From September 2025 to February 2026, EUCARE successfully completed its first round of international fellowships — marking a major milestone for the project and for critical care nursing in Europe. Critical care nursing is one of the most specialised and essential roles in modern healthcare. While Europe’s intensive care units face many of the same challenges, opportunities for nurses to exchange expertise across borders remain limited. EUCARE is changing that
A Conversations with Reno Debets (Erasmus MC). Cell and gene therapies are at the very centre of healthcare innovation and are responsible for a paradigm shift in the treatment of many diseases. European research institutions contribute significantly to the development of such therapies, yet the number of cell and gene therapies that are introduced to the market remains limited. Current EU regulatory frameworks are not fully adapted to the specificities of these new therapies, thereby challenging optimal patient access and sustainability of these innovative products within European healthcare systems.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) is pleased to announce the release of its new Position Paper, “EUHA Consensus Positions on Artificial Intelligence: Proposals for the Responsible Development, Regulation, and Implementation of AI in European Healthcare”. Developed through a series of EUHA member AI expert consultations held throughout 2024 and into mid-2025, the paper acknowledges the great potential of Artificial Intelligence and positions university hospitals as powerful innovation hubs, uniquely equipped to responsibly exploit AI for the benefit of patients and the healthcare sector.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) launches the 2025 Seed Funding Initiative, designed to empower EUHA colleagues to form consortia and apply for project funding.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) is thrilled to announce its expansion, welcoming HUS Helsinki University Hospital as its latest member. This addition brings EUHA’s network to 11 of Europe’s leading university hospitals, solidifying our mission to build a network of sustainable healthcare ecosystems in Europe which achieve the best possible quality of care with the resources available. HUS membership marks a significant milestone for EUHA, reinforcing our commitment to positioning university hospitals as key players in the healthcare system, with demonstrated expertise in healthcare, research, education, and—importantly—innovation.
The EUHA Members’ Assembly, scheduled for June 14 in Stockholm, will be hosted by Karolinska University Hospital and will bring together representatives from all EUHA members, On the occasion of the EUHA Members’ Assembly – Autumn 2024, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University hosted a series of EUHA meetings and activities from November 11th – 14th. The events brought together numerous EUHA colleagues to engage in ongoing projects and collaborative activities aimed at exploring potential solutions to the pressing challenges facing healthcare systems. Key highlights included the EUHA Symposium “European academia at the forefront of Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products development”, EUHA Working Group and Network meetings, JOIN4ATMP Annual meeting and the EUHA Members’ Assembly. The assembly concluded with IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital handing over the EUHA Presidency to Erasmus MC University Medical Centre in Rotterdam.
EUHA is proud to announce its membership in the EU Health Coalition, a multi-stakeholder initiative representing 51 organisations across the healthcare sector. The Coalition works on shaping the future of healthcare in Europe, providing policymakers with actionable insights at a time of significant change, innovation, and challenges.
The European University Hospital Alliance (EUHA) is pleased to announce the release of its new Position Paper, “Rethinking Healthcare Systems,” along with an EUHA Declaration. These documents are the result of a series of meeting between the members of the EUHA Rethinking Healthcare Systems Advisory Board convened between March and May 2024. The paper and declaration emphasise the urgent need for EU-wide collaboration to transform healthcare systems, positioning university hospitals as proactive driving forces for change. This transformation is essential for building future-proof, resilient and sustainable healthcare systems across Europe.
On the occasion of the Spring EUHA Members’ Assembly, Karolinska University Hospital hosted a series of EUHA meetings and activities from June 12th – 14th. The events gathered numerous EUHA colleagues to explore current healthcare challenges and potential solutions. Key highlights of the events included the EUHA Symposium on Rethinking Healthcare Systems, EUHA Working Group and Network meetings, and a high-level roundtable. The assembly concluded with Karolinska University Hospital handing over the EUHA Presidency to Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan.