The Infra4NextGen “Make it Healthy” workshop is an interactive event exploring how social science research can deepen our understanding of health and wellbeing among young people in Europe. While many young Europeans report good physical health, rising levels of stress, anxiety, and life dissatisfaction point to growing challenges in mental wellbeing, highlighting the need to look beyond individual behaviour.

The workshop focuses on how broader social and economic factors – such as working conditions, access to healthcare, and material living standards – shape health outcomes across the life course. Drawing on cross-national European survey data, participants will analyse how inequalities influence wellbeing and how these patterns vary across countries and population groups.

Combining short expert lectures with guided, hands-on activities, participants will work in small groups to explore key concepts, analyse comparative datasets, and develop policy-relevant research questions. This collaborative format encourages exchange between researchers and policy-oriented participants while building practical skills in identifying suitable data sources and analytical strategies.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have strengthened their ability to analyse European social data, interpret patterns in youth health and wellbeing, and contribute to evidence-based policy discussions. The workshop brings together expertise from academia, European research infrastructures, and policymaking, offering a comprehensive perspective on health, resilience, and inequality in contemporary Europe.

More information and registration: https://infra4nextgen.com/events/make-it-healthy-exploring-health-inequalities-in-europe/