ESN Pre-Congress Courses at jENS 2025

Join the European School of Neonatology (ESN) for five hands-on pre-congress courses on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, ahead of jENS 2025 in Belgrade.

The courses are: 

• Mechanical Ventilation
• Neonatologist Performed Echocardiography
• Neonatal and Paediatric Vascular Access
• Parenteral and enteral nutrition
• Basic EEG by the ESPR European Baby Brain Club

Open to all ESPR-affiliated professionals. Earn ECTS credits toward ESN qualifications.

📘 Full details and registration here.

New NOTE Module 'Neonatal Neurology' Launched

The Neonatal Online Training & Education (NOTE) Faculty of the European School of Neonatology (ESN), in collaboration with the University of Southampton (UoS), is proud to announce the launch of the new Neonatal Neurology MSc module on 1 May.

This latest addition to the NOTE curriculum has already welcomed students from 19 countries around the world, reflecting the truly global reach of the programme.

A few places are still available! If you are interested in joining, please contact the NOTE Programme Lead, Susan Smith via sls1@soton.ac.uk.

PRFC 2026 - SAVE THE DATE

The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) and the ESPR are proud to collaborate on the exceptional and new 'Paediatric Research for the Future of Children: A Global Forum' (PRFC):

• When: 11-13 February 2026.
• Where: Campus Biotech in Geneva, Switzerland
• Mission: Charting the course for global leadership in paediatric research by examining future trends and fostering innovation on a global scale.
• Attendance: The number of attendees is limited to 300.

PRFC 2026 is a global forum that welcomes a community of diverse researchers at the forefront of scientific discovery. Attendees will include leading paediatric researchers, clinicians, innovators, and institutional stakeholders.

CEPAS 2026 - SHARE YOUR IDEAS!

We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Congress of the European Paediatric Academic Societies (CEPAS), the new international meeting uniting the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and the European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR). Join us in Lyon, France, from 28–31 October 2026.

CEPAS will bring together leading experts in paediatrics to advance child health through groundbreaking research, high-quality education, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We want your voice to be part of the conversation—help shape the programme! Share your ideas for topics and initiatives through the dedicated form on our website.

ESN Podcast "Neonatology Now" - New Episode online

Episode 16 of our podcast is out now – join your host, Prof Dr Mario Rüdiger, in an engaging conversation with the esteemed guest, Prof Dr Karel O´Brien. Together, they discuss parental empowerment, which has a major impact on long-term outcome.

Tune in to hear Prof O’Brien’s insights on the innovations needed to engage and support parents in neonatal care. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to stay at the cutting edge of progress in the field!

Final boarding call - Basic Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound Course by the ESPR EurUS.Brain Special Interest Group (SIG)

Gain essential skills in neonatal cranial ultrasound, including Doppler techniques, standard imaging views, and optimising scan settings. Lectures cover key neonatal conditions like intraventricular haemorrhage, white matter injury, and birth asphyxia.

📅 Date: 10 May 2025, ⏰ 09:00 - 14:15 CET |
💻 Online via Zoom
💰 Fee: €100 (€90 for ESPR members)
📩 Limited spots: register now!

NOTE Summer Guest Lectures on Neonatal Neurology (May-July 2025)

The Neonatal Online Training and Education Programme (NOTE) as part of the European School of Neonatology (ESN), in collaboration with the University of Southampton, are pleased to invite you to the NOTE Summer Guest Lectures (May - July 2025) on Neonatal Neurology.

The lectures are free of charge. If you are interested in attending, please register here via the ESN course platform. It only takes 1 minute.

ESPR Partner Events

4th International Workshop on Less Invasive Surfactant Administration – LISA IV (21 May 2025): The workshop will take place in hybrid format - both in-person in Lübeck, Germany, and online via Zoom. A link to join will be provided after registration. Find out more here. 

SIGNEC 2025 and Neonatal QI & Innovation Conference (22-23 May 2025): Day 1: SIGNEC 2025 – A multidisciplinary forum to advance NEC research, collaboration, and care improvements. Day 2: Neonatal QI & Innovation – Explore global priorities, cutting-edge innovations, and industry advancements in neonatal care. Find out more here. 

8th Annual Neonatal Resuscitation Symposium – September 11-12, 2025): The workshop will take place in hybrid format - both in-person in Indianapolis, and online via Zoom. A link to join will be provided after registration. Find out more here. 

Renew your ESPR Membership for 2025 &
Stay Involved in the Society

If you haven't already, we'd like to kindly remind you to renew your ESPR membership for 2025. It's a breeze and will take just a few minutes – simply hop over 👉 to the ESPR website.

Kindly note that only members in good standing with the ESPR are eligible to register to jENS/CEPAS at reduced rates.

Thank you for supporting the ESPR and its mission of developing and applying research to improve newborn and child health!

Follow the ESPR on Social Media

Did you know that promoting your research via social media increases the number of citations?

The ESPR would be delighted to feature your findings on Bluesky and LinkedIn. Simply send an email to office@espr.eu and we will prepare a post on your behalf.

We would also like to invite you to follow us and join the conversation. Find us on Bluesky and on LinkedIn.

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