Newsletter

16 November 2017

Two different approaches at the Diversity symposium
Speakers at the Diversity symposium on 22 November will be Estela Mara Bensimon, US Professor of Higher Education, and Peter Slort, responsible for Diversity at the Dutch National Police Corps.

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Brazil: from economics lab to world power

Brazil is one of the world's largest emerging economies, but more is needed if this economic power is to benefit all parts of Brazilian society.

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Delegation from Leiden University to visit Japan

A delegation from Leiden University will be visiting several Japanese universities and research institutions from 18 to 26 November.

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Iron Age canoeing

In 2005 Leiden's municipal archaeologists excavated a 2,700-year-old canoe dug out from a tree trunk.

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Cleveringa meetings 2017: Will you be there?

From Amsterdam to Tokyo: on or around 26 November Cleveringa meetings will be taking place at more than 40 locations throughout the world.

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Shower of prizes at the World Cultural Council ceremony in Leiden

Leiden University celebrated the annual prize ceremony of the World Cultural Council (WCC) on 8 November with lectures by leading scientists.

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Panji tales awarded the status of world heritage by UNESCO

The unique collection of more than 250 ancient tales revolving around the mythical Javanese Prince Panji has been awarded World Heritage status.

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Online course for diplomats bridges perceptions between Islamic and Western worlds
 
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The unstoppable advance of Berber
 
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Who are you without that cigarette?
 
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Flying visit by high-ranking Chinese delegation
 
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‘Worldwide solution for tax evasion not yet in sight’
 
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The unexpected power of small states
 
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Adolescents don't just think of themselves
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All news articles of Leiden University
 
 
 
 
Leiden Classics
 
Exhibition shows the wondrous world of rowing club Asopos

 
 
Leiden through the eyes of...
 
Without Leiden University I wouldn't now be living in Mexico
 
 
International students
 
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International visitors to our Open Day
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Registration for Honours Classes 2nd semester and summer (until 16 November)
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Workshop LinkedIn profile and pitch
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CV workshop (at the Faculty of Science)
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Workshop Finding your dream job
 
 
International staff
 
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How to share the university's job vacancies through LinkedIn
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Zorg en Zekerheid healthcare premiums for 2018
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Deadline for Individual Choices Employment Conditions 30 November 2017
 
 
Coming events
 
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20 November: Conference - Leiden Teachers' Academy 21 November: Alumni meeting in Boston
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22 November: Conference - How inclusion makes diversity work
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Around 26 November: Cleveringa meetings 2017. Will you be there?
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30 November–1 December: Conference Brexit and the future of the EU
 
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All coming events
 
 
This month in the Leiden Asia Year
 
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23 November: Conference - Rethinking the Dutch East India Company?
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8 December: Trance-like vocals and percussion from West Sumatra, Indonesia
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12 December: Film - On The Track Of Robert van Gulik
 
 
Laureates
 
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Nadine Akkerman elected member of the Young Academy
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Leiden University receives first Javanese Culture Award
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Sander Blok wins LION Image Award 2017
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Roberto Cassar has won the Geoff Masel Prize of ALAANZ 2017
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Vincent Bakker wins Thesis Prize 2017 Research Master Political Science and Public Administration
 
 
Research in the spotlight
 
Health and wellbeing
 
 
Books
 
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Book published on rewriting children’s rights judgments
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Organizing Democracy. Reflections on the Rise of Political Organizations in the Nineteenth Century
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American Hegemony and the Rise of Emerging Powers. Cooperation or Conflict
 
 
Leiden blogs
 
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Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition: Variable heart rate and a multitasking mind
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Leiden Safety and Security Blog: Ghosts from a (terrorist?) past
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