Even though the new year is already in full swing, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of the researchers of the Erasmus SYNC lab. In their new magazine, SYNC Wrapped 2023, they provide a glimpse into their impactful projects of 2023 and their vision for the upcoming year.
In the past year, researchers of SYNC lab conducted 141 brain scans, published 17 times in scientific journals, organized 20 focus groups, and reached a total of over 2800 young people with their work. However, the SYNC wrapped 2023 does not only look at the numbers that reflect the past year, they also share the stories behind them. How did SYNC employees experience the past year? What were their highlights and challenges?
What young people need to thrive
A recurring challenge in youth research, for example, is recruiting a diverse group of participants. This sometimes results in scientists’ conclusions not being fully comprehensive. With the Urban Rotterdam Project we have been studying what young people need to thrive by doing surveys multiple times a year since 2020. In this project, we specifically focus on recruiting young people from Rotterdam with diverse backgrounds. Over the years, we are getting better at this: this year we studied a good representation of all young people in Rotterdam, unlike previous samples.
Future plans
In the coming year, SYNC lab will continue to strive for an optimal future for all young people, regardless of background. By collaborating with multiple partners, their scientific research truly contributes to the environment in which young people grow up.
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Curious about the Urban Rotterdam Project and the other projects we worked on? You can read it now in our newly published magazine SYNC wrapped 2023.