Leiden University Politics News
Interesting articles from the University’s Mare Newspaper
The end of #Cameragate: board accepts criticism and turns off cameras
February 2023
The 371 smart cameras of Leiden University will definitely not be used. The Executive Board decided this on Monday after a negative advice from the University Council. “If you think this technology doesn’t belong here, we’ll remove it.”
University admits mistakes, cameras will remain off until March
February 2022
The university’s investigation into the controversial cameras at the entrances of buildings and lecture halls has revealed digital security problems. The system will remain deactivated pending further investigation.
Suddenly there are smart cameras everywhere (and they see everything)
November 2021
During the lockdown, the university placed smart cameras at all the entrances to its buildings and lecture halls. These cameras are intended to count people, but they can do much more, and experts are concerned. ‘A fine would be very painful.’
Protest against termination of sexual violence support group: ‘No more silence’
November 2021
The termination of a support group for victims of sexual violence, financed by Leiden University, led to loud protests. Too loud, according to some. ‘Never stop fighting the patriarchy.’
One university, two cities, one divide: why internationals never feel linked to Leiden
July 2021
The “two cities” strategy of Leiden University implies restricting The Hague students’ opportunities. There is a big sense of disconnect, reports Adriana Cerdeira.
The Hague Council comes to the rescue
April 2021
Student welfare is declining due to the pandemic. The faculty council of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) in The Hague has therefore written a plan on how courses can accommodate them.
Suddenly it crackles in the council
March 2021
The Executive Board wants more money from the quality agreements to go to the sciences and medicine. That plan led to a serious clash with the university council, in which the discussion suddenly turned to the functioning of the employee participation bodies. “It would be a shame if this became a huge divisive fungus… but it will happen.”
The Hague is growing
November 2020
The campus in The Hague wants to greatly expand over the coming ten years. There are plans for new study programmes and a ‘campus boulevard’ with university buildings and new student housing.