2,425 search results for “science and society” in the Public website
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Career prospects
With an MSc degree in Physics and Science Communication & Society you are well prepared for a broad array of career prospects in research or industry. The master’s degree is an excellent preparation for a career at the interface of science and public affairs.
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Tuesday Talks
Leiden Science’s monthly dose of research inspiration from our staff, for our staff and all other curious minds. On Tuesday 3 September, Ionica Smeets, professor Science Communication will give an interesting lecture!
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Plant Sciences
The mission of the Plant Sciences cluster is to contribute to the sustainable production of high-quality crops, flowers and high-value bio-based products, and to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of biodiversity in natural ecosystems. This is realised by generating fundamental knowledge…
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About us
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences brings together high-quality research and outstanding mono- and multidisciplinary teaching.
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Data Science
The majority of scientists, from archaeologists through to zoologists, collect huge volumes of data. Their massive databases contain large amounts of information which is difficult for humans to filter. With a solid grounding in statistics, we can develop algorithms for analysing and identifying patterns…
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Career prospects
After graduation you have a lot of opportunities: the field of science communication is very broad. You can also aim for a career in industry or research.
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Career prospects
After graduation you have a lot of opportunities: the field of science communication is very broad. You can also aim for a career in industry or research.
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Archaeological Sciences
With the emergence of new methods and technologies such as improved DNA analysis and big data, archaeological research has changed radically in recent decades. The researchers from the Department of Archaeological Sciences at the Faculty of Archaeology use new scientific knowledge to answer fundamental…
- Open Science Week - at the Governance and Global Affairs Faculty
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BeOpen – Boosting engagement of Serbian universities in open science
BE-OPEN is a structural project funded under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education action. The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. The main objective of the project is to develop conditions for the implementation of the core principles of Open Science at universities…
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Rebecca Ploof
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
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James McAllister
Faculty of Humanities
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Fred Janssen
ICLON
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Science & Cinema
In films kunnen de meest wonderlijke acties plaatsvinden. Maar zijn die acties in de 'echte' wereld ook mogelijk? En in hoeverre houden filmmakers ons voor de gek? Tijdens het Leiden International Film Festival komen film en wetenschap samen.
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Computer Science (MSc)
The two-year master’s programme in Computer Science at Leiden University offers seven specialisations ranging from AI to Bioinformatics and Data Science. The programme combines excellent theoretical teaching with possibilities for applied work with industrial relevance.
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Political Science
Politics is about the authorised allocation of values: who gets what, when and how much? This question is relevant at many different levels, in many different places and in very different ways.
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Social Science Matters
Social Science Matters is an online variant on London’s famous Speakers’ Corner – a platform for the researchers in the various disciplines in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences to react to the news. This soapbox gives our social scientists an opportunity to voice their opinions on current…
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Science teachers' knowledge development in the context of educational innovation
The research reported in this thesis is concerned with the knowledge development of a small sample of experienced science teachers in the context of a broad innovation in Dutch secondary education, including the introduction of a new syllabus on Public Understanding of Science.
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Career preparation
Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.
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Career preparation
Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.
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Career preparation
Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.
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Industry science links
How to facilitate the translation of science into innovation
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New programme brings education 'to the midst of society'
In November a new extracurricular programme will begin: the Impact Challenges. Students will work together in small groups to solve problems, put forward by partner organisations. In this way, they train their practical skills and make a contribution to society.
- Science (Wis- en Natuurwetenschappen)
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Public Outreach
The Astronomy & Society Group provides the focus for Leiden Observatory’s aim to engage the public with the wonders of the universe and share the scientific, technological, cultural and educational aspects of astronomy with society.
- Leiden Loves Science
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Citizen Science Lab
Leiden University's Citizen Science Lab supports and organizes initiatives where anyone can get started with scientific data and research. This is how we enrich research with insights from the community, make science accessible to all, and tackle important local issues together.
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Data Science Research Programme
The Data Science Research Programme aims to advance the state of the art in Data Science research and to accelerate the use of Data Science methods at all faculties of Leiden University.
