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Are you navigating the complex world of clinical research contracts? Ready to level up your negotiation skills? Join us for an exclusive webinar: "How to Review and Negotiate Clinical Research Agreements Like a Pro" 📅 When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (UAE Time) 📍 Where: Online via Zoom 🔗 Webinar Link: https://uaeu-ac-ae.zoom.us/j/84057734267 💰 Cost: FREE 🏆 CME Credits: 1 CME from UAEU🌟 Featured Speaker: Miss Wendy Sim – Clinical Research Consultant with over 15 years of proven expertise in global study start-up, regulatory submissions, and clinical research contracts. Learn insider strategies and best practices from someone who's been in the trenches! Moderated by: Mr. Ahmad Ziad Al Meslamani – Senior Lab Supervisor at Al Ain University & PhD Candidate at IPH Why Attend? ✅ Gain practical insights into contract review processes ✅ Learn expert negotiation tactics for clinical research agreements ✅ Understand regulatory and compliance considerations ✅ Earn 1 CME credit from UAEU ✅ Network with public health and research professionalsWhether you're a researcher, lab supervisor, public health professional, or involved in clinical trials, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate research agreements with confidence.
10.03.2026
ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health - Milan2026 Plan to be in Milan this summer for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health, 15-18 July! Register here! Abstract Deadline extended until 10 March There has been great response to the call for contributions to Milan2026, but we know some of you are still working on your abstracts and those who have submitted may want some time to review what was sent. To give everyone the most opportunity to showcase their work, we are pleased to extend the abstract submission deadline until Tuesday 10 March. Be sure to mobilise and pass on the word! Download Abstract Guidelines here. Submit your Abstract here! MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. Health Equity Research Alliance launched at RCSI, Dublin, Ireland A new Health Equity Research Alliance (HERA) has been launched by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin, uniting researchers, international experts and people with lived experiences in advancing equity-informed and inclusive health research. The launch marks a significant step in strengthening collaboration to tackle the structural barriers to equitable health research and, in turn, reduce unfair health inequalities. Read more here. Paracelsus PMU Summer School, Salzburg, Austria Paracelsus Medical Private University is pleased to invite you to the Summer School "From Evidence to Trust – Public Health Communication and the Role of Epidemiology in Global Health", which will take place from 20 to 24 July 2026 at their campus in Salzburg. By integrating epidemiological expertise with strategic communication and stakeholder engagement, the program equips participants to critically assess evidence, translate knowledge into action, and design solutions that foster trust and sustainable public health impact. Learn more and apply here. Care4Health E-Platform Online Course on Contemporary Challenges in Healthcare Angela Boškin Faculty of Health Care, Slovenia, partner to the Care4Health project, shares their launch of a comprehensive online educational programme designed to address key contemporary challenges in healthcare. The programme is intended primarily for graduate nurses and other graduate health professionals who wish to update and expand their knowledge in a flexible, accessible and time‑efficient way. Learn more and access the Platform here. EHESP webinar series co-organized with REFESP L’École de Hautes Études en Santé Publique (EHESP), France, is co-organising a webinar series with the French-speaking network of schools of public health (REFESP). The first, which focussed on The Shortage of Healthcare Workers in Africa in Light of the WHO's Revision of Density Thresholds was held on 26 February with the recording to be made available soon. Next up on 9 March at 14:30 CET will be African women and the governance of public health policies, from the local to the national level. Learn more and register here. In French. 4th Annual Meeting of the JRP Healthcare Infrastructures Platform coordinated by the Design & Health Lab at Politechnic of Milan The 4th Annual Meeting of the JRP Healthcare Infrastructures Platform of the Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, coordinated by Stefano Capolongo and the Design & Health Lab was held on 24 February in Milan. The event brought together 200 participants from 48 partners to present results of research from institutions, universities, hospitals and industrial partners as part of a new phase of renovation of the Italian healthcare building stock. More than 40 new hospitals are now being planned or built around Italy, a historic step that requires new skills and innovative tools to design a new generation of healthcare infrastructure. Learn more about the Platform here. WHO renews EASP designation as a Collaborating Centre The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed the designation of the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), Spain, as a Collaborating Centre for Primary Health Care. Granted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the designation recognises the EASP’s technical, scientific and training capacity. It formalises a structured collaboration for the period 2025–2029, with specific terms of reference and a defined work plan. Read more here. WHO is organising a Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres bringing together experts from hundreds of institutions designated as WHO Collaborating Centres across more than 80 countries. The Forum will take place from 7-9 April in Lyon, France on the sidelines of the One Health Summit 2026, hosted by the Government of France. We look forward to hearing back from the many ASPHER members hosting WHO CCs that will be there! Europubhealth+ 20th Anniversary - Consortium Universities in Granada The Europubhealth+ international consortium, which this year celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted collaboration in excellence training in public health came together in Granada Spain for a meeting hosted by the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP). The meeting brought together academic and management leads from all partner institutions across Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Belgium to review the programme’s evolution, share teaching experiences and advance the strategic planning of future editions. Learn more here. