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Copyright

Copyright affects your work, your research and your teaching at Leiden University. Read about recent developments in national and European legislation and new Leiden University policies.

Blogs

The CDS Summer Training Week 2025: looking back and useful materials going forward

From 23 to 27 June, the third CDS Summer Training Week brought together over 70 participants for a series of workshops, lectures, and interactive sessions.

Pascal Flohr and Peter Verhaar • August 11, 2025

The new Leiden University Employer Copyright Regulations offer clarification on Leiden’s policy on copyright

On the 10th of February 2025, the Leiden University Employer Copyright Regulations were published. What does this mean for the academic community of Leiden University? And why was it deemed necessary in the first place?

Erna Sattler • February 12, 2025

Who 'owns' (your) research data?

Do you ever wonder who owns research data? And did you know this may not be you as a researcher?

Pascal Flohr and Erna Sattler • September 19, 2024

Copyright and the European Commission Policy for Research

An overview of recent studies, policy, and legislation surrounding copyright and research.

Erna Sattler • November 17, 2022

Applying copyright in times of online teaching

Due to the coronavirus situation several measures have been taken. We are all working from home as much as possible. Teaching staff are busy to facilitate online classes and other digital learning materials for their students. How can teachers best apply copyright under the changed circumstances?

Erna Sattler • March 20, 2020