In 2025, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: Leiden University turns 450! And for the past 25 years, we’ve been making a difference in The Hague.

This photo exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the research being carried out at Leiden University in The Hague. It features eight researchers connected by one common thread: their research has a real impact on the city and the people of 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 researchers were portrayed in The Hague by photographer Wilke Geurds – at the site of their research or where their work makes a difference.

Visit the exhibition

The exhibition will run from 18 August to 6 September 2025 in the Atrium of The Hague City Hall. Admission is free.

Portrayed researchers and themes

• Achim Häger – Why The Hague’s dunes 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 

Behind-the-scenes view of the exhibition photoshoot. Photo: Rob Dorresteijn

• 450 years

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