Projects

The following subjects are currently being discussed at LIAS:

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Principles for a Balanced Pension Reform

Autumn 2023

This LIAS working group is exploring what the starting points for a balanced and socially just pension reform could be.

Water: scarcity and flooding

Spring 2024

This project is focused on the interdisciplinary aspects of water management, such as the link with spatial planning, energy management, food supply, the economic aspects, ...

Migration

Autumn 2024

In this LIAS project different aspects regarding migration (such as Integration, European Law, labour market and demography effects) will be discussed interdisciplinary by our international experts.

The future of the university - 600 years of KU Leuven

Autumn 2025

Three themes will be discussed during this project: universities' contribution to economic growth, academic freedom and activism, and what it is that makes university education special.

A sustainable European food system

Autumn 2025

Through this project, LIAS brings together international experts to develop concrete policy recommendations for food system sustainability.

RECENT PROJECTS

Discover LIAS’ most recent projects:

New living arrangements for the boomer generation

Spring 2023

With age, the health and social needs of older adults become more complex. The way in which living arrangements and care are currently organised needs to be reviewed.

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Reporting and Artificial Intelligence

Autumn 2022

Artificial Intelligence facilitates the provision of tailor-made information. However, how transparent and correct is this information?

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Societal Aspects of Climate Change

Spring 2022

How do various experts from countries outside Europe look at major challenges related to climate change?

Democracy and Civil Society

Spring 2019

At the moment, it feels as if democracy were in crisis. What are the causes and what are the possible solutions?

Societal Aspects of Dementia

Spring 2018

Approximately 35 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia. This figure will almost double in the next 20 years.

A healthy public debate about important societal challenges requires a common and scientifically sound basis.

PROJECTS