Welcome to our Connected Learning Community! We are dedicated to guiding students in developing a deep understanding of advanced nursing care, especially in complex and sensitive situations. Our community emphasises the importance of palliative and end-of-life care, recognizing that healthcare extends beyond prevention and cure.
Students will explore the complexities and ethical dilemmas in various healthcare scenarios from the perspectives of patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Through innovative and flexible teaching methods, we empower students to transform theory into practice and tackle real-life issues using student-centered learning approaches.
We also focus on inspiring and encouraging students to embark on a rewarding journey in nursing. By highlighting the profound impact nurses have on patient care and the healthcare system, we aim to motivate students to pursue this noble, challenging profession.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare!
Learning Community Activities
Upcoming Activities
EUroMAiD Project (ERASMUS+ KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education)
The project aims to explore evidence-base clinical reasoning towards Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) among nursing & healthcare students, analyze their experiences with simulation training, evaluate cross-cultural differences, assess digital solutions for MAiD management, contribute to nursing leadership, and develop an innovative teaching module for diverse healthcare training courses. The objectives focus on enhancing understanding, ethical preparedness, & education in the context of MAiD.
Starting in September 2025.
White Paper (forthcoming)
The CLC is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state and trends in nursing education across Europe. The collected data will contribute to a white paper on nursing education and workforce dynamics.
Follow EUroMAid’s latest developments here.
Past Activities
May 21 2026 (CLC Veganism and Nursing Care): Podcast on Joint Care, Vulnerability & the Ethics of Ending Life: Insights from Human and Veterinary Medicine Activity – Hosted by Modest Vengust (UL) A central objective of the initiative is to explore constructive communication strategies between differing perspectives and value systems related to animals, food production, and sustainability. Rather than promoting a single viewpoint, the project encourages critical reflection and interdisciplinary understanding among students, academics, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. The podcasts are developed as non-profit, open-access educational material and are freely available through the EUTOPIA network and YouTube. Accessible here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nPfa3SBnvk
June 1-2 2025 Partnership Exchange – Hosted by Luis Lapao (NOVA). During these two days partners discussed the future of the community in terms of projects, research, and education. The partnership also used this time to prepare for the launch of EUroMAiD and to visit dedicated labs in Lisbon.
Participants 5 2 NOVA 1 UW 1 VUB 1 UL
Modality In-person in Lisbon
27th September 2023 Guest Lecture ‘Euthanasia and end of life care’ – Dennis Desmedts (VUB)
Workload: Lecture and Workshop
Participants: 25-30 in-person, 15 online
Modality Hybrid in-person in Gothenburg (for the lecture which will also be recorded for later use), in-person only for the work-shop follow up simulation and/or other interactive activity with students in class from UG
How to Get Involved
(Students and educators)
Contact Dr. Dennis Demedts (dennis.demedts@vub.be), Dr. Greg Moorlock (G.Moorlock@warwick.ac.uk), Local Facilitator Dr. Mélina Delmas (Melina.Delmas@warwick.ac.uk) or Els Decoster (els.decoster@vub.be)