Leiden University Courses

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

106 reviews

There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different langu…

• Coursera
• 22 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

De-Mystifying Mindfulness

99 reviews

Explore mindfulness from psychological, philosophical, and political perspectives, combining scholarly inquiry with experiential learning to gain a comprehensive understanding of this contemporary phenomenon.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 reviews

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 3 days 7 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 reviews

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 18 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

19 reviews

Explore international arbitration's role in dispute resolution, covering history, principles, and key cases. Gain insights into arbitration's impact on global peace and its interplay with law and politics.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

16 reviews

Explore complex global security challenges, their multifaceted nature, and approaches to address them. Learn to analyze and understand modern safety issues from various perspectives and governance levels.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

11 reviews

Explore functions and challenges of international courts in The Hague. Learn about judicial settlement, law-politics interaction, state consent, and protection of global values through case studies and expert interviews.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Risk in Modern Society

8 reviews

Explore risk's defining role in modern society, examining various types and perceptions across academic fields. Gain insights into risk management, global challenges, and societal impacts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

5 reviews

Explore the global metals challenge and sustainable solutions, focusing on circular economy principles to balance societal needs with environmental impacts while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• Coursera
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

5 reviews

Explore organs of digestion and causes of abdominal/pelvic pain through 3D anatomy, embryology, and clinical applications. Gain insights into structure and function from basic to advanced levels.

• Coursera
• 1 day 18 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Demystifying Mindfulness

2 reviews

Discover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

362 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of clinical kidney, pancreas, and islet transplantation, covering pre-transplant considerations, surgical procedures, and early/late challenges. Includes interactive elements and expert insights for healthcare professionals and stu…

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

405 ratings at Coursera

Explore the diverse, advanced, and interconnected Medieval Arabic world, from bustling cities to religious coexistence, trade networks, power dynamics, and scientific achievements that shaped modern society.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

1 review

Build your knowledge of Indo-European languages, how they changed through time, and how to reconstruct ancient languages.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

37 ratings at Coursera

Explore global sustainability challenges and learn practical skills for local action. Gain insights on biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and societal transitions to drive positive environmental impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)