NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) and the Portuguese Association for Hospital Development (APDH), with the institutional support of the Dutch-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCINP), and in partnership with the Portuguese Association of Hospital Managers (APAH), the NOVA NSPH Student Association and the NOVA NSPH Alumni Association, are organising a Study Visit to the Healthcare System of the Netherlands, as part of the Specialisation Course in Hospital Administration (CEAH), with the following objectives:

• Explore innovation in healthcare – understand how innovation is driving the development of new technologies, digital solutions, and policies aimed at improving health outcomes and the performance of healthcare systems.
• Understand governance models and best practices – analyse effective governance structures and quality assurance mechanisms in health management, with a focus on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish institutional relations and foster future collaborations – encourage networking with professionals from other institutions, creating opportunities for future exchanges and partnerships in strategic areas of healthcare.
• Gain insight into the Dutch healthcare system – deepen knowledge of healthcare financing models and integrated care systems, identifying elements that may inspire adaptations and improvements in the national context.

The Hospital Administration Study Visit Netherlands 2025 will take place from 21 to 25 September, including visits to several leading organisations, among which the following are already confirmed:

• Vrije University Amsterdam
• Catharina Ziekenhuis Hospital
• UMC Utrecht Hospital
• TIAS Business School

Registrations open on 28 April, with limited places available.

All information and participation conditions can be found here.

From 00:00 on 28 April, register at:
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The NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) hosted the Health Data Workshop, a collaborative event between NOVA NSPH ‘s Public Health Impact Knowledge Centre, the Nova SBE Health Economics & Management Knowledge Centre and the Portuguese Association of Health Economics.

The event, which took place on 19 March, began with presentations by André Trindade, president of the Board of Directors of ACSS, IP, António Teixeira Rodrigues, director of Evidence and Health Solutions at ANF, and Eduarda Góis, director of Living Conditions Statistics Services at INE. The three speakers shared their experiences and the data available from the institutions they represent.

This was followed by collaborative sessions where event participants debated potential research questions using the databases presented, with guidance from the speakers and a member of the organisation.

“The availability and effective use of health data is fundamental to evidence-based decision-making and the creation of more informed public policies. With this workshop, we aim not only to map existing data, but also to foster a culture of collaboration between researchers and institutions, ensuring that this information is used strategically to improve the health of the population”, says Joana Alves, coordinator of the Knowledge Centre Public Health Impact.

“This workshop demonstrated how collaboration between different institutions can enhance the use of health data more effectively. We want to build bridges between those who produce and those who use this data, promoting new research opportunities and ensuring that the information available contributes to better health policies and practices,” adds Joana Alves.

Following the event, NOVA NSPH invites anyone interested in the topic to contribute to the creation of a catalogue to promote more and better use of existing data in Portugal, by filling in the following form.

Review the programme here.

The NOVA National School of Public Health (NOVA NSPH) hosted a workshop on burnout prevention, an initiative of the Bandua Project, as part of the Programme for the Promotion of Mental Health in Higher Education. The session was organised by Ana Rita Goes, a professor at NOVA NSPH and coordinator of the Master’s in Health Promotion, and psychologists Catarina Pedro and Sandra Mateus, from the Social Action Services of NOVA University Lisbon (SAS NOVA).

The workshop, which took place on 28 March, aimed to make participants aware of the signs of burnout and empower them with effective strategies and tools to prevent it, through a moment of pause and interaction.

‘Universities should be privileged contexts for health promotion, responding to the needs of their community in a holistic way. Mental health should be a concern in everything we do, including the way we organise curricula and timetables, the spaces and activities we provide for those who study and work here and the specific support we offer,’ Ana Rita Goes stressed.

The session began with a series of icebreaker activities, promoting an atmosphere of sharing and group reflection. Throughout the event, there were participatory dynamics that allowed participants to identify early signs of burnout and explore practical tools for dealing with stressful situations.

One of the highlights of the session was the practical presentation of various relaxation techniques, which provided participants with concrete examples of stress management in everyday life. At the end of the workshop, each participant was challenged to develop a personal action plan to prevent burnout, reinforcing the importance of self-managing mental health in the academic and professional context.

‘This session is one of many activities being implemented as part of the Bandua Project, which aims to provide NOVA students with a more favourable environment for their mental health,’ adds Ana Rita Goes.

The Bandua Project is part of a wider initiative by NOVA University Lisbon for the well-being and mental health of its students, with more than 70 actions planned to create a healthier and more inclusive academic environment. By hosting this workshop, NOVA NSPH reaffirms its commitment to promoting public health and the well-being of the academic community.