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Last call for the European Community of Practice on Integrating Climate Change into Public Health Education In collaboration with the GCCHE and GNAPH, ASPHER is launching a new Community of Practice to support faculty members in integrating climate change and health into Public Health education. Register to join the European CoP here by 8 March. If you are interested to join, but have not completed a previous GCCHE Climate and Health Course, contact community@aspher.org for more details. Call for Contributions: National COVID-19 Lessons Learned The ASPHER Public Health Emergencies Task Force is calling for member contributions on National Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The material is intended to be used to develop a short discussion paper and as a signposting resource for future work, that can be used by ASPHER colleagues for their teaching and for further comparative investigations across countries. Contact john.reid@chester.ac.uk to contribute from your country. IOM Vacancy: Project Associate in Health Promotion - Slovakia The International Organization for Migration has advertised a vacancy for a Project Associate in Health Promotion at its Country Office in Slovakia; the implementation and delivery of the Health Promotional activities of IOM Slovakia. Learn more and apply here. ASPHER members with a particular interest in the topic of migration are welcome to join the new ASPHER Task Force on Migration and Public Health. If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact t.bochenek@uj.edu.pl and mcofta@ump.edu.pl. Call for Translations: New Public Health, 4th Edition Tulchinsky, Varavikova, Cohen published the New Public Health 4th Edition in 2024. The publishers allow copyright free translation to Eastern European and Central Asia languages. Contact community@aspher.org if you could help with a translation. Congratulations to former ASPHER Fellow Rana Orhan Former ASPHER Climate & Health Fellow, Rana Orhan has taken a new position as Senior Advisor on Policy Evaluation at the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. They will focus on strengthening the Ministry’s budgeting, implementation and accountability; and advise on health policy. This comes on the heels of Rana’s successes as Health Lead at the social research consultancy, Ecorys. Congratulations Rana on this exciting new chapter!
10.03.2026
ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health - Milan2026: Abstract Deadline Saturday 28 February The Abstract submission deadline for Milan2026 is this Saturday 28 February - be sure to mobilise to submit your work and pass on the word! Plan to be in Milan this summer for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health, 15-18 July! Download Abstract Guidelines here. Submit your Abstract here. Register here. If you are struggling to complete your submission and may need a few more days, please let us know as the ASPHER Executive Board will be considering whether to offer an extended deadline. Plenary Programme coming soon The Milan2026 Scientific Committee will meet in early March with plans to announce the Plenary Programme by mid-month. If you submitted an abstract that could be interesting to contribute to a plenary session, let us know at milan2026@aspher.org so we may flag it for consideration. MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth receives CBE at Windsor Castle His Majesty King Charles III honoured Professor Liam Smeeth, the Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) at an investiture ceremony on 18 February at Windsor Castle for his services to public health and education. Read more about Professor Smeeth’s achievements here. Escaping the algorithm: How to make the health information environment work for public health with University of Malta Professor Neville Calleja Professor Neville Calleja, Head of the Department of Public Health at the University of Malta will join other leading experts in the field of health information on 19 March, 13:00-14:20 CET for an ECDC Lighthouse Webinar. The webinar will focus on the social processes that influence how people find, understand, assess, and use health information in the digital age and explore strategies for creating healthier information environments. Learn more and register here. Member publications for your reading list From Felisi N, Vecchio R and Odone A: When peer review drags on: the harm to early career researchers. There is a global growing strain on the peer review system, characterized by prolonged review timelines and reviewer capacity shortages. In this Opinion piece, authors argue that peer review delays disproportionately harm early career researchers, affecting not only scientific progress but also confidence, career opportunities, and trust in the academic system. Read the article here. From Feuillet-Liger B, Lefeuvre K and Rissel A: Autour du Covid: Les atteintes aux libertés au nom de la santé publique. Faced with the Covid-19 crisis, governments had to strike a balance between protecting public health and respecting civil liberties. Five years on, this multidisciplinary work analyses these choices, draws lessons from them and proposes ways to better prepare for future health crises. In French. Order your copy here. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Geopolitics and public health: Europe under the shadow of the U.S. National Security Strategy From Jon Cylus and Martin McKee, this Lancet Regional Health Viewpoint analyses the implications of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy for public health and health systems in Europe. A weakened WHO, reduced U.S. engagement, and more transactional transatlantic relations threaten global health security. Europe must safeguard health systems, equity, and the multilateral global order. Read it here. Empowering the health workforce in the age of AI European Health Forum Gastein hosted a panel discussion at the European Parliament on 25 February to discuss Empowering the health workforce in the age of AI. 2024 ASPHER Štampar Medalist Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat moderated the session. Learn more about the event here and read WHO’s report on how Artificial intelligence is reshaping health systems and the state of European Region readiness.
10.03.2026
ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health - Milan2026: Abstract Deadline 28 February! As we near the end of February, the deadline for Abstract submissions for Milan2026 is fast approaching. Make sure you submit your work by 28 February! Plan to be in Milan this summer for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health, 15-18 July! Download Abstract Guidelines here. Submit your Abstract and Register here! ASSETS Mentoring Summer School: Call for Participants ASPHER’s ASSETS Mentoring Summer School is returning to Zagreb, Croatia from Monday - Thursday 06-09 July 2026! This will be the second edition hosted by the Andrija Štampar School of Public Health, University of Zagreb School of Medicine. We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 ASSETS will be led by faculty mentors Josep Figueras, Director Emeritus, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies; ASPHER Executive Board Member Mzwandile (Andi) Mabhala; and 2020 ASPHER Štampar Medallist Selma Sogoric. They will be joined by an exciting lineup of Guest Faculty. Please encourage your senior students, alums and junior faculty to attend! Send expressions of interest to assets@aspher.org. MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. 35th Anniversary of the Institute of Public Health Jagiellonian University Medical College The Institute of Public Health at Jagiellonian University Medical College is celebrating their 35th Anniversary from 18-19 June in Krakow, Poland. Public Health in Poland and Europe will be featured throughout the event which focuses on Security, Governance, and Education. Jagiellonian University has been with ASPHER from the start, joining ASPHER in 1992 and hosting ASPHER’s Annual Conference in 1994. We look forward to celebrating together in Krakow and Milan! University of Montreal renews the mandate of Dean Carl-Ardy Dubois The School of Public Health, University of Montreal has announced the renewal of Dean Carl-Ardy Dubois’ mandate until 2031. “Thanks to his unifying leadership, remarkable management skills, and results-oriented approach, Carl-Ardy Dubois will be able to maintain the momentum that allows the School of Public Health to be a driving force for innovation in the service of public health,” said Rector Daniel Jutras. Read more here (in French). Achievements from Ben Gurion University of the Negev researchers Ben Gurion University of the Negev congratulates two of its researchers on their recent achievements: Doctoral candidate Opeyemi Kolade was awarded best abstract at the 4th Swiss Implementation Science Conference/IMPACT Conference 2026with her work on ‘Engaging Older Adults and Informal Caregivers to Improve Hospital-to-Home Transitions: Insights from a Citizen Panel.’ BGU Research Associate and Ashkelon Academic College Associate Professor Keren Dopelt’s work was recognised as a most-viewed paper in 2025 in the journal Nutrients for her publication on ‘The Impact of Social Media on Disordered Eating: Insights from Israel.’ Read the article here. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Take Action on Climate Change and Health Don’t miss your last chance to input on the European Commission invitation to take part in a public consultation on climate resilience. This is a unique chance to influence the EU’s future relevant policies and ensure that public health is recognised in how Europe prepares for and responds to climate change. Respond to the online consultation until 23 February. ASPHER’s Climate and Health Task Force will meet today, Thursday 19 February at 16:00 CET. Contact Eric at eric.twomey@aspher.org to join this and future meetings. In collaboration with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH), ASPHER is launching a new Community of Practice to support faculty members in integrating climate change and health into Public Health education. Register to join the European CoP here by 28 February. If you are interested to join, but have not completed a previous GCCHE Climate and Health Course, contact community@aspher.org for more details. Europubhealth+ Experience: Students Share Their Journey & Inspiration Join EPH+ students on a heartfelt journey through the first year of the European Master's Programme! In this video, students share their personal experiences - academic challenges, cultural discoveries, and the unique bonds formed across countries like Nepal, Mexico, Nigeria, Germany, Spain, Bangladesh, and more. Watch the video here. Inspired? - Learn more about the degree programme and apply here by 25 March. Young WFPHA/EuroNetMRPH Webinar Series on Skills for Health Policymaking The Young World Federation of Public Health Associations and EuroNetMRPH have teamed up for the first time to launch a course on “Developing skills for the next generation of health policymakers”. With a growing need for dynamic and cross-disciplinary leadership in public health, this three-part online series will explore the world of health policymaking. Learn more here.
