History at leiden university is an accredited degree programme. Look under your faculty or study programme tab for information on how to. Internationally recognised, leiden university houses more than 40 national and international research institutes. Student bookshop studystore at erasmus universiteit rotterdam focuses mainly on the academic community on campus. Throughout its history the university has stood for freedom and its motto, praesidium libertatis, translates as bastion of freedom, dating back to when its founder conferred. Leiden university has centuryold traditions and a very rich history. The bookshop is specialised in history books and offers wonderful books about the ancient near east, middle east, ancient egypt, the ancient classical world, other ancient cultures and a lot of military books by osprey publishing. At leiden university, we have one of the worlds leading centres for the study of european and noneuropean history. The master of history at leiden university has a widereaching academic scope. Four national museums are located in leiden, among others, that are worth to visit. Its historical primary campus consists of buildings scattered across the. The collection is located at the special collections section of the main library of the university at leiden, the netherlands. What binds us is the search for solutions for current global challenges, a search that we conduct with an open mind. Leiden university has made history with its many scientific discoveries.
With such a broad curriculum, the masters programme in history offers you the. A university city since 1575, leiden houses leiden university and leiden university medical centre. By the early 17th century leiden had an international reputation as a centre of theology, science, and. The recreational area of the kaag lakes kagerplassen lies just to the northeast of leiden. The ubl provides these scholarly information services as a trusted partner in knowledge for. After three years of planning and construction, leiden universitys new asian. This exhibition not only features historical maps, prints and books, but also. The university has over 6,500 staff members and 26,900 students. Jul 25, 2014 a very nice small bookshop in the city center of leiden. The leiden university institute for history is responsible for the main part of the historical research carried out at leiden university. It is twinned with oxford, the location of the united kingdoms oldest university. This site provides access to the digitised and digital born collections of leiden university libraries. For nearly all programmes of the faculty of humanities you may order your readers via the reader website of leiden university. In fact, the oldest university in all of the netherlands is indeed located in leiden and aptly named what else.
The ubl provides these scholarly information services as a trusted partner in knowledge for researchers, teachers and students. For one, it is and has been a university city for well over 400 years. Offering the best shopping experience, that is why we use cookies. Labyrint keeps its members up to date with all the associations activities through the monthly newsletter. Dec, 20 the rich oriental collections of the leiden university contain some 6,000 middle eastern manuscripts, about 120,000 rare books printed before 1950, and photographs of interest to the scholars of the region. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited masters degree in history and the title master of arts ma. Master level student in asian studies at leiden university in the netherlands. Known for its historic foundations and emphasis on the social sciences, the university came into particular prominence during the dutch golden age, when scholars from around europe were attracted to the dutch. Bibliotheque wallonne walloon churches in the netherlands. Leiden university is a public research university in leiden, netherlands. It has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social sciences, spread over locations in leiden and the hague. Arabic in context celebrating 400 years of arabic at leiden. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge and prepares them for careers both within and outside of academia.
Rosu, felicia university lecturer, university lecturer, institute for history, leiden university. The bookshop of the world marshals and moulds a staggering volume of research material and is every bit as diverse, copious and sophisticated as the culture it excavates. The masters in history is your opportunity to access this worldclass expertise. Leiden is home to the netherlands oldest university, leiden university, which was founded in 1575. Its strong international orientation and focus on the study of european and noneuropean history in a global context gives the leiden ma in history a unique character in the netherlands. The history programmes of the erasmus school of history culture and communication focus on societal, economic, political and cultural themes. Since 1575 the university has enjoyed a prominent place in the city of leiden and since its founding the university its motto has been bastion of freedom.
They can take these courses as an elective student. Leiden university is one of europes foremost research universities. With our research, we work to gain a fundamental understanding of the world and the people around us. For all activities, please, check the labyrint events. Leiden center for the study of ancient arabia, leiden, netherlands. It is located in the city of leiden and the hague, with an international honours college based in the latter. After these lecture periods, books may be ordered from our bookshop or. Magna commoditas history of the university library. It is a member of the league of european research universities and positioned highly in all international academic rankings. Mayflower bookshop bookstore leiden, netherlands 7. Our scientific research and teaching inspire one another, and this crosspollination shapes our contribution to society. The greatest advantage of the library is that those who want to study, can study.
Founded in 1575 by william, prince of orange as a reward to the town of leiden for its defense against spanish attacks during the eighty years war, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the netherlands. Are you an international employee or guest researcher. Look under your faculty or study programme tab for information on how to acquire study materials. Leiden is one of the most important museum cities in the netherlands, in quantity only second to amsterdam. A student taking psychology courses as an elective student should keep in mind. Leiden university attaches great value to freedom of spirit, thought and speech, and is open to everyone who is willing to get the best out of themselves. Leiden university is the oldest university in the netherlands, established in 1575 by william of orange. Leiden is located on the oude rijn, at a distance of some 20 kilometres 12 miles from the hague to its south and some 40 km 25 mi from amsterdam to its north. A very nice small bookshop in the city center of leiden. Its strong international orientation and focus on the study of european and noneuropean history in a global context gives the leiden ma in history a unique character in the netherlands six specialisations and a flexible curriculum. Leiden university offers 45 bachelor s programmes in leiden and 7 bachelors programmes in the hague.
The importance of biography in african historical studies. While most of these books are in dutch, they also have a section. Whether history is a passionate interest, or your field of study, our low prices will open up any field to you whether youre interested in. Visit your local bookshop in durham university today for a great selection of books and gifts. Leiden university libraries ubl is an internationally recognised research library with worldclass collections and advanced services for education and research. 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 leiden. It is twinned with oxford, the location of englands eldest university. In an open climate and inspiring environment we challenge employees and students to. Radboud university is a studentcentered university in the netherlands, active in almost all scientific fields. The city of leiden, located in south holland, netherlands is steeped in a rich history. Basis was set up over the summer of 2012 by a group of prospective ba international studies students, and has been steadily developing over the years. With its rich history, monumental buildings, beautifull gardens and canals its a. Apart from leiden being a vibrant student city, leiden university is the oldest university in the netherlands. Having lived in vietnam, dubai, hong kong, france and the netherlands, i have a versatile background and adaptable personality.
Their work represents book history at its bestand it does so in the face of formidable difficulties. It was founded in 1965 as part of a government initiative to expand higher education. With its rich history, monumental buildings, beautifull gardens and canals its a lovely place for tourists. Universiteit leiden is a public research university in leiden, netherlands. Browse our esshc 2020 title list below and use the discount code esshc20 at checkout. With its history as a university city you will only find one art museum, but several on topics ranging from ethnology to natural history. Leiden university is an internationally oriented, comprehensive university. Its strong international orientation and focus on the study of european, american, asian and african societies in a global context give the institute a unique character. Due to the corona crisis, esshc 2020 has unfortunately been postponed. Leiden university has seven faculties, situated in leiden and the hague. Student life leiden university universiteit leiden. Sleutelstad, has a population of over 120 thousand and lies in the province south holland.
See who you know at leiden university press, leverage your professional network, and get. Upstairs, theres a large section with englishonly literature, as well as history. Books and films leiden university universiteit leiden. The university has always met high standards of education and research. The rich oriental collections of the leiden university contain some 6,000 middle eastern manuscripts, about 120,000 rare books printed before 1950, and photographs of interest to the scholars of the region. State university of leiden, university in leiden, neth. Digital collections is continuously enriched with new content and new functionality. The luxuriant gems of the spring and autumn annals, presented at the early china seminar, columbia university, february 27, 2011 is there a suburban sacrifice in the book of odes, presented at the book of odes workshop, new york university, september 26, 2011. State university of leiden university, leiden, netherlands. A number of courses in the psychology program are open to nonpsychology students from other programs at leiden university and students from other research universities or universities of applied science. The best bookstores in leiden, netherlands whodoyou. Like this page to receive updates about what were up to. Leiden university is the oldest university in the netherlands, founded in 1575.
Bookshop is a designminded, multidisciplinary brand offering objects, events, and experiences related to books and reading. Welcome at the webshop from labyrint for your study books. Please click on forgot password to get a new password. Studystore aims to have all compulsory books from current blocks and trimesters in stock. It is famous for having the oldest university of the netherlands, called leiden university. A mixture of psychology and fun can be found on the study trip to a foreign university city, which labyrint organises every year. Books on the history of leiden university the bastion of liberty. Leiden and its suburbs have a population of 355,000, making it one of the major urban regions in the netherlands. Leiden university, the netherlands, was founded in 1575 and is one of europes leading international research universities. Please visit the reader website for more information. Leiden is located on the old rhine, at a distance of some 20 kilometers from the hague to its south and some 40 kilometers from amsterdam to its north. A university city since 1575, leiden houses leiden university, the eldest university of the netherlands, and leiden university medical centre. It was originally modelled on the academy of geneva, an important centre of calvinistic teaching. In line with university measures, ascl staff will be working from home until at least.
Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Please note that materials in may have access restrictions. Mayflower on breestraat, silvester on the rapenburg for kids books, the public library has a not bad english language section, the boekenzolder is free, can get you many hooks, and most of the dutch book stores have some books in english. In our history books section youll find used books on local history and histories of international events, histories by epoch and histories by continent. Leiden is a picturesque town with 114,000 inhabitants, close to amsterdam, rotterdam and the hague. Books and study materials leiden university universiteit leiden.
Kasper van ommen 1964 studied history of art at leiden university. Leiden is a bustling, friendly mediumsized city, an urban community full of life with an outwardlooking, international character, particularly with its famous university, more than 435 years old. Leiden university is one of europes top universities, with thirteen nobel prize winners. Celebrating 400 years of arabic at leiden university. I have both as solid academic history and practical working experience.
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