EUTOPIA_HEALTH Training on Ethical and Professionalism Aspects of Health-Related Datasets

The University of Ljubljana invites you to participate in a symposium titled “Ethical and Professionalism Aspects of Dealing with Health-Related Datasets”, which will take place on 20 November 2025 at the University of Ljubljana.

This event will bring together experts from data science, health sciences, law, ethics, and policy to examine the challenges and responsibilities of working with health data. Key topics will include:

• Privacy, protection, and secure handling of sensitive health information,
• Ethical obligations of researchers and institutions in the collection, processing, and sharing of health datasets,
• Trust, transparency, and public interest in health data governance,
• Professional standards and practices for ensuring responsible data use in health research.

We believe this symposium will provide a valuable platform for insightful dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards in health data work.

Why Participate?

• You will learn about contemporary approaches to ethical issues in the use of health data.
• You will discuss practical dilemmas such as the boundary between legal consent and true understanding, the ethical pitfalls of digital solutions, and the balance between innovation and individual rights.
• You will connect with researchers, educators, and practitioners from various fields.

Work Format

• Day 1: introductory lecture, mini-lectures with expert discussion, group formation, and work on selected scenarios.
• Day 2: preparation and presentation of group conclusions, discussion, and awarding of certificates.

More details about the training programme can be found here.

How to Apply?

Please confirm your attendance by 20th October via form available here.