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Calls and announcements
Submission window open for the Prix d'excellence santeneXt 2026
The Prix d’excellence santeneXt is an annual award that recognizes outstanding multi-stakeholder projects in the Swiss healthcare sector that promote patient well-being in innovative ways. Initiatives for the 2026 edition can now be submitted; the deadline for entries is February 28, 2026. The award will be presented in 2026 by AbbVie, Galenic and Roche supports the winners and offers them, among other things, a professionally produced project film for additional visibility.Further information and entry form
Project film of the winning project 2025 SHAPEHub
GiveCare survey on diversity and gender in palliative care
As part of the GiveCare project for gender- and diversity-sensitive end-of-life care läuft aktuell eine Online-Umfrage An online survey is currently being conducted among professionals in Switzerland. All professional groups and settings involved in palliative care are invited to participate, even if they do not specialize or work exclusively in palliative care (e.g., family doctors or pastoral caregivers). Participation is anonymous, takes around 15 minutes, and is available in German, French, and Italian.
Call for Abstracts: 10th International Nurse Education Conference
The speakers for the 10th International Nurse Education Conference (November 1–4, 2026) in Edinburgh have been announced and the call for abstracts is now open. The conference will focus on the theme of "Resilient futures: Transforming nursing and midwifery education for a changing world."Go to the conference page and abstract submission
HSG master's thesis on the secondary use of health data
A master's thesis by Pascale Illi from the University of St. Gallen examines the secondary use of health data and summarizes key findings on the current legal situation. In particular, it addresses the fact that the legal landscape is fragmented, which can lead to uncertainty in the application of data protection and processing principles.The most important findings and the complete paper
Review of webinar on hybrid supply solutions and implementation
In the webinar "Successfully implementing hybrid care solutions," representatives from practice, research, and the insurance world discussed how integrated and digital offerings can be anchored in everyday care. They discussed experiences from ongoing projects in various settings as well as the organizational and legal requirements for hybrid models. Shared goals, clear roles, patient involvement, and approaches to scaling and sustainable financing were highlighted as key success factors.To the webinar recording and presentation
New playbook on hybrid supply solutions published
Hybrid supply solutions combine physical and digital services into a coherent overall concept. In the new playbook, developed by The next one together with fmc (Swiss Forum for Integrated Care) and experts, findings from case studies, workshops, and discussions are brought together. It highlights key success factors, typical stumbling blocks, and concrete ways to overcome them. Use cases, checklists, and recommendations support service providers, insurers, authorities, and other stakeholders in implementing their own projects.Playbook online to click through
Playbook available for download as a PDF
Special conditions for professional events at the Careum Auditorium Zurich
The Careum Auditorium in Zurich's university district offers a professional setting for specialist events in the healthcare sector – from conferences and training courses to hybrid formats. Organizers benefit from state-of-the-art audio, video, and projection technology, a modular room concept for breakout sessions and events with up to 500 guests, and exclusive use without parallel events. Attractive special conditions are available for organizations, companies, and associations in the healthcare sector.Further information
Submit abstracts for the 21st EDCNS in Maastricht
For the 21. European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS) is approaching the deadline for abstract submissions: January 31, 2026. PhD and master's students are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations in all areas of nursing science, healthcare, and home care. The conference will take place on September 18–19, 2026, in Vaeshartelt (Maastricht) and offers an opportunity to present research, network, and exchange ideas with international experts.Submit abstract
Swiss Nursing Research Overview
Since 2020, the Swiss Nursing Research Overview An overview of ongoing and completed research projects involving nursing scientists in Switzerland. The aim is to raise the profile of research and promote exchange.
New contributions are welcome! Members and institutions are invited to register their projects and dissertations, taking into account the Conditions for inclusion in the database.
This ensures that the overview remains up to date and enhances the visibility of nursing research in Switzerland.
We would like to thank everyone who contributes to nursing science with their commitment, patience, and expertise. Every initiative, every project, and every contribution strengthens our joint efforts to develop evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice. Together, we are shaping the future of nursing science in Switzerland.
Events
You can find current events from our partners and members at any time on our Website – or on LinkedIn. We are happy to draw your attention to further events:
Rehabilitation care: Role. Impact. Responsibility.AFG Reha invites you to attend a care symposium on rehabilitation care entitled "Rehabilitation care: role, impact, responsibility." The event will take place on November 24 at the Volkshaus in Zurich. The focus will be on discussing the role of rehabilitation care, its impact, and the responsibilities involved. A non-binding registration is already possible. Participants will be informed as soon as further information and the registration form are available.
The 2027 anniversary congress will mark 30 years of nursing science in Switzerland. Together with members, partners, and interested parties, we want to celebrate the development, achievements, and prospects of nursing science and continue to develop our thinking in this area.
The congress offers a diverse program with specialist presentations, discussion forums, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. The focus is on current topics from research, education, and practice, as well as the question of how nursing science can contribute to the further development of healthcare in the future.
Further information about the program, speakers, and registration will follow in the course of 2026. If you are interested in staying up to date, you can already register for the information distribution list enter.
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Congress on patient autonomy and well-being in Berlin
From June 4 to 6, 2026, a joint congress of the SGPP, DGPPN, and ÖGPP will take place in Berlin on the topic of "Psychiatry in the conflict between autonomy and well-being."
Further information
National Occupational Health Management Conference at the Kursaal Bern The National Conference for Occupational Health Management 2026 will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Kursaal Bern. The focus will be on current trends and discussions relating to occupational health management.Further information
21. European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science 2026
Die 21st European Doctoral Conference in Nursing Science (EDCNS) findet am 18. und 19. September 2026 in Vaeshartelt, Maastricht (NL) statt und steht unter dem Motto «At Home in Care: Advancing Nursing Knowledge, One Step Beyond».
To the conference page
2026 Three-Country Conference in Hildesheim: Shaping healthcare together
Under the motto "Shaping healthcare together," the VFWG Three-Country Conference will take place at HAWK Hildesheim from September 23 to 25, 2026. The conference brings together experts and interested parties from German-speaking countries and provides a forum for exchange, networking, and ideas for the further development of healthcare.More info
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