Rabat International Book Fair with NIMAR

Our books are on the road to the 30th Rabat International Book and Publishing Fair together with NIMAR! Included in their vibrant display they will feature LUP’s publication Prophets, Poets and Scholars, The Collections of the Middle Eastern Library of Leiden University. A book which delves into topics of the #Ancient #NearEast to the material […]
New Books Network podcast feature

Take a listen to our talented writer Syaifudin Zuhri talk about the book Wali Pitu and Muslim Pilgrimage in Bali hosted by Jaclyn Michael: https://newbooksnetwork.com/wali-pitu-and-muslim-pilgrimage-in-bali-indonesia Curious about the book? Read more and order here: https://lup.nl/publications/asian-studies/wali-pitu-and-muslim-pilgrimage-in-bali-indonesia/
Open University event feature

Taking to the stage #MateoCohen discusses topics from his book “Radicalized Conservatism in Israel. The One-State Ideology and Democratic Decay”. Watch the event recording, brought to you by The Open University (in Hebrew) here Read more about the book and order Radicalized Conservatism in Israel – Leiden University Press
Moving from X to Bluesky

Leiden University Press has decided to no longer use X for posting or messaging. We have instead moved over to Bluesky. Keep up with our latest news and follow us @leidenup.bsky.social
LUP booth at ESSHC!

Step back in time to explore our rich collection, that delves into the exciting history of social sciences. Join us at the 15th edition of the ESSHC! Bringing together scholars interested in explaining historical phenomena using the methods of the social sciences. A lively exchange of intimate sessions, the conference welcomes topics ranging from all […]
Podcast feature ‘Power to Corrupt’

Featured on the ‘Power to Corrupt Podcast’, listen now to an interview with our writer and researcher #MateoCohen. Upon the publication of his book: “Radicalized Conservatism in Israel: The One-State Ideology and Democratic Decay” he speaks with #OrenPersico and #ShukiTaussig from media watchdog #The7eye Catch the episode (in Hebrew) here Read more about the book here
Book signing

Not only do our authors care about what is inside our books, but also the people who read and learn from them! By special request from a customer, Ans van Broekhuizen-de Rooij dropped by our office to sign a copy of her book, along with a motivational letter. To all those students and lifelong learners, […]
Association for Asian Studies 2025 Annual Conference

Coming to you from the largest Asian Studies Conference worldwide, we are excited to showcase together with our partner Amsterdam University Press our latest books at #AAS2025! From topics surrounding colonial discourses…to gender research… to religious and political debate… our publications specialize in subject matters that reach right across the Asian continent and its cultures. […]