Universiteit Leiden

A new Cleveringa

A new  Cleveringa

Contribution: Lammert Leertouwer (rector magnificus 1991-1997)

I myself was not there when Professor Cleveringa gave his protest speech.  That day, 26 November 1940, is when we became what for me was the glory of Leiden: a bastion of freedom instead of a plaything for the occupier. And his audience understood him. We closed until Queen Wilhelmina could fully reopen the university in September 1945. We are still here. And if need be, a new Cleveringa will rise up to make sure it stays that way. That is why I love Leiden University and am proud to this day that I was able to serve as its Rector Magnificus.

Development opportunities

 

Job hopper Development opportunities

Camaraderie

 

Thriving community Camaraderie

City criminologist

 

City criminologist

The Cleveringa meetings

 

The Cleveringa meetings

Knowledge centre

 

Children and anxiety Knowledge centre

 

That ‘my’ Leiden University feeling

Lipsius

 

Unlovely but loved Lipsius

Academic ceremonies

 

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Christiaan Huygens

 

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