Exploiting metabolic vulnerabilities to identify anticancer compounds in zebrafish synthetic lethality screens.

Learn all about the writing systems used in the famous wall poems of the city of Leiden.

Sentencing is becoming increasingly complex for the courts. Legal scholars and criminologists from Leiden document the process of sentencing in the Netherlands. They use this knowledge to advise legislators and those who implement this legislation on how to make sentencing more consistent and effect…

The LUCAS Graduate Journal (LGJ, ISSN 2950-5283) is an annual, peer-reviewed journal, published in Open Access by Leiden University Library.

How do the starchy botanical foodways reflect upon previous archaeological understandings in the northern and circum-Caribbean?

A neural network mimics how our brain works. Evolutionary algorithms use the principle of natural selection to solve complex problems. This kind of 'natural computing' is being used to improve the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or the production of steel.

We always have several ongoing studies running in our labs. Below you can find information about each one.

The central research question focuses on identifying shifts in the urban social network in terms of private, semi-public and public space by means of mapping the spatial distributions of wells and cesspits in the town of Haarlem in the course of the pre-industrial period (1200-1800). Shifts may be indicative…

No one can tell you what it's like to work for us better than your future colleagues themselves.

Making predictions about emotional problems or the effects of air pollution: Marjolein Fokkema’s algorithms are getting better at this all the time. She is making her algorithms increasingly flexible, so they can predict not just characteristics at one particular moment, but also how skills, for example,…

If we want to build robots and computer systems that are not only smarter but also possess more social skills, we first need to find out more about how humans interpret information. Max van Duijn and Tessa Verhoef conduct research at the intersection of cognitive science and AI.

Fieldwork

In this project the already developed parcel based historical GIS (HISGIS) for the Dutch province of Friesland (Frisia) will be extended with a series of crucial datasets and map layers.

The Old Observatory has a rich history. On this page you will find a short version of the history that took place in the observatory.

Leiden University College offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees within a Liberal Arts & Sciences programme that focuses on four Global Challenges: Peace & Justice, Sustainability, Prosperity, and Diversity. The programme’s environment is characterized by small-scale, interactive sessions…

An overview with the most frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers:

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Linguistics at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Dutch Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme African Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme International Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme South and Southeast Asian Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

At Leiden University we believe it is important that you receive the right kind of support in your choice of study and while you study. This is why we use what we call the ‘Leiden study system’ to help you make a success of your study from start to finish.

The International Bachelor in Psychology in Leiden takes you along all the different subdisciplines in Psychology.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme English Language and Culture at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

LUC's Liberal Arts and Sciences programme offers you the opportunity to specialise in one of six Majors while keeping the Global Challenges at the centre of your studies.

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University’s Faculty of Science with two Nigerian universities, the Center for Basic Space Science and University of Nigeria.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Archaeology at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Archaeology at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Archaeology at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

As a student in Security Studies you are a socially engaged critical thinker eager to study real-life security cases in an academic setting. You focus not just on the broad context of these issues but also on the role of government, institutions and media. Want to know more? Sign up for one of our Open…

The Cryogenics Department has a liquid helium production unit and an automatic liquid nitrogen filling plant.

The Bachelor programme Psychology will admit a limited number of students (Numerus Fixus). A selection process will determine which applicants best fit our programme. Also, it is a good way for you to discover if Psychology in Leiden is the programme for you.

Welcome to your starting point for collaboration with the Leiden Learning & Innovation Centre. Whether you're part of Leiden University or an external organization, this page will direct you to the right pages and contacts, ensuring a smooth beginning to our collaboration.

What are the main issues leading to polarisation and division? What is the role of social exclusion in these processes? How can we inform and design better policies to safeguard young people from falling prey to intolerance and polarisation? The DRIVE project, led by Leiden University in The Hague,…

Within the time frame of one year, you will take five months of courses, do an Embedded Research Project in Africa, and write your MA thesis. Learn the newest insights from established researchers.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Arts, Media and Society at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Urban Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.