This engaging webinar series explores how African health systems can become both climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable, equipping health professionals with the knowledge and tools to adapt to climate challenges while improving patient care

🧠 Learning objectives:

• Understand the principles and benefits of climate-resilient health systems — including ways to adapt facilities to climate change, cut emissions, and align with global and national priorities.
• Identify practical solutions and innovations in energy, water, waste management, facility design, and operations that reduce environmental impact and costs.
• Strengthen capacity and collaboration among health professionals and stakeholders through case-based learning and shared frameworks for sustainable healthcare.

🗓 Dates:

• 5 November 2025 – 3:00 PM
• 3 December 2025 – 3:00 PM
• 7 January 2026 – 3:00 PM
• 4 February 2026 – 3:00 PM

Join this cross-continental conversation to learn from real-world African success stories, connect with peers and experts, and contribute to shaping a healthier, climate-smart future for all

Hosted by The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), the Centre for Health Equity Zimbabwe (CHEZ), ARAYAA, Build Health International, and the Africa Community of Planetary Partners for Health and Environment (ACOPPHE.)

The FernUniversität in Hagen invites everyone to the interdisciplinary series “Digital Health: Innovative Research Projects” in the winter semester 2025/26. Experts from academia, healthcare, and industry will highlight how digital transformation can improve patient care and present innovative approaches from current research projects.

At a glance:

🗓 Dates: 06.11.2025 | 11.12.2025 | 22.01.2026 (each at 6 p.m.)

📍 Locations: Campuses in Berlin, Hagen & Bonn + online via Zoom

💸 Participation: Free of charge

Kick-off on 06.11.2025
Topic: The potential of Virtual Reality in emergency medicine

Speakers:

• Dr. Paavo Beth (Johannesstift Diakonie)
• Prof. Dr. Jenny S. Wesche (FernUniversität in Hagen)
• Friethjof Meinke (Immerzed GmbH)

Everyone is welcome to join—on site or online! - Zoom Link will be posted on the Website. 

Website Link: Ringvorlesung - FernUniversität in Hagen

Register to join on Site: Anmeldung zur Ringvorlesung „Digital Health: Innovative Forschungsprojekte“ am 06.11.2025 - FernUniversität in Hagen

🌍 Spreestadt Forum & Berlin Hospital Seminar on Health Care in Europe | TU Berlin | Winter Semester 2025/26

The Spreestadt Forum and Berlin Hospital Seminar is a free, interdisciplinary lecture series on health care in Europe, jointly organised by TU Berlin and academically led by Prof. Reinhard Busse, Prof. Thomas Kersting and Prof. Henrik Henke. Held every semester, the series brings together perspectives from health economics, medicine and health policy and is open to students and professionals alike.

📚 Winter Semester 2025/26 focus:
This semester’s programme addresses key current reforms and debates in the German and European health system, including:

• New care models such as “Level 1i” clinics and regional health centres
• The future potential of integrated care, especially for people with chronic diseases
• Cross-state hospital planning (Berlin–Brandenburg)
• Implementation of hospital reform legislation (KHVVG, KHAG) through models and simulations
• Practical applications of artificial intelligence in health care 🤖
• The financial challenges facing statutory health and long-term care insurance 💶

🗣️ Format & participation:

• Hybrid format (on-site in Berlin + online livestream)
• In-person attendees are welcome to enjoy snacks and drinks 🥨
• No registration required, participation is free of charge
• Open discussion and exchange are central to the series

📌 Next lecture:

• Date & time: Monday, 12 January 2026, 18:15
• Speaker: Prof. Dr. jur. Thomas Schlegel (Frankfurt)
• Topic: “The untapped potential of integrated care – how sectoral separation in the German Social Code (SGB V) hinders care for chronically ill patients”