Students of the University Master’s Degree in Palliative Care and Supportive Needs complete their clinical simulation week at CISA

Students of the University Master’s Degree in Palliative Care and Supportive Needs at UIC Barcelona are completing today their clinical simulation week at the university’s Comprehensive Advanced Simulation Centre (CISA), a space designed to reproduce real-life healthcare situations with a high degree of realism. Over the course of the week, students have worked in a…

The WeCare Chair takes part in a seminar organised by the Uruguayan Society of Medicine and Palliative Care on the wish to hasten death and euthanasia

The WeCare Chair: End-of-Life Care at UIC Barcelona took part on 13 June in the online seminar “Wish to Hasten Death and Euthanasia. Clinical Challenges in the New Uruguayan Legal Context”, organised by the Uruguayan Society of Medicine and Palliative Care. The session, aimed at professionals in medicine, nursing, psychology, social work and bioethics, brought…

Session link now available: Monica Dones masterclass

As part of the Master’s Degree in Palliative Care at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, the WeCare Chair continues to promote a series of masterclasses featuring national and international leaders in the field of palliative care. We would like to thank everyone who registered and participated in the session with Núria Escudé, entitled: “Music Therapy and…

Ellenoor, a master’s student from Utrecht, joins the WeCare Chair for a research stay linked to the RAPHAEL study

Since February, the WeCare Chair has welcomed Ellenoor, a master’s student in Nursing Science at Utrecht University and a community nurse in the Netherlands. In her professional practice, Ellenoor works as a district nurse, providing care in patients’ homes: from wound care and medication management to palliative care and support to help people maintain their…

The WeCare Chair participates in the EAPC European Palliative Care Congress in Prague

From 13 to 16 May, the WeCare Chair at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya took part in the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Congress, held in Prague. This international meeting brought together leading professionals, researchers and institutions in the field of palliative care, with the aim of sharing knowledge, experiences and innovative lines of research. The participation of the…

Session link now available: Dr. Enric Benito’s masterclass

Within the framework of the Master’s Degree in Palliative Care at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, the WeCare Chair continues to promote a series of masterclasses featuring national and international leaders in the field of palliative care. We would like to thank everyone who registered and participated in today’s session with Dr. Enric Benito, entitled: “Bodies…

The European RAPHAEL project consolidates progress at its international meeting in Brescia

From April 15 to 17, the city of Brescia (Italy) hosted the in-person meeting of the international consortium of the RAPHAEL project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme. The meeting, held at the Centro Paolo VI, brought together researchers and professionals from various European countries with the aim of advancing in a coordinated manner across…

Programme now available for the 12th International WeCare Chair Workshop

The WeCare Chair: End-of-Life Care at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya is pleased to announce the programme of the 12th International Workshop, which will take place on May 7th, 2026, at the Barcelona Campus. This event will bring together healthcare and academic professionals to share recent advances, experiences and practical resources in the care of patients with advanced diseases.…

The WeCare Chair hosts an AI workshop to enhance research processes

On Friday, February 13, the WeCare Chair held an Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop focused on how these tools can enhance research processes and improve the efficiency of researchers’ day-to-day work. A practical, application-oriented session The workshop had a strongly practical approach and provided an accessible introduction to the main uses of generative AI in an academic context. Throughout the session, participants explored examples and…

12th International WeCare Chair Workshop: Advances and Challenges in Palliative Care: Innovation and Outcomes

On Thursday, May 7th, 2026, the 12th International WeCare Chair Workshop will take place, a key event dedicated to advancing palliative care through a human-centered, innovative and evidence-based approach. Under the title “Advances and Challenges in Palliative Care: Innovation and Outcomes”, the workshop will bring together clinicians, educators and researchers to share knowledge, experiences and practical tools applicable to real-world clinical practice.…