SPIL

The study association for Political Scientists at Leiden University

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We are sad to hear about the passing of professor dr. Rudy Andeweg on the 28th of June. He was an influential figure for our field of study, and a beloved teacher among SPILers. Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

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Upcoming events:

November 2024

Monday 04/11 00:00Friday 08/11 23:59

DIES Week

Monday 11/11

19:00 – 22:00
Masters Board Game


Ready to take a break from studying after the exams? Join the Master’s committee for a fun and competitive night playing all sorts of games! We will provide some games, but feel free to take your own favourite game to the Beehive common room on November 11th from 19:00! Free snacks and drinks are also included 👀!
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Klaar om na de tentamens even pauze te nemen van het studeren? Kom langs bij de Master’s commissie voor een leuke en competitieve avond met allerlei spelletjes! We zullen zelf een aantal spellen meenemen, maar neem gerust je eigen favoriete spel mee naar de Beehive common room op 11 november vanaf 19:00! Gratis hapjes en drankjes zijn ook inbegrepen 👀!

Wednesday 13/11

19:00 – 22:00
Stairs Affairs - American Election Event


Join us for the first Stairs Affairs event of this academic year😍! Together with multiple experts, we will explore the consequences of the American election 🇺🇸results on various current issues. Walk-in is at 18.30, we begin at 19.00! Drinks and snacks will be provided😋
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Kom naar het eerste Stairs Affairs evenement van dit academisch jaar😍! Samen met meerdere experts zullen we de gevolgen van de Amerikaanse verkiezingsuitslag 🇺🇸op verschillende actuele onderwerpen onderzoeken. Inloop is om 18.30, we beginnen om 19.00! Er zijn drankjes en snacks geregeld😋

Thursday 14/11

23:00 – 03:00
Throwback Thursday - SPILxPicasso


Are you ready for the best party of November? Join the Picasso, SPIL, CIROS and BASIS collaboration at PiP on the 14th of November🍾🪩 Buy your early bird SPIL tickets through the link in the bio before it’s too late🤩
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Ben jij klaar voor het beste feest van november? Doe mee met de samenwerking tussen Picasso, SPIL, CIROS en BASIS in PiP op 14 november🍾🪩 Koop je SPIL early bird tickets via de link in de bio voor het te laat is🤩

Monday 18/11

00:00 – 23:59
Brussels Trip


The long wait is now over… We’re going back to Brussels!! 🇧🇪 Join us on our annual trip to the capital of the EU 🇪🇺, where we will be visiting top institutions like the EU Commission, the EESC and more!

Don’t forget your formal attire and SPIL merch items to represent our organisation in style 💛🖤. See you there!

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De tijd is aangebroken… We gaan weer naar Brussel!! 🇧🇪 Ga met ons mee op onze jaarlijkse reis naar de hoofdstad van de EU 🇪🇺, waar we verschillende instellingen bezoeken zoals de Europese Commissie, de EESC en nog veel meer!

Vergeet niet je formele kleding en SPIL merch mee te nemen zodat je SPIL in stijl vertegenwoordigt 💛🖤. We zien jullie daar!

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