EWUU Preventive Health conference 2024
EWUU Preventive Health conference 2024

Breakout sessions

 

Five breakout sessions will take place as part of the programme:
 
Breakout session 1
Collaborating for youth resilience and just transitions .​
 
We invite you to an interactive session organized by Dynamics of Youth of Utrecht University where we’ll tap into the brainpower and expertise of all participants to address critical issues impacting the mental health of children and youth.
 
Themed tables will focus on different dynamic domains of youth: Early Childhood, Thriving and Healthy Youth, Youth Education and Life Skills, and Becoming Adults in a Changing World. Through rotating discussions, we’ll delve into the key challenges faced by youth like climate change, social media, lifestyle, housing stress, performance pressure, and overprotective parenting. Collaboratively we will brainstorm on solutions and prevention. Our session goal is to create communities across the EWUU Alliance together with societal partners, working towards youth resilience and just transitions for a better future.
 
Your ideas and expertise are crucial to building a healthier, more resilient future for our youth!​
 
Confirmed speakers: 

Veronique Schutjens (UU), Rianne Braam (RUG), Anouk Aleva (UU), Isabelle van der Linden (UMCU) 
 

Breakout session 2
Co-creating just and healthy living environments
 
Join us for an interactive session focused on just transitions in urban development.
 
This session starts of with talks from experts in the field of just and healthy living environment. Learn how citizen perspectives shape their approach and explore community-led initiatives in healthy living and food initiatives. We’ll also discuss shared housing models, urban commons, and housing strategies that support living with multiple generations. You will also discover insights from the Living Lab Cartesius, where transdisciplinary research fuels healthier environments.
 
In the second part of this session you will engage in a dynamic game with stakeholders to co-design just and healthy living spaces that meet real-world needs. 
 
Confirmed speakers:
Oana Druta (TU/e), Marthe Derkzen (WUR), Marije Lammers (UU), Stijn Tholhuijsen (Heijmans)
 
Breakout session 3
Living with Disease—inclusive and ethical approaches to prevention
 
Join this interactive session to explore how we can make the shift from disease treatment to prevention, focusing on inclusivity.
 
We'll start of by discussing how to ensure that all population groups, including low SES participants, are included in health research and population-based screenings. You’ll hear real stories about inclusive oncology care and long-term follow-up strategies, and we’ll explore how healthcare providers approach discussing lifestyle changes with patients.
 
In the second part of this session you will work together with other participants to develop solutions for a fairer, more inclusive healthcare future. 
 
Confirmed speakers: Bob Mulder (WUR), John de Wit (UU), Sophie van Grinsven (UMCU)
 
Breakout session 4
Future-proofing care for older adults—Innovative approaches to impact and health​
 
Join us for a dynamic session focused on maximizing health impact for older adults, especially those living at home.
 
In the first part of this session you will learn how a strong regional infrastructure of healthcare providers is helping to shape future-proof care in collaboration with academic workspaces. You’ll also explore the effects of dietary protein and vegan diets on bone health in both healthy older adults and hip fracture patients.
 
In the second part of this session you will engage with an interactive low-literate game designed by Eindhoven Engine, offering practical insights into improving care for older adults. 
 
Confirmed speakers: Lotte Geertsen (Eindhoven Engine), Inge Groenendijk (WUR), Nienke Bleijenberg (UMCU)
 
Breakout session 5 
Navigating transitions—building future competencies through collaboration​
 

Transitions are often messy and uncertain, but they offer a valuable opportunity to develop new skills and work across disciplines.

In this interactive session, the Centre for Unusual Collaborations and our Education Programme invite you on an experiential journey to explore practical tools that support interdisciplinary collaboration. Together, we will discover how to learn, enhance, and apply future competencies that can help us thrive amidst change. Join us as we embrace the challenges of transitions and build the skills needed to shape the future. Let’s navigate transitions with confidence and creativity!​

Confirmed speakers: Anke de Vrieze (CUCo), Corrine Lamain (CUCo)

 

 

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