News and Events

From 23 to 25 September 2025, the first intake of HYGIEIA Master students gathered in the picturesque village of Valada, Portugal, for an unforgettable Bootcamp that blended academic preparation, team-building activities, and cultural exchange.

Students representing 16 nationalities came together to share their traditions, food, and perspectives, creating a vibrant international community that reflects the spirit of HYGIEIA. Beyond the fun and cultural exchange, students also explored key aspects of the program’s academic structure.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our HYGIEIA students, led by colleague Alaa Al-Zaghoul, have taken the initiative to create a powerful video message bringing together colleagues, professors, and friends from across the globe.

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).

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.