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
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🌏 Who shapes global knowledge about China — and whose perspectives are missing? Join us on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, for the GIGA China Series
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,
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
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