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The Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health and Lifelines, the largest data and bio-bank in the Netherlands, are organising the Lifelines Researchers Community Event on 10 October.

For many people, taking a walk around the block is something they hardly think about, but for people with physical disabilities it is not nearly as straightforward. A new M20 study examines the mismatch between the city and the individual. “There are a lot of barriers for people with physical disabilities that are not being considered,” says professor of health geography Louise Meijering.

Reports about menopause are often negative; they are often about getting older, the loss of femininity or the symptoms that come paired with it. Many women are therefore anxious about this period. According to PhD student Hanneke de Boer, it is quite possible that this negative view of the menopause makes the symptoms worse for many women; She will investigate this in a new M20 study.

The Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health and the Centre of Expertise Social Sciences Health and Well-being are jointly organizing an event on citizen science at the House of Connections in Groningen on May 14th from 12:00 to 17:00. According to Lisette van der Meer, director of the centre of expertise, citizen science can offer new opportunities in the social sciences.

Are you an early career researcher in the field of public health? Would you like to broaden your network, increase your visibility, further develop yourself professionally, and organize inspiring events? Then join Aletta’s Talent Network steering committee!