Charité and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) invite students from Berlin universities to the interdisciplinary elective course “Planetary Health – Health of People and Planet in the Anthropocene.” This in-person winter term course explores the urgent health challenges posed by the ecological crisis and equips participants with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable, just, and health-promoting transformations.

📅 Fridays, Oct 17, 2025 – Feb 6, 2026 | 🕙 10:15–13:45 (incl. breaks)
📍 Charité Campus Mitte, Berlin | 💼 6 ECTS

Led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Sabine Gabrysch and her interdisciplinary team, the course offers insights into the science, ethics, and policy of planetary health, including global case studies, expert discussions, and an excursion to PIK. Topics include climate justice, urban health, food systems, and the role of health systems in addressing planetary crises.

🎓 Open to students of Charité and other Berlin universities
📝 Register via email to pauline.harich@pik-potsdam.de by 3 August 2025
📩 For questions: oskar.masztalerz@gmail.com

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

The Interdisciplinary Expert Centre on Climate Change and Health (IECCCH), Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, invites you to an international online seminar exploring how climate change accelerates zoonotic risks and pandemic threats.

Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to contribute presentations on four key themes:

🔹 Hotspots of emerging zoonotic risk
🔹 Global pandemic preparedness & the new WHO agreement
🔹 One Health in practice
🔹 Technological innovations & citizen engagement

📅 Date: 27 November 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CET
🌍 Online

Expressions of Interest (abstract + paper title) are due 15 September 2025. Selected papers will be published in Climate Change and Health: Perspectives from Developing Countries (Springer Nature, Climate Change Management Series).

➡️ Submit your Abstract here: https://lnkd.in/dpZNqFNE 

Find more detailed information on Website via the Event link.