We are thrilled to announce that the Winter Meeting of the North-West European Section of the IUSSI will take place on 18–19 December 2025 in the beautiful city of Leuven, Belgium! Hosted by the Laboratory of Socioecology and Social Evolution (LSSE) at KU Leuven, Belgium, this year’s meeting will again be hybrid, welcoming both in-person and online participants. The conference will take place on the 18th December, starting at ~9am, and wrap up at 4pm on 19th December.

 

Confirmed plenary speakers:

• Ido Pen (University of Groningen)

• Rahia Mashoodh (University College London)

 

Abstract submission and Registration are now closed.

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After a day of talks, join us for a delicious and cozy dinner at Fonduehuis Leuven. Savor warm Belgian fondue, perfect for catching up with colleagues and enjoying the cozy holiday and Christmas vibes. And if the evening mood strikes, we might continue the fun with a walk to one of Leuven’s famous bars for a local beer at Oude market! Take a look on how magical Leuven looks like during this time of the year! Explore the stunning University Library, the peaceful Begijnhof, taste Belgium’s famous beers, chocolate, and fries, and even plan a day trip to Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, or Antwerp.

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​​​​Travel & Location:

Leuven is a 20–30-minute train ride from Brussels, with trains every ~15 minutes from 05:00 until midnight (13.40€ round trip). From the UK, Brussels is easily reachable via Eurostar or Brussels Airport.

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Our conference venue is just 2 minutes’ walk from the charming Christmas Market and 5 minutes from the city centre, so you can enjoy cozy winter vibes, Belgian chocolates, local beers, and fries right after the talks!

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Some affordable accommodation options in Leuven:

• Leuven City Hotel

• The Lodge Group

• Ibis Budget Leuven Centrum

 

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to the organizing committee: Viviana, Helena and Tom.

We can’t wait to see you in Leuven!