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)

🍂 Fall School 2025: Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology

The Institute for Gender in Medicine (GiM) of the Charité is organizing a Fall School on “Understanding Heterogeneity in Cardiology,” open to doctoral candidates and students. The program addresses the gender data gap in clinical research, exploring innovative strategies for gender-sensitive medicine through a mix of theoretical input, methodological training, and patients’ perspectives.

✨ With funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), participation is free of charge. Limited support for travel, accommodation, and meals is available. Successful completion will be recognized with 2.65 ECTS credits, and participants will benefit from direct exchange with leading national and international experts. 

📅 Registration is open until September 8, 2025 via the Sign-up form: Sign-Up_Form_GEM-CAR.pdf

All relevant information about the Fall School can be found in the attached flyer or via the following link.

Join us in Berlin—Register now for the Responsible Research in Action Unconference!

Taking place from September 22–24, 2025, in Berlin, this collaborative event is all about turning ideas into action to advance a more responsible research culture and practice.

The event centers around a set of ten projects that were chosen in a rigorous selection process. These projects cover topics such as piloting reproducibility checks, enhancing preclinical systematic reviews, and developing innovative, researcher-driven funding models, among many others.

During registration, participants choose the project they are most interested in supporting and join a small, focused team to help move it forward. Selected projects cover a wide range of important topics such as piloting reproducibility checks, improving preclinical review processes, and exploring innovative researcher-driven funding models, among others.

This event is hosted by the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité , the Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research and EXCELScIOR ERA Chair, University of Coimbra — with funding kindly provided by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Spots are limited for each project, so don’t wait – sign up now to join us in shaping the future of research! https://rr-in-action2025.org/

Deadline to register: Sunday, August 3rd at 23:59 CEST

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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and the UN Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City, will host the 9th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation.

Under the theme “Strengthening Institutions through Technology and Innovation for SDG Acceleration”, the Symposium will bring together policymakers, public sector leaders, technology innovators, and development experts from across Asia, the Pacific, and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence and institutional innovation can help build inclusive, future-ready governance for the 2030 Agenda.

Time: 09:00 – 18:00 | (Seoul (GMT+9)

Key objectives include:

• Promoting institutional innovation for inclusive AI transformation and better public service delivery.
• Advancing ethical and responsible AI systems.
• Identifying strategies for skilling, upskilling, and retaining public sector talent in the AI era.
• Showcasing youth-led and local governance models for SDG progress.
• Applying behavioural science and foresight tools to anticipate governance challenges.

The programme will feature high-level panels, thematic sessions, and knowledge-sharing opportunities on topics such as AI governance, community innovation, generative AI in the public sector, and the role of youth in public service.

🔗 Register here