Terrorist attacks are not an end in themselves, but a means of creating unrest and fear. Terrorism policies and research should focus more on managing fear and social unrest.

This third issue of Ex Novo gathers multidisciplinary contributions addressing mobility to understand patterns of change and continuity in past worlds; reconsider the movement of people, objects, and ideas alongside mobile epistemologies, such as intellectual, scholarly or educative traditions, rituals,…

Spirit priests and ancestor cults in new guinea's far west

This thesis focused on the exploration of monolayer graphene as a membrane in direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) applications, with improvements achieved through plasma exposure or damage- free chemical functionalization.

Chenyu Cheng defended her thesis on 6 April 2017.

NCLUDE is an independent think-and-do-tank working to make knowledge count for inclusive development in Africa. Combining rigorous research with knowledge brokering to bridge the gap between evidence and action, INCLUDE's overall goal is to produce knowledge, share it widely, and help others use it…

The Brave Little Ones research group is still looking for individuals that can help us carry out the research project.

The new Dutch government supports international education and existing English-taught programmes. We therefore expect to continue offering the Psychology bachelor in both Dutch and English.

Exoplanets close in to their host star receive high levels of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) irradiation, capable of heating and ultimately driving the hydrodynamic escape of their atmospheres.

Since its beginnings, Leiden University has been home to scholars with a broad and diverse expertise in the histories, languages, literatures and material cultures relevant to the study of Jews and Judaism from antiquity to modern times.

In this 3-volume set of primary sources, Lionel Laborie and Ariel Hessayon bring together a wide range of vital sources for the study of prophecy in the early modern world. This meticulously edited collection includes rare material and fascinating manuscripts published in English for the first time.

On Thursday 29 January 2026 Uğur Derin successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

The Central Asia Initiative is funded by the Leiden research profile area Asian Modernities and Traditions with the purpose to establish Central Asian Studies at Leiden University.

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Principles of Functional Analysis applied to Dutch Neolithic Assemblages.

Leiden University and the Netherlands National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) are jointly involved in the intensive archaeological exploration of Northern Syria, by means of field surveys and large-scale excavations at a number of archaeological sites in the Balikh basin: the Tell…

Learn more about the former members of the Young Academy Leiden who contributed to a better position for young academics.

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University’s Faculty of Medicine with Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania.

Meet the students behind Science for Sustainable Societies! In this section, you will find monthly interviews with the students who are following this programme. They will share what drives them, what they enjoy about their study, their views on our programme and what inspires them about sustainability.…

Like any language, the natural sign languages (henceforth: SLs) of deaf communities differ from each other in their grammars and lexicons. A growing number of studies indicates that SLs make use of the gestures of hearing speakers to build linguistic structure. This implies that variation and similarities…

This project intends to provide an integrated linguistic assessment of the hypothesised migration route of the Tocharians.

Studying the impact of urbanisation on the respiratory health of past Dutch populations (1200-1850 CE).

The application procedure is divided into four parts.

Greek papyrology is the science that is concerned with deciphering and studying all texts written in Greek on papyrus. Papyrus was the writing material of antiquity and was made from strips of the papyrus plant stuck together.

Within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW), D&I translates as the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities among both students and staff.

The Middle Paleolithic site of Neumark was first discovered in the 1980’s by German geologist Matthias Thomae.

Steps to take if want to request Intra EU Mobility for your upcoming studies.

How did interests outside the scope of the Dutch chartered trading companies influence the career-paths of Dutch colonial governors?

Graduates of this programme work in diverse fields such as publishing, journalism, public relations, education, cultural policy, and translation. Roles include editor, content manager, policy advisor, project manager, and PhD researcher. The programme also prepares you for academic careers, with many…

The NIMAR library receives visiting students and affiliated researchers who are looking for a quiet place to study and work. Besides this, the library provides them with support in finding relevant literature for their research.

Learn how to apply for the MSc International Politics at Leiden University: step-by-step procedure, submitting documents via Studielink, and follow-up guidance.

On the 28th of September Go Hirasawa successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

The application procedure is broken down into four parts.

Learn how to apply for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University, including steps for submitting your documents, using Studielink, and following up.

The application procedure is broken down into four parts.

As a venue, Leiden University is a fitting setting for recognising the outstanding achievements of the award winners and celebrating the inspiration that they bring as role models for encouraging a fairer society by motivating one individual at a time.

This project investigates the causes of the major archaeological change in the period of 40.000-20.000 BC in South Africa.

Follow the step-by-step application procedure for the MSc Dutch Politics at Leiden University: start with Studielink, proceed via uSis, submit your request, and register once admitted.

The application procedure is broken down into four parts.

Learn how to apply for the MSc in Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development at Leiden University: step‑by‑step procedure, submission via Studielink, and next steps.

The application procedure is broken down into four parts.

Overview of the main research projects at the Leiden Papyrological Institute.

Discover the application procedure for the MSc Democracy and Representation at Leiden University: step-by-step guidance, submitting required documents, and what happens after you apply.

The application procedure is broken down into four parts.

The application procedure is broken down into three parts.

Learn how to apply for the Master's programme Political Theory: Legitimacy and Justice at Leiden University with step-by-step application instructions, document submission via Studielink, and next steps after applying.

Learn how to apply for the MSc The Politics of Artificial Intelligence at Leiden University, including steps for submitting your documents, using Studielink, and following up.

Steps to take if you need a student visa for your upcoming studies.