Leiden University in The Hague – Researchers of the City

The photos not only show the places and people behind the research, but each also includes a QR code linking to more information. Discover what the research is about, why it matters, and what makes The Hague so special in the eyes of the researchers. The themes explored in this exhibition are as diverse as the city itself, offering insights and solutions to the challenges The Hague is facing today. 

In 2025, we are celebrating a milestone: Leiden University's 450th anniversary! And for the past 25 years, we’ve been making a difference in The Hague. We are pleased to share and celebrate through the ‘Researchers of the City’ photo exhibition in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall. 

Societal challenges The Hague
The photographs not only show the places and people behind the research, but each image also includes a QR code linking to in-depth information. Discover what the research is about, why it matters, and what makes The Hague so special in the eyes of the researchers. The themes explored in this exhibition are as diverse as the city itself, offering insights and solutions to the societal challenges The Hague is facing today. The researchers and their themes are:

• Achim Häger – Why the dunes of The Hague matter for the water from your tap
• Rimke Vos – Joining forces for a healthier The Hague
• Bernard Bernards & Marit Schubad – From passports to policy: take a moment to look up in City Hall
• Sebastiaan Grosscurt – Being a better neighbour to the nature around you
• Jennifer Doekhie & Anouk den Besten – Out of prison, into the world: who will give you a second chance?
• Alistair Kefford – History is all around you: how well do you know your neighbourhood?
• Cristina del Real – Don’t wait until you’ve been hacked: how we prepare for cybercrime
• Joeri Morpurgo  - The Hague is alive with nature – you just have to look

450 Years Leiden University
In 2025, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: Leiden University turns 450! And for the past 25 years, they’ve been making a difference in The Hague. They proudly share and celebrate this through the photo exhibition Researchers of the City organized in the Atrium City Hall.

About Leiden University, Campus The Hague 
Leiden University’s Campus The Hague is rooted in society and focuses on urgent themes such as peace, justice, public administration and major urban challenges including sustainability and health. All of this is done with and for the city’s residents. 

Leiden University opened a small location in The Hague 25 years ago. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant city campus with four locations in the heart of The Hague, now home to 7,000 students and over 500 staff members. A new location will open soon: the former V&D department store (later Hudson’s Bay) on Spui has been transformed into a fully-fledged university building. In January 2026, the doors will open to the new Spui Campus, where Leiden University will be joined by TU Delft, the Open University, the LUMC and the Universities of the Netherlands. It will be a place for teaching, research, knowledge sharing and connection.