You are invited to join us for a new round of online Lunch & Learn Lectures!  

Are you a teacher, researcher, student or in any other way interested in our collaboration? Every month one of our working groups will organise a meeting about research and education of the alliance. The best part? You can join effortlessly from the comfort of your own space – simply tune in via Teams, grab your lunch, and immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions. The first three Lunch & Learn Lectures are organised by the EWUU’s institute 4 Preventive Health.  

On Thursday January 18, 12.30 – 13.15 hrs, we will kick off with an online lunch lecture on Sociology x technology: joining forces for mentally healthier young people by Emilia Barakova (TU/e) & Margot Peeters (UU).  

1 in 3 young people have mental health problems, increasing the likelihood of risky behaviour and addictions. Especially young people with a lower socio-economic position struggle with their way of being. “More equality in education and technologies for talent development are much needed,” says youth researcher Margot Peeters (UU). She calls on researchers from other disciplines to help think about a joint approach. From her Social Robotics Lab, Emilia Barakova (TU/e) sees immediate technological opportunities, for these young people but also for a broader scope.  

Want to know more? Read the speakers’ interview before joining the Lunch & Learn Lecture.