Leuven Institute for Advanced Study
The Leuven Institute for Advanced Study (LIAS) gathers scientific insights on major societal challenges, based on international and interdisciplinary discussion between leading researchers. This interaction sets out to overcome and transcend traditional disciplinary thinking. With integrated analyses, LIAS participates in societal debate in a clear and inspiring way.
LIAS is embedded in the KU Leuven, one of the top universities worldwide. The KU Leuven is one of the oldest universities in Europe, with an extensive historical and cultural heritage. Among renowned leading researchers, therefore, there is considerable willingness to come to Leuven.
| University: | KU Leuven |
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| Contact: |
Pater Damiaanplein 9BE-3000 LEUVEN Belgium Tel: +32 16 32 38 29 Fax: jelle.zeedijk@lias.eu https://lias.eu/ |
| Director: | Bart Pattyn (co-Chair), Joost Van Meerbeeck (co-Chair) |
| Founded in: | 2021 |
| Focus of research: | In order to succeed in providing a basis for well-founded societal debate, science must also bring together its partial insights across disciplinary boundaries. A well-informed public debate will contribute to the acceptance of sensible policy decisions. This is why LIAS aspires to involve renowned researchers in international consultation on the challenges that will determine the future of our global community. Based on the best scientific knowledge from various disciplines from all over the world, we arrive at integrated long-term visions. |
