Heriot-Watt University at BBC Radio Scotland 🇬🇧
.Radio Interview.
Dr Mel McKendrick, at the Good Morning Scotland Programme, spotlighted the SMILE project, its innovative realms of gamification and digital solutions to support youth mental health.
Full Interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001mbxh (Expired)
Heriot-Watt University: 15 Journalistic Collaborations 🇬🇧
.Journalistic Article.
Heriot-Watt University has fostered impactful collaborations with various media outlets, resulting in the publication of 15 journalistic articles.
To raise awareness about the impact of technology on youth mental health, the articles Explore SMILE innovative approaches, ethical considerations, and broader impact of the project.
Media Outlets: The Independent, The Standard, Aberdeen Live, Scottish Daily Express, Irish News, Express & Star, Ireland Live, MSN, STV News, News NCR, Medical Device Network, Psychreg, FE News, Digit News, Student Circuit.
RDIUP at Eu!Radio in Paris 🇫🇷
.Radio Interview.
The RDIUP team highlighted the collaborative efforts among SMILE partners to tackle mental health challenges across borders, and emphasised the need for mental health awareness and initiatives, and the vital role of evolving mindsets and tools for the mental well-being of youth across diverse European countries.
French Audio: https://euradio.fr/emission/KOdm-euradio-a-paris/7gDR-smile-le-projet-europeen-qui-promeut-la-sante-mentale-des-jeunes
English Transcript Available HERE
University of Maribor’s Monthly Paper 🇸🇮
.Periodic Publication.
SMILE project is featured in the University of Maribor’s Monthly Paper! Authored by researchers Ana Rehberger and Izidor Mlakar, the article discusses the project’s goals and its innovative approach to supporting young people’s mental well-being.
The article highlights what makes SMILE unique, which is the powerful collaboration of a diverse team of experts from various fields including:
- Digital Networks,
- Information & Communication Technologies,
- Social Sciences,
- Neuroscience & Psychology,
- Nutrition,
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, and more!
Curious to learn more? Head over to the University of Maribor’s Monthly Paper (page 40) to read the full article in Slovenian: https://prenos.um.si/umniverzum/22/.
Fundación INTRAS on Castilla Y léon Television (CyLTV) News 🇪🇸
.TV Coverage.
On January 13, 2025, during the Noticias 14:30 horas broadcast, our partner Fundación INTRAS highlighted SMILE as a leading Horizon Europe initiative focused on empowering young people to co-create digital tools for mental health support. This segment spotlights our innovative work across Spain and Europe, including the SMILE Video Game—designed by youth for youth. 🧠🎮
🔗 Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/oTbjpcw8bvo
