3rd BRIGHTskills Newsletter: Courses, Skills Strategy & Insights

Why future-ready skills matter

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July 14, 2026

The BRIGHTskills project is leading the charge to future-proof the European health industry by identifying and addressing the skills needed for a rapidly evolving sector. As part of this mission, we have launched one online consultation aimed at collecting input from stakeholders across the EU. Whether you are involved in training or workforce planning, or you are employed in a healthcare company, your input will help shape the skills strategy and tools that will guide the sector forward.

Health Industry Skills Mapping

Open until 31 December 2025

The survey focuses on collecting comprehensive data on urgent and future workforce skillsn eeds, gaps and trends in European based healthcare companies. Its goal is to gather and uncover first-hand knowledge and insights into the skillgaps of healthcare employers and employees.

‍Sectors covered include:
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-Pharmaceuticals & Biomanufacturing
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
- Medical Supplies

‍Please note: this survey does not cover frontline healthcare workers or healthcare service providers (e.g.,hospitals, healthcare clinics).

‍Who Should Participate?
- Employers in health-related industries
- Managers/Directors
- Workers within the above sectors

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‍Access the survey here

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We’re excited to share the third edition of the BRIGHTskills Newsletter! ✨

In this issue, we explore the skills needed to support the transformation of Europe’s health industry ecosystem and share the latest BRIGHTskills learning opportunities, resources and project developments.

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This edition includes:

✨ Insights into why future-ready skills matter for the health industry

✨ The BRIGHTskills Self-Assessment Tool and training offer

✨ Upcoming free online courses in regulatory strategy and supply chain management

✨ Updates on the upcoming sector-specific policy briefs and EU Health Industry Skills Strategy

✨ New insights from the Pan-European Skills Gap Analysis and the BRIGHTskills podcast series

Together, let’s build a skilled, resilient and future-ready health industry workforce across Europe!

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Read the full newsletter here

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Webinar guest:

Katja Nacevski

EIT Health

Alberto Baldi

CEBR

Marta Perez Alba

Medtronic

Open forum discussion with:
Nathalie Walsh - University of Galway
Vicente Traver Salcedo - Valencia Polytechnic University

Get involved

‍Your input will help shape Europe’s futurehealthcare workforce strategy.
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