Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish.
Leiden University was the first university in the Netherlands to practise freedom of belief and religion, as reflected in the university's motto, Praesidium Libertatis, Bastion of Liberty.
Leiden is a typical university city. University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
2018 is het Europees Jaar van het Cultureel Erfgoed.π De Hortus Botanicus Leiden is een van de culturele hoogtepunten in Leiden.ππ·πΏ De Hortus Botanicus Leiden is de oudste botanische tuin van Nederland!Aangelegd in 1590 en uitgebreid in de eeuwen daarna is de Hortus hΓ©t groene hart van Leiden.π¦ Als je studeert aan Universiteit Leiden en een LU-Card hebt, kan je de Hortus elke dag gratis bezoeken van 10:00-16:00!π
How are you enjoying the sunny autumn weather?πΏβπ This cafe has a sunny terrace from midday till the sun goes down. Not bad at all we think! Order some bitterballen or cheese croquettes and relax! π
π£Justin looked for an internship with the support of one of his mentors from the Mentor Networkπ: βMy mentor was very helpful when I was looking for an internship. He suggested several organisations that were a good match for what I wanted, but that I hadnβt thought of myself.βπ Are you struggling to find a suitable internship? Or could you do with some career advice?π¬ If so, you can sign up for the Mentor Network via www.mentornetwerk.universiteitleiden.nl!
We are in the middle of a real Dutch Indian Summer. ππβοΈWhat is your favorite autumn spot in Leiden? πΏπΈLet us know in the comments!
These students visited the Bachelor's Open Day today!ππ All of them are still figuring out what exactly they want to studyπ We hope to see them at the start of the semester next September.π How are you enjoying this sunny day?
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Good morning!βοΈ Are you ready for the Bachelorβs Open Day?π Watch our story and stay tunedπ
Today it is Coming Out Day! ππ Our LGBT+ Network Leiden University offers a rainbow cake to rector magnificus Carel Stolker to honor this day!π°π
Shandong University (SDU) in Jinan is one of the strategic partners of Leiden University in China π¨π³οΈ There is an intensive exchange of students and researchers. Chinese Studies (MA) students will spend two semesters in Jinan to strenghten their language skills. π
At the Cultural Center of SDU, international students learn about the traditions in China. Here we see a group of Leiden University students that learn about tea and the ceremonies that belong to it. π
A beautiful day for a stroll around The Hague!β²π Next to the Hofvijver there are many benches on which you can relax, enjoy the skyline or read a book. Take a look when you are there!ππβ€
This morning the sky turned pink ππ So pretty! π± What do you think? π #universiteitleiden #leidenuniversity #pink #windmill #sky #pretty #leiden #earlybird #reflection #water #morning #monday
Autumn is finally in the air!πππ Searching for chestnuts, drinking hot beverages and putting on your in-between jacket. What is your favorite autumn habit?πΏ