Research at the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) focuses on linguistic variation and diversity. In order to create more awareness and scientific understanding of this topic, research activities are clustered around six (overlapping) umbrella programmes. Many of our researchers are active…

The Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo provides myriad forms of assistance to researchers from our affiliated institutions. For more information on the current research NVIC is involved in, please select your field of academic interest on the left.

The philosophers at the Institute of Philosophy develop new perspectives and insights not only on fundamental philosophical questions, but also on topical and interdisciplinary themes such as secrecy, migration, climate change, the politics of truth and intercultural relations.

Find out more about the impact of Brexit on research projects.

The faculty’s scientific research is organised around a number of centres and institutes in The Hague, city of peace, security and justice.

LUCAS’ Medieval and Early Modern (MEM) cluster brings together expertise in the fields of art, literature and media. It focuses on the arts in society in Europe and beyond during a vast period of time, from the 7th through to the 18th centuries CE.

PhD defence

PhD defence

Research within the department of Philosophy of Law is mainly focused on the history of the philosophy of law.

Leiden Law School has a long tradition of research in Air Law and, of more recent vintage, in Space Law.

LIAS has a School of Asian Studies (SAS), a School of Middle-Eastern Studies (SMES) and a School of Religious Studies (LUCSoR). These designations, and the fields within them, remain foundational to our work. At the same time, the academic community benefits from the presence of cross-regional networks…

Research at the Catalysis and Surface Chemistry group is comprised of the following research themes:

The Leiden Leadership Centre conducts research into the development of effective public leadership within and between organisations. On the basis of our research and development agenda ‘Furthering Public Leadership’, we focus on public leadership in a public context, on its societal impact, and on leadership…

Promotor: Prof.dr. E.F. van Dishoeck, Prof.dr. F.F.S. van der Tak (RUG)

Research highlights

Enduring influence of Roman law

A computer can look at, and learn from, many more images than a human specialist. AI systems are rapidly becoming indispensable for medical and biological applications. But they still have to learn how to explain their decisions.

The main goal of the research that is conducted in the Brain and Education Lab is to create a better understanding of the cognitive and neural systems that support learning and academic performance across development. To pursue this goal, lab members draw on theories and methods from developmental and…

The aim of our research program is to better understand the aetiology and course of mood, anxiety and trauma and stressor-related disorders and to test and improve treatments for these disorders.

Research at the MCBIM group is comprised of the following research themes:

The conquest by Rome brought profound changes to large parts of Europe. Unprecedented infrastructural works such as roads and harbours were created, towns sprang up, a ribbon of fortresses was laid out along the frontiers and there is a vast increase in material culture to inform us about the lives…

Key publications of the Biologics Formulation group

At the Sport Data Center, five research themes are explored.

The research within the Liveable Planet programme is clustered around four themes. Find out why these topics deserve our attention.

The mission of our group is understanding how science communication works to improve the interaction between science and society. We believe better science communication can improve our society and engage many different groups with science, also improving science.

Research at the SBC group is comprised of the following research themes:

The GTGC network currently spans over 200 researchers across 6 faculties at Leiden University. We especially foster thematic interfaculty collaborations on a wide variety of global transformations and governance challenges.

The current projects of the Molecular Physiology group focus on proteins of the endocannabinoid system, kinases and antibacterial targets. MSc- and BSc-students can contact Jessica van Krimpen-Kraaijenoord to apply for research internships.

How do people acquire language? How can you train your brain? What is the effect of stress on an unborn child? LIBC research topics range from language processing to cognitive robotics, and from psychiatric disorders to the impact of social factors on human behaviour. Meet several main research topics…

CompaRe aims to conduct and stimulate research on comparative regional integration in Europa, Asia, Africa and Latin-America. To this end, CompaRe organizes conferences and workshops, and CompaRe members contribute to conferences, research papers, publications and reports on comparative regional…

Our research examines mental health risk and resilience in young people. We do so by integrating cultural, social, cognitive and neurobiological factors and their interactions.

The LLRC has collaborated on developing the communicative tasks for the Leiden Learner Corpus (LLC).

The CSPRR hosts several research projects.

Research at the THEOR group is comprised of the following research themes:

Are predictive archaeological maps a reliable tool to play an important role in the spatial planning? One of the goals of this project was to develop best practices for the production and application of the models.

A research into the consumption experience and consumption behaviour.

LUMC researchers are looking for factors that point to illness at an early stage.

Cognitive decline (amongst other problems with attention, concentration, memory) is a common symptom in patients with a variety of brain disorders and has been related to healthy ageing as well. People suffering from cognitive deficits are often significantly hampered in their day-to-day functioning…

In Quantum mechanics, particles can be in multiple positions simultaneously. Yet, when a measurement is made, the particle is found only in one place. Technology has come to a point where we may design experiments that will tell us how.

LUMC researchers are looking for factors that point to illness at an early stage.

Research at the BIOSYN group is comprised of the following research themes:

The LUCDH foster the development of new digital research by awarding a number of Small Grants each year. As in previous years the LUCDH received a large number of excellent grant applications for Research and Personal Development funds. Congratulations to the recipients of this year's research award…

The research of the unit is aimed at the development of models to explain and describe the influences in social systems. Social influences are studied in three ways: from the perspective of group dynamics, from an individual-cognitive perspective, and from an economic and consumer psychological pers…

Although there has been an increase in the research into brain function and dysfunction in relation to stress and emotions, there are still many unanswered questions.

The aim of the Standard Operating Procedures for Research Integrity (SOPs4RI) project was to promote excellent research and a strong research integrity culture that aligns with the principles and norms of the ‘European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity’, and to counter research misconduct. The…

The research in the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair is focused on the following points.

The Faculties of Leiden University have developed several themes for research cooperation between Leiden University and its Indonesian partners.

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Research lines within the Pharmacy group: