Conference
Health & Wellbeing — From Social Sciences to Impact
- Date
- Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Time
- Address
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Agora
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333 AK Leiden - Room
- Central Hall
Connect, exchange and collaborate on health and well-being
Join us for an inspiring afternoon that brings together researchers, professionals and societal partners working on health and well-being. Exchange ideas, discover current initiatives and explore new opportunities for collaboration across research, practice and society.
Programme
13:00–13:45 | Plenary opening and pitches
Gain insight into current research, initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
13:45–15:15 | Information market
Discover ongoing projects, meet participating organisations and exchange ideas with colleagues and potential partners.
15:30–17:00 | Interactive breakout sessions
Choose one of three interactive sessions:
- Mental Health and Well-being Across the Generations | LHSC
- Understanding Health Across Perspectives: Networks and Collaborations | LUBEC, LUMAN
- SSH Mental Health NL: From Research to Practice to Impact
The breakout sessions provide an opportunity to exchange perspectives, identify shared questions and explore how research and expertise can be connected to practice and societal impact. Together, we aim to generate new ideas, promising connections and concrete opportunities for future collaboration.
Participating organizations include LUBEC, GGD, TNO, alongside university knowledge centers and societal partners. The Leiden Healthy Society Center includes Leiden University, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, Municipality of Leiden, MBO Rijnland.
Drinks and informal networking
We will conclude the afternoon with drinks and informal networking. Continue the conversation, meet new colleagues, and explore shared interests in an informal setting.
Join us to exchange ideas, broaden your network and create new opportunities for collaboration with scientific and societal impact.