Network Activities

We’re delighted to announce the partnership between Health Education and EERA’s Health and Wellbeing Education Network.

The Health and Wellbeing network will produce one special issue a year in partnership with the journal Health Education.

Please do take a look at the most recent special issue from this partnership:

Health Education's response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Global challenges and future directions

Convenor Developments
We warmly welcomed Dr. Anita Sandmeier and Dr. Joshua Heyes to the co-convenor group. Their strong academic records and thematic expertise will support the continued development of the Network.

During ECER, we launched a call for emerging researchers to join the co-convenor group. The 13 Expressions of Interest we received reflected a rich diversity of geographical and thematic backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming new co-convenors in 2026.

In 2025, Network 8 initiated two Special Issues with Health Education: Advancing Equity, Voice, and Sustainability in School Wellbeing Guest Editors: Dr. Catriona O’Toole and Dr. Anita Sandmeier Health Education in the Context of Global Environmental Vulnerability: Bridging Disciplines and Sectors Towards Sustainable Strategies Guest Editor: Prof. Carole Faucher, Dr Florence Lahournat, and Dr Daniel Lopez-Cevallos.

We are proud to note that Prof. Carole Faucher joined the journal’s Editorial Board as Associate Editor, and several Network 8 members continue to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board.

15-Year Anniversary Celebration
In 2026, Network 8 will celebrate its 15th anniversary. We plan to apply for Network funding to host a celebratory event at ECER Tampere in August 2026.

COST Action Initiative
We are actively exploring the initiation of a COST Action to expand the depth, breadth, and impact of our work. This initiative aims to foster stronger connections across Europe and beyond, and to support innovation in health and wellbeing education. We intend to apply to the Network Development Fund to support the collaborative development of this application.