10.03.2026
ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training - Milan2026 We hope the opening of the Olympic Games is whetting your appetite for a visit to Milan! Plan to be there this summer for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training, 15-18 July! Secure your place - Register here! Milan2026 Call for Abstract - Themes The call for abstracts for Milan 2026 is open until 28 February. There are 12 theme tracks open for consideration to be sure you can find one that fits with your work! Submissions are open for oral, poster and collaborative sessions. Theme 1: Public Health Curriculum: Relevance and Educational Pathways Theme 2: Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogical Innovation Theme 3: Assessment and Integrity in a Digital Era Theme 4: Education Management, Governance, and Ethics Theme 5: Faculty Development, Motivation, and Well-being Theme 6: Student Experience, Engagement, Inclusion, and Well-being Theme 7: Workforce Alignment and Professionalisation Theme 8: Accreditation, Certification, and Credentialing Theme 9: The History of Public Health Education and Training Theme 10: Teaching Vaccinology Across Public Health and Health Professions Theme 11: Design and Health: Educating for Healthy Environments Theme 12: Miscellaneous Download the abstract guidelines and submit your abstract here. MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. The WHO recognizes the EASP ISIR Migration and Health Network The ISIR Network, the Migration and Health Network, an initiative of the Andalusian Ministry of Health, Presidency, and Emergencies, managed by the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), has been included by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its 'Panel of Promising Practices in Migration and Health', a forum that brings together inspiring experiences from countries and organisations worldwide committed to health equity for people on the move. The WHO recognition reinforces the ISIR Network's role as a leading forum for raising awareness, fostering multidisciplinary reflection, and identifying future trends in migration and health. Read more here. NOVA NSPH Bachelor’s Degree in Global Health The National School of Public Health at NOVA University Lisbon is launching a new Bachelor’s Degree in Global Public Health. This programme has been designed to prepare future public health professionals with a strong foundation in global health challenges, health systems, sustainability, and equity, combining interdisciplinary teaching with practical and international perspectives. The International Bachelor Degree is offered in association with The Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine of NOVA, NOVA Medical School, and in partnership with Aga Khan University’s Medical College. Learn more and download the brochure here. Babes-Bolyai University engaging locally and internationally The Department of Public Health and the Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy, Babeș-Bolyai University will host the EUPHA Health and Care Workforce Section Midterm Conference: “Advancing resilience, sustainability and equity in health and care workforce systems” from 22-24 April in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The call for abstracts is open until 23 February. Learn more and submit your abstract here. In a joint effort with the Cluj Cultural Centre Babes-Bolyai University has launched a new Centre for Culture, Health and Social Well-being Romania. The Department of Public Health, Babes-Bolyai University will contribute to the development of the new centre with its research and teaching capacity in the area of social and behavioural health. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Migration and Public Health - EU Strategy and ASPHER’s new Task Force The European Commission has adopted the first European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy. The Strategy sets out the EU’s political objectives on asylum and migration, with concrete priorities for the next five years. The newly adopted Strategy emphasises the commitment and ongoing work to put in place an EU framework that is fair and firm, and that effectively manages migration together with partner countries, while remaining true to European values. Learn more here. Given the growing focus on issues of migration at the European level, the new ASPHER Task Force on Migration & Public Health (TFMPH) has been established. The Task Force will provide a collaborative platform for representatives from ASPHER member institutions who are interested in undertaking and developing joint research and education on migrant and refugee health, and related public health issues. The upcoming online meeting of the task force is scheduled for 5th of March 2026 at 13:30 CET. Contact Tomasz Bochenek (t.bochenek@uj.edu.pl) and Mateusz Cofta (mcofta@ump.edu.pl) if you have questions or wish to join. Digital Transformations in Public Health You now have extra time to submit your work for the DPH2026 Conference Posters & Demos Track and the PhD/MSc Student Track. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your emerging research, innovative ideas, or early-stage projects in digital public health. New submission deadlines: 18 February 2026. Submit your abstract here. Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping public health practice. In a mapping review, colleagues from across ASPHER member schools in Italy have aimed to characterize digital public health training initiatives targeting public health professionals in Europe. Findings show that strengthening formal educational pathways and addressing content gaps will be essential to build sustainable digital competencies across the profession. Read their review here. The next meeting of the ASPHER Digital Public Health Task Force (DiPH-TF) is scheduled for 17th of February 2026 at 16:00 CET. Contact Rok Hrzic (r.hrzic@maastrichtuniversity.nl) if you have questions or wish to join. GNAPH President’s blog - A New Year: A New Resolve, a Renewed Moral Compass for Public Health Is the public health community ready to step up to the moral challenge now facing us? As we move through dark times around the world, the public health community must now rise to a new level of moral courage. The rallying calls in the public health literature have been accelerating in recent years, calling us to action. Read the blog from GNAPH President John Middleton here.
