An international research initiative to improve social media policies for youth well-beinghttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mv6cyl3aqk27RELEVANT: On Sept. 16 Ursula von der Leyen will present the EU strategy toward social media regulation. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Sep 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6cyl3aqk27https://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mu2gcbdnj22eEvery successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. Meet @georgiaturner.bsky.social. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/every-successful-research-project-is-driven-share-7498655970647187456-dgy-/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAApLM0gBbQODWhfLHVicbtWYjwbrVvWYDXM27 Aug 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2gcbdnj22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mtiwpxi66s27“Children need safer digital environments, not fewer opportunities to participate.” EU Kids Online’s new report queried 29,169 children aged 9–16 in 19 European countries to examine their views about social media age bans. https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/eu-kids-online/reports-and-findings/AgeBans?utm_source=chatgpt.com20 Aug 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiwpxi66s27https://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3ms72jpenb22lEvery successful research project is driven by dedicated folks asking important questions. In our Behind the Research series we introduce the researchers helping shape PROMISE. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/every-successful-research-project-is-driven-share-7490099534052790272-ynnT/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAApLM0gBbQODWhfLHVicbtWYjwbrVvWYDXM03 Aug 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms72jpenb22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mr2zbr446s2fWe're proud to partner with the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA). These types of partnerships help to ensure that digital policy is informed by robust evidence. Follow us on LinkedIn for more info and regular project updates: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/promise-is-proud-to-collaborate-with-the-share-7484903989889904642-kPWp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAApLM0gBbQODWhfLHVicbtWYjwbrVvWYDXM20 Jul 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2zbr446s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mqlw7v4les2bIMPORTANT: European Commission in favor of minimum age limits for social media use. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jul 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlw7v4les2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mpivcwzjxs2eCall for Abstracts! Submit your abstract for the upcoming conference, New Directions in Social Media Research: 7-8 December 2026, Cambridge, UK with keynote speakers @sonialivingstone.bsky.social, @rogierk.bsky.social, and Dr. Henry Shevlin Deadline: August 2 https://sites.google.com/view/social-media-conf-cambridge/home30 Jun 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpivcwzjxs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3moznyvttjs2iAre new regulations for social media long overdue? Join our PROMISE colleague @evaziegltrum.bsky.social at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg on 26 June for an interactive discussion on social media regulation, platform design, and youth well-being. (1/2)24 Jun 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moznyvttjs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mnz3feqgqs2mGreetings from #ICA26! During the event Team PROMISE: - Shared updates on WP2 scoping review of policy measures - Joined the pre-conference, "Children’s Rights Under Pressure in a Digital World" - Met with partners @sonialivingstone.bsky.social and @masurphil.bsky.social - Explored Cape Town11 Jun 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz3feqgqs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mnjpgffgm22jThe Spring 2026 edition of the 3+3 Newsletter is out now (https://massmailer.univie.ac.at/action/mlr/pv?&idx=753146&cid=27212&uid=0&sid=486&cks=1fd4304d). This issue covers: - Recent changes in European youth digital policy, - PROMISE at the CHANSE-Norface Conference, - The PhD & student researchers behind PROMISE (1/2)05 Jun 2026 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnjpgffgm22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mkpgrwzzrk2fOn 8 April, the @coe.int adopted a new Recommendation on online safety & user empowerment (CM/Rec(2026)4). Notably, it places strong emphasis on young people’s rights, safety, and participation online. 📄 Full text: https://search.coe.int/cm#{%22CoEIdentifier%22:[%2209125948802b41e8%22],%22sort%22:[%22CoEValidationDate%20Descending%22]} (1/3)30 Apr 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpgrwzzrk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mhzriwqpfs2rAustria's administration decided to implement a social media ban until age 14. https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000314388/koalition-einigt-sich-auf-social-media-verbot-altersgrenze-bei-14-jahren?ref=rss27 Mar 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzriwqpfs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mhxk3dt6l22zPROMISE at the Cambridge Festival! PhD researcher @georgiaturner.bsky.social recently presented her work at “Lonely Planet – Are We Experiencing a New Global Health Crisis?” (1/3)26 Mar 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxk3dt6l22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mgmzg7mgrc2vInvitation to join the PROMISE Youth Advisory Board! We’re looking for young people (10–25 years old) from Austria, Estonia, Germany, Spain & the UK to contribute to research on digital well-being across Europe (1/3)09 Mar 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmzg7mgrc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/promiseproject.bsky.social/post/3mdnghqg23227Our first issue of the PROMISE 3+3 Newsletter is out - a new way to follow our research on social media policies, and youth well-being! 1/430 Jan 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:vcosl2prwht32srerlctsdrv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnghqg23227