2,466 search results for “hervorming van de public sector” in the Staff website
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The Vanuatu climate case goes far, but not far enough
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice says that states are obliged to protect the climate. Jolein Holtz, a climate and human rights expert, believes the Court is too vague about the impact for future generations: ‘A missed opportunity’.
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‘Being healthy isn’t an individual choice – it depends on your circumstances’
‘Fighting for health’ is the title of Professor of General Practice Hedwig Vos’s inaugural lecture – and for good reason. Public interest is at the heart of everything she does, from advancing knowledge about women’s health to reducing health inequalities.
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Meijersprijzen en scriptieprijzen uitgereikt tijdens nieuwjaarsreceptie
Op dinsdag 10 januari 2022 zijn tijdens de facultaire nieuwjaarsreceptie de jaarlijkse Meijersprijzen en de scriptieprijzen uitgereikt.
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FGGA's Cyber Week: research and innovation for a better digital world
During Cyberweek, from 17-24 October, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) highlighted its research and teaching on cybersecurity, digital developments, and their impact on society.
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Seven Comenius grants for Leiden lecturers
Eleven lecturers from Leiden University have been awarded Comenius grants that will allow them to work with their teams on an innovation project within their own teaching. They have been awarded three grants of 100,000 euros within the Senior Fellows programme and four grants of 50,000 euros within…
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Highlights of 2025 at Leiden Law School
2025 was a year to remember at our faculty. We celebrated our 450th anniversary, launched new degree programmes and welcomed many inspiring speakers, yet we also felt the weight of budget constraints. Our year in a nutshell:
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Rethinking Urban Renewal and Citizen Engagement: Insights from Turin
Maria Vasile's ethnographic fieldwork in Turin reveals that volunteering and citizen engagement may not empower residents or allow them to shape their cities. Her analysis of urban gardens, food markets, and food aid initiatives calls for a broader perspective on urban peripheral areas and a shift away…
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COIn grants awarded to improve research infrastructure
Several FGW projects have received a COIn grant. This grant, ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 euros, is intended to improve research infrastructure, for example by purchasing software licences, applications, electronics or laboratory equipment.
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Timo Kos: ‘We want our buildings to be as open and safe as possible’
Speaking for the Executive Board, Timo Kos reflects on the university’s security policy and what lies ahead. ‘We want to keep our buildings open, but we also need to be able to guarantee the safety of everyone there. It’s a real balancing act.’
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Report: what does our urban mine have to offer?
On 21 January, the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) has released two reports on circular economy and urban mining in the Netherlands. In them, together with Statistics Netherlands, they take stock of part of the Dutch ‘urban mine’: how much raw material can we reuse from the electricity grid,…
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Three new Leiden minors with internships in national security
Three new minors at the intersection of security and resilience will launch in September 2026 at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. A distinctive feature is that all three combine academic coursework with a practical placement in the field, within defence, the police, or emergency service…
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‘Everyone in healthcare realises that something has to change’
Good, accessible and affordable healthcare is increasingly difficult to provide. Martin Schalij from the LUMC understands that this can keep people awake at night.
- 10th Anniversary Celebration Adv LLM ICR
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Microphysiological liver systems for in vitro modeling and industry implementation
PhD defence
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Climate Diplomacy: What's Wrong and What's Next?
Debate
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European strategy and the quest for resilience in global supply chains of semiconductors
Lecture
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Food for Thought lunch meeting: SSH Resilience in Youth
Lecture, Food for Thought
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Universiteit Leiden at Impact Fair 2025
Beurs
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Driving EU policy: Making rules for the European car industry in times of crisis
Lecture, European Union Seminar
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Anne MiersFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Wouter Veenendaal
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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challenges of Plurinational State/ Bolivia: Reflexiones en su Bicentenario de independencia, descolonizacion y los desafios del Estado Plurinacional
Lecture
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Sebas Muñoz van Hövell tot WesterflierLeiden Learning and Innovation Centre
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ASCL Seminar: The politics of net zero in Africa. Insights from ongoing work
Lecture
- Museum Talks at the Leiden Department of Art History
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AI for HR
Course, Training session
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Future Environmental Impacts of Metals
PhD defence
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Managing and leading multidisciplinary research projects for impact
Research
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XR ERA Meetup: 'Museums in the Metaverse: XR Experiences for Cultural Heritage'
Online webinar
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LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
Debate, Symposium
- European Union Seminar Series
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Introductie webinar cyber security
Study information
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Frontiers of Children's Rights: A Summer School for Professionals
Study information
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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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A flash interview with our President and alumna Annetje Ottow
In this flash interview we get a flash introduction of our President and alumna Annetje Ottow.
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The whole world knows the way to the Leiden institute in Morocco
A delegation from Leiden University visited the Netherlands Institute Morocco (NIMAR) in Rabat at the end of February.
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‘A safe city starts with good education and robust policing’
It is more myth than reality that people with migration backgrounds commit more crime. Leiden has successfully tackled anti-social behaviour by Moroccan youths, says former mayor Henri Lenferink. Good education forms the basis of a healthy and safe society, says ‘crimmigration’ researcher' Maartje van…
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Stimulating Open Science and Recognition & Rewards
Greater transparency in science. Broader career paths. Less work pressure. A dynamic conversation at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW) focused on these goals.
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Positive feedback will give the mentoring project a follow-up
Helping first-year students at the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs find their way in a rapidly changing university world because of Covid-19. That was the goal of the mentor project that has been running since this academic year. At the end of January, the first phase ends and in February new…
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University historian Pieter Slaman: ‘I can point to valuable constants and experiments that went too far’
As University historian, Pieter Slaman researches the University’s past, but he’s equally interested in its present. ‘It’s useful to be familiar with issues from the past. Not to be rooted in the past because some developments from history are things you definitely don’t want to repeat.’
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Annual Review 2025
In 2025, students, lecturers, researchers and alumni of the Faculty of Humanities were once again at the heart of society. They demonstrated the importance of the humanities through their groundbreaking research, meaningful education and strong collaborations.
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Water Legacy: Mayan world meets the Netherlands
Lecture, Faculty Lecture and Photo Exposition
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Webinar Transfusion Medicine and Cellular and Tissue Therapies
Study information
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Blade Runner 2025?
Lecture, Studium Generale
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Una Europa FAIR Data Hackathon for PhD Candidates
Hackathon & Conference
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Why Humanities? Italian studies
Lecture
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Latin America Community Meet-up and Christmas Borrel
Meet-up and drinks
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Workshop about diversity biases of AI systems in the workplace
Course
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Politics in Late Imperial Austria and Contemporary Europe: Back to Normal?
Lecture, Global Questions Seminar