803 search results for “historian van de universiteit” in the Library website
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Acquisition of early African photographs by explorer and photography pioneer Alexine Tinne
Over 160 years ago, the Hague-based photography pioneer and traveler Alexine Tinne (1835-1869) captured current South Sudan and its inhabitants on film. These photographs represent some of the earliest images taken in the heart of the African continent.
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'First Americans': exhibition on turbulent past and present of native Americans
The First Americans exhibition in the National Museum of Ethnology showcases the resilience and creativity of native Americans. Striking artworks, fashion and prints show that the past is never far away. Artist Jacob Meders was inspired by 16th-century prints from the Leiden University Library. The…
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Rick Honings appointed Scaliger professor
Senior lecturer Rick Honings has been appointed Scaliger professor with effect from 1 July 2020. In the coming years his focus will be on promoting teaching and research on the Special Collections of the Leiden University Library. Honings succeeds book historian Erik Kwakkel, who held this chair until…
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World Heritage Status for Letters from Indonesian Women's Rights Advocate Kartini
UNESCO has recognized a large collection of handwritten letters and the archive of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904) as documentary world heritage. Kartini opposed gender inequality in feudal Javanese society, including forced marriages, polygamy and lack of education for women.
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More than 300 medieval manuscripts from the Bibliotheca Vossiana now available in open access
The most important group of medieval manuscripts from the Special Collections of the University Libraries of Leiden (UBL), the Codices Vossiani Latini, is now available in open access via the Digital Collections. The 324 Latin manuscripts copied in medieval Europe, along with 48 post-medieval manuscripts,…
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‘American’ Black Power movement was also active in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
In the 60s and 70s, Black Power groups were also active in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This is what PhD candidate Debby Esmeé de Vlugt has discovered.
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Ship channels and their landscapes require radical reconsideration
Han Meyer, Carola Hein, Paul van de Laar and Sabine Luning, argue that in the current moment of major crises these ship channels necessitate radical reconsideration.
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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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Esther Van LandeghemFaculty of Science
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Irene Van EldereFaculty of Humanities
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Astrid Van WeyenbergFaculty of Humanities
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Ben Van RompuyFaculty of Law
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Tod Van Gunten
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Maartje Van MulkenFaculty of Law
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Roland van Dam
Administration and Central Services
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Fredrik Van Dam
Universitair Facilitair Bedrijf
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Joni Van LaekenFaculty of Law
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Damien Van PuyveldeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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University strengthens ties with Indonesia
The climate crisis, the return of TB and the digitisation of cultural heritage. The Netherlands and Indonesia face many of the same challenges. A visit by a delegation from Leiden University to Indonesia at the end of June highlighted the benefits of cooperation.
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American Politics and the 2020 Presidential Elections - A Reading List
The United States seems to be embroiled in one of the most contentious electoral battles in its history. In fact, presidential elections have become ever more contested over the past decades. In the past few years, and even centuries, researchers and authors have sought to explain issues that are currently…
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Leiden cholera epidemics mapped out, literally
Three cholera epidemics struck 19th-century Leiden. Today’s corona epidemic prompted Martijn Storms, curator of maps and atlases at the Leiden University Libraries, to scour the library for maps about these past epidemics.
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Sugoi! Start of Leiden Asia Year
Throughout the coming year, all attention in Leiden will be on Asia. This special year, featuring numerous Asian events, conferences, exhibitions and concerts, celebrates the new Asian Library at Leiden University. Come and read, watch, listen, taste or dance Bollywood style.
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Linda Huivenaar-van Ede Van Der Pals
Universitair Facilitair Bedrijf
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Marijn Stipdonk-van der GeestFaculty of Law
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Teun Versteeg-van Leerdam
Faculty of Science
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Esther Rietkerk-van der Schoor
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Marjolijn Hinke-van DelftFaculty of Science
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Astrid Biesjot-van Houten
Leiden University Library
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Charlotte Nijgh-van KooijFaculty of Science
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Leonie Wolswinkel-van DijkhuizenSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Miriam Van der veerFaculty of Science
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Marjon van Straten-FennemaFaculty of Law
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Denise Zeeuw-van Veen
Social & Behavioural Sciences
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Astrid Koolhaas-van Egmond
Universitair Facilitair Bedrijf
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Wouter Verschoof-van der VaartFaculty of Archaeology
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Marie-Chantal Belien-van Oss
Administration and Central Services
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Eline Groenewegen van der Weiden
Faculty of Humanities
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Quino Broer van DijkFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Lisette Rijnders-van der ZalmFaculty of Law
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Lyda Flandrijn-van DuyvenbodeFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Hilde Zwaan-van der Plas
Faculty of Science
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Gertia Knorr-van DixhoornFaculty of Law
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Gabriëlle Luykx-van TuijlSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Anita Nieuwenhuizen-van der KaaiSocial & Behavioural Sciences
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Iris Grondstra-van der WaalsAdministration and Central Services
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Storm van der Voort
Faculty of Science
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John Islam-van KlinkenISSC
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Guus Heerma van VossFaculty of Law
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Anne van der Sluis
Faculty of Science
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Wil van der Voort
Universitair Facilitair Bedrijf