On 10 June Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s third H2LS Diner Pensant Grand Challenge workshop took place, where ten thousand euros were awared to The Active Achievers, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to reducing sedentary behaviour among VU staff. The team’s project, ‘UPstanding University’, focuses on promoting a more active lifestyle through innovative and competitive strategies.
The Active Achievers, comprising experts from Health Sciences, Communication Sciences, Oral Medicine, Biological Psychology, Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Environmental Health & Toxicology, and Pediatric Dentistry, aim to motivate staff to move more and sit less. Their plan includes researching motivational factors, assessing the feasibility of proposed activities, promoting awareness, and launching a competition across departments to encourage participation.
This collaborative effort not only seeks to improve personal well-being but also aims to enhance planetary health by fostering a more active and engaged community at the VU.
Sign up for the H2LS Grand Challenges Workshop(s)
VU researchers are welcome to contribute their expertise to the planned VU Grand Challenges. These workshops offer a unique platform for collaboration and innovation. Promising proposals will also receive initial funding. With the Grand Challenge workshops, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the Human Health and Life Sciences (H2LS) community.
Would you like to participate in these multidisciplinary workshops and help shape future health solutions? Please contact Bonnie van Dongen via h2ls@vu.nl.
