Multilingualism and Wellbeing is an innovative text that combines sociolinguistic, psychological and philosophical approaches to explore multilingualism as a source of wellbeing. It challenges the “monolingual bias” and the common assumption that multilingualism is solely driven by utilitarian, formal,…

SEECR-CONGO aims to strengthen the doctoral education ecosystem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to foster a new generation of highly skilled researchers who can contribute to academia and the wider labour market.

Principles of Functional Analysis applied to Dutch Neolithic Assemblages.

The article examines how Southern European member states' newspapers portray European irregular migration governance.

The Brave Little Ones research group is still looking for individuals that can help us carry out the research project.

In this minor programme, students will become familiar with the nature and scope of violence; the ways in which it impacts public order, and the ways in which society can respond to and, ultimately, prevent violence.

Lecture, SMILE - Experimental Linguistics series

The Summer of Islamic Humanities was founded in 2025.

The deadline for applications is the 4th of May, 2026.

The specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes courses and electives (30-60 EC) and and one or more research projects (60-90 EC).

The subject areas covered encompass functional genomics, signal transduction, cellular differentiation, development, host-microbe interactions and animal behaviour.

Speech Prosody 2024 includes seven special sessions. When making a submission, authors are asked to indicate whether they want their paper to be considered for a special session. You can find descriptions of each below.

How can we promote social cohesion in a society that is culturally and religiously diverse?

YAL raises its voice on policy matters.

As a supervisor, you play a vital role in guiding and supporting your PhD candidate throughout their academic journey. Here are some important responsibilities and steps you need to consider.

The archaeology of transregional exchange (1st millennia BCE-CE)

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Science and Leiden University College with four universities in Nigeria.

Research projects for students of the University of Leiden and other Dutch Universities are often available at the MacBio group. The research lines are also described in the Research section. For details of specific projects contact the supervisor (Ubbink, Dame, Boyle, Jeuken or Wentink).

In our lab, we investigate the physics and material properties of low-dimensional systems.

LUCIS affiliated members are researchers outside Leiden University who are actively involved in the study of Islam and/or Muslim societies and who regularly participate in LUCIS activities. LUCIS affiliate membership offers possibilities to cooperate with LUCIS as well as network opportunities. Contact…

At Leiden Law School of Leiden University, it is possible to take certain post-academic courses on a contract basis. As contract student, you will join the regular students in the classroom. After passing the exam, you will be awarded a course certificate.

To be eligible for Chinese Studies at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

English Language and Culture is a multi-faceted programme in which you’ll study the language in all its varieties, from Old English to the many different pronunciations currently in use. You’ll also study British, American and Canadian literature in their cultural-historical context.

The English Language and Culture programme focuses on four areas, namely: philology, literature, linguistics and language acquisition. It also offers several specialisation options, ranging from renaissance literature to the use of metaphors.

Asian Studies at Leiden University is unparalleled in the Netherlands and combines the very best of Asia-related research in North-West Europe.

eLaw is a research institute of interdisciplinary scholars who explore issues at the intersection of law, technology and society.

The specialisation Global Order in Historical Perspective of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University focuses on examining the historical processes and practices in the making of global order.

The major aim is to determine the psychophysiological responses to stress and stress-management interventions and to examine the role of stress and stress-related psychophysiological mechanisms (e.g., cognitions, behaviors, and physiological stress responses) in both healthy and medical populations.

To be eligible for Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

How do lecturer-researchers at Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences perceive their academic identity after expanding their teaching-only work portfolios to include researcher roles, and how do they navigate attached identity-based role transitions, while balancing personal goals, institutional expectations,…

Knowledge and culture subproject 2:

To be eligible for Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

To be eligible for Industrial Ecology at Leiden University and Delft University of Technology, you must meet the following admission requirements.

One way for governments to conduct foreign policy and promote national interests is through direct outreach and communication with the population of a foreign country. This is called public diplomacy. Historians such as Helmer Helmers and William T. Rossiter have shown that printed media were already…

Commercial enterprises who want to make use of the expertise and facilities are referred to LAB , the commercial unit responsible for specialized laboratory work.

To be eligible for Assyriology (research) at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

Master International Relations specialisation Culture and Politics.

Human AI is where artificial intelligence and machine learning meet philosophy, cognitive science, and the creative arts. Examples of research questions in this domain are: 'Can an algorithm be creative by human standards?', 'Can creative processes, such as composing music or writing poetry, be modelled?',…

Tracking early human behaviour through plant processing and -exploitation.

In the research theme ‘Animal Sciences and Health’, we work with various animal species to gain insights into fundamental biological processes in both animals and humans.

Research facilities within reach of LIBC members:

Urbanization brings benefits like housing and jobs but also challenges like biodiversity loss. CML's Urban research program uses science to create sustainable cities, focusing on the built environment (circular economy, urban mining) and enhancing urban nature for biodiversity and human benefits.

This section contains information on:

The Aesernia Colonial Landscape project investigates ancient settlement patterns and dynamics around modern Isernia in Molise (Italy), the Latin colony of Aesernia (founded 263 BC). It consists of intensive systematic field survey in the territory of the colony, combined with remote sensing and geoprospection…

This project aims to link robot development and policymaking to reduce the complexity in robot legal compliance in the context of COVR.