1,370 search results for “cultural history” in the Student website
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A semester abroad: 'Locals help you experience the culture as it really is.'
And there you are. A couple of suitcases with you, in a new (unknown) country. You've arranged a room in advance. You know which university you're attending. But other than that ... Evert-Jan, master's student in Encyclopaedia and Philosophy of Law, studied at the Université Paris Panthéon-Assas in…
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Matthew FrearFaculty of Humanities
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Onur AdaFaculty of Humanities
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Ugur DerinFaculty of Humanities
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Floris PlakFaculty of Humanities
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Paul Kalsbeek
Faculty of Humanities
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Elena Dacome
Faculty of Humanities
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Thea Hilhorst
Faculty of Humanities
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Ron Elkhuizen
Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Rudi van MaanenFaculty of Humanities
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The Popular Culture of Illegality: Santa Muerte and Narco Cultus in Mexico
NWO has granted a 4-year subsidy to the project The Popular Culture of Illegality, ellaborated in collaboration between the University of Amsterdam, University Utrecht and Leiden University. This research focuses on the esthetic representations and practices in visual, musical and symbolical forms of…
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Thijs Brocades Zaalberg: 'How does the discourse on war influence practice?'
As a student, Thijs Brocades Zaalberg was primarily interested in diplomacy surrounding conflicts. Through research on peace operations and subsequently the fight against guerrillas, he became increasingly involved with the most violent aspects of colonial warfare. Per 1 September 2024 he is appointed…
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Sander van der HorstFaculty of Humanities
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Pam de GrootFaculty of Humanities
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Sander Tetteroo
Faculty of Humanities
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Intigam MamedovFaculty of Humanities
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Simon Kemper
Faculty of Humanities
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Margaretha KleijnFaculty of Humanities
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Hendri Schut
Faculty of Humanities
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Martijn StormsLeiden University Libraries
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Sjoerd RamackersFaculty of Humanities
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Jamel BuhariFaculty of Humanities
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Marijke KooijmanFaculty of Humanities
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Emma SowFaculty of Humanities
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Ajeng Arainikasih
Faculty of Humanities
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Victoria NystAfrika-Studiecentrum
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Maia Casna
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Mirjam de BaarFaculty of Humanities
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Cultural Anthropologist Peter Pels part of research team into colonial collections
Peter Pels, affiliated with the Institute of Cultural Anthropology of Leiden University, is one of the researchers. Together with Birgit Meyer (UU), he will lead the work package 'Heritage and the Question of Conversion'.
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Frits van der MeerFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Stories of Confucius
Lecture, China Seminar
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The Roman empire and world history
Debate
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Workplace and Community: the social and cultural processes of labour movements
Hari Nugroho explores the role of local dynamics in shaping Indonesian labour movements. By focusing on the micro-level, this research reveals how labour organisation strategies are influenced by individual actors' personal histories, their interactions, and the way in which they respond the local economic…
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Lettie DorstFaculty of Humanities
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Development of broad Languages and Cultures BA programme to change to ‘Renewing and Strengthening Language Programmes’
As you may know, a draft profile for a broad BA programme in Languages and Cultures has been in development for some time. On 21 December 2021, the Faculty Board decided to end the design process of that broad bachelor’s degree programme. However, as the Faculty Board and partners in the discipline…
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Two Cultural Anthropology students awarded Pieter de la Court Medal 2021
Claire van den Helder (fourth-year Cultural Anthropology student) and Orestes Kyrgiakis (second-year Cultural Anthropology student) won the Pieter de la Court Medal 2021. The Pieter de la Court Medal is an initiative for students by students and is awarded annually to students who voluntarily contribute…
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ASCL Seminar: Obscure Capital and Containers: History, Objects, and Power in Central Africa
Lecture
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Cultural Anthropology Students Conduct Research on Experiences and Motivations of Tiny House Residents in the Netherlands
Leiden students of cultural anthropology investigated the motivations and experiences of Tiny House residents in the Netherlands. Their findings highlight sustainability, minimalism and community building as core values in this alternative form of living.
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55th Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics
Conference
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Caroline WaerzeggersFaculty of Humanities
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Send in your (Dutch) essay on AI and Culture for the Gerrit Krol Award 2025
Education, Research
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How to wear your graduation outfit
Each year students ask questions about how to actually wear your cap and gown. To make sure everyone is wearing it in the same, correct way, here is a short guide. There is even something which you should know about the tassel too!
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Abolition of slavery Memorial Year has begun
On 1 July – Keti Koti, in the year ahead, our university community will be able to reflect extensively on the history of slavery by engaging in research, education and many other activities.
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Anthropologist Radhika Gupta Explains India-Pakistan historical and cultural relation in NOS Interview
Learn how the daily Attari-Wagah border ceremony continues despite political tensions between India and Pakistan. Anthropologist Radhika Gupta offers insights into the complex historical and cultural relationship between these two nations in this recent NOS article.
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While the men are away, the Scheveningen women do it their way
Women confined to the kitchen? Not in Scheveningen around 1900. There, some women ran entire shipping companies. This is according to new research by history student Sjors Stuurman. He compiled the results in a book he wrote for Muzee Scheveningen.
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Master's student of Arts and Culture develops own exhibition: 'A very enriching experience'
Many students dread writing a thesis. Master’s student Laura Robustella's practice-based thesis shows that it is well worth the effort. She developed an art exhibition based on her master’s thesis.
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Attention to education and culture at lowest point in 20 years
After an extensive content analysis of the coalition agreement, a sharp fall can be seen in the focus on education & culture, science & technology and defence. This is the conclusion of university public administration professors Gerard Breeman and Arco Timmermans. They compared the content with all…
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History and change in Sign Language Phonology
Lecture