Project updates
The Regional Vocational Excellence Hubs organise their final dissemination events
Over the past months, the EUVECA Regional Vocational Excellence Hubs have organised their final regional conferences, bringing together health and care professionals, educators, universities, policymakers, innovation actors and regional stakeholders to reflect on the project’s achievements and future perspectives for healthcare education and workforce development. From Southern Denmark to Valencia, from Trentino to Twente, the regional events showcased the diversity, innovation and collaborative spirit that have characterised the EUVECA project
The Norwegian Hub: building simulation as a regional resource
Through an established collaboration between municipalities, educational institutions, and regional professional environments, the Norwegian Hub is working to develop simulation as a regional resource. This work includes establishing a simulation centre in the district, continuing the use of the mobile simulation unit, collaborating with Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) through Artemis, and developing a community of practice within the SESAM network. Together, these initiatives will strengthen competence, collaboration,
Strengthening health services in Nordhordland through simulation and partnership
Our stakeholders in the Norwegian delegation have had the opportunity to come together to work on developing sustainable services and see opportunities for further collaboration through a well-established partnership between hospitals, municipalities, and educational institutions. Through a well-established collaboration, the Norwegian hub will seek to use the network to establish a simulation arena in Nordhordland. Key experiences from the project will be incorporated into the planning. Innovation in Practice Municipal
Showcasing innovation in health education: EUVECA releases ‘Good Practice Stories’
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
The EUVECA thematic meeting on the adaptive healthcare professional
On 14 April, the EUVECA thematic meeting “The adaptive healthcare professional: learning and (collaborative) working in a continuously changing healthcare practice” took place at the University of Twente. With a strong turnout and positive energy, the event brought together regional initiatives, healthcare professionals and educational institutions around one central question: how can we prepare healthcare professionals for the future? The meeting focused on connection, knowledge exchange and collaboration. As part
The EUVECA Final European Conference highlights the role of VET and collaboration in building a sustainable health workforce
On 24 March 2026, the EUVECA Final European Conference on VET and sustainability took place in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, and project partners to reflect on the outcomes of the EUVECA project and explore the future of vocational education and training (VET) in the health sector. The conference provided a platform for exchange on how skills development, education systems, and regional collaboration can support a resilient and
The EUVECA consortium meets in Brussels for the final Partner Meeting
From 23 to 25 March, the EUVECA consortium gathered in Brussels for its 8th and final Partner Meeting, marking the conclusion of several years of collaboration on strengthening skills and vocational excellence in the healthcare sector. Throughout its implementation, EUVECA has focused on supporting the development of vocational education and training (VET) systems, fostering collaboration across regions, and promoting innovation in skills development for the future health workforce. Key achievements
