Leiden and Edinburgh have a long record of collaborative research and teaching, and to encourage closer working, both universities have invested in several joint PhD studentships. At the end of 2019, the Centre for Inflammation Research announced the opportunity for six PhD studentships fully funded for four years, focussing on Joint Projects in Infectious Disease. The programme aims to foster collaboration, build on existing synergies and see what opportunities present themselves from the combined research force in this area. Recognising the strength of existing research collaboration, joint PhD students are also working on collaborative projects in Science & Technology Studies within the School of Physics & Astronomy. More recently, engagement between the African Studies Centre at Leiden and Edinburgh has gathered momentum. Edinburgh has an important and long historical connection with Africa. The University has launched the largest centre of African studies in Europe, now combining forces with Leiden’s excellent scientific institute, and since Leiden University joined the Una Europa Alliance in 2022, both universities have driven the Alliance’s focus on Africa. The Hague Global Futures Hub Image Plans to establish a new research hub in the Netherlands that will deliver innovative transnational education programmes have taken a step forward. The Hague Global Futures Hub, a collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and Leiden University, is set to launch in 2025. Based in The Hague, the Hub will focus on delivering courses that address global challenges, whilst committed to making an impact locally. Discover more Building our network of European strategic partners Launch of The Hague Global Futures Hub Leiden University website This article was published on 2024-06-24
