October 2025 

EUPHAnxt Newsletter

Welcome to the October edition of the EUPHAnxt newsletter. As a reminder, we distribute our monthly newsletter on the first Monday of each month. Each newsletter will provide an overview of the upcoming months, including EUPHAnxt events and other opportunities, as well as the European Public Health Conference (EPH). We are delighted to announce two vacancies within our EUPHAnxt team and the third edition of the Mentoring Programme. Check is out below!

For those of you who are new, EUPHAnxt is a unique network within EUPHA for students and young professionals, including early-career researchers and policymakers in the field of public health. EUPHAnxt is a free and open initiative that aims to inform and involve future generations in the European and multidisciplinary network of public health associations.

You are encouraged to share related opportunities and events with us, and we would be pleased to disseminate them to our network. EUPHAnxt is open to partnering with student organisations in Europe. If you are a part of an organisation that may be interested in joining forces, please contact us.

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Thanks for tuning in,

The EUPHAnxt team

• Charlotte Myers (Communication Manager)
• Domitilla Marconi (Talent Manager)
• Giuseppe Castiglione (Capacity Building Manager)
• Jinane Ghattas (Co-Coordinator)
• Patrícia Pita Ferreira (Co-Coordinator)
• Ruxandra Simonescu-Colan (Conference Manager)
• Sophie Eicher (Outreach Manager)

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EUPHAnxt fundraiser

We are raising €2,000 to enable EUPHAnxt Co-coordinator Jinane Ghattas and Conference Manager Ruxandra Simonescu-Colan to attend the World Health Summit in Berlin (12–14 October 2025) and represent the voices of youth and early-career public health professionals.

This year, EUPHAnxt has focused its efforts on expanding advocacy and partnerships. A major success has been securing places for early-career professionals at the World Health Summit, a milestone that we cannot afford to miss. However, our participation is at risk due to the lack of funding.

The situation is worsened by the European Commission’s decision to eliminate operating grants for civil society organizations within the EU4Health Programme, jeopardizing opportunities for training, engagement, and advocacy for the next generation of public health professionals.

Your contribution will help us cover travel and participation costs, ensuring that early-career voices are present where global health policies are shaped.

Please help us raise €2,000 to ensure that youth and early-career professionals are heard at the World Health Summit. Every donation counts, no matter how small. Together, we can ensure that the future of public health has a voice today. Donate here!

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EUPHAnxt vacancy calls

Call for Applications: Join the EUPHAnxt Team!

Are you passionate about public health and eager to help shape the next generation of public health professionals in Europe? EUPHAnxt, the European Public Health Association’s network for students, young, early-career researchers, policymakers and professionals in the field of public health, is looking for new team members to fill the capacity of  Capacity Building Manager and Communication Manager. The age limit for these positions is no older than 30 years, and the mandate is for a maximum of three years. Please note that all the work is done on a voluntary basis.What You’ll Gain:

• The opportunity to work with an international team and make an impact on the future of public health in Europe.
• Valuable experience in leadership, networking, and capacity-building/communication.
• An excellent opportunity to expand your network under the auspices of EUPHAnxt.
• Visibility in the EUPHAnxt network and the chance to put your topic on the agenda of EUPHAnxt tools.

How to Apply
Interested? Send us your CV and a short motivation letter (max. 1 page) explaining why you’d be an excellent fit for the role to info.euphanxt@eupha.org by October 31st. Clearly state to which role you are applying.Join us in empowering young public health professionals and shaping Europe’s healthier future!

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Capacity Building Manager

About the Role:
As Capacity Building Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of EUPHAnxt by:

• Coordinating the Capacity Building Plan for EUPHAnxt.
• Organizing webinars and events: planning and hosting skill-building sessions, workshops, and networking activities in collaboration with the EUPHAnxt team.
• Strengthening team capacity by facilitating activities that enhance collaboration and growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• A student, young or early-career professional with a background in public health or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for networking and capacity-building.
• Previous experience in project management or team coordination is a plus, but not required.

