Nederland is sinds de Tweede Wereldoorlog veranderd in een multi-etnische samenleving. Mede onder invloed daarvan wordt het meer en meer gedwongen kritisch naar zichzelf en zijn verleden te kijken. Steeds vaker klinkt de roep om de overheersende visie die Nederland lange tijd op zijn koloniale verleden…

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'.

Associate Professor Erik Bähre talks about the upcoming elections in Brazil on the Dutch Radio channel BNR Radio.

De Dutch Podcast Awards reikt sinds 2018 jaarlijks prijzen uit aan podcastmakers in Nederland. Podcast 'Metal Health' is genomineerd in de categorie 'Nieuwkomer' en maakt daarnaast kans op de publieksprijs. Uitreiking 6 november.

De Nederlandse politiek was lange tijd een toonbeeld van stabiliteit. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan ons overzichtelijke partijenstelsel tot pakweg het laatste decennium. Tegelijkertijd zien we ook incidentele veranderingen en aanzienlijke verschuivingen. De maatschappij is veranderd en dit vindt zijn weerslag…

Een bloedige burgeroorlog teistert al jaren de Centraal-Afrikaanse Republiek. Promovendus Crépin Marius Mouguia wijst op een tragisch patroon: jongeren worden al generaties lang gerekruteerd als soldaat of strijder voor de rebellen. Ze hebben weinig alternatieven en houden zo de conflicten in stand.

De afgelopen dagen hebben we tijdens de Dutch Bio Science Week een aantal van onze onderzoekers geinterviewd over hun verschillende onderzoeken. Zo geven zij antwoord op vragen als welke impact het onderzoek heeft voor onze toekomst en met wie zij waardevolle samenwerkingen hebben opgezet.

Leiden University offers its international staff several resources to help find their way in the Netherlands. The Service Centre International Staff provides advice and different types of services to all international employees and guest researchers that come to pursue their academic career in Leide…

In the Netherlands, children attend school from the age of 4 and are legally required to do so from the age of 5. Elementary school, or primary education (basisschool), lasts 8 years.

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When you decide to move to the Netherlands and bring along your family there is a great deal that needs to be taken care of. We will provide some information on schools, childcare and learning Dutch to help you settle in in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands have an excellent public transport system. You can get almost everywhere by train, bus or tram. All you need is an OV-chipkaart. When it comes to getting around in Leiden it might be worth to consider buying a (secondhand) bike. Do you prefer travelling by car? You will find more on…

If you wish to come to the Netherlands there are certain immigration procedures you need to follow. The Service Centre International Staff will help you with all of these. We will provide you with checklists, an immigration wizard and an overview of all immigration requirements. This way you will be…

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When moving to the Netherlands, it is important to know whether you are considered resident tax payer or non-resident. Both residents and non-residents are taxed on their taxable income. A number of criteria help determine your status as resident or non-resident.

Are you moving to the Netherlands with your partner and looking to build your own career here? Whether your partner will be working at Leiden University or elsewhere, this page is for anyone relocating to the Netherlands and exploring job opportunities. Here you’ll find useful tips, resources, and links…

Economic Anthropologist Erik Bähre talks on the Dutch News Radio Channel BNR about the effects of the Russia-Ukraine grain agreement for African countries.

Are you an international researcher working for Leiden University? Please note that you probably are legally obliged to take out health insurance. Here you will find if you need a public or a private health insurance, and how to apply for it.

When you (accidentally) cause injury or damage to someone else, you are liable. The other person or party can reclaim his or her financial loss from you. With a liability insurance, the insurer will reimburse the ‘victim’ for the costs of the damage caused.