ISSA - International Studies Student Association

ISSA - International Studies Student Association ISSA is a platform for students from the MA International Studies at Leiden University to socialize and prepare for their future careers.

ISSA takes the International Criminal Court! 🏛️⚖️ Our students got an inside look at international justice in action tod...
03/09/2026

ISSA takes the International Criminal Court! 🏛️⚖️ Our students got an inside look at international justice in action today. Huge thanks to the ICC for hosting us!

New academic year, new goals! 🏛️ Our VP and Treasurer proudly represented ISSA at the Humanities Faculty’s official open...
03/09/2026

New academic year, new goals! 🏛️ Our VP and Treasurer proudly represented ISSA at the Humanities Faculty’s official opening yesterday. Ready to make this year our best one yet!

Starting the semester off right. Great seeing both new and returning faces at our first borrel last night. Looking forwa...
03/09/2026

Starting the semester off right. Great seeing both new and returning faces at our first borrel last night. Looking forward to the next one! 🥂👋

Exploring the roots of our university city! 🧭 Canal side views, rich history, and great company.Our Treasurer Willem Kie...
02/09/2026

Exploring the roots of our university city! 🧭 Canal side views, rich history, and great company.

Our Treasurer Willem Kies led MAIR students on an ISSA City Tour through historic Leiden, connecting our international community with the iconic streets and heritage of our university's home base.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the walk!

ISSA was in the room for the Opening of the Academic Year 2026! 🎓✨Our Vice President represented our association at Amar...
02/09/2026

ISSA was in the room for the Opening of the Academic Year 2026! 🎓✨

Our Vice President represented our association at Amare in The Hague as Leiden University kicked off the new year with discussions on AI, innovation, and community.

We’re excited to continue advocating for our students and building strong connections this year!

🌍 Curious about International Relations beyond the classroom?Discover ISSA, meet fellow IR students, join exciting event...
01/09/2026

🌍 Curious about International Relations beyond the classroom?

Discover ISSA, meet fellow IR students, join exciting events and committees, and make the most of your time at Leiden! 🎓✨

Swipe to find out more & join us! 💙

Thank you for joining us, and a special welcome to all our new students! 🎓🌍The International Studies Student Association...
25/08/2026

Thank you for joining us, and a special welcome to all our new students! 🎓🌍

The International Studies Student Association Leiden kicked off the new academic year with a fantastic first gathering. It was great to see so many new faces, get to know each other, and start building the ISSA community together.

Here’s to new friendships, exciting discussions, and an unforgettable year in Leiden! 🚀

Welcome to Leiden! 🌟 ISSA Intro Week is officially here, and we’ve lined up an unforgettable schedule to kick off the ne...
20/08/2026

Welcome to Leiden! 🌟

ISSA Intro Week is officially here, and we’ve lined up an unforgettable schedule to kick off the new academic year. Whether you want to explore the city, connect with fellow students, or test your trivia knowledge, there’s something for everyone!
Schedule breakdown:

31.08 @ 18:00 – Leiden Tour: Explore the city, key campus locations, and must-see spots. Meet-up at Leiden Centraal!

01.09 @ 11:15 – MAIR Intro Day: Meet us at the MA International Relations Day to ask questions about the association, degree program, or upcoming events.

02.09 @ 20:00 – ISSA Borrel: Join us for discounted drinks at Café de Keijzer!

03.09 @ 10:00 – ICC Visit: Take a trip to the International Criminal Court. Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis (Free for ISSA Friends, €5 for non-members).

04.09 @ 20:00 – Pub Quiz Night: Test your general knowledge and compete for prizes! (Location TBA)

🔗 Sign up now:
https://forms.gle/e5WYu3YZiHBoz5hV7

As we come to the end of the academic year, we wanted to wish all of you the best of luck with your final papers, exams,...
22/06/2026

As we come to the end of the academic year, we wanted to wish all of you the best of luck with your final papers, exams, and especially those of you who are currently waiting on thesis grades. You’ve all worked incredibly hard this year, and we hope these final weeks go smoothly for you.

We also want to say a huge thank you to all of you. We have genuinely enjoyed spending this year together and seeing the MAIR community grow through all of the academic, professional, and social events we’ve shared. It has been a pleasure getting to know so many of you.

We wish you all a well-deserved summer break filled with rest, fun, and hopefully some sunshine! ☀️

A quick announcement: applications for the ISSA Board for the fall semester of 2026–2027 are now open! Whether you are part of the September 2025 cohort and extending your Master’s or part of the February cohort, we would love to hear from you.

The deadlines are:
📌 President, Vice-President, and Treasurer: 10 July
📌 All other board and committee positions: 4 September

https://forms.gle/oV1PqVzabVwfvPTe8

Joining ISSA is a great way to gain leadership experience, organize events, meet new people, and contribute to the MAIR community. If you have any questions about any of the positions, please feel free to reach out to us, we’d be happy to chat.

Good luck with the final push, and have a wonderful summer! 💙

Continuing with the academic spirit today, our committee has been hard at work behind the scenes organizing another even...
29/04/2026

Continuing with the academic spirit today, our committee has been hard at work behind the scenes organizing another event surrounding Refugee Camps in East Africa.

On the 6th of May in room 3.48 of Wijnhaven, please join us from 16:00 onwards for an extremely important discussion covering the long-term social, political, and economic impacts of refugee camps in East Africa.

Around 22% of the world’s refugee population lives in refugee camps. Although refugee camps are often conceived as temporary solutions providing immediate shelter, many become long-term settlements.

With esteemed speakers Dr. Berckmoes and Dr. Jansen, join us as we explore questions such as: How do refugee camps shape experiences internally and externally? To what extent does humanitarian politics transform local communities?

You can secure your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ-Xrc85VS9xJ7bRx22k9hPDDrLxTTyV9YEOpdWy8m3pSoOA/viewform?usp=header

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