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Communication Manager

About the Role:
As Communication Manager, you will ensure that EUPHAnxt maintains a strong, engaging, and professional voice by:

• Developing and distributing a monthly newsletter to inform and engage EUPHAnxt subscribers.
• Managing and monitoring social media accounts to ensure a consistent and professional presence.
• Creating and coordinating engaging content aligned with EUPHAnxt’s mission and goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• A student, young or early-career professional with a background in public health or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in social media content development.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for communication and networking.
• Previous experience in public health communication, project management or team coordination is a plus, but not required.

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EUPHAnxt mentoring programme

EUPHA-EUPHAnxt are thrilled to announce that applications for the third edition of the EUPHAnxt Mentoring Programme are officially open! 

Before applying, we encourage you to read the blog posts written by past mentees to get a better sense of what to expect.

This unique programme connects early-career professionals in public health with senior experts across Europe. The goal is to provide guidance, career growth, and professional orientation through mentoring. At the same time, mentees are expected to be active contributors, sharing their own skills and knowledge while engaging proactively in the mentoring journey.

Mentors are senior public health professionals from EUPHA, volunteering their time and expertise. Mentoring can take place individually or in small groups. 

Available Areas of Mentoring: 

• Child and Adolescent Public Health
• Chronic Diseases
• Ethics in Public Health
• Food and Nutrition
• Global Health
• Health and Care Workforce
• Health Promotion
• Health Services Research
• Health Technology Assessment
• Healthy Ageing
• Infectious Diseases Control
• Law and Public Health
• Migrant and Ethnic Minority Health
• Public Health Economics
• Public Health Epidemiology
• Public Health Monitoring and Reporting
• Public Health Policy and Politics
• Public Mental Health
• Sexual and Gender Minority Health
• Social Security, Work and Health
• Urban Public Health

 Who Can Apply?

• Early-career professionals in public health (<5 years of experience)
• Based in the WHO European Region
• Highly motivated and committed
  (Being a EUPHA member is NOT required)

Commitment Required

• Attend the kick-off meeting (online, ~1h, late October)
• Attend the final event (online, ~1h, May)
• Hold monthly meetings with your mentor (mentee’s responsibility to initiate contact)
• Join the mid-programme check-in (online, ~1h, Jan/Feb)
• Respond to emails from the EUPHAnxt coordination team
• Write a final blog post (to be published on EUPHA’s website)
• Complete the final evaluation form
• Actively contribute with ideas and participation throughout the programme

Only mentees who complete all programme activities, including the blog post and final evaluation, will receive a certificate of participation.

Application Process

• Applications will be anonymously reviewed. Mentees are matched with mentors based on their area of expertise and additional criteria outlined in the application form. Efforts will be made to balance gender, country, and profile diversity. Please note: places are limited, and we cannot guarantee a match for all applicants.
• Accepted applicants will be informed via email (please provide an address you check regularly).

Deadline: Friday, 17 October, 23:59 CET
Complete the application form!

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EUPHAnxt Youth Advisory Hub

EUPHAnxt is proud to announce the launch of the Youth Advisory Hub, a new initiative to strengthen further the voice of students, young and early-career professionals within EUPHA. The Hub will serve as a platform for young public health professionals to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and help shape the strategic direction of EUPHAnxt.

The Hub currently brings together 20 members from across EUPHA sections, creating an exciting opportunity for cross-sectional dialogue and collaboration. The Kick-off meeting will take place online on 10 October 2025, where members will meet each other, discuss their expectations, and co-create the terms of reference for the Hub. This collaborative approach ensures that the structure and activities of the Hub reflect the needs, experiences, and ambitions of its members.

The Hub will also play a vital role in linking EUPHAnxt with the broader EUPHA community, fostering collaboration across sections, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement of young professionals in public health.

By establishing the Youth Advisory Hub, EUPHAnxt takes another step in empowering the next generation of public health leaders and ensuring their voices are heard in shaping the future of health in Europe. Keep following us for updates!

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EUPHA Events 

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EUPHA Webinars

Our Sections continue to bring together experts from across Europe and beyond to explore today’s most pressing public health challenges. Join us this autumn to stay informed, share knowledge, and connect with the latest research and policy developments.

