An interdisciplinary group linking colleagues interested in children and young people’s research and a collaborative network that is ready to respond to major interdisciplinary grant calls relating to children and young people, within the Edinburgh area. Purpose CYPER is an interdisciplinary group with the primary aim of providing a platform linking colleagues interested in children and young people’s research and to create a collaborative network that is ready to respond to major interdisciplinary grant calls relating to children and young people We hope to build a network to enable interdisciplinary work and understanding. We welcome members from any discipline with an interest in child and adolescent-related research. We aim to hold events to showcase the work researchers are doing relating to children and young people, and to provide networking opportunities for like-minded individuals with varied events, such as poster sessions, symposiums, and conferences. Please contact us at child.life.health@ed.ac.uk for more information or if you are interested in joining this initiative and our newsletter. Upcoming Events We look forward to welcoming you all at our Symposium on the 13th of May, 2024. The Symposium will showcase insightful talks, engaging workshops, and inspiring posters. This will also be an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues across various research disciplines and explore collaborative opportunities. Please contact us at child.life.health@ed.ac.uk if you are interested in attending. This article was published on 2024-09-10