The Quantitative Science Studies (QSS) research group studies science from a quantitative perspective, using methods ranging from mathematical analysis and computer simulation to statistical analysis, network analysis, text mining, and visualization.
The Science and Evaluation Studies (SES) research group analyses the politics and practices of research evaluation in connection with contemporary forms of governance of research and scholarship.
The Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies (STIS) research group aims to further improve our empirical understanding of science-based innovation, productive relationships, knowledge flows, and other added values of research universities.