August 2023

EUPHAnxt newsletter







Dear EUPHAnxt subscribers,

We hope you are all enjoying a nice summer and you are all very welcome to the August edition of the EUPHAnxt newsletter.

MENTORSHIP UPDATE: Thank you to all who applied for our mentorship programme. We are now recruiting possible mentors, so we hope to get back with you as soon as possible.

SAVE THE DATE: Our social evening for the upcoming #EPH2023 is scheduled for Thursday, November 9th 2023. Stay tuned to our social media for the exact venue, but be prepared for traditional Irish music!

As always, we are very excited to share opportunities and events which could be relevant to you, as young public health professionals. You are encouraged to share similar content with us and we would be pleased to disseminate it to our network. Be sure to check out our socials (see icons above). EUPHAnxt is open to partner with student organisations in Europe. If you are a part of an organisation that may be interested in joining forces, or if you have any recommendations for the next newsletter, please contact us.

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The EUPHAnxt team,
Charlotte, Monica, Jinane & Mojdeh




  Upcoming events








The full programme for The European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) 2023 is now announced. The conference will focus on how to ride out the current shockwaves and explore how crises can help catalyse the development of new approaches to health system problems. The event will take place both online and in-person and the full programme is available online now. Learn more here!  Do you work in a grassroots initiative that addresses health crises? The EHFG is also accepting applications for their European Health Leadership Award the winner will be expected to participate in the Award ceremony taking place in Bad Hofgastein in September 2023 in the context of the EHFG 2023.

Health for All is the Goal – World Health Summit is the Forum. The World Health Summit brings you the world’s leading international, inter-sectoral and inclusive global health conference that will set the agenda for a healthier future. The summit will be held both in-person (Berlin, Germany) and on-line. Learn more and register (with the special student fees!) here!

The 16th European Public Health Conference (EPH) will be held in Dublin, Ireland and the conference will focus on a sustainable future. Abstract submission is now closed, however registration is open and you can benefit from early-bird fees until September 1st. There is also a special student fee! Learn more about the conference here.

We are very excited to work alongside our six chosen fellows for the upcoming #EPH2023. Please welcome:

  • Alberto Peano, Italy
  • Aleksandar Stevanović, Serbia
  • Margaret Brennan, Ireland
  • Domitilla Marconi, Italy
  • Anna Romanova, Switzerland
  • Miranda Nonikashvili, Georgia

The pre-conference programme for the #EPH2023 will take place on Wednesday, November 8th and the full event list can be found on the conference website. Please note: pre-conference registration is a separate registration from the main conference and registration fees are €75 and €150, and sponsored pre-conferences are €20. All include a networking buffet lunch.

Here are the EUPHAnxt events for the #EPH2023:

Wednesday, November 8 (pre-conference)

  • 9:00-12:30: Master that elevator: how to effectively pitch you research to policy makers. A capacity building session for young professionals
  • 9:00- 17:00: A hands-on introduction to qualitative research methods in public health

Thursday, November 9 (workshop)

  • 16:40- 17:40: Skills building seminar: Sharp Pencils, Clear Minds: Translating research to policy through effective policy briefs

Friday, November 10 (workshop)

  • 9:00- 10:00: Round table: Implementing Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan: Challenges and opportunities from European countries
  • 15:10- 16:10: Round table: Legal determinants of health – what do (global) public health professionals need to know?
  • 15:10- 16:10: Round table: Is public health possible when LGBTQI+ individuals are criminalised? A roundtable and call to action
  • 16:40- 17:40: Skills building seminar: Improving your elevator pitch: convincing a policymaker in a matter of seconds

Saturday, November 11 (workshop)

  • 11:40- 12:40: Skills building seminar: A seat at the table: Engaging patients and citizens in public health policy-making
  • 13:50- 14:50: Skills building seminar: Navigating the ocean of data: unpacking ethical values in Health Technology Assessment

Please note: we are planning another Join the Network session for the conference, however the date and time is to be determined. Stay tuned to our next newsletter for more information.

ESCAIDE is the European Scientific Conference for Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology, organised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The call for abstracts for this year’s conference is now closed but they plan to open up a submission for late break abstracts in September. Registration is free and the conference is available online, as well as in person (Barcelona, Spain). Learn more here!




  Opportunities and resources












Are you currently searching for a career in public health? The World Health Organisation (WHO) work is founded on the principle that all people, everywhere, should enjoy the highest standard of health. They are continuously seeking talented professionals looking to contribute to this important mission as members of their international workforce. Learn more here!

Do you work specifically in cancer research? The International Agency for Research on (IARC), a department within the WHO, has several vacancies for professional staff, including roles such as Epidemiologist and Scientist. Learn more here!

The European Association for Cancer Research has posted several jobs and grants posted  on their websites. Learn more and apply here

The EU4Health programme goes beyond an ambitious response to the COVID-19 crisis to address the resilience of European healthcare systems. The programme provides funding to national authorities, health organisations and other bodies through grants and public procurement, contributing to a healthier Europe. Learn more about the available calls for action grants here.

Are you tired of reading to keep up to date on the latest research in the field of public health? Check out The Lancet podcast, where you can listen to engaging episodes that are associated with published articles. Explore here!

  

Interesting read of the month

In the European Journal of Public Health (EPJH):

Conspiracy beliefs, COVID-19 vaccine uptake and adherence to public health interventions during the pandemic in Europe

Regazzi, L., et al. European Journal of Public Health, Volume 33, Issue 4, (2023)

Set up alerts for new content in your area of interest here!

  

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HaDEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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