KNAW Early Career Award 2024 goes to Lonneke LenferinkThe Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) will honour twelve young researchers active in various fields of study with a KNAW Early Career Award. The award recognises talented young researchers who undertake innovative and original research. The laureates will receive a EUR 15,000 monetary prize and a unique work of art. Within the UT (TechMed Center), the award goes to Lonneke Lenferink, associate professor (BMS).Read more
Observing nature makes you happierVarious studies have been conducted in recent years exploring how paying attention to nature can affect our well-being. A preliminary systematic review of these studies, conducted at the University of Twente, has shown that participants generally experience significantly more well-being compared to control groups. Their subjective experience of happiness is greater and they are better able to give direction to their lives. 'What's interesting about this is that it involves relatively simple exercises that everyone can apply immediately', says Prof. Ernst Bohlmeijer, Professor of Mental Health, who coordinated the systematic review. The research has been submitted to the Journal of Positive Psychology.Read more
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