10.03.2026
We hope you are finding the weekly ASPHER Newsflash useful and informative. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more, get involved, or share your news. ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training - Milan2026 Abstracts Submission and Registration is ongoing for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training, 15-18 July in Milan! Secure your place and contribute your work! Submit your abstract and Register here! ASPHER General Assembly - 15 July, Milan Events during the first day in Milan on 15 July are reserved for ASPHER Members only and will include the 2026 ASPHER General Assembly (GA). Please note that each ASPHER Member institution has one free registration for the entire Milan2026 Congress, for their school’s official voting delegate to the GA. Register here! MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. UMIT Tirol Winter School in Clinical Epidemiology The UMIT Tirol Winter School in Clinical Epidemiology will be held from 09-13 February. It provides a comprehensive overview of epidemiologic principles and methods to problems encountered in public health and clinical medicine to identify risk factors for diseases and to determine optimal preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for individuals and populations. Learn more and register here. HAW Hamburg Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management Research and Transfer Centre (FTZ NK) The FTZ NK at HAW Hamburg specialises on sustainability and climate change, including the interconnections between climate and health. The centre undertakes high-quality research projects; trains BSc, MSc and PhD students; and regularly holds high-profile events in Germany and around the world. Learn more about upcoming symposia here. Do Scientists lose Control over Scientific Publishing? It depends on you! Following up on his keynote address to the ASPHER Retreat in Berlin, you may wish to join the lecture by Prof Nino Künzli at Swiss TPH, 03 March, 16:15-17:15 CET. The lecture examines the transformation of scientific publishing, from traditional, publisher-controlled subscription models to the growing dominance of Open Access. The talk calls on scientists and institutions to reflect on their role in these developments, and to take action in reclaiming control over the integrity and quality of academic publishing. Learn more here. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Editorial: How to communicate evidence against catchy erroneous arguments? Building on previous actions to support the World Health Organization, ASPHER and EUPHA deployed a forum theatre at the EPH Conference in Helsinki to examine our ability as public health professionals to communicate evidence in a staged debate between fictional pro-WHO and anti-WHO politicians. The workshop revealed how the audience found the emotionally based, anti-evidence narrative most compelling, debunking the assumption that facts speak for themselves. Stay tuned for more developments and read the editorial here. Horizon Europe Info Day - Health Cluster Join the Horizon Europe Health Cluster 1 (Health) info day to learn more about the 2026 topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2026-2027. The event will take a close look at the 2026 topics and explore how EU health research is organised around 6 priorities. The event will live-stream on Tuesday 10 February, 09:00-17:00 CET. Learn more about this and other upcoming Horizon Info Days here. Shape the future of Europe’s health in a world affected by climate change European Community of Practice: Integrating Climate Change into Public Health Education: We are pleased to invite ASPHER members to participate in an upcoming initiative developed in collaboration with GNAPH and GCCHE. This initiative aims to strengthen and institutionalize climate and health education by supporting staff who are actively engaged in teaching, curriculum development, and programme coordination in public health. Participants will take part in a Community of Practice that will meet online for 1 hour every other week over 5 months starting in April. Apply here by 28 February. Consultation for municipalities and regional authorities: ASPHER and the European Environment Agency (EEA) are conducting a survey on Knowledge Needs of Sub-National Policymakers on Climate Change and Health. If you have local contacts in your country, please disseminate the survey which closes on Tuesday 10 February. Share the LinkedIn post here. Find the direct Survey link here. Public Consultation for the new European climate resilience framework: This is a unique chance to influence the EU’s future policies and determine how Europe prepares for and responds to climate change. Make sure Public Health has a voice as the EU considers how to take relevant actions in the future. Participate in the online consultation by 23 February.
