International Institute of Social Studies

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Highlights

2024-25 MA batch write about development

Best student essays on society, gender, conflict and decoloniality

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Development Studies - is this the MA for you?

Develop a critical understanding of major debates, theories and interventions in development studies

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Realising Palestinian Self-Determination and State Sovereignty: What next?

Call for conference papers - deadline 15 January 2026

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  • What if all borders opened?

    In a recent article in the Volkskrant, migration researcher Dr Simona Vezzoli discussed how borders shape migration decisions and patterns
    Simona Vezzoli
  • Transforming minds: using theory to address crises

    In this interview, Dr Karim Knio explores his passion for uncovering the deeper mechanisms behind political crises using innovative theories
    Karim Knio - 2024
  • New minor on Indonesia's future challenges

    New joint Leiden-Delft-Erasmus and University of Indonesia minor on Co-creating sustainable practices in and beyond the Indonesian City
    Opening joint minor 'Co-creating sustainable practices in and beyond the Indonesian City'

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