The University of Bayreuth invites students, early-career researchers, and practitioners from medicine, environmental sciences, public health, social sciences, and related fields to a five-day, practice-oriented Summer School on Planetary Health. Participants will explore how to foster an environmentally and health-conscious society through interdisciplinary learning and hands-on project work.

The programme combines keynotes (e.g., climate-sensitive health counselling; co-benefits of sustainable diets; planetary health literacy; mindfulness & sustainability), communication workshops, group activities, and a regional site visit. A core element is developing an innovative, transformative project, supported by experts, with an oral presentation (e.g., poster, slide deck, video, flyer, website).

Workload: 30h attendance + 45h self-study
Contact: pph@uni-bayreuth.de (Carmen Jochem)

The German Society for Epidemiology (DGEpi) invites researchers, practitioners, and students to its 20th Annual Conference under the theme “Changing the Face of Epidemiology.” This year’s programme addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the discipline, with a renewed focus on methodological exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Keynote speakers Martin Lercher, Charles F. Manski, Sarah C. Hull, Lars Schaade, and Naomi Allen will share insights to spark discussion on how epidemiology can adapt and lead in a changing world.

For the first time, the conference will feature a highlight session showcasing the best submissions from all methodological and thematic areas, reflecting the breadth and quality of epidemiological research in Germany.

The official conference runs until Thursday afternoon, with NAKO expert group workshops taking place on Friday, 26 September.

The Master of Global Urban Health (MSc GUH) programme, in collaboration with the Centre for Planetary Health (CPH), is organising an International Symposium on Planetary Aspects of Urban Health, to be held on September 25 – 26, 2025, at the University of Freiburg.

You are cordially invited!

The event will explore the intersections of planetary health, including the environment, climate, urban health and global sustainability, featuring expert discussions and offering valuable networking opportunities with health professionals, master alumni and students from around the world.

Please complete the registration form to confirm your participation.

We kindly ask you to respond at the latest by June 1, 2025, to help us finalise the administrative arrangements.

We look forward to your response and to welcoming you in Freiburg this September!

Master Global Urban Health / Centre for Planetary Health
University of Freiburg