Health & Wellbeing — From Social Sciences to Impact

Tuesday
11/10/2026

Agora, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK Leiden

13:00 – 17:00

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.

Program

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

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.

17:00–18:00 | 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.