Social and Behavioural Sciences
Research
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is a centre of outstanding and internationally competitive research in the social and behavioural sciences.
The foundations of our research lie in a strong socio-scientific, multi-methodological approach. Fundamental research within the Institutes is the cornerstone of the first-rate research within the faculty. In addition, multi-disciplinary research is developing at a rapid rate and is an important pillar for the future, with enormous benefits for both science and society.
Five core themes
In our research we focus on five core themes, all part of the Leiden Univeristy's science domains.
- AI for humans, society and science
- Generation of the future
- Health and well-being
- Social transitions
- Sustainability and biodiversity
Institutes
Five Institutes together make up the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. They all engage with the issues of human functioning, but each from the perspective of their own specific expertise:
