are coming up. Sustainability, inclusion, student well-being: what do you think should get more attention? From 22 to 25 April you can vote for who represents you as a student on the University Council and your faculty council. Read on to find out more about the six student…
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Alumni panels
During the panels, alumni from all 4 FSW study programmes (Cultural Anthropology, Education and Child Studies, Political Science and Psycology) will share their experiences in their field of work. Each panel will focus on one field of work and will host 4 alumni, one from each FSW study programme.
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Previous projects
You can find an overview of the projects and a list of all research trainees below.