Dear colleagues,
On 10 March, together with colleagues and students from across the country, we sent a powerful message against the proposed cuts to higher education. During the relay strike, there were inspiring teach-outs, public lectures, and an impressive gathering at the Garenmarkt. This day demonstrated the depth of our commitment and the importance of continuing to speak out.
On behalf of the Faculty Board, I would like to thank everyone who contributed—whether through activism, organising events, or supporting colleagues. We will continue to stand firm for the quality of our education and research.
Kind regards,
Sarah de Rijcke |
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Join the FSW Faculty Council elections! |
The FC elections are coming up! This is your chance to have a say in education policy through the Faculty’s representative council. If you want to help shape a better FSW and stand up for staff and students, put yourself forward as a candidate and take part in May!
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A quick call with Merel Snoeck about knowledge security in international collaborations |
As a university, we enjoy collaborating with international partners, but sometimes sensitive information may fall into the wrong hands. Adviser Merel Snoeck explains the new knowledge security policy.
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First university-wide iftar brings together students and staff |
Leiden University hosted its first university-wide iftar, bringing people together for dialogue on cultural and religious diversity.
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Looking back: Engaging with the community at Knowledge Café #6: #HoeDan? |
On 3 March, researchers and professionals gathered at Leiden University of Applied Sciences for the Knowledge Café on community collaboration. It was a day of sharing knowledge and experiences, where professionals from various disciplines learned from one another.
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‘As a researcher, you learn a lot from projects outside your own area of expertise’ |
As a new professor of Development Psychology, Anna van Duijvenvoorde advocates for more collaboration in science. She encourages young researchers to join a network.
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Inter- and transdisciplinary social science research in Leiden |
How do social science disciplines collaborate in the field of health and well-being? These are topics that really resonate with many of our researchers, as was clear at the Food for Thought FSW Health lunch on 3 March.
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Submit your educational innovations for the Comenius Leadership Fellowship |
Are you a driven educational innovator with an idea for an ambitious project that will improve education for students across multiple faculties or the entire university? Submit your educational initiative now for the Comenius Leadership Fellowship 2026 or Dutch Education Award 2026. Deadline: 9 April.
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Third round of Kiem grants started for interdisciplinary partnerships |
The University is offering 25 seed grants of up to €10,000 per project annually between 2024 and 2026 through the Kiem grant scheme. These grants are intended to support the development of new interdisciplinary – interfaculty – collaborations and encounters in the areas of education, research, and organisation.
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Apply for a LUF grant for an interfaculty project |
LUF will award two €150,000 Impulse Grants to interfaculty research and teaching projects. The Leiden University Fund provides these grants to encourage researchers to look beyond their own discipline and seek solutions to complex societal problems.
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Una Europa Seed Funding: up to €40,000 for interdisciplinary collaboration |
Submit your application by 18 June and have a chance to receive up to €40,000 for a new interdisciplinary collaboration! The Una Europa Seed Funding Call is open to researchers from Leiden University and LUMC, thanks to our role as a partner in the Una Europa alliance.
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Carline van Heijningen on NPO Spraakmakers about mourning at a young age |
Pedagogy PhD candidate Carline van Heijningen conducted research on the impact of losing a parent at a young age. On 24 March, she was a guest on the radio show NPO Spraakmakers with Roos Abelman to discuss her findings.
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Leonie Vreeke answers a parenting question in NRC |
How do you help your sensitive toddler adjust to an old-fashioned school? In the NRC section 'Opgevoed,' Annemiek Leclaire asks experts for advice on a parenting question. Developmental psychologist Leonie Vreeke explains why it's best to let your child adjust in small steps.
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Take part as a scientist in a public activity during the Anniversary Year |
Science Communication Training Sessions
The Science Communication team is hosting two creative workshops on 10 and 17 April, specially for staff, where you’ll work on brainstorming and designing an interactive public activity.
If you want to dive deeper, the Summer School, from 7 to 11 July, offers a perfect opportunity to further develop your skills in science communication.
Science communication public activities
Share your research with Leiden residents at the 3 October University! From interactive experiments and mini-walks to exciting games, the Science Market (WetenschapsWarenMarkt) allows Leideners to learn more about Leiden’s science. If you'd like to engage with Leiden residents about your research, why not apply for the 3 October University.
And why not join the Leiden Knowledge Festival for Everyone’s Health and Wellbeing! On 28 June, the Leiden Healthy Society Center will once again open its doors for an inspiring day focused on health and wellbeing. Researchers from Leiden University, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, and mboRijnland will present their projects and engage with residents. Want to share your work? Sign up quickly. You don't need to have a detailed plan—think of a booth, a mini-lecture, or activities like meditation or a walk.
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In Memoriam Sabine Luning (1959-2025) |
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague Sabine Luning passed away on Thursday, 6 March 2025, at the age of 65. Sabine was Associate Professor at the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS).
In recent years, Sabine focused her research on social aspects of mining in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Suriname, French Guyana, and Canada. She was drawn to questions related to social relations, power dynamics and the organisational culture of development initiatives.
Sabine was a remarkable human being and will be deeply missed. We wish her loved ones strength at this difficult time.
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