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ERC-funded research uncovers the role of stereotypes in citizens’ support for EU policy
Two years after launching an ERC Starting Grant to investigate cultural stereotyping in European Union governance, Adina Akbik and Christina Toenshoff at Leiden University are now publishing their first major findings. Looking at public opinion across the EU, the researchers show that cultural stereotypes…
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Strict party organisation boosts populist success in Czech Republic
Anti-establishment parties with populist appeal have become part and parcel of the political landscape in many European countries. Some of these parties are more successful than others. PhD candidate Tomáš Cirhan studied the rapid rise of ANO, the party of Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš. He concludes…
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Changing power relations and rising stars
The norms, institutions and power relations that have defined the last decades of international political and economic relations in the European Union are undergoing major transformations. With the return of competition between great and ambitious powers, like the US, China, EU and Russia, the need…
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Belarus is the only Russian ally left in Europe: what is in it for them?
While all European nations have condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is one country Russia can still count on: Belarus. Russia even used its territory as a stepping stone for the invasion. We spoke with Matthew Frear, Assistant Professor and expert on contemporary Belarus, to shed light…
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Eduard Fosch VillarongaFaculty of Law
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Leiden scientists discuss elections in online session
During the online panel discussion ‘Het spel en de macht’ (the game and the power) held on 9 March, six members of Leiden’s Centre for Dutch Politics and Governance (CNPB) discussed trends regarding the current and previous general elections. Will it be tense, this campaign? ‘Baudet probably still has…
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Call for Papers - Monarchy in turmoil: princes, courts, and politics in revolution and restoration 1780-1830
For every period, it is a challenge to unearth the details of political trafficking; yet the effort needs to include all relevant persons, groups, and institutions – not only those wielding formal responsibilities. We hope to reinvigorate this effort by inviting specialists to present their research…
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De schaduwzijde van erfgoedbescherming
World Heritage status comes at a cost to the local population’s human rights. PhD Candidate Sophie Starrenburg explains the drawbacks of poetic terms such as ‘the cultural heritage of mankind’.
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Meeste uithuisgeplaatste kinderen keren niet meer terug
Na gedwongen uithuisplaatsing gaan vier op de tien kinderen terug naar huis. Van deze kinderen wordt een op de vier opnieuw uit huis geplaatst. Bovendien komt de uithuisplaatsing vaak onverwachts. Dit blijkt uit Leids onderzoek in opdracht van het WODC.
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Staff
The Cyber Security lecturers are scholars and lecturers of Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
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Monarchy in Turmoil. Rulers, Courts and Politics in The Netherlands and Germany, C.1780 – C.1820
How did rulers in the Netherlands and in adjacent smaller German territories adapt their regimes to ongoing change in legitimacy and decision-making during the transition period 1780-1820?
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Translation at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Policing Studies
The research group Intelligence and Security has been augmented with a team Policing Studies as part of the collaboration agreement with the Dutch National Police.
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the Role of Debtors in US, EU and Dutch Restructuring and Insolvency Law
PhD defence
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The democratic consequences of decentralisation
Political scientist Wouter Veenendaal (Leiden University) has been awarded a Vidi grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). This enables him to further develop his innovative line of research on and set up a research group in the coming five years. Veenendaal et al. will analyse the democratic consequences…
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Symposium on technology and privacy should offer new insights
Video conferencing from your sitting room and algorithms on social media that know your interests: new technology is an increasingly integral part of our lives. At the same time there is a growing call to protect our privacy, and this is causing friction, at the University too. In part because of the…
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Daan Weggemans: 'Digital security is not just for specialists'
Within a single generation, the digital world has changed completely: from a technical niche for ‘nerds’ to a reality that affects everyone. Cyberattacks, data breaches and system failures can disrupt essential social processes. How can we ensure that our society remains digitally resilient?
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How democratic is our kingdom? New ministry chair for Leiden political scientist
When we talk about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is not just about the Netherlands. On the contrary: our Kingdom consists of no less than four countries, three of which are Caribbean islands. This structure is complex, to say the least. Although all countries are officially equivalent, in practice…
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Nine Leiden projects awarded first NWO Science Diplomacy Fund
The projects of nine researchers at Leiden University have received funding through the new NWO Science Diplomacy Fund. The Fund is for scientific activities that will improve relations between the Netherlands and other countries.
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Fifty years of left-wing extremism examined: 'Lenient approach has a positive effect'
After a career spanning decades in intelligence services, Berrie Hanselman could have simply retired, but he chose not to. The Achterhoek native decided to continue and even earn a PhD on his subject: left-wing extremism. Gaining insight into the life of the left-wing activist who does not shy away…
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Programme
This was the programme for The Knowledge Orchard 2025:
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Educational Innovation Hub
Since its founding, LUC has been a college of educational development and experimentation. Its mission statement identifies the college as “a site of innovation in pedagogy, curriculum design, and student well-being,” and it applies a student-centred approach to learning throughout its BA and BSc degree…
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Get to know the students
Meet the students behind Science for Sustainable Societies! In this section, you will find monthly interviews with the students who are following this programme. They will share what drives them, what they enjoy about their study, their views on our programme and what inspires them about sustainability.…
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Book Reviews
The Hague Journal of Diplomacy regularly publishes reviews of recent books within the field of diplomacy and global affairs, written in English, Spanish, French, or German.
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The American president's Pardon Power
Lecture
- What's New?! Fall Lecture Series 2024
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Esther van GinnekenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ruhama Yilma AbebeFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Benthe van DelftFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Bart JoosenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Elias Tissandier-NasomFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Niek StrohmaierFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Esther Huiskers-StoopFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Thijs van BeekFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Ieke de VriesFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Nikki VostersFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Kim HeesterbeekFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Anne JonkerFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Cushla DonaldsonFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Joanne van der LeunFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Francien DechesneFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Hanneke LankveldFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Skylar Joseph
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Jaroslaw KantorowiczFaculteit Governance and Global Affairs
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Sayeh MohammadiFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Katrien KlepFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Sigrid van WingerdenFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Carlijn van der HekFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Irina ZudinaFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid