In the last decades, activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) has emerged as a powerful chemical tool that may aid the ever-challenging drug discovery process.

The photo exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the research being carried out at Leiden University in The Hague. It features eight researchers connected by one common thread: their research has a real impact on the city and the people of The Hague.

LUCIS promotes high-quality research on Islam and Muslim societies and actively communicates the insights and findings of that research to the larger public.

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Acta Politica is the official journal of the Dutch Political Science Association.

Shining a new light on the Roman world

Research and education are two of the pillars the SAILS programme is built on and which we are keen to expand on. Communication of research to researchers, students, companies and other societal partners is another key element.

Security and Legitimacy is one of the three organisational clusters of the Institute of Political Science.

The deans (chairs of the faculty boards) form the Board of Deans, which is chaired by the Rector Magnificus.

We perform multidisciplinary research at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of animal biology to increase fundamental understanding of health and disease.

Can Cyanobacteria be engineered to convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into the valuable chemical isoprene?

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What evaluative languages (errors, mistakes, vices, etc.) did book reviewers employ? To what extent and on what occasions did they invoke early modern vices? And to what extent did this differ across fields or change over the course of the century?

This master’s programme explores the history of the written and printed word, publishing practices, and digital textual media.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy is a non-destructive analytical technique that is used to study the nature and characteristics of molecules with an atomic level precision. It has a wide range of applications especially in synthetic chemistry, biological and biochemical research groups…

As a PhD candidate at Leiden University, you may need to spend time abroad for research, conferences, collaborations, or personal reasons such as vacation. To ensure everything is properly arranged, the university has a Global Mobility policy.

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The essay For progress has been published to mark the 450th Dies Natalis of Leiden University. In 2025, we are celebrating our 450th anniversary, and the theme of this special year is Ahead of the Times.

Beneficial plant-associated microbiota, particularly those inhabiting the rhizosphere, contribute substantially to plant health through pathogen suppression, stimulation of plant defence responses, and enhanced nutrient acquisition.

Find out what it is like to study at the Faculty of Law. Watch the video below to get an impression of our facilities and our faculty in Leiden and The Hague. Be sure to also take part in our online and on-campus information sessions!

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Prepare for your new study programme. We will provide you some usefull tips to help you get a heat start. See you soon at Leiden Law School!

Learn about the MSc in Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development at Leiden University—including programme structure, core courses, electives, and research thesis opportunities.

Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo

This project aims to provide evidence-based knowledge on the conditions for successful anti-corruption activism in Ukraine.

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

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The area will undergo major changes, in a phased plan. Teaching will continue during this period. The existing education buildings will be tackled one by one. Some of the buildings will be reconstructed, and for others the building shell will undergo renovation. The Humanities Building is expected to…

The role of domestic and wild resource exploitation in Bronze Age subsistence

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CML has its very own PhD committee!

Can furan-based resisn be degraded by microbial enzymes in combination with mild pre-treatment?

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The rise and fall of the cesspit in an urban context

A study of early medieval reopened graves

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

You’ve been accepted! Leiden University looks forward to welcoming you as a new student. Your next step is to prepare for your studies. Below you can find some tips to help you get a head start as you embark on your studies at Leiden University.

You’ve been accepted! Leiden University looks forward to welcoming you as a new student. Your next step is to prepare for your studies. Below you can find some tips to help you get a head start as you embark on your studies at Leiden University.

Reconstructing language history and prehistory in the context of the Indo-European language family.

This project aims at providing a broad perspective of the state of Science Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa with a focus on global funding flows, in order to inform research funders in the continent, in particular those participating in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The project…

Dr. Joris Larik, Assistant Professor of Comparative, EU and International Law at LUC The Hague, has co-authored a report entitled 'UN 2.0: Ten Innovations for Global Governance 75 Years beyond San Francisco'.

This new article by Bassant Hassib and James Shires is part of a special issue for Journal of Cybersecurity, based on a selection of contributions from THe Hague Program for Cyber Norms' 2019 Conference.

Do you live in Egypt and have you always wondered about all the pharaonic heritage surrounding you? This spring NVIC organizes a beginner’s level, introductory course in Egyptology. In 6 richly illustrated lessons, the history of ancient Egypt will be brought to life, both chronologically as well as…

The project seeks to develop an eco-design framework for single-use medical devices and packaging