Researchers from five different discplines work together in this interdisciplinary initiative.

Predictors of work functioning in persons with multiple sclerosis

Fundamental understanding of molecular reactions on metal surfaces is important for improving heterogeneous catalysis.

In this thesis, we consider various (electro)chemical phenomena at surfaces and nanoparticles and their underlying atomistic processes, which we studied using first-principles methods such as density functional theory.

Course, Summer School

This project investigates properties of quantity expressions across languages from the perspective of how quantity is represented in the human brain.

Promotor: G. J. Kroes

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.

Are you interested in studying the Cognitive Neuroscience research master's programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply by following the step-by step guide in the application and admission section.

This year, in a three-part symposium series, we are exploring how interdisciplinary collaboration can be promoted at the university. In the second session in March, the attendees discovered that understanding your rhythm and perspective is essential when embarking on an interdisciplinary project.

Knowledge and culture subproject 2:

This thesis aimed to investigate the impact of exposure dynamics, relative contributions of ENPs(particle) and ENPs(ion), and dosing regimens on the toxicity of ENPs varying in different physico-chemical properties, on the composition and functioning of soil microbial communities.

There is a link in adolescents between brain connections and impulsiveness. Leiden researchers have discovered that these connections also predict which adolescents will make more impulsive choices two years further on.

The master’s specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology prepares students for translating theory into practice. You develop all the practical and intellectual skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations. The aim of this master’s…

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…

Davood Ghara Gozli (Cognitive Psychology) has received a Veni grant. As such, he is officially recognised as a promising young scientist by science funding agency NWO and will receive financial support to further develop his ideas.

The Institute of Psychology is responsible for innovative and interdisciplinary research and education within psychology and related disciplines.

Negative perceptions of ambiguous social cues, social performance and physical arousal in socially anxious youth

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All brain and/or cognition researchers from Leiden University or the LUMC or colleagues seeking collaboration in this field are most welcome to join the LIBC!

Find out how to apply for the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

What is the role of emotion regulation in coping with interpersonal feedback?

What are the circadian disturbances underlying depression vulnerability? How are they related to mood, cognition and sleep ?

Experience, Narrative, and Criticism in Ancient Greece pursues a new approach to ancient Greek narrative beyond the taxonomies of structuralist narratologies.

The starting point of Hermans' research is how both children's physical play and dance improvisation by professionals can be considered somatic practices where sense-making manifests itself in and between bodies, and through movement.

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.

Do you have any questions about the research master's specialisation Cognitive Neuroscience? Please contact us.

Do you have any questions about the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology? Please contact us.

The Cognitive Psychology Unit is organized as follows:

Continuous optimization is never easy: the exact solution is always a luxury demand and the theory of it is not always analytical and elegant.

Does the public speaking anxiety that many youngsters experience originates from specific characteristics in their earlier development?

Your brain responds in a predictable way when it encounters new or difficult tasks. This unique book teaches you concrete techniques rooted in cognitive science that will improve the way you learn and think about code.

In this project we followed children of parents with an anxiety disorder. We wanted to examine how these children develop and try to better understand why it is that some children develop fears, whilst other children do not. In this project, we mainly focus on social anxiety disorder and panic disor…

You gain a strong foundation in computer science, combined with knowledge of machine learning, cognitive science, human-robot interaction. You will learn to develop and program systems based on knowledge of the human brain.

A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.

A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.

Effectiveness of an early intervention program for anxiety-prone toddlers in the Netherlands