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Innovation and engagement
Inspiring the outstanding is in our DNA. We see research as an engagement with society. Our researchers are constantly questioning established understanding of the world. Their fundamental curiosity leads to countless new insights and ideas; their practical initiative leads to innovative products and technologies.
Nine key research areas
Discover a vast range of current potentialities and know-how at KU Leuven in our nine Key Areas, all of them highly multidisciplinary.
Interdisciplinary research & facilities
The challenges we face both today and tomorrow cut through the boundaries of traditional scientific disciplines. To meet these challenges, our institutes and core facilities stimulate interdisciplinary research in every way imaginable.
Research structure
As a comprehensive university, our departments and faculties conduct a wide variety of research.
EU publishes guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in Research
The Commission, together with the European Research Area countries and stakeholders, has published a set of guidelines to support the European research community in their responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The “living” guidelines, published on 20 March 2024, provide “simple and actionable recommendations” for researchers, institutions and funders.
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Among Europe’s best universities
KU Leuven is one of the best 100 universities in the world, according to the three major university rankings.
What we stand for
As a modern university, we believe our research should not only be precise and thorough, but also accessible, reliable, and truthful.