Lugano Summer School in Public Health

We hope you will join us for our 36th year of mutual learning for change. We will meet on-site in Lugano, online, and in our local Learning Hubs from 16 to 21 August! The programme will be launched in January 2027.

‍At the SSPH+ Summer School in Public Health Policy, Economics, and Management in Lugano, practitioners, researchers, and graduate students come together from all over the world for a unique learning experience focused on public health impact.

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Summer School Programme

The focus on public health policy, economics, and management combined with the diversity of participants and facilitators has provided for a rich learning environment for over three decades so far.

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Who is it for?

Professionals and managers of health administrations, hospitals, NGOs, and other health services and facilities, policy-makers, healthcare providers, and students.

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What is it about?

We aim to reduce the gap between public health theory and practice. Facilitators, and participants from all over the world come together each year to exchange knowledge, experience, research and know-how, build networks and improve public health capacity and impact globally.

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Where is it held?

Our programme takes place onsite in Lugano and online, with additional online participation available at selected Learning Hub locations around the world. Explore the programme to learn more about the participation options available in Lugano and online.

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When does it take place?

The 36th edition, will take place from 16 to 21 August 2027, offering courses, plenaries, and several networking events. The programme is currently in development. Stay tuned for updates!

Course and plenary sessions facilitated by experts from around the world

Meet the Faculty and the Steering Committee of the SSPH+ Lugano Summer School in Public Health Policy, Economics, and Management.

facilitators steering committee

Chair of the Steering Board

“Focused on mutual learning for change, we bring people together from across the globe.”

Prof. L. Suzanne Suggs

Dean of the SSPH+ LSS, Vice President of SSPH+, and Professor of Social Marketing at USI

We've come a long way

We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish since our first programme launched back in 1991.

Explore PAST EDITIONS

600+

Courses and lectures since inception

51

Countries last year

2K+

Former and current participants worldwide

Courses of the 36th Edition

The programme is currently in development and will be launched in January. In the meantime, explore past programmes for a glimpse of previous editions.

Stay Tuned for 2027!

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Plenary lectures

Gain unique perspectives and insights on pressing public health challenges and potential solutions from experts working in practice, policy and academia in high-, middle- and low-income settings.