Net&Me Bootstrap

02/06/2026

We are delighted to share that the BootStRaP project has been featured on BBC One's Show!

This is an important for the project, bringing an international research initiative into the public spotlight and opening up a wider conversation about young people’s digital wellbeing.

In the programme, the project is presented by its coordinator, Prof. A. Fineberg, alongside contributions from young participants sharing their lived experiences.

Watch the feature here (and follow us for more!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ8o76iRhQE

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29/05/2026

Great to see Net&Me Bootstrap research featured on The One Show (BBC).

We are proud to be part of a strong international consortium, working across countries and disciplines to better understand and address problematic use of the internet ( ) and to translate research into real-world solutions.

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Stars of Moss & Freud, Sir Derek Jacobi and Ellie Bamber, McFly’s Harry Judd and classical superstar André Rieu join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.

26/05/2026

Just now, Sofia Venturini (University of Hertfordshire) presented the Net&Me Bootstrap project’s communication and dissemination strategies at the 7th Mental Health Dialogues!

This session brought together perspectives from seven Horizon Europe-funded projects to explore how academic outputs can be effectively shared with non-academic audiences to create meaningful, real-world impact.

We learned a lot from the inspiring discussions and would like to thank our sister projects for their commitment to this important work: Advance Mental Health Horizon SMILE

22/05/2026

⏳ There is not long left until the 7th Mental Health Dialogues! Register now via the link below.

This session brings together perspectives from across 7 Horizon Europe-funded projects to explore how academic outputs are with non-academic audiences to create meaningful and real-world impact.

It’s a chance to see how across sectors can strengthen mental health impact and make dissemination more .

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these insights and join the conversation!

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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21/05/2026

Our panellist from Sister Project , Rainer Mere, is a psychologist at Health Clinic and a project manager at , specialising in well‑being and mental health. He brings extensive experience in developing and managing worksite programmes, supporting both executives and employees through evidence‑based coaching and tailored well‑being strategies.

He also serves as the tool implementation coordinator within the European project ‑Best, helping expand access to digital mental health resources across Europe. Alongside his project work, he is a guest lecturer at Tallinn University and an active member of the Union of Estonian School Psychologists, contributing to the advancement of mental health practice and education.
🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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20/05/2026

Our panellist from sister project , Taylor is a Professor in the School of Psychology at University College . Her research is framed by an intergroup developmental approach to study and processes for youth in settings of protracted conflict.
Her work has implications for child , such as aggression, prosocial behaviours and social identity, as well as broader psychosocial processes, such as shared education and intergroup relations, which may fuel or constrain conflict.

Toward this end, she studies how and why violence affects behaviours and attitudes related to conflict , primarily during childhood and adolescence.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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20/05/2026

Our panellist from the sister project , Dr. Habib Nasser, holds a PhD in Mechatronics and Smart Systems, with research focused on autonomous machines. His academic background and professional certifications laid the foundation for a strong commitment to advancing in data science and .

Throughout his career, he has built extensive experience across both academia and industry, leading and commercial projects that have delivered patents, disruptive concepts, and applied technological solutions. His expertise spans AI tool development, international project coordination, and the creation of ‑sector synergies.

He is currently the and co‑founder of , a company specialising in the development of digital technologies, where he leads a dynamic team addressing emerging challenges in rapidly evolving societies. His work is driven by a to push the boundaries of AI and data analytics, with a particular focus on applications in the , ‑mobility, and sectors.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

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🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( ) European Commission

19/05/2026

How can we help young people their emotions in the digital age?

Our colleague in the Net&Me Bootstrap project, Pim Widdershoven, in an interview with a Dutch science media outlet, shares insights from our work, highlighting how social media are used by young people to regulate and avoid difficult emotions.

Net&Me Bootstrap now involves around 2,500 adolescents across Europe, including participants from five schools in the . An important part of Net&Me Bootstrap work is the development of an app designed to support emotional regulation, co-created with young people.

“The idea is that we help young people regulate their emotions in a different way. We want to compete with the smartphone as an emotion regulator.”

👉 Available in Dutch:
https://www.nemokennislink.nl/publicaties/jongeren-denken-zelf-mee-over-minder-schermtijd/

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