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Minister Bussemaker opens international conference

The Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Dr. Jet Bussemaker, has given te opening address to the conference 'Political Legitimacy and the Paradox of Regulation' in Leiden. Her speech discussed practical experiences with the paradox of regulations: rules are necessary for a legitimate government, but quite often also impede its authority. The full text of the Minister's speech and the subsequent introduction of the conference theme by Prof. Ruud Koole can be found below.


8 March 2013: Master Information Day

Do you want to know more of conflict and cooperation and international relations and diplomacy? Or are you more interested in a research master political science? Then come visit us on the Master Information Day Friday March 8th and get informed!


Rubicon grant for Siniša Vuković

Siniša’s (Institute of Political Science, Leiden University) NWO Rubicon grant will allow him to continue his research on multiparty mediation at Johns Hopkins University's School for Advanced International Studies. Siniša's aims to expand a game-theoretical model developed in the framework of his dissertation. 


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.


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.