March 2026

EUPHAnxt newsletter

Dear EUPHAnxt subscribers,

You are all very welcome to the March edition of the EUPHAnxt! 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)
• Jinane Ghattas (Co-Coordinator)
• Patrícia Pita Ferreira (Co-Coordinator)
• Ruxandra Simonescu-Colan (Conference Manager)
• Sophie Eicher (Outreach Manager)
• Saoirse Moriarty (Capacity Building Manager)

EUPHA events

Abstract Tutoring Programme

We are again offering the Abstract Tutoring Programme to support early-career and less experienced abstract submitters ahead of the EPH Conference 2026. The programme is free and aimed especially at those with limited access to mentors or colleagues for feedback during the abstract preparation process.

Key things to know:

• Tutors are experienced reviewers from the International Scientific Committee and EUPHA Sections – the process is fully anonymous and independent of the abstract review and selection process.
• Feedback focuses on clarity, writing, and format. Tutors do not offer technical advice on research methods, data analysis, or the reporting of results, nor do they correct spelling or grammar.
• Open 1 February – 9 April 2026. Submit your draft abstract (Word document) to abstract@ephconference.eu with the subject line “Abstract Tutoring Programme”. Do not submit via the online system until you have received tutor feedback.

For full guidelines and rules, visit the Abstract Tutoring Programme page.

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Upcoming EUPHAnxt webinar

“Career Orientation Webinar: To Do or Not to Do a PhD? A Dialogue with Dr Sarah Cuschieri, Medical Doctor, Epidemiologist with Two PhDs and Author of the Homonymous Book, and Vice-President of the EUPHA Chronic Diseases Section”

• 14th April, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm CET

The webinar will provide insights into the technical and practical aspects of a PhD journey through an interview with our speaker. The second part of the session will aim to create a safe and open space to discuss doubts, questions, and personal reflections with a senior public health professional. Registration is required at this link.

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Upcoming EUPHA Section mid-term conferences

• Health and Care Workforce Section mid-term conference

23–24 April 2026 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania

The Health and Care Workforce Section will host its 2026 mid-term conference in Cluj-Napoca, focusing on current and emerging challenges affecting the health and care workforce across Europe. Pre-registration is now open. By signing up, participants will receive conference updates and early information on registration.

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• Bridging the gap in multimorbidity: from epidemiology to real-world settings

3–4 June 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark

This two-day symposium, organized by the EUPHA Chronic Diseases Section together with national and international partners, will explore how knowledge on multimorbidity can be translated into real-world prevention, care, and policy.

• Hybrid event with 150 onsite places (first come, first served)
• Registration fee: €100
• Registration opens soon

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EPH Conference 2026

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”.  Abstract submission is now open and will remain open until 1 May 2026. Submit your abstract here.

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EUPHAnxt Mentoring Programme

Activities for the third edition of the Mentoring Programme are ongoing. At the end of February, a meeting was held with the mentees involved in the programme to foster networking, exchange, and interaction among participants. Thanks to all who intended! It was a great event. To stay updated on upcoming activities and to apply for the next edition, visit the dedicated Mentoring Programme page on our website and follow our channels.

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Other Opportunities

The European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology 2026 is taking place from 18-20 November 2026 in Stockholm and online. The conference will be free of charge for both in-person and online participants. Abstract submission opens 14 April 2026. Learn more about the conference here.

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The 2026 HEPA Conferenc is taking place from 8-10 September 2026 in  Ljubljana, Slovenia. 2026 HEPA Conference will focus on the synergy between green spaces and the paradigm of 24-hour movement behaviour to enhance public health. Abstract submission is now open until 8 March 2026. Learn more and submit your abstract here.

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Are you a health systems, policy or governance researcher or practitioner interested in a fully funded PhD opportunity? There is currently a fully funded PhD opportunity through Trinity College Dublin for a September 2026 start. Applications are now being accepted through the SPHeRE Programme for a PhD project focused on generating evidence to inform Health Region implementation and enhance outcomes in Ireland. Deadline to apply is 20 April 2026. Learn more here.

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Interesting read(s) of the month

Ethics, values, and law for public health in a world in turmoil 

Journal of Public Health, Volume 47, Issue Supplement 1, December 2025

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The relationship between burnout, occupational accidents and workforce loss among resident physicians working at a university hospital

Agah Ercömert et al.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 1–8.

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Are you a young researcher with published work relevant to public health? Please share your work, and we will be more than glad to showcase it in our next newsletter! Submit DOIs to: info.euphanxt@eupha.org

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