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Symposium 'Peter Mair: the Political Scientist'

The Institute of Political Science of Leiden University would like to invite you to the symposium 'Peter Mair: the Political Scientist' on 26 March.

Professor Koen Koch (30 June 1945 – 21 January 2012)

We have received the sad news of the passing away of our colleague and friend Professor Koen Koch.

2 February, 2012: Europe House Lecture 2012

This year's lecture will be given by Olli Rehn, Vice-President of the European Commission and responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro. The annual Europe House Lecture aims to present important and topical European themes by leading individuals.

Excellent evaluation for International Relations and Diplomacy

The International Relations and Diplomacy master’s degree programme, a two-year Political Sciences programme, has received an extremely positive visitation appraisal. The evaluations ranged from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’.

Get informed: three distinct masters at the Information Day Political Science

At the Information Day of Political Science, Friday the 4th of November, you can learn everything about three distinct masters between 12:30 and 16:00. The two-year Research Master, the one-year Master with a specialisation and the two-year Master International Relations and Democracy will be adressed by both students and teachers.

Rudy Andeweg shortlisted for Huibregtsen Award 2011

A jury has shortlisted the Dutch Democratic Audit , in the person of Prof. dr Rudy Andeweg, for the 2011 Huibregtsen Award. This award is for the best Dutch research project that is scientifically innovative while offering a potential valuable impact for society.

Veni-grants for Rutger Claassen and Francesco Ragazzi

Both Dr. Claassen and Dr. Ragazzi have been awarded Veni-grants for their research proposals, which allows them to bring them into practise!

Master Introduction Days! (Political Science, Research Master & International Relations & Diplomacy)

On Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th of September, the Master Welcome Meetings 2011-2012 for students starting their Masters' in Political Science, the Research Master or the Master International Relations and Diplomacy will be held.

Peter Mair (60), Professor of Comparative Politics, recently deceased

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the sudden passing of our colleague, Prof. Peter Mair (3 March 1951 – 15 August 2011).

Best PhD Thesis Award in Central and Eastern Europe for Ekaterina R. Rashkova

Ekaterina Rashkova’s thesis has been selected for the UniCredit and Universities Foundation’s CEE Best PhD Thesis Award aimed at young PhDs from the 19 East European countries belonging to the geographical scope of the Group.

ECHO Award: practical and idealistic

Two of the nine candidates for the ECHO Award 2011 study in Leiden. The University is proud of Arda Goceroglu and Abassin Nessar. Both candidates talk about their motivation and expectations.

Project 'Decision-Making in the European Union Before and After Lisbon' (DEUBAL) approved by the European Commission

On the basis of a combination of theoretical analysis, literature research and empirical studies (both qualitative and quantitative ones), the DEUBAL project will provide fresh insights into the theory and empirics of EU decision-making, notably highlighting changes due to the Lisbon Treaty.

5 April, 2011: 'Food for Thought' lunch

Speakers during this lunch were Antoenetta Dimitrova and Koen Vossen.

Master Programme Previews February 2012!

Due to their succes, we have decided to organise more Master Previews this academic year! This way, you can 'preview' our Master programmes by means of 'student shadowing'.

Conference ‘Shifts in Governance’ (31 March 2011)

‘Governance beyond the state’ and ‘governance without government’ have been one of the most significant developments in modern societies in recent decades. After seven years of intensive research regarding this subject by well-respected researchers, an inventory of research results will be presented at the conference ‘Shifts in Governance’ on the 31st of March 2011 at the Royal Theatre, The Hague, the Netherlands .