Launch of the Higher Education Alliance for Innovative Healthcare and Education project
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Higher Education Alliance for Innovative Healthcare and Education (Heal4All) project! This Erasmus+ initiative, led by the University of Split, unites partners from Belgium, Croatia, Finland, and Norway to revolutionize healthcare education and promote the well-being of older people. Officially launched on October 15, 2024, this two-year project aims to address one of Europe’s greatest societal challenges: enhancing the quality of life for our aging population.
The Heal4All project is dedicated to increase the inter-connectedness of partner European universities through co-creation and joint implementation of the Heal4ALL new program through the development and reinforcement of the Heal4ALL network of partners with the increased capacity to operate jointly at the international level. What´s more, Heal4All is dedicated to support anchoring of the existential well-being practices in the healthcare system and social services to develop HE programs into drivers of social change, also as support Universities, NGOs, and SMEs to become drivers of socially responsible initiatives tackling the well-being of the aging population, one of Europe’s current greatest societal challenges.
By the end of the project in October 2026, Heal4All will have the following results:
• New Heal4ALL curriculum for existential well-being with the focus on support to older people that combines extensive theoretical aspects with a practical Service-learning process that will immerse students in real-life challenges while supporting them in the implementation of existential well-being initiatives for older people.
• New Heal4ALL online course to fulfil the goals, learning outcomes and pedagogies defined in the new curriculum.
• 45 – 60 students coming from the specialization in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and theology trained in the joint Heal4ALL interdisciplinary and international programme preparing them for the future job market needs with new trends in older patient care and transferable skills.
• Platform with a database of a minimum of 30 inspiring success stories of existential well-being implementation that can be adapted to local systems.
• Increased capacity of teaching staff involved in the project in innovative pedagogical practices and engaging teaching using digital tools.
• A minimum of 60 older people involved in student-designed well-being intervention for better care and improved quality of life.
Looking Ahead
The Heal4All project represents a significant step forward to improve the quality of healthcare education and enhance the well-being of older people. As the project moves forward, we look forward to sharing updates on our progress, including upcoming events, partner meetings, and milestones achieved. This collaborative effort is poised to make a lasting impact, equipping a new generation of healthcare professionals with the skills needed for an enhance the well-being of older people.
Stay tuned to our news page for more updates as we work together to transform healthcare education in Europe. Together, we can shape a future where healthcare education drives meaningful change and enhances the lives of older generations across Europe.
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