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Involve young people in effective drug prevention
The report ‘Not Without Us?!’ provides a practical foundation for professionals who wish to actively and carefully, involve young people in drug prevention.
- Monday 19 Jan 2026
- Press release
Young people are the innovators of society, which I find extremely interesting
Erasmus Professor Eveline Crone is a pioneer in research into adolescent brains. She contributes to a better understanding of adolescents.
- Monday 24 Nov 2025
- Interview

ESSB participates in four consortia of the National Science Agenda
At the EUR in 2024, fourteen NWA consortia received €6.8 million in funding each, with ESSB involved in four diverse collaborations.
- Thursday 3 Jul 2025
- Press release
Rotterdam teacher receives NWO grant for an innovative method to develop active citizenship among school students
Ruth Frans, a teacher in Rotterdam, will do a PhD at ESSB to investigate how to prepare students for active involvement in society.
- Wednesday 15 Feb 2023
- Press release

Renske van der Cruijsen wins dissertation prize for research on self-concept in adolescents
The Dutch Association of Developmental Psychology has awarded Dr. Renske van der Cruijsen the annual dissertation prize.
- Tuesday 31 May 2022
- Press release

Dissertatieprijs voor Michelle Achterberg voor onderzoek naar sociale emotieregulatie bij kinderen
Michelle Achterberg ontvangt de dissertatieprijs van de Nederlandse Vereniging van Ontwikkelingspsychologie voor haar promotieonderzoek.
- Tuesday 31 May 2022
- Persbericht
Gravitation programme funds groundbreaking research on growing up
The research consortium GUTS, led by Prof. Dr. Eveline Crone, has been honoured with a Gravitation programme grant of 22 million euros.
- Monday 2 May 2022
- Press release

Young people appear to be particularly generous donors
Young people are easy to give, according to PhD research by Suzanne van de Groep. Even in situations in which they do not immediately earn something.
- Thursday 10 Feb 2022
- Press release
Erasmus SYNC lab receives grant for new project: Youth participation as a way to deal with a triple crisis
A new project by SYNC lab engages young people in research and policy so that young people can better handle crises and contribute to solutions.
- Friday 28 Jan 2022
- Press release

Professor Eveline Crone appointed Corresponding Fellow by The British Academy
Last Friday, The British Academy appointed Professor Eveline Crone as a Corresponding Fellow to recognise her contribution to the SHAPE disciplines.
- Monday 26 Jul 2021
- General

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