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Leiden Declaration: AI is challenging the core values of mathematicsOpinion 02 June 2026In the ‘Leiden Declaration’, an international group of researchers warns that AI is putting fundamental values of the discipline under threat. The ris...
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New publication: how transparent is AI in the workplace and in recruitment?19 May 2026As artificial intelligence continues to transform recruitment and workplace practices, questions around transparency, fairness, and trust are becoming...
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Matthew DiGiuseppe receives NWO XS grant for research on AI governance19 May 2026Matthew DiGiuseppe, Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Science at Leiden University, has been awarded an NWO XS grant for his project ‘...
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Faculty of Science appoints three new professors01 April 2026The Leiden Faculty of Science has appointed three new professors. Daniel Rozen, Frank Takes and Matthijs van Leeuwen were appointed on 1 April.
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Meet Angela Ignatius: a game that helps students discuss their use of AI31 March 2026There is something strange about that new student Angela Ignatius. She is brilliant, helpful and always available. She summarises teaching materials, ...
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Unsafe and discriminatory algorithms: ‘Regulating AI begins with experimentation’Inaugural lecture 16 March 2026AI, data and algorithms are developing at breakneck speed, while legislation inevitably lags behind. But laws and regulations are essential – look no ...
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How does artificial intelligence influence democratic processes?Una Europa Seed Funding Grant 22 January 2026An international team of researchers, including scholars from Leiden University, has received a Seed Funding Grant within the Una Europa network. The ...
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Human language inspired AI – and now we can use that AI to learn about languageAI and linguistics 18 December 2025PhD candidate Yuchen Lian (LIACS) wants to understand why human languages look the way they do – and find inspiration to improve AI along the way. She...
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‘I’m always proud when a student follows their own interests’Teacher of the Year awards 11 December 2025He is always positive towards his students, helps them see the bigger picture of the programme, and tries to remind them that ‘a degree is an enormous...
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‘A last-minute challenge became my biggest breakthrough’Leiden Science Young Talent Award 11 December 2025Data Science & AI student Nataliia Bagan combines a passion for mathematics, language, and artificial intelligence. Her exceptional bachelor’s thesis ...
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eLaw co-authors award-winning article on Explainable AI 2.010 December 2025Gianclaudio Malgieri, Associate Professor of Law & Technology at eLaw, is co-author of the article 'Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) 2.0: A M...
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eLaw hosts second BIAS capacity-building session on AI in the workplace01 December 2025
On 20 November 2025, eLaw hosted the second capacity-building session of the BIAS project, coinciding with the city’s first snowfall of the year. The ...
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Lecture series 'Humanity in the Automated State' launches with opening by Professor Christine Moser24 November 2025The lecture series 'Humanity in the Automated State' held its inaugural session on 20 November 2025, at Leiden Law School, featuring Professor Christi...
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Francien Dechesne appointed as Professor to endowed chair of AI and Law at Tilburg UniversityAppointment 06 November 2025Francien Dechesne, Associate Professor of Ethics and Digital Technologies, has been appointed by the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences...
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‘If you understand the risks, AI is an incredible tool’Artificial intelligence 16 October 2025Thomas Moerland studied medicine and mathematics in Leiden and has a lifelong fascination with the origins and workings of intelligence. He brought al...