Examining the sustainability aspects of biotechnology, especially those related to the production of ethanol from biomass.

Education & outreach

What is the role of stress and stress-related hormones in emotion regulation?

Recent publications

Overview of the publications of the department of Industrial Ecology (1982-2015)

How can we improve quality of life and study success in young, high-functioning adults with autism?

The IBL represents the core of modern biological research at Leiden and we interact closely with the other life science Partner Institutes in the faculty:

Discover the impact of Instagram on our daily lives in the book On Display. Boy and Uitermark delve into the platform's influence on our social interactions.

Get to know us through our online and in-person events for prospective students!

The Future of Dying: End-of-Life Care in a Time of De-medicalized Death explores how patients, their relatives, and healthcare providers make decisions about end-of-life care when such treatments are readily available.

Leiden has everything you’ll need to turn your time as a student into the time of your life. If you didn’t know better you might think that the historic and lively city of Leiden was made for students. After this presentation you will have a good idea of what to expect of the city of Leiden and its…

Find out how to apply for Life Science & Technology at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide.

Biology is the study of life. Are you interested in understanding life, from the molecular level to entire ecosystems? Do you want to use your understanding and knowledge of biology to benefit the health of both humans and the environment? If so, Biology is the right study programme for you.

The Centre for Computational Life Sciences organizes monthly seminars and other events in order to bring scientists together and to enhance the exchange of ideas. Please click on Upcoming Events to have a look at our programme. Or click on the other tabs for past events, where PDF files of presentations…

This book looks to existential thinkers for reasons to hope immortal life could be worth living. It injects new arguments and insights into the debate about the desirability of immortality, and tackles related issues such as boredom, personal identity, technological progress, and the meaning of life…

Soil is a home for an unbelievable diversity and abundance of microbial life that is essential for supporting life on our planet.

Mr. S. Al Daghistani defended his thesis on 30 November 2017

Abdessamad El Amraoui defended his thesis on 6 Mai 2015.

The Cinematic Santri explores the rise and course over the last ten years of cinematic practices among a younger generation of NU associates (Nahdlatul Ulama), the largest traditionalist Muslim group in Indonesia and elsewhere.

The Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) offers a unique tailor-made programme in Life Science and Technology. You can customize the programme to your own interests and ambitions with the help of your own personal mentor. Your study will focus on either a biomedical, molecular or biophysical approach…

With a MSc in LST you are well prepared for a wide range of career opportunities. Life Science research and business is one of the fastest growing economic activities worldwide.

ADHD&ME aims to explore how enhancing self-esteem can break the relation between ADHD symptoms and comorbid disorders, such as anxiety and depression. In this study we assess the effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program called Competitive Memory Training (COMET) for improving self-esteem…

Leiden University offers several services related to career orientation and job search and application skills.

Two Leiden students stand a chance of winning the ECHO Award for Higher Education. Deniz Rana Kuseyri (Rana for short) and Ruşen Koç are two of the six finalists for this annual national prize that is awarded to students who promote diversity and inclusion in their own discipline.

Graduates of Leiden University College The Hague, Juliette Nicolai and Elena Venturoni on their recent win in the Global Health Case Challenge 2019, Copenhagen.

The Service Centre International Staff provides advice and different services to all international employees and guest researchers pursuing their academic careers in Leiden.

The Department of Economics concentrates its research on Social Policies, Public Finance and Law and Economics.

Software and Data of the department Industrial Ecology

This work focuses on the interpretation of the archaeological remains of the Mixtec culture in Southern Mexico on the basis of the knowledge, perceptions, economy and worldview of contemporary descendant communities.

Are there other planets like the earth, and will there also be life? Astronomers study planets around stars other than the sun, with the aim to find out what kind of gasses their atmospheres are made up with.

Promotor: H.V.J. Linnartz

Steven Frost defended his thesis on 6 June 2017

Up to 50% of all children and adolescents growing up worldwide are exposed to at least one form of childhood adversity (CA), which is one of the strongest predictors for later-life psychopathology.

Will you be studying in Leiden University in The Hague? If so, join in the HOP introduction week and get acquainted with the city and its student life.

How do technological systems impact the environment? And can they be designed in a more sustainable way? The Resources and Energy research program studies the importance of resources and energy for our society and aims to guide the shift towards a sustainable circular economy.

With a Master of Statistics & Data Science you have good job perspectives: statisticians and data scientists are highly sought after in various industries such as food and pharmaceutic industry, in governmental organizations, and in healthcare. Qualification to become a PhD candidate is a definite…

On the 24th of June Hossein Pourbagheri successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

LUC has unique support systems for academic support but also personal support to guide you through your time at LUC.

To be eligible for Life Science and Technology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

Plant Sciences' contribution to the Evolution & Biodiversity research theme is to understand what are the key drivers of plant biodiversity during evolution with a focus on plant life history and resilience traits and develop tools to restore and maintain plant biodiversity.

On the basis of the characteristic aspects of a picture, certain computers can tell us what the picture is showing. They can learn this in the same way that young children are able to learn to recognize images. Further improving these techniques opens the way to a whole range of new applications. Biology…

How has early development in R. ocellatus been modified as a result of its parasitic embryonic lifestyle?

The Prison Project investigates to what extent imprisonment has consequences for the relapse, health, career and intimate relations of the (ex-)prisoners.

The Faculty of Medicine

How was time understood during the colonial period by Tlaxcaltecan Naua communities? What is the relationship between time, spirituality and ritual in the present-day Naua community of Santa Catarina? What does this tell us about the strengths and values of Indigenous heritage and about the impact of…

Can socioeconomic differences in health behaviour be explained by competing goals and demands in everyday life?

Medicines can work even if they have no active ingredient. The first international scientific conference on placebos will take place in Leiden from 2 to 4 April. Placebo researcher Andrea Evers, who is also chairing the conference, answers some pressing questions.

Inequality and violence are the two biggest issues in South Africa. What is the underlying cause? Could they be linked to rivalling groups, economic factors, government policy or all of the above? To understand social issues, it is important to study them within their context. The extended case study…

A critical look at the impact assessment modelling of metals in Life Cycle Impact Assessment and improvement options.