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

3rd Research Workshop on Public Health & the Public Health Service (ÖGD) — BSPH

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:00–14:00
Location: Konrad Cohn Lecture Hall, Virchowweg 24, Campus Charité Mitte (CCM), 10117 Berlin

The Berlin School of Public Health (BSPH)—a joint initiative of Alice Salomon University, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin—hosts its 3rd Research Workshop to strengthen exchange between ÖGD practice and public health research.

Program highlights: 🎤 Keynote • ⚡ Short impulse talks from ÖGD practice • 🗣️ Closing discussion.

Who’s expected (≈100): academics (e.g., family health promotion, school entry exams, heat planning/climate & health), leaders/staff from health departments and QPKs, representatives of the Berlin Senate, and students of public health/health sciences. 🧑‍🔬🤝🧑‍🎓

Students are especially keen to learn about ongoing ÖGD projects with potential for project studies or master’s theses.

More information in the fyler attached.

✉️ RSVP/Info: brief confirmation of participation to carolina-marie.walz@charite.de. 📧