Press releases
Here you will find an overview of all Leiden2022 press releases.
Official opening January 2022
On Saturday 22 January 2022, Robbert Dijkgraaf - Dutch minister of Education, Culture and Science - opened the great European year of science, Leiden European City of Science. View the press release and opening film here.
Press launch 10 November
This year, Leiden is the first European city to present a 365-day science festival for everyone with a curious mind. Find out more on this page.
Call for proposals ESOF2022
From Monday 27 September to 30 November 2021, the ESOF2022 submission platform was open for session and poster proposals. Find more information here.
33th edition of EUCYS
After more than 20 years, the international contest for young scientific talent - EU Contest for Young Scientists - returns to the Netherlands during Leiden European City of Science 2022. Find out more here.
Leiden2022 partner New European Bauhaus
Leiden European City of Science 2022 is partner of the New European Bauhaus! With this initiative, the European Commission calls for an interdisciplinary approach to shaping the future. The partnership fits with the ambition of Leiden2022 to build bridges between science, culture and society. Find out more here.