The EUVECA project has published its ‘Good Practice Stories’ collection, offering a comprehensive overview of how collaboration across regions is strengthening healthcare education and vocational excellence in Europe. Bringing together experiences from seven countries, the publication highlights how partnerships between education providers, healthcare organisations and regional stakeholders contribute to more resilient and future oriented health systems.
From local action to European impact
The ‘Good Practice Stories’ document presents a series of case studies developed by EUVECA regional partnerships, based on real implementation experiences.
The stories are structured around three complementary dimensions. They illustrate how regional collaboration can support innovation and Smart Specialisation Strategies, how interregional cooperation connects expertise across borders, and how these efforts deliver tangible benefits for healthcare students and professionals through improved education and vocational training opportunities.
Concrete examples across Europe
Across Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Spain, the document showcases initiatives addressing key challenges such as workforce shortages, digital transformation and evolving skills needs.
The examples highlight the development of interdisciplinary networks linking healthcare and education, the introduction of digital tools such as virtual reality and simulation based training, and the creation of more integrated and flexible education pathways. They also reflect the role of platforms such as Edu4Health in supporting knowledge exchange and lifelong learning at European level.
Supporting future skills and fostering collaboration
EUVECA, the European Platform for Vocational Excellence in Health Care, aims to align healthcare education systems with evolving sector needs. Through Regional Vocational Excellence Hubs and European cooperation, the project supports the development of future oriented skills and contributes to the sustainability of healthcare systems.
The ‘Good Practice Stories’ translate this approach into practical examples, while also serving as a resource for policymakers, educators and healthcare stakeholders seeking to build on similar initiatives. By sharing lessons learned, the publication contributes to ongoing European discussions on vocational excellence and health innovation.
The collection underlines a clear message. Collaboration within and across regions remains key to building a skilled and adaptable healthcare workforce.
Follow our work on the EUVECA project website www.euveca.eu and on our European Learning Platform www.edu4health.eu.
