News and Events

HYGIEIA is proud to contribute to the dissemination of the 6th European Lifestyle Medicine Congress (ELMO 2025), taking place 23–25 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, organized by our Associated Partner, the European Lifestyle Medicine Organisation (ELMO).

As Europe’s leading event in lifestyle medicine, ELMO 2025 will bring together experts, researchers, and practitioners to share evidence-based strategies in prevention, health promotion, and wellbeing.

More info at http://www.elmo2025.org/

On 1 September 2025, the HYGIEIA: Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan Master celebrated a major milestone with the official kickoff of its first student intake.

In 2025, the HYGIEIA Master programme established a collaboration agreement with NATRUE – The International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association.

Prof. Snezana Savic from the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Pharmacy, shared her innovative research on eco-friendly (nano)emulsion systems for cosmetic applications at a CBIOS Scientific Session, U. Lusófona. 

The HYGIEIA Master’s Programme is now accepting applications for Visiting Scholars for the academic year 2025/2026.

We welcome applications from experts in the core fields of the HYGIEIA programme. Visiting Scholars are expected to teach for a minimum of four consecutive days, with the exact schedule to be arranged in coordination with the host university.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents in English:

• A copy of a valid ID
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letter of motivation explaining how your expertise aligns with the HYGIEIA programme
• Relevant academic certificates, including PhD certificate
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of English proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.0, Cambridge First Certificate, or equivalent)

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Application Deadline

June 20, 2025

Selection Process

Following an eligibility check, the Academic Board will evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, motivation, and how their expertise aligns with the planned academic activities for the 2025/2026 year.