Seminar Series: Non-communicable diseases and wellbeing in Indonesian Adolescents: engaging young people in the response

Synopsis: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, mental disorder and chronic lung conditions are the leading cause of death and disability in Indonesia. Many of the risks for these diseases emerge in adolescence, yet actions and policy interventions to address these risks rarely target this age group, let alone involve young people … Continued

Seminar Series: Prevalence and forecasts of adolescent overweight and obesity from 1990-2050: global trends, with a lens to the Asia-Pacific region

Synopsis: Adolescents remain a vulnerable population within the global obesity epidemic. Accurate data on obesity transitions are required to inform effective policy and programming for adolescent health. To effectively set global and national targets for adolescent obesity beyond the maturation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we leverage established methods from the Global Burden of … Continued

Emerging Leaders in Adolescent Health Research Showcase

Join us on Thursday the 21st November and discover how the Emerging Leaders Network is advancing the field of adolescent health and wellbeing. Theme: Progress, challenges and opportunities in adolescent health research. Synopsis: A dynamic day showcasing advancements in the field of adolescent health research. Engage in vital conversations about existing gaps, challenges and innovative solutions. As … Continued

How to CREYATE Partnerships in Research with Young People

Have you ever wondered about the journey of youth advocacy from inception to impact? In this session, we will delve into the essential phases of becoming a youth advocate, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with young people in research initiatives.

An introduction to economic modelling

Synopsis: Adolescent health can be improved when evidence-based interventions are provided to those who need them. However, demonstrating that interventions are effective, acceptable and feasible to implement is not always enough to have them adopted by governments or other agencies. This is because governments need to make choices about what to fund in the context of … Continued

Celebrating International Youth Day

Join us in bringing youth issues to attention and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.