ReCNTR is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to the advancement of multimodal and audiovisual research methods in the social sciences and humanities. It is supported by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology, the Institute of Political Science, the Center of the Arts in Society at Leiden…

This procedure is relevant for contract and external PhD candidates only.

This project consists of various case studies.

The integrity and reliability of academic research are of fundamental importance to the university.

Vast, often populated, areas in dryland ecosystems face the dangers of desertification.

Promotor: Prof.dr. L.J. Slikkerveer

Promotor: Prof.dr. H.J.A. Rottgering, Co-promotor: David Sobral

From deepfakes and disinformation to killer robots, surgical robots and AI lawmaking: AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing our world. That raises the question whether this requires some form of regulation. At eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, prof. Bart Custers…

On the 23rd of June Arianna Sacco successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

This research paper seeks to examine the nature of the nexus between right-wing extremism and the military by surveying five potential consequences (i.e., problem areas) arising from the presence of right-wing extremists within the armed forces of twelve Western countries.

In contemporary India, the regional state of West Bengal has often been perceived as somewhat of an aberration in the wider context of a rather chaotic democracy, as the Left Front (spearheaded by the Communist Party of India-Marxist, CPIM) demonstrated a rare instance of political stability, decisively…

On the 28th of October Hein van der Bruggen successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

The vision of the Business & Law Research Network (BLRN) is that company and insolvency law should facilitate and ignite societal collaboration and cooperation, to serve economic development and societal interests. Law should therefore be closely aligned with socio-economic developments, which requires…

Leiden Journal of Pottery Studies 21, 2005

In this publication, the authors explore the reality of accessing and interviewing hard-to-reach populations such as extremists and terrorists

The Brazilian economy has long been defined by its enormous potential. Over the past 30 years, some of this has at last been realised. Latin America’s largest economy has rapidly risen in global importance while poverty at home has declined. Yet, despite periods of progress, Brazil remains prone to…

SMR can be used to measure the mass of adsorbed protein to nanoparticles with a high precision in the presence of free protein.

Mapping the neural mechanisms underlying social motivations of adolescents and adults

Many internal and external parties are involved in the expansion of the Gorlaeus Building.

This collection considers such issues as the cognitive, linguistic and emotional benefits of speaking two languages, the perceptions, attitudes and issues relating to identity in minority language areas, and the number of grammatical aspects amongst those who speak these minority languages.

What does the daily life of those who travelled to Syria to join jihadist groups look like? Destination Syria, a new ISGA report, provides answers to this question

Within Una Europa, academic collaboration takes place in interdisciplinary Self Steering Committees (SSCs)

My current research focuses on criminality and gender interactions in nineteenth-century Europe. This project uses a comparative methodology to explain gender constructions in a criminal and in a court setting.

On 19 May 2020, Xuechan Ma defended her thesis 'Moving towards Coexistence and Cooperation: The Spratly Islands and International Law'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. N.J. Schrijver.

The programme places emphasis on the interrelation of regional economic law of the European Union with global or trade law of the World Trade Organisation.

University Campus Spui, Spui 5, 2511 BL, The Hague

The Faculty of Humanities’ accommodation needs to be modernised. The education and research buildings are seriously outdated and non-sustainable, which could ultimately compromise the quality of our education..

Promotor: K.E. Schalm, Co-promotor: S.S. Lee

The barrier function of the skin is primarily provided by the stratum corneum (SC), the outermost layer of the skin. Skin barrier impairment is thought to be a primary factor in the pathogenesis of atopic eczema (AE).

Promotor: W.Th.F. den Hollander Co-Promotor: F.M. Spieksma

My PhD thesis investigates the ecological significance of resistance against drought-induced air bubble formation inside the water conduits of plants (embolism), and the plasticity and functional aspects of stem anatomical traits in woody and herbaceous species.

The Pontine Region Project (PRP) is an on-going archaeological project that aims to study the long-term history of settlement and landscape in the Pontine region

Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo, Prof.dr. G.A. Persoon

PhD candidates carry out a programme of independent research, leading to a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.

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The delegation from Leiden University Medical Center, led by Dean Marlies Reinders, visited Surabaya, Makassar, and Jakarta in October 2025 to explore opportunities for research and academic cooperation. This visit marks an important step in strengthening international ties and fostering long-term collaboration…

Lecture, Lunch Research Seminar

De onstuitbare opmars van de N.V. Zuid-Korea. (in Dutch).

The Central Asia Initiative in Leiden was launched by the Leiden research area Asia Modernities and Traditions (AMT) in February 2015. Here, you can find more information about (associated) research projects, researchers and networks.

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Martijn Junte defended his thesis on 21 September 2017

Histories Connected: Seminar

The Institute of Psychology is responsible for innovative and interdisciplinary research and education within psychology and related disciplines.

Dr Kim Duistermaat (NVIC) en Niels Groot (TU Delft)

On this page you will find more information about the selected projects of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund for 2025.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

With the unique programme in Global Archaeology at Leiden University you will explore the archaeological past of Europe, the Mediterranean and West Asia, or the Americas. You address the impact of global developments on the area of your choice. The courses prepare you for a career as a regional archaeologist…

The GTGC network currently spans over 200 researchers across 6 faculties at Leiden University. We especially foster thematic interfaculty collaborations on a wide variety of global transformations and governance challenges.

The subjects of the texts vary from Demosthenes to the delivery of camels in early Islamic Egypt, and their provenances stretch from the Eastern to the Western Desert, and from the Egyptian Nile valley to Qasr Ibrim in northern Nubia.