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The Dutch Monarchy and Its Colonial Past: Why History Matters
How deeply was the Dutch monarchy involved in colonialism? And what does that history mean for the Netherlands today? In The Dutch Monarchy and Its Colonial History, 1600–2025, historian Gert
GIGA China Series: lecture
🌏 Who shapes global knowledge about China — and whose perspectives are missing? Join us on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for the GIGA China Series lecture Global Knowledge Production about
Book Talk
How did European colonialism reshape societies across Asia and the Indian Ocean World through the enslavement and trade of human beings? On 10 November 2026, join the seminar exploring Colonial
Open Access Week 2026
It’s Open Access Week 2026! At Leiden University Press, we believe scholarly knowledge should reach beyond the library shelves and paywalls. This year, we’re celebrating the open access books published
Exploring the Many Routes of History
From colonial medicine and the environmental impact of war to eighteenth-century reading culture and the Dutch monarchy’s colonial legacy, Leiden University Press explores the many ways history connects the past
Book Launch | The Indonesian Left in the Twentieth Century
Book Launch | The Indonesian Left in the Twentieth Century Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 Time 15:30 – 17:55 Location: KITLV Herta Mohr Building, Witte Singel 27A, 2311 BG Leiden
Podcast met Carola Schoor
Benieuwd hoe deze zes politieke stijlen zich verhouden tot de Nederlandse politiek van vandaag? Luister dan naar de nieuwste aflevering van Betrouwbare Bronnen de podcast, waarin Carola Schoor, schrijver bij
Book Talk – Watch Back!
How is knowledge about China produced around the world — and who gets to be recognized as an expert? We were delighted to share a fascinating talk hosted by the
Nieuwsartikel: Handboek politieke stijl
Bekijk dit column van Petra de Koning geschreven in de NRC – Handboek politieke stijl: Politiek begrijpen met archetypen door Carola Schoor. Column | Geert Wilders in de broek van
Historicidagen 2026
We’re excited to be attending Historicidagen 2026 in Leiden! From 27–29 of August historians, researchers, students, educators, and heritage professionals will come together at Leiden University (Lipsius Building) to explore
Bert van Selm-lezing 35e editie
Dit jaar vindt op dinsdag 1 september 2026 voor de 35ste keer de Bert van Selmlezing plaats, ter opening van het academische jaar van de Opleiding Nederlandse taal en cultuur
Paneldiscussie: Handboek Politieke Stijl
Hoe belangrijk zijn personen geworden in de politiek? En welke rol spelen stijl, retorica en politieke communicatie daarin? Ter gelegenheid van de verschijning van Handboek Politieke Stijl van Carola Schoor
Auteursbezoek
Op 28 augustus verschijnt het nieuwe boek van Carola Schoor: Handboek politieke stijl. Het boek laat zien waarom politieke stijl steeds bepalender wordt voor hoe we macht, gezag en geloofwaardigheid
More than publications
Academic books are more than publications — they spark debate, shape research agendas, and contribute to public discourse. Leiden University Press is proud to publish works that: • Advance critical
Evolve responsibly in a changing world
LUP is committed to responsible production practices, digital accessibility, and long-term preservation of scholarship. We continue to explore: • Sustainable print solutions • Digital-first strategies • Open Access development •
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: •
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Environmental History Week 2026
All week long, we spotlighted books and series that explore how human history and the natural world are deeply intertwined. 🌎 🌱 Environmental history explores how humans and nature have