We are back from the official kick-off meeting of the CHANGE MSCA Horizon Europe (https://www.change-msca.eu/) consortium in Pavia. It was great to see old friends and colleagues and make new links and friendships. Lots of exciting science and collaboration ahead and a cohort of amazing and very motivated doctoral candidates. Looking forward to great 3 years ahead, researching cellular homeostasis and ageing in connective tissue disease!