Thomas Freeney, PhD student at the University of Galway, led a session on loneliness and meta-analysis. Using the brilliant analogy of cupcakes 🧁(again), he explained how meta-analysis helps researchers compare studies using different measures, to understand what works, why, and for whom when researching loneliness in young people. He also asked: “What does loneliness mean to you?” Responses ranged from “not having anyone to talk to” to “feeling alone even when surrounded by people”. This is a reminder that loneliness means different things to different people, which is so important when it comes to how we research and measure it.