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 by LUP so far in 2026 — bringing new research and perspectives to readers around the world. From history and religion to urban life, global […]
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 to the present. Every October, Maand van de Geschiedenis (Dutch History Month) invites us to look at the past from new perspectives. History is more […]
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 Room:1.30 Register: kitlv@kitlv.nl https://www.kitlv.nl/ About the event This event incudes a book talk with experts, as well as a short film screening (30 mins) surrounding […]
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 LUP, in gesprek gaat over haar Handboek politieke stijl en de zes archetypen van politieke stijl. 👉 Luister naar de aflevering Image credit: Betrouwbare Bronnen
Call for Proposals
Behind every book is a community of scholars, editors, reviewers, and research networks. At Leiden University Press, we work closely with our authors throughout the publishing journey — from proposal to peer review, production, and global distribution. We are proud to collaborate with researchers worldwide. Interested in publishing with us? We welcome proposals in the […]
Podcast Spotlight: Historical Perspectives on Refugee Protection
At Leiden University Press, we are committed to publishing scholarship that deepens our understanding of pressing global issues through rigorous historical and interdisciplinary research. A recent podcast episode featuring Francesca Piana brings this mission into focus by examining the historical roots of modern humanitarian protection systems. Drawing on her book, Humanitarian Protection for Prisoners of War […]
Season’s Greetings from LUP!
The countdown to winter break has begun. Here is a reminder to get your orders in before our postal services get busy and we close for the holidays. Final orders for processing before winter break: 15th December LUP office closed on: 24th December – 5th January
Latest acquisition
We are thrilled to officially sign a new publishing agreement with Petr Vilem Koluch. His upcoming work, which examines the philosophical and historical roots of the Rule of Law as a core component of Europe’s constitutional identity, brings fresh analysis, rigorous scholarship, and a compelling perspective to readers globally. We’re proud to support his research […]