Community
Whether you have moved to Leiden from another country, spent part of your academic or professional journey overseas, or simply enjoy connecting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, the community offers a welcoming environment to build meaningful connections.
The LUMC Global Community promotes intercultural exchange, networking, and collaboration across disciplines. Through social events, knowledge-sharing activities, and partnerships with other communities, members can expand their networks, exchange perspectives, and contribute to an inclusive and internationally connected academic and healthcare environment.
…Whether you have moved to Leiden from another country, spent part of your academic or professional journey overseas, or simply enjoy connecting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, the community offers a welcoming environment to build meaningful connections.
The LUMC Global Community promotes intercultural exchange, networking, and collaboration across disciplines. Through social events, knowledge-sharing activities, and partnerships with other communities, members can expand their networks, exchange perspectives, and contribute to an inclusive and internationally connected academic and healthcare environment.
By fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support, the community helps individuals navigate and thrive in an international setting while strengthening global engagement within and beyond Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).
The LUMC Global Community is coordinated by the LUMC Global Community Committee, a diverse group of LUMC staff members representing the breadth of our international community.
As one of our committee members describes:
“The best way to describe it is being abroad yet at home. Being part of this community has been a truly enriching experience, both personally and socially. I am grateful to be part of a global network built on kindness, respect, and a genuine sense of togetherness.”