Course
Research Day Spring 2026
- Date
- Wednesday 20 May 2026
- Time
- Explanation
- Lunch met netwerkmogelijkheid
- Address
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Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague - Room
- 3.46
It Takes a Village – Joining Forces around research and teaching agendas
Research Day 2026 focuses on strengthening collaboration across research and teaching agendas within FGGA and FSW, in connection with Leiden University’s thematic research areas.
The programme opens with remarks by the deans of FGGA and FSW, Koen Caminada and Bart Barendregt, who will reflect on the role and value of thematic research collaboration. This is followed by a keynote lecture by Scientific Director Sanneke Kuipers on Security, Safety and Cybersecurity, one of the university’s key research themes, and a panel discussion offering multiple perspectives on the topic.
The programme also includes research pitches by Julie Hall, Olga Bogulyobova and Christina Toenshoff, who will present how their work connects to the university’s profiling themes, followed by an interactive discussion.
In the afternoon, participants can join two rounds of in-depth workshops covering topics such as policy writing, grant applications, publication strategies, and the use of AI in research.
Aspirations for this Research Day FSW and FGGA:
Provide you, as a researcher, the opportunity for:
- collegial interaction
- interdisciplinary academic exchange
- gathering information on a broad range of research support: grant support, knowledge security, data management, etc.
- discussing and exploring challenges and opportunities on thematic cooperation within and beyond Leiden University, nationally and internationally
Programme
| 9.00 - 9.15 hrs | Coffee and informal drop-in |
| 9.15 - 9.30 hrs |
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| 9.30 - 10.45 hrs Plenary session |
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| 10.45 - 11.00 hrs | Coffee break |
| 11.00 - 11.45 hrs |
Workshops round 1
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| 11.45 - 12.00 hrs | Quick break |
| 12.00 - 12.45 hrs |
Workshops round 2
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| 12.45 - 13.30 hrs | Plenary wrap-up and lunch |
Workshops
AI; do's en don'ts for researchers
How do you use AI as a researcher? How can you utilize it and what should you watch out for? What is allowed and what is not? What do you do if collaboration partners handle this differently? What should you agree on regarding this? In this workshop you have a chance to learn more on all this, discuss dilemma's and ask your questions!
Workshop leader: Cameron Hope
Choosing your publication strategy
How do you choose the best way to publish your research in an increasingly complex open access landscape? Leiden University actively promotes open scholarly publishing: making research outputs as accessible, reusable, and cost-efficient as possible. But what does this mean for you in practice? What are the benefits, and how do you decide which publication route best fits your work and career stage?
By the end of the session, you will feel more confident navigating publisher terminology and making informed, strategic publication choices that align with both your own ambitions and the university’s values.
Workshop leaders: Heleen Palmen and Fleur Praal
Opportunities for European research cooperation
What do I need to know about EU policy and programs, which opportunities do they offer for me as a researcher? What should I do or know as an individual researcher to be able to take advantage of these opportunities, for example in entering into collaborations? And how can thematic collaboration within the interfaculty research themes help with this?
Workshop leaders: Marc Holtkamp and Anke Klerkx
Writing Quest
Embark on your writing quest through the Kingdom of Publication Dreams. In a game setting, explore your writing habits, tackle challenges, and discuss strategies for becoming a more confident and productive writer.
Writing is a large part of your research career. Arm yourself with the skills, allies, and mindset you need to succeed on your quest.
Workshop leaders: Maria Sherwood-Smith and Ina Schabram
Tips and tricks for grant opportunities
Want to learn how to (better) seize grant opportunities for your research projects? Researchers share tips, tricks, and best practices. Specific attention will be given to calls that will open in 2026, such as Horizon Europe. Also expect specific attention for writing proposals in interdisciplinary collaboration, with care for partnership agreements, and project management.
Workshop leaders: Ellen Touwen and Judi Mesman
Making an impact outside the university: how to collaborate with the city
Through 'Learning with the city' and 'Thesis Hub Den Haag South-West', you gain insight into ways to create impact as a researcher with partners in the city. How do you quickly and carefully organize good collaboration between students, teachers, researchers, and clients with multiple partners? And how do you share the obtained insights to increase impact?
Workshop leaders: Mandy Koenraads, Lisa Feil and Kim Eweg