Stakeholder Group: Youth

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is offering its Infectious Disease Epidemiology course during the winter semester 2026/27. Running from 22 October 2026 to 18 February 2027, this free online course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to infectious disease epidemiology, covering pathogen transmission, disease surveillance, outbreak response, prevention strategies, vaccination programmes, and antimicrobial resistance. 🔬📊

The course is delivered in English via WebEx and is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, and other interested participants. Sessions take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

📅 Duration: 22 October 2026 – 18 February 2027
💻 Format: Online
🌐 Language: English
🔗 Registration and further information: https://www.rki.de/EN/News/Events-and-dates/Event-series/Infectious-Disease-Epidemiology/rki-course-infectious-disease-epidemiology-node.html

The Health Services Research Platform at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to explore current challenges and innovations in healthcare delivery. Through its lecture series, Current Topics in Health Services Research, and methodological workshops, the platform promotes scientific exchange and evidence-based approaches to improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and efficiency. 🔬📊

Upcoming events in the winter semester 2026/27 will address topics such as the electronic patient record, health literacy, the use of health insurance routine data, and the impact of GP-centred care on quality and cost-effectiveness.

📅 Upcoming dates: 25 November and 15 December 2026, followed by 27 January and 3 February 2027
💻 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams for the lecture series
🌐 Audience: Researchers and healthcare professionals
🔗 Programme and registration: https://versorgungsforschung.charite.de/ueber_die_plattform/veranstaltungen/