Calls and announcements
Call for abstracts – EANS Summer Conference 2026
European researchers, doctoral students, clinicians, policymakers, stakeholders, and scientists are cordially invited to submit an abstract for the EANS Summer Conference to be held from July 8 to 9, 2026, at OST – University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Those who wish to actively participate can do so until April 10, 2026. Submit abstracts for presentations and postersAuthors will be notified by May 8, 2026.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
Launch des Swiss Network on Safe Procedures
The time has come: The Swiss Network on Safe Procedures is online! The new interactive platform is aimed at professionals from all occupational groups and fields of activity in the operative, diagnostic, and interventional disciplines throughout Switzerland, from young professionals to experienced experts. It provides information on safety-related topics, facilitates exchange in a discussion forum, offers a pool of expertise on safety-related topics, and organizes events for networking and knowledge exchange. All of the platform's services are free of charge.
Orange Is The New Safe: The new podcast on patient safety now available on Spotify
Content on patient safety is now also available to listen to: the new podcast. Orange Is The New Safe is now on Spotify.
Why orange? Orange is the WHO's international color for patient safety. It creates visibility and draws attention to issues relevant to patient safety. That is precisely the goal of the podcast.
In each episode, a person from the Swiss healthcare system shares their experiences on a specific topic related to patient safety.
PatBox.ch News No. 3: Focus topic: Obstetrics
The recently published Third edition of PatBox.ch News focuses on obstetrics. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are usually natural events on the path to starting a family. Nevertheless, patient safety in obstetrics is particularly complex because it always involves two people: the pregnant or birthing person and the unborn or newborn child. This is not only a matter of physical safety, but also emotional and psychological safety.
IMPACT Webinar Series 2026: Four dates, new ideas
The IMPACT Webinar Series 2026 has been announced: This year, the series will again comprise four webinars with leading international and Swiss implementation scientists. Due to a contribution from Australia, the second webinar will take place at 9:00 a.m. (CEST); the other three will be held as usual in the late afternoon (CET/CEST).
The sessions offer new perspectives, practical inspiration, and space for exchange across time zones and career levels. The first and last events are particularly accessible for beginners and participants with moderate experience—while also being enriching for experienced colleagues. Participation is live or on demand via the IMPACT YouTube Channel possible.
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Events
You can find current events from our partners and members at any time on our Website – or on LinkedIn. We are happy to draw your attention to further events:
Call for Abstracts: EANS Summer Conference 2026 in St. Gallen
European nursing science meets in Switzerland! Under the groundbreaking motto "Nursing Science Shaping Policy and Practice for Healthcare Systems in Challenging Times," the European Academy of Nursing Science (EANS) invites you to this year's summer conference.
Use this platform to:
- Present your research to an international audience.
- Actively shaping the health policy and practice of the future.
- Networking with leading experts in nursing science from across Europe.
Submit abstract & register here
Others:
Legal courses offered by Pro Mente Sana in spring 2026
The Pro Mente Sana Foundation will once again be offering one-day legal courses in 2026, aimed at professionals in the social and healthcare sectors as well as other interested parties. The courses will focus on legal aspects in the context of mental health issues. These courses will present the relevant areas of law, answer participants' questions, and discuss practical case studies from real life.Further information and registration
Congress on patient autonomy and well-being in Berlin
From June 4 to 6, 2026, a joint congress of the SGPP, DGPPN, and ÖGPP will take place in Berlin on the topic of "Psychiatry in the conflict between autonomy and well-being."
Further information
Room of Horrors - Training & Networking Event
On June 9, 2026, the second Room of Horrors – Training & Networking Event Experience an exemplary simulation training session in the Room of Horrors at our premises in Zurich on June 9, 2026, in one of six scenarios: hospital, retail pharmacy, Spitex, nursing home, psychiatry, or diagnostic radiology.
Focus on nursing science: EANS Summer Conference 2026
The EANS Summer Conference 2026 will take place on July 8–9, 2026, at the OST in St. Gallen. Organized by EANS with partner institutions from St. Gallen, Basel, and Zurich, the conference will focus on the theme of "Nursing science shaping policy and practice for health systems in challenging times." The program will include international keynotes, workshops, lectures, posters, and networking opportunities. Registration is open until June 15, 2026.Further information
Register now: SSPH+ Lugano Summer School 2026
Registration for the 35th SSPH+ Lugano Summer School 2026 (LSS 2026) is now open. The Summer School will take place August 17–22, 2026, in Lugano and online, with 12 interactive courses, 2 plenary sessions, and networking. Early Bird registration until May 1, 2026. Details are available at Website available.
National Occupational Health Management Conference at the Kursaal Bern The National Conference for Occupational Health Management 2026 will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Kursaal Bern. The focus will be on current trends and discussions relating to occupational health management.Further information
21. European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science 2026
Die 21st European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS) findet am 18. und 19. September 2026 in Vaeshartelt, Maastricht (NL) statt und steht unter dem Motto «At Home in Care: Advancing Nursing Knowledge, One Step Beyond».
To the conference page
2026 Three-Country Conference in Hildesheim: Shaping healthcare together
Under the motto "Shaping healthcare together," the VFWG Three-Country Conference will take place at HAWK Hildesheim from September 23 to 25, 2026. The conference brings together experts and interested parties from German-speaking countries and provides a forum for exchange, networking, and ideas for the further development of healthcare.More info
Jobs
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