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Leiden Science Run
Do you like running? Then take part in the Leiden Science Run on The Leiden Science Run is a 4.44 km charity run at the Leiden Bio Science Park on 28 september 2019. In 2019 Leiden University will be 444 years old. This special birthday calls for a special celebration. That is why we have adjusted the…
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Research
Leiden University seeks to bring knowledge, academic top talents, and resources from Leiden and Latin America and the Caribbean together in mutually beneficial joint research projects that are content-driven, based on existing excellent research. Connecting research and researchers.
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... Open Science week!
Here you can find information about our next big event!
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Mathematics (MSc)
The master’s programme Mathematics at Leiden University focuses on analysis, probability and statistics, number theory and (arithmetic) geometry. It offers five specialisations ranging from Applied Mathematics to Mathematics and Business Studies.
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Faculty of Science
Explore the unknown in order to be able to innovate in the distant future.
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Applied Data Science Lab
Although science and education have top priority, exploratory projects with companies, governments and NGOs generate ample opportunities in terms of societal challenges, science strategy, valorisation and research collaboration. In the LIACS Applied Data Science Lab, our master's students and graduates…
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Educational Sciences Leiden University
The aims of research and teaching within the Educational Sciences programme are to understand in how individuals develop and learn and to optimize education for all individuals.
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CWTS Open Science Policy
In September 2021 the CWTS open science policy came into effect. This policy deals with open access publishing, open research data, and open source software. All research projects carried out at CWTS are subject to the CWTS open science policy.
- Leiden Science in 2023
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About Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is located at the Leiden Bio Science Park. It was founded more than two centuries ago and currently, more than 8000 people are working and studying at the eight institutes.
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Statistics & Data Science (MSc)
The master’s programme Statistics & Data Science provides students with a thorough introduction to the general philosophy and methodology of statistical modelling and data analysis. The programme has two specialisations: Data Science and Statistical Science.
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Biomedical Sciences Management
In the Biomedical Sciences Management specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of management, business and entrepreneurship with focus on science- and research driven companies. You will combine research in biomedical sciences with different aspects of business studies and learn to build…
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Social and Behavioural Sciences
There are five institutes at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences:
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What is Citizen Science?
In citizen science projects, citizens and scientists work together to develop new scientific knowledge.
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Open Science Community Leiden
OSCL is a learning community where anyone associated with Leiden University can learn and talk about open science practices. Example events are Open Science cafés, workshops, and walk-in-hours. The what Open science is an umbrella term for an approach to science that aims to make scientific…
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Statistics and Data Science
The group Statistical Science is responsible for research and teaching in statistics and data science.
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Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
Leiden Science’s monthly dose of research inspiration from our staff, for our staff and all other curious minds.
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GraspOS - Next Generation Research Assessment to Promote Open Science
The concept behind GraspOS is to build the European Federated Open Metrics Infrastructure in a decentralised way, where: different types of data come together to create metrics; tools and services are developed to improve EU or global infrastructures but are also shared with national or institutional…
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Social and Behavioural Sciences
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences brings together high-quality research and outstanding teaching in the disciplines of cultural anthropology, education and child studies, political science, psychology, science and technology studies, as well as in multidisciplinary approaches.
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Science based business
The mission of science based business (SBB) connects the domains of science, business, and policy. Scientific research we focus on at Leiden in areas such as artificial intelligence promises to reshape our societies for the better. Translating science into positive societal impact however requires new…
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Leiden Science Family Day
On Sunday 8 October 2023 the Faculty of Science of Leiden University opened its doors to everyone who is curious to explore the world of science. More than 750 people took a look behind the scenes, watched exciting demonstrations, stepped into the shoes of a scientist at numerous workshops and got to…
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Pedagogical Sciences (BSc)
If you study Pedagogical Sciences in Leiden, you will be involved in the development of young people and children and how parents, teachers and social workers can contribute to this optimally.