15.05.2026
ASPHER is thrilled to announce the awarding of the 2026 Andrija Štampar Medal to Walter Ricciardi, Professor of Hygiene and Public Health at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. Over four decades, Professor Ricciardi has shaped public health science, governance, and education at national, European, and global levels, consistently promoting the principles of evidence-based policy, international cooperation, and social medicine. He has devoted his career to translating scientific evidence into effective health policy and institutional reform and is widely recognised as one of Europe’s most influential public health leaders. The 2026 Andrija Štampar Medal will be conferred during the ASPHER 1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health, 15-18 July in Milan, Italy. Read the full announcement here.
06.05.2026
The Vax-Action Project webinar, organised for European Public Health Week, will focus on addressing vaccine hesitancy across Europe through evidence-based and context-specific interventions. A key emphasis of the session is on strengthening the health workforce, particularly by equipping frontline health workers with the tools and strategies needed to effectively engage with hesitant populations. The webinar will present findings from a European-wide mapping and critical appraisal of interventions, alongside insights from country-level implementation. It will also explore synergies with the co-OPERATOR project, highlighting collaborative approaches to improving vaccine uptake, especially among vulnerable and underserved populations. The session will conclude with a discussion on the transferability and scalability of effective interventions across EU Member States and the WHO European Region. Time and Date: Friday 8 May at 11:00 CEST Location: ZOOM Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fqt5cME7Tqq1t9qjrhbpHQ
06.05.2026
The Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) is pleased to invite you to join an upcoming webinar, "Public Health Competencies for the Future", as part of European Public Health Week, in collaboration with ASPHER, EUPHA and IANPHI. 📅 Friday, 8 May 2026 🕐 13:00–14:00 CET 🔗Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89138586860?pwd=la14wWjuADvtaVrVuFhrD2Lq0zzw7o.1 This session will bring together leading experts in public health to discuss how education and training must evolve to respond to emerging challenges. The webinar will explore key topics,including: future competencies for the public health workforce practice-based learning and cross-sector collaboration institutional partnerships innovation and quality in accreditation Speakers include: Carlo Signorelli, President of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) Henrique Barros, President of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) Charlotte Marchandise, Executive Director of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) Tiago Correia, Vice-chair of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) Public Health Professional Development Committee Paul Barach, Chair of the Board of Accreditation of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) The session will be moderated by Danko Relić, Executive Director of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). Short presentations will be followed by an interactive discussion and Q&A;, providing an opportunity to engage with peers and contribute to shaping the future of public health education. 👉 More information and access to the webinar: https://aphea.be/webinar-public-health-competencies-for-the-future-friday-8-may-1300-cet/
06.05.2026
This is to inform and invite you to join a Webinar on Friday 8th May at 14.00 - 15.00 CET on Peace, polycrisis and public health - Role, mission and mandate of public health professionals. This is part of activities for the EUPHA Public Health Week and the Health Peace Practitioners initiative. Kindly share with others who may be interested. Register HERE for the webinar
05.05.2026
The symposium “Ideas and Realities on Health and Migration: a perspective from Spain” was held at the Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP) in Granada on 27 April 2026. The event was organised by students of the XX Master of Excellence in Public Health – Europubhealth+, with the support of EASP. The symposium addressed key issues at the intersection of migration, public health and access to health services in Spain. The programme included contributions on health and migration in Andalusia based on evidence from the Spanish National Health Survey, the role of immigration in access to and use of the Spanish health system, and the methodological challenges involved in producing evidence on migrant health. The event also included a discussion panel, providing space for exchange between speakers, students and participants. Through this initiative, Europubhealth+ students contributed to a timely public health debate on equity, evidence generation and the need to better understand the health needs and experiences of migrant populations. The symposium also reflected the international, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approach of the Europubhealth+ programme. The recordings of the symposium are available on the EASP event webpage: “Ideas and Realities on Health and Migration”.
19.03.2026
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
