The Faculty of Archaeology at Leiden is the leading academic institute for Archaeology in the Netherlands, and one of the largest in the world. The Faculty is an international front-runner, in the top ten of the QS World University Ranking, at subject level.

High Performance Computing (HPC) is becoming ever more important as a research tool in many research areas across all research domains. A University facility, providing serious computational capabilities, combined with easy and flexible local access, is a strong advantage for these research areas. It…

The Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology conducts extensive research on imprisonment. Sending a person to prison is the most severe form of punishment that can be applied in the criminal justice systems of European countries. In most countries, the number of prisoners has risen in recent decades.…

How can educators in non-STEM fields integrate Climate Change Education to enhance students’ knowledge, skills, and resilience?

This book explores how changes in the patterns of cooperation and conflict among states, regional actors and transnational non-state actors have affected the rise of emerging global powers and the suggested decline of US leadership. Scholars, students and policy practitioners who are interested in the…

Excavations at Geleen-Janskamerveld 1990/1991

We recognise that staff members and students within the Faculty often have bright ideas about how we can do things better. The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Fund provides small grants to initiatives in support of our D&I priorities, with specific emphasis on creating an inclusive learning…

The institute is lead by the Scientific Director, prof.dr.ing. Martina G. Vijver, Director of Operations: Jasper Williams and Director of Education Dr. Stefano Cucurachi in collaboration with the Management Team.

Investigating domestic crafts and subsistence activities through experiments and material analysis

This article presents an in-depth evaluation of a specialized reintegration initiative within the Dutch Probation Service focused on individuals convicted or suspected of involvement in terrorism.

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

There are strict conditions relating to work for third parties.

Promotor: E. Gittenberger, Co-promotores: L.P. van Ofwegen; B.W. Hoeksema

Are you a young researcher at Leiden University doing research on sustainability topics? Or are you part of the support staff and passionate about sustainability? Then we are looking for you!

Taxonomy as a science has accumulated data and knowledge for more than 250 years.

Teaching excellence is one of the core functions of the War, Peace and Justice (WPJ) research group. WPJ members engage in diverse forms of public engagement, but all share a commitment to education.

Over the last decades, income inequality has increased globally. How do social policies affect this increasing trend? How do international trade and technological progress affect inequality? What is the profile of income inequality in China?

Since September 2001 Leiden University's Media Technology MSc program has educated modern academics, creative nerds, playful programmers, tinkering thinkers, and conceptual cross-disciplinarians. On May 13th, we celebrate!

Our university community is the heart of our academy. It is very important for Leiden University that our staff and studentsenjoy coming here to work and study and are able to carry out their activities without any hindrance.

The goal of this project is to keep a close watch on the developing nature of homicide in the Dutch Caribbean region.

Promotor: E. Gittenberger, Co-promotor: B.W. Hoeksema

What is the influence of interactive lessons about study skills on the achievement of mentors' lesson goals and on self-regulation and other study skills of students in 4 havo, 4 vwo, and 5 vwo?

In 1940 the Germany occupiers ordered the dismissal of all Jewish staff of the university. This resulted in protest speeches by fellow academics.

Leiden University is developing new short stay living space for foreign guests and employees. De Kloksteeg is currently the last of four projects that has been renovated by the Leiden University Real Estate directorate since 2017. The Service Centre International Staff (SCIS) is responsible for rental…

The AI Humanities Lab in Huizinga 0.09c is an innovative space where researchers explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities. 

This paper addresses the gap that explores how agencies might allocate their personnel so as to maximise performance with the personnel they have.

Research on Inclusiveness and Diversity at the Faculty of Science at Leiden University

As part of a cooperation agreement between the Stichting Nederlands Institute in Turkije (NIT Foundation) with Koç University in Istanbul, the institute is located within the premises of the Koç University ANAMED Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations, in the central Beyoğlu district of Istanbu…

The Faculty of Archaeology offers a dynamic research environment for PhD candidates. Their projects at the Faculty span all fields in archaeological research, from fieldwork to lab work and heritage issues, from prehistoric to modern times, worldwide.

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Sciences with one partner in Ukraine.

Antonia Lamers, PhD at ICLON, researched how to create a TNE teaching and learning environment that is in line with the expectations of the British programmes offered to students in Oman.

Perhaps you have questions about your studies or could use some extra help? Or maybe you’d like some support of a more personal nature? At Leiden University we have people and departments who are glad to help out in any and all of these areas.

The International Criminal Court’s response to contestation by African states parties

LUdev is a student-run company within the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS). We are responsible for acquiring real-world software development projects, giving bachelor’s students the opportunity to apply the technical and theoretical knowledge gained during their studies in a professional…

Neurobiological, cognitive and behavioural measurements of normal and abnormal child development.

Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.

Kuba funerary art from the Congo River Basin

Healthy University Leiden aims to promote a working environment where staff and students can do their jobs responsibly, healthily and in positive surroundings, and where they can achieve their potential.

Globalisering en internationalisering zijn onlosmakelijk verbonden met onze samenleving. Universiteiten opereren binnen een internationale context, waarbij het aanbieden van internationale programma's en samenwerking met buitenlandse universiteiten vanzelfsprekend is. De Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid…

Why do children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulties with acquiring emotion regulation skills; and how is this related to their social impairments and comorbid psychopathology?