09.03.2026
Evidence to Trust – Public Health Communication and the Role of Epidemiology in Global Health 20 to 24 July 2026 at the campus of Paracelsus Medical Private University in Salzburg, Austria. The summer school brings together early-career public health students and researchers, mid-career professionals in public health institutions, as well as medical and pharmacy students with a strong interest in global health. By integrating epidemiological expertise with strategic communication and stakeholder engagement, the program equips participants to critically assess evidence, translate knowledge into action, and design solutions that foster trust and sustainable public health impact. Through methodological training, strategic communication, and real-world case discussions, the summer school provides a platform for networking, capacity building, and professional development. It supports participants in strengthening their leadership, critical thinking, and policy-shaping competencies within a global health context. The Summer School will therefore also provide an excellent opportunity to establish professional networks and initiate future collaborations. Please note that the Summer School will be held in English. Download the course pamphlet here. Further details, including the preliminary program, are available in the attached document. Updates will be communicated via our website. Register here. For further inquiries, please contact: ph.summerschool@pmu.ac.at
05.03.2026
The partners of the Care4Health project have launched a comprehensive online educational programme designed to address key contemporary challenges in healthcare. The programme is intended primarily for graduate nurses and other graduate health professionals who wish to update and expand their knowledge in a flexible, accessible and time‑efficient way. The free educational program is designed to enable learning about the basics of contemporary healthcare challenges in the Moodle online environment. The program consists of four topics: Evidence-based practice in the nursing contextDigital safety and cybersecurity in healthcareCommunication and collaborationGreen health and environmental protection. Each topic is presented through a series of presentations, interactive videos and other activities and concludes with a short quiz. After completing the online learning programme, each participant receives a certificate. The e-learning platform is available at the Care4Health e-learning platform. Learn more here. To obtain a username and password, please contact one of the contact persons listed below: General mail - center@fzab.si (Slovenia) Tiina Blek - tiina.blek@jamk.fi (Finland) Gaia Magro - magro.gaia@spes.uniud.it (Italy) Saša Mlakar- smlakar@fzab.si (Spain, rest of EU) You are warmly invited to join the programme and begin your learning journey through the Care4Health online course.
05.03.2026
The Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), hosted in Granada the working meeting of the universities that make up the Europubhealth+ international consortium, which this year celebrates 20 years of uninterrupted collaboration in excellence training in public health. Together with the University of Granada (UGR), the EASP delivers a European master’s degree recognised by the Erasmus+ label of the European Commission, renewed in 2023 for four further editions. The meeting brings together academic and management leads from all partner institutions across Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Belgium. Over three working days, they review the programme’s evolution, share teaching experiences and advance the strategic planning of future editions. The central session included an institutional welcome from the EASP’s managing director, Blanca R. Botello, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at the UGR, José Alberto Castañeda, and the academic coordinator of Europubhealth+ in Granada, Ariane Bauernfeind. The consortium highlighted the master’s integration of teaching, research and professional practice, its double-degree structure across two universities, and the possibility of specialising in seven areas while studying and living in at least two European countries. Since 2006, Europubhealth+ has been the only joint public health master’s in the EU with the Erasmus+ excellence label and has been repeatedly recognised among Spain’s top master’s programmes, thanks to its innovative curriculum, international faculty and strong graduate employability.
05.03.2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed the designation of the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP) as a Collaborating Centre for Primary Health Care. Andalusia’s Minister for Health, Presidency and Emergencies, Antonio Sanz, congratulated the entire EASP team, describing the renewal as “a new endorsement” for Granada’s candidacy to host Spain’s future State Public Health Agency. Granted by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the designation recognises the EASP’s technical, scientific and training capacity. It formalises a structured collaboration for the period 2025–2029, with specific terms of reference and a defined work plan. Through this role, the EASP continues to contribute to the international network of WHO Collaborating Centres. As a Collaborating Centre, the EASP will support the development, implementation and dissemination of Primary Health Care policies, provide technical advice and knowledge transfer to WHO, and produce reports, training activities and technical materials to strengthen Primary Health Care worldwide. Sanz stressed that being a Collaborating Centre is both an institutional mark of excellence and a formal responsibility to help reinforce Primary Health Care in health systems globally, under WHO leadership. The EASP is the only WHO Collaborating Centre in Andalusia, one of 11 in Spain and part of a network of over 800 worldwide.
