Scholarly Dialogue
Leiden University Press works with authors and editors across the world. As a university press connected to Leiden University, we combine international outlook with academic depth. Our community includes: • Established scholars • Emerging researchers • International research consortia • Academic associations Check out our collection here: Book series – Leiden University Press
Discoverable & Accessible
Libraries and archives are essential research partners in scholarly communication. Through strong collaborations with university libraries Leiden University Press ensures that research remains discoverable and accessible for generations to come. Take for instance our recent publication The Qajar Painting Collection at Leiden University Libraries: The Bazaar’s Splendour by Dr. Forough Sajadi. This book spotlights the […]
Today’s global challenges demand interdisciplinary thinking. From environmental ethics to global history, Leiden University Press actively supports research that bridges disciplines and opens new conversations. We welcome proposals that cross traditional academic boundaries and foster collaboration across: · Environmental Studies · Global & Dutch History · Politics and International Studies · Asian Studies · And Literature Innovation often begins at […]
New Book Series: Modern China and the World
This series will focus on the sociopolitical, economic, diplomatic, legal, military, and gender-related policies, debates, and practices in China and Taiwan in modern times. We are calling for proposals on topics such as; • Divergent paths of modernization pursued by the Communists and the Nationalists • The extent to which China’s modernization represents a replication […]
Publishing your first book?
Publishing a first monograph is a major milestone. 🏅 As a long established press, at LUP we see the value in working closely with early career scholars to guide them through proposal development, peer review, revisions, and production. We understand the importance of: Clear communication – Transparent timelines – Constructive editorial support – Guidance in […]
Onderzoeksdag Faculteit Militaire Wetenschappen
Gisteren vond de jaarlijkse Onderzoeksdag van de Faculteit Militaire Wetenschappen plaats. Onderzoekers, collega’s uit Defensie en partners uit het hoger onderwijs, bedrijfsleven en maatschappelijke organisaties kwamen samen om kennis te delen over de veiligheidsvraagstukken van vandaag én morgen. NL Arms 2026: Advances in Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2/AD): From Defensive Technologies to A Whole-of-Society Approach, geredigeerd door […]
Sociology Tuesdays event
Join us for an engaging conversation with Julie Yu-Wen Chen as she presents her new book hosted by the Sol Plaatje University at Sociology Tuesdays. This thought-provoking discussion explores Global Knowledge Production about China — a timely and important conversation for scholars, students, and anyone interested in global knowledge systems. 📅 **Event Details** • Date: […]
ABC News feature for Civil War Samurai
We’re proud to have our author Natalia Doan and her latest book featured in international news 🌍 A recent WJLA report highlights her book Civil War Samurai, a remarkable story of Tateishi Onojirō — a 17-year-old samurai who captured the American imagination during Japan’s first diplomatic mission to the United States in 1860. Nicknamed “Tommy,” […]