As part of its commitment to strengthening employee well-being and fostering a healthier university community, Semmelweis University is launching a new series of open training programs for staff members through the Competence Centre of the Directorate General for Strategic Organizational Development.
The initiative is closely connected to the work of the EUniWell alliance and highlights the university’s continued efforts to promote mental health, resilience, and well-being in higher education. Through the university’s EUniWell project support and funding provided by the Hungarian National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH), Semmelweis is expanding access to evidence-based well-being and professional development opportunities for its employees.
The first program launched within this framework is the Williams LifeSkills® stress management training, a practice-oriented program designed to help participants develop effective stress management techniques, communication skills, and self-awareness tools supporting both everyday work and long-term well-being. The program is rooted in evidence-based methodologies and was adapted into Hungarian with the involvement of experts from the Institute of Behavioural Sciences at Semmelweis University.
Participation in the WÉK trainings is voluntary, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For employees, participation requires approval from their direct supervisor, while colleagues with leadership responsibilities may apply independently. The program does not provide academic credit and is only available in Hungarian. Currently, free places are still available for the following training dates:
- 15–16 July 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday), 8:30–15:30
- 12–13 August 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday), 8:30–15:30
The new open training scheme builds on the Semmelweis University’s Competence Centre’s extensive experience in delivering trainings, workshops, and coaching processes across the university, further strengthening the university’s contribution to theEUniWell alliance’s mission of fostering healthier and more resilient academic communities.
More information on the WÉK trainings can be found here.
Semmelweis University’s involvement in the EUniWell program is supported by the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund (NKFIH).