In international employment, social security plays an important, often underestimated role. Where is the employee socially insured? Is it possible to continue social security in the country of origin? What formalities need to be completed? What happens if the employee needs medical care during the employment abroad? Does AOW accrual continue when working abroad? In […]

14-15-16 september 2025        One month to go! On 14 September, the Leiden Essay Film Festival will kick off. This three-day festival marks a first for the Netherlands. Never before has there been a public event entirely dedicated to the exceptional genre of the essay film. The festival will take place until 16 […]

From 15 to 21 September 2025, Leiden will once again become the stage for the Days of Art & Science, a citywide festival connecting the worlds of research, technology, and creativity. Across multiple venues, the program invites scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, and families to explore how collaboration between art and science can inspire new ideas for […]

Beyond tradition - Research and the shift towards responsible, animal-free innovations 2025 To highlight the transition towards animal free research and showcase ongoing efforts in alternative testing methods, a symposium will be organized at the LUMC. The event aims to raise awareness, facilitate discussion, and provide insights into existing non-animal research approaches within the Leiden […]

At the Single-Use Event 2025 suppliers and users meet at the ultimate networking event in the world of bioprocessing, biotechnology and (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Single-Use Event focusses on the technological and product developments in these three areas: Continuous Bioprocessing, Cell Culture Systems & Microbial Systems. The visitors come to the event to orientate themselves on […]

On 18 September, Studium Generale Leiden University organizes a Dutch-language lecture at Café Caat during Days of Art & Science. Daan Luining, co-founder and CIO of Meatable, will discuss how cultivated meat is developed, from a small animal cell sample to a product with the taste and texture of conventional meat, but without animal suffering […]

We look forward to a next edition of the Netherlands Biotechnology Congress on Tuesday 23 September 2025, where we will present again a great programme and assemble all biotech experts in the Netherlands at Omnia Congress Centre in Wageningen. We are proud to announce NBC-25's keynote speakers: Marcel Wubbolts, Chief Technology Officer at Vivici Caroline Paul, Associate professor […]