Development is shaped by the dynamic interaction between a child and the systems around them—such as family, peers, school, and the wider societal and cultural context, as described by Bronfenbrenner. In this summer school, we explore early child development in relation to these social environments.
Dynamics of Youth is a multidisciplinary platform that spans all departments of Utrecht University. Dynamics of Youth facilitates all researchers in the field of child development. The Early Childhood community specifically focuses on development from conception to six years of age.
After our successful Dynamics of Youth summer school in 2024 and 2025, we are very happy to announce that we will organize a new summer school in 2026.
Development is shaped by the dynamic interaction between a child and the systems around them—such as family, peers, school, and the wider societal and cultural context, as described by Bronfenbrenner. In this summer school, we explore early child development in relation to these social environments.
Every morning, we will discuss a different level in the Bronfenbrenner model from a multidisciplinary perspective, by offering two lectures. In the afternoon, we will host a variety of activities, including a workshop and a field trip.
Master and PhD students interested in early development.
Societal partners and working professionals in the field of early development.
Explore early child development in relation to these social environments.
Daily morning sessions, elective afternoon activities.
The housing costs do not include a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag. This is a separate product on the invoice. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please deselect or remove the sleeping bag from your order.
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying: