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On Wednesday, 21 April, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FERI) at the University of Maribor hosted the kick-off meeting of a new aspiring research project focused on understanding the long-term impact of childhood bullying.

 The project brings together researchers from psychology, neuroscience, and computer science to investigate how experiences of bullying in childhood and adolescence shape mental health outcomes later in life. By combining longitudinal data from large international studies - BLS and ALSPAC - with advanced neuroimaging techniques, the research team will explore changes in brain structure and connectivity, as well as the mechanisms that may link early adverse experiences to adult psychological well-being.

 A particular emphasis of the project lies in moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches. Using machine learning methods, the researchers aim to identify individual differences and resilience factors that may help explain why some individuals are more vulnerable to the long-term effects of bullying, while others adapt more successfully. The findings are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of bullying and support the development of more targeted and effective prevention and intervention strategies.

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We are pleased to announce the kick-off meeting, which will take place in Maribor on 21 April 2026. 

 The meeting will mark the official start of the project and provide an opportunity for all partners to meet, discuss the main objectives, and align on the planned activities and next steps. We look forward to a productive and successful start of our collaboration.