1,010 search results for “politics polarisation en uitsluiting” in the Staff website
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Francesca Sofia SelanoFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nikki MulderFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lydie CabaneFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Andrew GawthorpeFaculty of Humanities
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Henk Schulte NordholtFaculty of Humanities
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Crystal EnnisFaculty of Humanities
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Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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‘Interaction between politics, science and colonial impact often overlooked’
How did science relate to politics and colonialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries? Assistant Professor Lauren Lauret has been awarded an NWO XS grant to map the colonial and political activities of nineteenth-century scientists.
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Jennifer DowlingFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Ook jij hebt een cyclus – en daar gedraag je je naar
Leiden researchers Arko Ghosh and Enea Ceolini analysed the usage data of hundreds of mobile phones and discovered that our body has rhythms ranging between 7 and 52 days. These cycles influence how we behave. Their research resulted in an article in npj Digital Medicine journal, a Nature Portfolio…
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The Walikutuban ritual: from lost heritage to political activism
Sometimes fascination can lead to in-depth research. Such is the case with Wahyu Widodo, who came across the Islamic Walikutuban ritual in Java in 2019, on which he subsequently wrote his PhD dissertation. Widodo: ‘Besides community, it also breeds political loyalty’
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Dutch election points to return to political centre
Dutch election signals a return to the political centre, with voters seeking practical solutions both at home and across Europe. Bernard Steunenberg, Professor of Public Administration, cautions that losses for the PVV, the party of Geert Wilders, do not mean the far right has been defeated.
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Fieldwork in the Favela's: Political scientist Juan Masullo Receives Award
Juan Masullo J., Assistant Professor at Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science, has been named a 2025 Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar. His research with Nicholas Barnes on public security policy preferences in Rio de Janeiro's favelas has been recognized for its innovative approach…
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Joop van Holsteijn new Scientific Director Political Science
On 1 January 2022, Joop van Holsteijn was appointed Scientific Director and, as Chair of the Institute's Board, will represent the Institute of Political Science at faculty and university level.
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Democracy measured: Simon Otjes on political science and practice
Political scientists study topics that affect society, but their work often remains out of the spotlight. Not always: the research of Leiden political scientist Simon Otjes does have a visible impact.
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Apply now for an FSW Booster Grant for projects about Social transitions, inequality and diversity
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is making five one-off Booster Grants available for projects within the theme of “Social transitions, inequality and diversity”. Interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary groups of researchers (with a lead form the FSW) can apply for a grant. Please note:…
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Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
Ramsey Albers wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2022
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Bernhard RiegerFaculty of Humanities
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Anchrit WilleFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Hilde van MeegdenburgFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Brendan CarrollFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Alexandra PrégentFaculty of Humanities
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Florian Schneider
Faculty of Humanities
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Eelco van der MaatFaculty of Humanities
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Book: The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East
Five questions for James Shires, assistant professor at ISGA, about his new book, The Politics of Cybersecurity in the Middle East. The book is available to order now.
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Annick van Rinsum about her play: World Politics Three Times
MA International Relations: Culture and Politics student Annick van Rinsum created a play as a method to research her master’s thesis. “Through writing this play, I aim to contribute to our understanding of International Relations Theory. I’m specifically interested in the question how our theories…
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Mandy de WildeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Anoma van der VeereFaculty of Humanities
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Ruthie PliskinFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marina CalculliFaculty of Humanities
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Aïsha MacDougall wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2025
Writing a master’s thesis in Political Science is a demanding yet rewarding journey. Every year, students deliver impressive research that showcases their analytical skills and academic rigor. This year, one thesis stood out for its exceptional quality. On 31 October 2025, during the master’s graduation…
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Joris Larik on Al Jazeera on the Dutch Political Crisis
Joris Larik, Assistant Professor at Leiden University College in The Hague, was interviewed live on Al Jazeera on 2 April 2021 about the current political upheaval in The Netherlands and the difficult process of forming a new government.
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Sarah WolffFaculty of Humanities
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Nikkie BuskermolenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Andrew LittlejohnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore appointed new Cleveringa Professor
The French political theorist Hélène Landemore has been appointed as the new Cleveringa Professor. She will deliver her inaugural lecture on 26 November.
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Why have murals been used in social and political movements?
Take a walk through any city, and you are likely to come across a brightly coloured mural. Although these paintings often seem to serve solely as a backdrop for Instagram snapshots, art history professor Minna Valjakka says there are rich traditions and intricate histories that uncover more critical…
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Wanted: student ambassador bachelor Political Science (Dutch specialisation(s))
Education, Organisation
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Political turmoil in Turkey: what is the future of democracy?
Turkish politics was shaken by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, along with dozens of others from the main opposition party.
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‘Vastgelopen formatie te wijten aan afrekencultuur'
Expert in public affairs and politics Arco Timmermans advised the informer Kim Putters.
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Problems arise when citizens request documents from public authorities with information on third parties
When Dutch citizens request information under the Open Government Act (Woo), third parties can ask the public authority to withhold certain information. Leiden research reveals that the position of these third parties is unclear and accessing information is a difficult process.
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Vulnerable consumers hit hardest by bankruptcy of Groupcard
Groupcard provided prepaid cards to Dutch municipalities for welfare recipients, informal carers and volunteers. Now it is bankrupt, the cards are worthless and consumers and municipalities have lost money. Associate Professor Jessie Pool is investigating whether vulnerable people need better protection…
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Jue WangFaculty of Humanities
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Bart Schuurman appointed Professor of terrorism and political violence
Terrorism expert Bart Schuurman has been appointed professor. As a researcher and lecturer at ISGA, he has witnessed the terrorist threat evolve and broaden. 'How can we explain these shifts and protect our society against them? That is what I want to focus on more,' he says.
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Nidesh LawtooFaculty of Humanities
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‘Europe actually listens’: three Leiden political scientists about the responsiveness and effectiveness of EU policy
The image of the European Union (EU) as a remote law-making machine is widespread. Quite often journalists and politicians deliberately depict ‘Brussels’ as bureaucratic, even undemocratic, bypassing its citizens. And many of us buy into that image. Nikoleta Yordanova, Anastasia Ershova and Aleksandra…
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Benjamin Fogarty-ValenzuelaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jacqueline HylkemaFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs