Campus The Hague
A valuable addition to city and University
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All about Leiden University Campus The Hague Facts and figures
Campus The Hague in a nutshell
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Campus The Hague: a valuable addition
One university, two cities
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Our core activities
Academic education and research that make an impact
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An asset to the city
Building a vibrant city campus
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Joining forces
Achieving more by working with our partners
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Societal significance
Making a difference in society
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FACTS AND FIGURES
Campus The Hague in a nutshell Haagse bos Malieveld
Noordeinde Palace
Binnenhof
Schouwburg straat
Stichthage
Anna van Buerenplein
(13th floor)
Beehive Student Centre
Central Station Wijnhaven
The Hague City Centre China Town
The five Campus The Hague locations
7,000 students
(2021-2022 academic year)
103 nationalities 21 programmes (BA and MA) 5 locations 4
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550 Staff 7 faculties: • • • • • • •
Archaeology Governance and Global Affairs Humanities Law Medicine/LUMC Science Social and Behavioural Sciences
CAMPUS THE HAGUE: A VALUABLE ADDITION
One university, two cities For almost five centuries, Leiden University has been a leading force in scientific research and education in the Netherlands and internationally. Since 1999, we have been located not only in Leiden, city of discoveries, but also in The Hague. Our location in The Hague has grown dramatically since its foundation, and continues to make significant advances in education, research and knowledge transfer.
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e are one university in two cities. This means we are able to combine the best of two worlds, and make optimum use of the many opportunities to exchange know ledge and experiences. Leiden is our long-established scientific base, with its diverse range of disciplines and unique facilities such as the Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Bio Science Park and, of course, the Academy Building, which symbolises our history. Campus The Hague is our young, vibrant campus, located in the international city of The Hague, at the heart of national politics and the judiciary and in close proximity to socially engaged organisations. Our presence in The Hague is a valuable addi tion to our interdisciplinary research and education, which in turn allows us to make valuable contributions to both the city and the region of The Hague. Ensur ing that Campus The Hague continues to grow, building on our long-standing reputation for high quality, is a key ele ment in the University’s strategy. We also aim to further integrate our activities within the city and its international or ganisations. Read about how we intend to achieve these aims in this brochure.
‘Leiden University is com mitted to excellent education, ground-breaking research and social impact. The Hague offers additional challenges and opportunities. We have already made good progress over recent years, and are enthusiastic and committed to building further on that foundation.’ Erwin Muller, Director of Campus The Hague
‘The great thing about our campus in The Hague is the proximity to the policymakers, politicians, judges and organisa tions working for greater peace, justice and security. Our ambi tion is to share with them our scientific insights and at the same time benefit from their expertise and experience to broaden our own impact.’ Hester Bijl, Rector Magnificus
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OUR CORE ACTIVITIES
Innovation in education is an important objective for us and for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven is given a demonstration on the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in education.
Scientific education and research that make an impact Campus The Hague is a stable and strong basis for Leiden University’s teaching and research, and will continue to grow in the future. Our aim is to achieve the right combination of bachelor’s and master’s programmes and education for professionals, and a good balance between teaching and research. With the strong connection between our research and teaching, we are able to make maximum impact, not only in scientific terms, but also in terms of culture, society and the economy.
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Security researcher Bart Schuurman wrote his dissertation on the rise of the Hofstad group.
FOCUS ON FIVE KEY THEMES
Our research on societal issues always encompasses dif ferent scientific disciplines, and our teaching follows this same interdisciplinary approach. We focus our activities on five key themes: 1. International law, peace and security; 2. Globalisation and international relations; 3. Politics, public administration and public finances; 4. Urban issues; 5. Health and patient care. These themes are directly related to the city of The Hague, where there is an enormous range of organisations engaged in these fields.
FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
We want our education and research to have an impact on the world around us. We have therefore taken the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 as a core principle for the five key themes of our teaching and research. Located as it is in The Hague, close to the seat of policymaking, public administration and international relations, Campus The Hague is well placed to take a broader perspective on these global challenges.
A BROAD RANGE OF TEACHING PROGRAMMES Campus The Hague offers a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes that reflect these five key themes.
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BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES
1. Public Administration 2. Computer Science & Economics 3. International Relations and Organisations 4. International Studies 5. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges 6. Security Studies 7. Urban Studies
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
1. Criminology and Security Policy 2. Crisis and Security Management 3. Cyber Security 4. Governance of Sustainability 5. GP training 6. ICT in Business and the Public Sector 7. International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration 8. International Relations and Diplomacy 9. Law & Society 10. Management of the Public Sector 11. Political Science 12. Population Health Management 13. Public Administration 14. Public International Law We continue to improve and expand our range of pro grammes, working in close collaboration with partners and stakeholders from within and outside the University. All new programmes that we develop must align with the general strategy of the University and must respond to the needs of the city and region of The Hague.
Also for professionals
The Hague is where many professionals from different disciplines work and live. It is part of our mission to make the broad scientific knowledge present within Leiden University accessible to these professionals. Campus The Hague therefore offers a range of modular programmes and courses specifically for this target group. These programmes include officially recognised educational programmes such as advanced and executive master’s, but also short training courses and educational tracks such as learning pathways and masterclasses.
INTERDISCIPLINARY AND SOCIETALLY RELEVANT RESEARCH
Research at Campus The Hague focuses on the key themes. Examples of this research include: Research on Artificial Intelligence in relation to peace, justice and security – Bram Klievink, Professor of Digitalisation and Public Policy
Research on cybersecurity – Bibi van den Berg, Professor of Cybersecurity Governance
Research on terrorism and political violence – Bart Schuurman, researcher at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA)
Research on nutrition and health in disadvantaged families in The Hague – Jessica Kiefte-de jong, Professor of Population Health, LUMC Campus The Hague and Leiden University College in partnership with the Municipal Health Service in The Hague region
Research on challenges in globalisation, migration, technological developments and climate change – Interdisciplinary teams work together on this research
Research questions are always addressed by interdiscipli nary research teams comprising a mix of talented young academics and more experienced researchers who already have pioneering research results to their name. Proven quality and societal relevance are key here. In the coming years, Leiden University intends to promote and broaden the research and teaching at Campus The Hague. In doing so, we are specifically looking to work in partnership with stakeholders from practice. All our research ties in closely with the metropolitan, international character of The Hague and reflects the current agendas of the partners with whom we work.
ACADEMY FOR PROFESSIONALS Professionals – including our own alumni – have a strong need to acquire new skills, update their knowledge or embark on an entirely new career. That is why we at Campus The Hague are working on an Academy for Professionals. This Academy will enable us to expand our existing activities in this area.
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AN ASSET TO THE CITY
Building a vibrant city campus Campus The Hague brings knowledge and life to the city. A vibrant campus drives innovation.
TALENT MAGNET
Building a close relationship with the city is part of our mission. At Campus The Hague we aim to reflect the Municipality of The Hague’s am bitions to strengthen the knowledge economy. The University attunes its education and research to these am bitions, but Campus The Hague also makes a unique contribution: it acts as a magnet for students, from both the Netherlands and abroad, who come to study or conduct research in The Hague. These talented young academics find a wealth of challenges in the diverse innovation hubs and organisations that are active in areas that match their fields of study.
WIJNHAVEN AS BEATING HEART
The Wijnhaven Building at Turfmarkt is one of the University’s five locations in The Hague, and it is the beating heart of the campus. Many of the students and staff who study or work on the campus live in this neighbour hood, making this an inspiring place to be. They also bring life to the city centre: amenities such as the library, shops and entertainment venues are seeing an increase in visitor numbers. ‘It’s great to see more and more students in the city; they’re really changing the character of the city,’ says Minister for Education Ingrid van Engelshoven.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES STUDENTS HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS In the third year of the bachelor’s programme in International Studies, students at Campus The Hague carry out an assignment for one of the international organisations in the city. They study a challenge at such organisations as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons), but also at organisations outside The Hague, such as Google, Starbucks or the OESO (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development). Our students translate their academic knowledge into practical advice for one of these organisations. It’s a true win-win arrangement!
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SPUIGEBOUW
To realise our ambitions for our research and teaching and to compensate for our Stichthage site, we will need to expand our premises by 2025. The intended location for this is Spuigebouw, Grote Marktstraat 48-50 / Spui 3. On 28 March we signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipality of The Hague and a Letter of Intent with CBRE IM, the landlord of the building, to emphasise the joint intention to provide acco modation for the University in this building. We are in regular discussion with the Municipality of The Hague and other local organisations, about not only expanding our premises but also broader issues, such as activities that Leiden University in the Hague can undertake to promote the further development of Campus The Hague as a unifying presence in both the city and the region.
AN ASSET TO THE CITY
Wijnhaven, our largest building, is the vibrant heart of our campus in The Hague.
Everyone is welcome to listen to and join in debates or lectures on the Spanish Steps in Wijnhaven. These are regularly given by speakers from the Netherlands and abroad. In a lecture, Sigrid Kaag, Minister for International Trade and Development Cooperation, specifically addressed the many international students in the audience, saying, ‘It’s fantastic that you’re studying here in the Netherlands. One thing to remember: we’re always open for business.’ CAMPUS THE HAGUE MAGAZINE, LEIDEN UNIVERSITY
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Achieving more by working with our partners Our University has a long tradition of working with partners. They benefit from our education and research, and in return grant us access to new networks and opportunities. We also actively uphold this tradition at Campus The Hague, and the wide variety of partners (and potential partners) in the city means we couldn’t have chosen a better place for our second location.
COMMITTED PARTNER: MUNICIPALITY OF THE HAGUE
The Municipality of The Hague has been a strong supporter of our campus from the very beginning, and together we are further developing The Hague as a knowledge city and economic centre. Together with other partners in the city, we have joined the Hague Southwest Alliance. This is a Municipality initiative for an in tegrated programme to improve the living environment, housing, safety, education, social cohesion and health in the districts of The Hague South west.
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STUDENT & CITY The Student & City (Student & Stad) platform was established by the universities of applied sciences in The Hague, Delft University of Technology, the Municipality of The Hague and Leiden University. The collective aim is to improve the range of student facilities, the networks of student organisations, the coordination of activities and the infrastructure for students. Examples of initiatives include sharing sports and examination facilities with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and working with all the higher education institutions and the Municipality of The Hague on solutions to the student housing shortage.
JOINING FORCES WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Campus The Hague has close con tacts with nearly all of the education al institutions in the region. We col laborate with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, for example, in order to enable students, organisa tions and the city to achieve progress through our research and education. We also work with the University of the Arts on projects at the interface between our respective disciplines. Another exceptional partnership is LDE Universities: the strategic alliance of Leiden University with Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
JOINING FORCES
Final of the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition in the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace in May 2019. Every year, international law students come to The Hague to compete in one of the moot courts in this field.
Together we deliver multidisciplinary education and research in the fields of healthy society, inclusive society, sustainable society and digital society.
A DIRECT LINE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND OTHER PARTNERS
From our base in Campus The Hague, we aim to participate in the innovative power and employment opportunities in the city and region. We are therefore investing in contacts with the private sector and other partners, especially or ganisations that operate within the five key themes or in the area of innovation and student entrepreneurship in gen eral. These include The Hague Security Delta, the International Community Platform and the various ministries.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
Many of the organisations in The Hague that we are in contact with are international in outlook. We also actively seek to collaborate with universities outside the Netherlands.
We will continue to invest in this area in future years, to further improve the range of education and research and the opportunities available to Campus The Hague.
PERSONAL AMBASSADORS: OUR ALUMNI Our alumni – of both Campus The Hague and the University as a whole – are perhaps our most important ambassadors. They help the University with their time and effort, their networks and often also with financial support. Their activities include informing students about working in The Hague, giving presentations at events and arranging internships and research positions. International alumni who studied in The Hague and returned to their home country are important for recruiting new international students. We therefore keep in contact on a structural basis with our alumni, who are often very enthusiastic about supporting their University.
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SOCIETAL SIGNIFICANCE
Little Amal, a metres-tall puppet, received her own LU Card as a warm welcome to Leiden University in The Hague. The Walk - Little Amal is an international travelling project about art and hope. The puppet symbolises a nine-year-old refugee girl.
Year 7 primary school students in The Hague were taught by a real professor during a ‘Meet the Professor’ event. Professor of Public Management, Sandra Groeneveld, gave a class at Leidschenveen Montessori School.
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Making a difference in society Most of our societal impact comes from our graduates and from the results of our research: teaching and research are obviously our primary tasks. Yet we also want to make a difference in society in other ways.
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his starts close to seek for opportunities to make a val uable contribution to the city and region of The Hague. We see it as an important goal to develop the talents of all population groups in The Hague and to further raise the city’s standard of education. We therefore work on promoting equal opportuni ties, inclusion and a stronger sense of community in the city, for example by organising seminars (both online and face-to-face) and interactive theme evenings. These events are open to the public and help to make knowledge and learning accessible. FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE CITY
Leiden University also offers support to the children in The Hague and surrounding area. They have always
been welcome in Leiden but now they can find us nearer home, in The Hague. We are investing here in making university education attrac tive and accessible to school students who would not see it as an automatic choice, including first generation stu dents, perhaps with a migration back ground. Over the next few years, we aim to assist in the educational eman cipation of these groups, and hence indirectly in reducing segregation in the city. One of the initiatives in this context is the Community Project, where students of Leiden University College The Hague combine theo retical knowledge about education in a multicultural society with practical experience by working with local secondary school students. A second example is the ‘Students for
Education’ project with the Brede Buurtschool Foundation in The Hague. Here, students help out in the classroom at primary schools. In ad dition, the Praesidium Verbis project offers new language programme to the children in years 2 and 3 at Regen boog School (Laakkwartier East). WORKING ON BETTER HEALTHCARE With Health Campus The Hague, Leiden University, the LUMC and various partners in the city want to improve the health of and health care for people in the metropolitan region of The Hague, with a special focus on reducing health inequalities.
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