BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.2//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Call for applicationsThe Special Initiative on Noncommunicable Diseases and Innovation (SNI) of the WHO Regional Office for Europe\, the Université\; Cô\;te d&rsquo\;Azur and Ulysseus European Univers ity have opened a call for applications for the 2025 Summer school: System s thinking and innovation for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases ( NCD) and a healthy ageing population in the WHO European Region. Systems t hinking and systems-based approaches have the potential to support the dev elopment of more coherent and synergistic policies to tackle NCDs and NCD risk factors throughout the life course. The aim of the summer school is t o explore systems thinking theory\, develop capacity and expertise to use systems-based methods for problem solving and innovation\, and drive progr ess through the practical application of these methods.The \;school&nb sp\;will support participants to:understand systems thinking theory\, tech niques and tools\;acquire the ability to identify and analyse key problems related to NCD prevention and healthy ageing\, ensuring that their soluti ons are rooted in user needs and aspirations\;innovate to address challeng es in NCD prevention and healthy ageing\;identify common patterns in compl ex systems and ways to mitigate them to implement policies and strategies more effectively\; anddevelop skills to transform research into policy.The summer school is designed for PhD students\, early and mid-career profess ionals\, including researchers\, postgraduate students\, health practition ers and policy-makers interested in applying systems thinking and systems- based approaches to advance evidence-based policies\, strengthen multisect oral collaboration\, and improve policy implementation through innovation. Course informationLocation: Nice\, FranceDate: 15 July 2025 09:00 to 18 Ju ly 2025 14:00Delivery: In-person (30 participants)\, English languageMetho ds: Keynote presentations\, lectures\, workshops and practical training us ing real-life scenariosFaculty: WHO experts and leading international expe rts in systems thinking\, NCD prevention and control\, healthy ageing\, pu blic health innovation and multistakeholder engagementQualification: A cer tificate of participation will be providedCurriculumThe curriculum is curr ently being finalised\, but will cover topics that include:systems-thinkin g concepts and methods for NCD prevention and controlidentifying systems a rchetypes and developing policy scenariossystems thinking tools in practic ecreating systems thinking-informed studiespractical training on the use o f decision-making toolspolicy innovation in public healthinnovation ecosys temsThe Systems thinking for noncommunicable disease prevention policy gui dance will be used to provide direction - see related links.Financial info rmationThe summer school will be provided free of charge\, and will includ e complimentary lunch and coffee breaks throughout the session\, and a wel come dinner on 15 July 2025.Applicants will need to cover their own travel expenses\, accommodation and any other costs related to their stay in Nic e.Application processYou are invited to submit your application here by 24 January 2025 - see related links.Applications will be reviewed by a selec tion panel\, with successful applicants informed by 21 February 2025.Selec tion criteriaThe panel will consider criteria such as professional relevan ce of the summer school\, education\, experience\, personal statement\, an d potential for future collaboration.BackgroundIn the WHO European Region\ , over 85% of premature deaths are caused by NCDs\, including cardiovascul ar diseases\, cancer\, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases. Supporti ng populations to adopt healthy behaviours such as a healthy diet\, regula r physical activity and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use over the life cou rse can support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.Systems thinking recognizes that NCDs are part of a complex system consisting of individuals\, public institutions and the private sector that are constant ly interacting and changing in response to each other and their context. S ystems thinking and systems-based methods offer a range of tools for under standing system behaviour and identifying patterns\, interdependencies\, a nd unintended consequences from NCD policies and strategies\, and how they influence the quality of health systems\, as well as the quality of life and well-being of individuals. Despite its benefits\, systems thinking app roaches are not widely used in the Region. Therefore\, it is necessary to build capacity and develop thorough understanding of how systems thinking theories and methods can be effectively integrated into both policy proces ses and practical applications for NCD prevention and the promotion of hea lthy ageing across the life course. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719 DTSTAMP:20260409T131214Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715 LOCATION:France\,Nice SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2025 Summer school: Systems thinking and innovation for the prevent ion of noncommunicable diseases and a healthy ageing population in the WHO European Region - call for applications UID:RFCALITEM639113371342224144 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Call for applications

The Special Initiative on Noncommunicable Diseases and Innovatio n (SNI) of the WHO Regional Office for Europe\, the Université\; C&o circ\;te d&rsquo\;Azur and Ulysseus European University have opened a call for applications for the 2025 Summer school: Systems thinking and innovat ion for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCD) and a healthy age ing population in the WHO European Region. Systems thinking and systems-ba sed approaches have the potential to support the development of more coher ent and synergistic policies to tackle NCDs and NCD risk factors throughou t the life course. The aim of the summer school is to explore systems thin king theory\, develop capacity and expertise to use systems-based methods for problem solving and innovation\, and drive progress through the practi cal application of these methods.

The \;school \;will suppor t participants to:

The summer school is designed f or PhD students\, early and mid-career professionals\, including researche rs\, postgraduate students\, health practitioners and policy-makers intere sted in applying systems thinking and systems-based approaches to advance evidence-based policies\, strengthen multisectoral collaboration\, and imp rove policy implementation through innovation.

Course information

Curriculum

The curriculum is currently being fi nalised\, but will cover topics that include:

The S ystems thinking for noncommunicable disease prevention policy guidance wil l be used to provide direction - see related links.

Financial information

The summer school will be provided free of charge\, an d will include complimentary lunch and coffee breaks throughout the sessio n\, and a welcome dinner on 15 July 2025.

Applicants will need to co ver their own travel expenses\, accommodation and any other costs related to their stay in Nice.

Application process

You are invited t o submit your application here by 24 January 2025 - see related links.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel\, with success ful applicants informed by 21 February 2025.

Selection criteria

The panel will consider criteria such as professional relevance of the summer school\, education\, experience\, personal statement\, and potential for future collaboration.

Background

In the WHO European Region\, over 85% of premature deaths are caused by NCDs\ , including cardiovascular diseases\, cancer\, diabetes and chronic respir atory diseases. Supporting populations to adopt healthy behaviours such as a healthy diet\, regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco and alcoh ol use over the life course can support progress towards the Sustainable D evelopment Goals.

Systems thinking recognizes that NCDs are part of a complex system consisting of individuals\, public institutions and the p rivate sector that are constantly interacting and changing in response to each other and their context. Systems thinking and systems-based methods o ffer a range of tools for understanding system behaviour and identifying p atterns\, interdependencies\, and unintended consequences from NCD policie s and strategies\, and how they influence the quality of health systems\, as well as the quality of life and well-being of individuals. Despite its benefits\, systems thinking approaches are not widely used in the Region. Therefore\, it is necessary to build capacity and develop thorough underst anding of how systems thinking theories and methods can be effectively int egrated into both policy processes and practical applications for NCD prev ention and the promotion of healthy ageing across the life course.

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