16.02.2026
The upcoming online meeting of the ASPHER’s Task Force on Migration and Public Health is scheduled for the 05th of March 2026 at 13:30 CET. If you have any questions or would like to join, please contact Tomasz Bochenek (t.bochenek@uj.edu.pl) and Mateusz Cofta (mcofta@ump.edu.pl).
05.02.2026
This is the final ASPHER Newsflash for January. We are really pleased with the positive Member response to these updates and we hope you enjoy the regular updates! Please reach out if you’d like to learn more, get involved, or share your news. ASPHER 60TH ANNIVERSARY & MILAN2026 ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training - Milan2026 Abstracts Submission and Registration is ongoing for the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Public Health Education and Training, 15-18 July in Milan! Secure your place and contribute your work! Submit your abstract and register here! ASPHER Research Excellence and Early Career Excellence Awards - call for nominations ASPHER is calling for nominations for the 2026 Research Excellence and Early Career Excellence Awards. The deadline to make your nomination is Tuesday 31 March. If you are interested in making a nomination, contact community@aspher.org. The Research Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievements in public health research. It is given annually to an individual affiliated with an ASPHER Member School. Nominations are made on behalf of their research team. The Early Career Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of teaching, research, or practice of early career individuals. It is given annually to a maximum of five individuals that are primarily affiliated with an ASPHER member school. MEMBER NEWS Let the ASPHER community know what is happening at your school! Send your news and events to lore.leighton@aspher.org. Congratulations to the International School of Public Health at Tbilisi State Medical University on the occasion of their 95th anniversary The School of Public Health of Tbilisi State Medical University turns 95 this year! During the rich history of the School, many innovations have been introduced in the educational and scientific field, textbooks have been created, research has been published, and faculty members and students have been involved in international and European projects and exchanges. An anniversary conference will be held on May 7-8, 2026 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Learn more about the history of TSMU here. ISPED International Summer School Isped organises an International Summer School in collaboration with the Inserm U1219 Bordeaux Population Health research centre at the University of Bordeaux. This annual event is a unique opportunity to meet public health researchers, experts, and practitioners in a context that encourages exchange and reflection. The 2026 edition will take place from June 1st to June 19th, 2026. Three main themes will be covered: (i) Biostatistics and Data Management; (ii) Epidemiology and Clinical Research; (iii) Prevention and Public Health. Learn more and register here by 31 March. Welcome to new ASPHER Member Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor ASPHER is pleased to warmly welcome a new Member institution, the Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Maribor (UM FHS) in Slovenia! UM FHS implements educational and scientific research work in the field of nursing and health sciences. We look forward to UM FHS contributions to the ASPHER Community. Learn more about the UM FHS here. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY Happy 90th Birthday Ted Tulchinsky ASPHER Congratulates 2008 Andrija Štampar Medalist Theodore (Ted) H. Tulchinsky on his 90th birthday this month! Ted is a true public health hero and a dear friend and colleague within the ASPHER Community. Happy Birthday Ted! Here’s to many more! Defining a Field and Building A Human Rights in Patient Care Community: Judy Overall’s Legacy Judy Overall’s dedication to making health care truly healing and protective of rights for both patients and providers led her to define the field of Human Rights in Patient Care (HRPC). Rooted in inherent human dignity, HRPC complements bioethics, focusing on systemic issues and the role of the state and bringing procedures for accountability and enforcement. Judy not only pioneered a new field but built a global community and imbued it with heart. Read Tamar Ezer’s tribute to Judy Overall here. Call for Papers: Public Health Diplomacy in a Complex World Strengthening Public Health Diplomacy requires multidisciplinary approaches and cross-sector training to prepare public health professionals who can effectively communicate, facilitate, negotiate and build consensus using systems thinking, evidence based, community-informed approaches to improve health and well-being for all. This ASPHER-led joint IJPH and PHR special issue calls for interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research from across the globe. Learn more and submit your paper here.
