1,903 search results for “ai for human society and science” in the Staff website
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From lone genius to cocreator: how AI is changing the role of composers
Who is the real creator when a musician uses AI? This was the burning question for Adam Lukawski, himself a composer. During a fascinating premiere at Amare, The Hague’s cultural hub, he demonstrated what cocreation sounds like.
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Meet Angela Ignatius: a game that helps students discuss their use of AI
There is something strange about that new student Angela Ignatius. She is brilliant, helpful and always available. She summarises teaching materials, helps with assignments and is even willing to write your thesis for you. But to what extent do you let her? It’s the big question in this – sometimes…
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Zhengtian AiFaculty of Science
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Guorui LuFaculty of Science
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Working with AI
AI offers opportunities to make your work easier. However, there is also a downside to AI that may have consequences for your privacy and that of your colleagues. On this web page, you will find more information about the responsible use of AI within Leiden University.
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Fourteen Leiden University researchers receive Vidi grant
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Vidi grants to 14 Leiden researchers. This grant of a maximum of 850,000 euros will enable them to start a new research group and develop their own line of research over the next five years.
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AI as challenge and support
Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are changing many aspects of education. On this page we help you discover the possibilities, encourage responsible use and effectively deploy AI tools in your educational practice.
- Practical AI in Academia Leiden
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PhD candidates and early-career researchers: join a data science and AI challenge in Madrid
Research
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AI in education
AI is playing an increasing role in education. What is the university’s approach to the opportunities and challenges around AI?
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Stephan RaaijmakersFaculty of Humanities
- AI in Education @ FSW
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AI in education
Information related to AI in teaching and assessment can be found under various themes on the ECOLe website.
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AI in education
The use of (generative) AI in education, be it by students or lecturers, is increasing. This technology offers opportunities that can benefit teaching and learning but also comes with serious issues regarding privacy, plagiarism, integrity and ownership.
- AI in Education
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AI platform LUCA
On the secure platform LUCA (Leiden University Cognitive Agent), you as a teacher have the opportunity to experiment with conditioning specific chatbots for the students following your courses.
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Mind tools, language and the origins of AI
Lecture, LUCL Colloquium
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Interfaculty themes chosen to strengthen university’s profile
Leiden University is introducing 15 interfaculty themes to improve its visibility and strategic positioning. These themes can now be found on our website.
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4 KIEM grants for Humanities
Four projects led by the Faculty of Humanities have been awarded KIEM grants. The researchers will receive €10,000 to carry out their plans.
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Separating AI fact from fiction at the AI & Society Conference
Researchers and policymakers are welcome to attend the AI & Society Conference in The Hague on Friday 23 June. The SAILS interdisciplinary research programme will be taking a nuanced look at the state of the art of AI technology. And offering fresh perspectives.
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Teams formed to lead university themes
The teams that will lead the themes guiding Leiden University’s strategic positioning in the coming years have been formed.
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New online module packed with information on AI in education
Education
- AI: The teacher that can save our education
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PhD and ResMA workshop: AI and Your Research
Workshop
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Humanities and AI: A fruitful combination
What do a linguist, an artist, a Professor of Conservation and Restoration, and a lecturer at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science have in common? They all use Artificial Intelligence. On 7 April they discussed the use of AI at Leiden’s Kijkhuis cinema.
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Why take the AI & Society minor? These students explain
The interdisciplinary AI & Society minor of Leiden University brings together students and lecturers from a wide range of disciplines. Together they look at the impact of AI on society. Students are enthusiastic about this merging of worlds.
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NSE results: high scores for Humanities again
Each year the NSE (National Student Survey) gives students the opportunity to express their opinion on their studies. The results are important not only for improving study programmes but also for helping new students to choose the programme that’s best for them. This year the survey was completed by…
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AI & Humanities: ‘So much untapped potential’
The field of artificial intelligence has developed rapidly in recent years. We spoke with Stephan Raaijmakers, professor by special appointment in Communicative AI, about the impact of artificial intelligence and why everyone should pay more attention to developments in this field.
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Eric JorinkFaculty of Humanities
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Four VIS grants for Humanities projects
The new VIS grant has been awarded to four projects from the Faculty of Humanities. In a Virtual International Cooperation Project (VIS), Dutch and foreign students work together remotely on a project that links local issues to an international perspective.
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Experiment: Leiden University student writes thesis with just AI tools for supervision
As an experiment, student Alicia Cai relied solely on AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude for supervision while writing her thesis. What lessons were learned?
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Dorota MoravcikovaFaculty of Science
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Lennard FromaFaculty of Science
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Chloe GrosFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Angus MolFaculty of Humanities
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ESOF ‘Art Exploring Science’ session will connect art and science
How can we view societal challenges from a different perspective? At the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF), Robert Zwijnenberg, Emeritus Professor of Art and Science Interactions, will call for more collaboration between artists and scientists.
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Emily YuFaculty of Science
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Zhong LiFaculty of Science
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Jan SleutelsFaculty of Humanities
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Interfaculty theme leads gather at kickoff meeting
The leads for our new interfaculty themes recently met for the first time. We asked three of them what opportunities their theme presents to society, the university and individual staff?
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Frans Rodenburg
Faculty of Science
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Anne Land-ZandstraFaculty of Science
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Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones
On 27 May 2025, the Executive Board decided to establish a Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones.
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Naomi Rebekka Boekwijt: ‘This novel is a plea for human assistance’
Philosophy alumna Naomi Rebekka Boekwijt returns to Leiden University on 20 June to present her latest novel Stemmen (Voices) in Plexus. ‘I wanted to show that things could be done differently in psychiatric care.’
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Cevdet AcarsoyFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Engagement with Society
The ‘Engagement with Society’ ambition is closely linked to the ‘Employability Enhancement’ and ‘Skills’ ambitions. Introducing students to social issues often gives them immediate insight into the job market they will enter. And working on social issues gives them the opportunity to develop skills…
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Conference on opportunities and dangers of AI: ‘Europe needs a daring vision’
The SAILS conference The Future of AI is Here (and Guess What … it’s Human) brought together researchers and policy makers to discuss the important issues in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). Where are the opportunities and what are the dangers?
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Hester Bergsma
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sybille LammesFaculty of Humanities
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Ramira van der MeulenFaculty of Science