The EARA-EADP-SRA Summer School

In 2024, a total of 22 junior scholars were accepted from the different organizations to attend the 2024 EARA/EADP/SRA Summer School in the beautiful and sunny Cyprus. The junior scholars brought perspectives and experiences from all over the world (e.g., Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, UK, USA). In addition to the junior scholars, 7 senior scholars participated in the 2024 EARA/EADP/SRA Summer School, which were Christy Buchanan from Wake Forest University, Marlis Buchmann from the University of Zurich, Steven Eggermont from KU Leuven, Kostas Fanti from the University of Cyprus, Susan Branje from the University of Utrecht, Lysanne te Brinke from the University of Rotterdam, and Lisa Kiang from Wake Forest University.

More information about the senior scholars’ insightful presentations on their influential research, as well as the professional round tables designed to promote professional development, and junior scholars’ presentations on important new science can be found below. Next, this report delves into the informal and fun activities, such as meaningful connections over meals, sunrise swims and walks on the beach, that were catalysts for long-lasting
professional collaborations. Finally, this report concludes with a word of thanks to all who contributed to this meaningful opportunity of the Summer School.

The summer school began with some long flights and time zone adjustments in cozy room arrangements. Yet, throughout the week of digging into crucial issues affecting youth (research), this group of outstanding senior and junior
researchers in adolescents developed relationships that will continue to foster meaningful work in our field. Those scholars who continued onto the adjacent EARA conference agreed that the summer school connections were influential throughout the week.

Read the Full 2024 Summer School Report Here

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