SPIL

The study association for Political Scientists at Leiden University

NEWS

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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BECOME A MEMBER

  • Join all activities such as lectures, excursions, social events and parties!
  • Join one of our many yearly trips:
    • Two weeks outside of Europe
    • One week inside Europe
    • Three days inside the Benelux
    • Two days to Brussels
  • Free copy of our quarterly magazine DEBAT.
  • Lowest price guarantee on your studybooks and a lifelong discount on all other books provided by INDEX books.
  • Entitled to apply for a committee of your choice in order to develop your professional skills. 

Countdown to SPIL Weekend:

Upcoming events:

April 2025

Wednesday 23/04

All Day
Alumni Event

Thursday 24/04

22:00 – 23:59
HSF

Tuesday 29/04

17:00 – 20:00
Career Night


Are you curious to explore your career options for after your studies? Come to the Career Night to talk with former students who now work in all different fields! Meet people from the government, private companies, NGO’s, international organisations, academics and more! Discover career paths and find out what fits your profile best! We hope to see you at the Spanish Steps on April 29th at 17:00! Sign-up through the link our bio if you’re interested.
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Ben je nieuwsgierig naar je carrièremogelijkheden na je studie? Kom naar de Career Night en praat met oud-studenten die nu in allerlei verschillende sectoren werken! Ontmoet mensen van de overheid, bedrijven, NGO’s, internationale organisaties, onderwijs en meer! Ontdek carrièremogelijkheden en wat het beste bij jouw profiel past! We hopen je te zien op de Spaanse Trappen op 29 april om 17:00 uur! Meld je aan via de link in onze bio als je geïnteresseerd bent.

Wednesday 30/04

18:30 – 21:00
Stairs Affairs


The second edition of Stairs Affairs is coming up! This time, we’ll be having a conversation with professionals about populism! When we look at the political landscape of the Netherlands, and the world as a whole, this is becoming an increasingly prominent topic. So this will definitely be an evening you won’t want to miss. Come by and ask the professionals everything you want to know!

Doors open at 18:30, and we’ll start at 19:00. There will be soft drinks and snacks available.
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De tweede editie van Stairs Affairs komt er aan! Ditmaal gaan we met de professionals in gesprek over populisme! Als er wordt gekeken naar het politieke speelveld van Nederland, maar ook de gehele wereld, wordt dit een steeds prominenter thema. Dus het wordt zeker weten een avond die je niet wil missen. Kom langs, en vraag de professionals het hemd van het lijf!

Inloop vanaf 18:30, we beginnen om 19:00. Er zullen fris en snacks aanwezig zijn.

May 2025

Friday 02/05

20:30 – 01:00
SPIL Gala - Midsummer's Eve


The ticket sale for the SPIL Gala is now open!🥰 Buy your ticket for an unforgettable “Midsummer’s Eve” on the 2nd of May at Grand Café de Burcht in Leiden!💐 Put on your best black tie attire and and bring your friends or a date along to enjoy the open bar, music and atmosphere🍷🍺 The ticket sale is open until the 29th of April so get your tickets now from the link in the bio💛
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De kaartverkoop voor het SPIL Gala is nu open!🥰 Koop je ticket voor een onvergetelijke “Midsummer’s Eve” op 2 mei in Grand Café de Burcht in Leiden!💐 Trek je beste black-tie kleding aan en neem je vrienden of een date mee om te genieten van de open bar, muziek en het sfeer🍺 De kaartverkoop is open tot 29 april dus koop je tickets nu via de link in de bio💛

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Ralph Otten

COMMISSIONER EDUCATION AND POLITICS

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Jules Fockens

commissioner global relations

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Lilli Helin

commissioner internal relations

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Soizic Michotte van den Berck

COMMISSIONER EXTERNAL RELATIONS

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