BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.2//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Division of Prevention and Health Promotion (PHP) of WHO/Eu rope\, Université\; Cô\;te d&rsquo\;Azur and Ulysseus European University\, are now accepting applications for the 2026 summer school &ld quo\;Systems thinking and innovation for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and a healthy ageing population in the WHO European Regio n&rdquo\;. The summer school explores the theory and use of systems thinki ng and systems-based approaches to tackle the complex challenges of NCDs a nd their risk factors. Its aim is to build participants&rsquo\; capacity a nd expertise to apply systems-based methods for problem-solving and innova tion\, and to translate these methods into practical strategies that advan ce NCD prevention and promote healthy ageing. Participants can expect a co mbination of interactive learning\, hands-on exercises and project-based w ork\, including the opportunity to apply systems thinking approaches to th eir own projects\, ensuring that learning is directly relevant to their pr ofessional context.The school will support participants to:understand syst ems thinking theory\, techniques and tools\;acquire the ability to identif y and analyse key problems related to NCD prevention and healthy ageing\, ensuring that their solutions are rooted in user needs and aspirations\;in novate to address challenges in NCD prevention and healthy ageing\;identif y common patterns in complex systems and how to mitigate them to implement policies and strategies more effectively\; anddevelop skills to transfer research into policy.The summer school is designed for PhD students and ea rly and mid-career professionals\, including researchers\, postgraduate st udents\, health practitioners and policy-makers interested in applying sys tems thinking and systems-based approaches to advance evidence-based polic ies\, strengthen multisectoral collaboration and improve policy implementa tion through innovation.Course informationLocation: Nice\, FranceDate: 09: 00 21 July to 14:00 24 JulyDelivery: In-person (30 participants)\, English languageMethods: Key-note presentations\, lectures\, workshops and practi cal training using real-life scenariosFaculty: WHO experts and leading int ernational experts in systems thinking\, NCD prevention and control\, heal thy ageing\, public health innovation and multistakeholder engagementQuali fication: A certificate of participation will be provided.CurriculumThe cu rriculum is currently being finalised but will cover topics including:syst ems-thinking concepts and methods for NCD prevention and controlidentifyin g systems archetypes and developing policy scenariossystems thinking tools in practicecreating systems thinking informed studiespractical training o n the use of decision making toolspolicy innovation in public healthinnova tion ecosystems.Financial informationThe summer school will be provided fr ee of charge\, including lunch and coffee breaks on each day and a welcome dinner on 22 July 2026.Applicants will need to cover their own travel exp enses\, accommodation and any other costs related to their stay in Nice.Ap plication processApplications must be submitted no later than 21 November 2025.Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel with successful ap plicants informed by 17 December 2025.Selection criteriaProfessional relev ance working on public health\, innovation\, healthy ageing and NCD preven tion and NCD risk factors\; education\; experience\; personal statement\; and potential for future collaboration.Application form DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260823T030313Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 LOCATION:France\,Nice SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Call for applications now open for the 2026 summer school: Systems thinking and innovation for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases and a healthy ageing population in the WHO European Region UID:RFCALITEM639230509932366785 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Division of Prevention and Health Promo tion (PHP) of WHO/Europe\, Université\; Cô\;te d&rsquo\;Azur an d Ulysseus European University\, are now accepting applications for the 20 26 summer school &ldquo\;Systems thinking and innovation for the preventio n of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and a healthy ageing population in th e WHO European Region&rdquo\;. The summer school explores the theory and u se of systems thinking and systems-based approaches to tackle the complex challenges of NCDs and their risk factors. Its aim is to build participant s&rsquo\; capacity and expertise to apply systems-based methods for proble m-solving and innovation\, and to translate these methods into practical s trategies that advance NCD prevention and promote healthy ageing. Particip ants can expect a combination of interactive learning\, hands-on exercises and project-based work\, including the opportunity to apply systems think ing approaches to their own projects\, ensuring that learning is directly relevant to their professional context.

The school will support part icipants to:

The summer school is designed for PhD s tudents and early and mid-career professionals\, including researchers\, p ostgraduate students\, health practitioners and policy-makers interested i n applying systems thinking and systems-based approaches to advance eviden ce-based policies\, strengthen multisectoral collaboration and improve pol icy implementation through innovation.

Course information

Curriculum

The curriculum is currently being finalised but will cover topics including:

Financial information

Applic ation process

Applications must be submitted no later than 21 Novem ber 2025.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel with su ccessful applicants informed by 17 December 2025.

Selection criteri a

Professional relevance working on public health\, innovation\, he althy ageing and NCD prevention and NCD risk factors\; education\; experie nce\; personal statement\; and potential for future collaboration.

Application form
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