Understanding and Utilizing Discrete Choice Experiments for Public Health Strategies

• 13 October 2025, 12:00–13:30 CEST
• Organizer: Public Health Economics

 At this webinar, Mickaël Hiligsmann (Maastricht University) and Sergio Flores (Uppsala    University) introduce discrete choice experiments (DCEs), present a public health case study, and discuss their use in prevention and policy contexts. The session is moderated by João Vasco Santos and Filipa Sampaio from the Public Health Economics Section. Register here!

Trends in alcohol-related hospitalizations, deaths and consumption patterns in Ireland pre-minimum unit pricing phase

• 30 October 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 CET
• Organizer: Chronic Diseases Section

At this webinar, Isabelle Coonan and Zubair Kabir (University College Cork, Ireland) present a time-trend study on alcohol consumption, hospitalizations, and deaths in Ireland from 1990–2021. With Ireland among the countries with the highest rates of hazardous drinking, the study provides baseline evidence ahead of the 2022 introduction of minimum unit pricing. Register  here!

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EPH Conference 2025

The 18^th EPH Conference will take place in Helsinki, Finland, from 11 – 14 November 2025. Pre-conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, 11 November, followed by the main conference from 12 – 14 November. The theme for 2025 is: “Investing for Sustainable Health and Well-Being” and the full conference is now live!  Don’t forget to register!

The focus of the plenary programme will be on:

• Transforming economies for planetary health and well-being, organised by the European Commission. With Sandra Gallina, Director General for Health and Food Safety.
• Public health in the era of misinformation and disinformation, organised by EUPHA. With Götz Gottschalk, Yasmin Seema, Orkan Okan and Charlotte Marchandise.
• Economy of well-being and public health, organised by WHO Regional Office for Europe. With Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat.
• Tackling political and commercial determinants through policy and governance, organised by EuroHealthNet. With Ilona Kickbusch, Sandro Galea, Mika Salminen (THL).
• Investing in the health workforce to build sustainable health systems, organised by European Observatory, ASPHER, EHMA.

We are pleased to announce the EUPHAnxt events for the conference:

Tuesday, November 11

• Pre-conference*: TOOL – The Policy Toolbox: tools for policy engagement in public health (9:00-17:00)

Wednesday, November 12

• Round table: From First-Timer to Conference Pro: A Guide to the 18th European Public Health Conference (9:00-10:00)
• Scientific session: How do we enable better health outcomes and development in children? A European health literacy lens (15:15-16:15)
• Skills building seminar: Enhancing your elevator pitch: persuading a policymaker in less than two minutes (16:45-17:45)

Thursday, November 13

• Round table: EUPHAnxt Mentoring Programme: insights from Mentees (15:15-16:15)

Friday, November 14

• Lunch symposium: Global challenges, local leaders: conversations for the next generation public health leader (12:55-13:55)

*Please note: Pre-conferences require separate registration. You can select your session when registering for the main conference or add one later by contacting: registration@ephconference.eu. 

We are planning an informal social evening on Wednesday, November 12 so stay tuned to our social media for further details!

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Save the dates!

• The 19th EPH Conference 2026 will take place in Bilbao, Spain (10 – 13 November 2026) with the theme: “Urban and global synergies: shaping the future of public health with climate resilience, equity and innovation”.
• The 20th EPH Conference 2027 will take place in Belgrade, Serbia (16 – 19 November 2027), with the theme: “Beyond borders, beyond divides: public health action for trust and peace”.

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Other Opportunities

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The Planetary Health Annual Meeting (PHAM) will take place from 7-10 October, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Planetary Health for All and In All: Boosting Urgency and Agency for Systems Change.” Registration is now open and online attendance for the plenary sessions is available. Learn more and register here.

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Abstract submission is now open for the SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference 2026 which takes place 19 February 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The theme of the conference is ‘Bridging the Gap: Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland. Abstract submission closes Monday 3rd November 2025.

Resources

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Interesting reads of the month

Unleashing the potential of health data: from vision to reality in the HealthData@EU Pilot Project

Fulvia Raffaelli et al.

European Journal of Public Health, Volume 35, Issue Supplement 3, September 2025, Pages iii1–iii2, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf003

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