PROJECTS

The following subjects are currently being discussed at LIAS:

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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.
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A sustainable European food system
Autumn 2025
Through this project, LIAS brings together international experts to develop concrete policy recommendations for food system sustainability.
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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.
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Industrial policy in the 21st century
Spring 2026

PREVIOUS PROJECTS

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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, ...
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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.
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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?

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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?
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For complex challenges an interdisciplinary synthesis can be more important and more relevant than technical and disciplinary expertise. Global problems require an international synthesis.

Joost Van Meerbeeck

Co-Chair LIAS/LIAS Foundation