MatchPoints: How do we prepare for the next pandemic?
Leading health researchers are making a clear mark on the programme for MatchPoints 2026. The theme is “Resilience in a Challenged Europe”, and from a range of perspectives they will discuss how a resilient society is built on the health of its population. Tickets are still available.
MatchPoints 2026
- Aarhus University’s interdisciplinary conference, bringing together researchers, decision-makers and engaged citizens to foster dialogue and debate on major societal issues.
- This year’s theme is “Resilience in a Challenged Europe”.
- MatchPoints takes place on Thursday 7 May 2026 in the Lakeside Lecture Theatres.
- The conference is held in English and requires a ticket.
- Health is hosting the session “A Healthy Population” from 13:30 to 15:00.
- Professor Christina C. Dahm and Associate Professor Daniel Borch Ibsen, both from the Department of Public Health, have organised Health’s contribution to MatchPoints.
- See the full MatchPoints programme and purchase tickets via the conference website.
On Thursday 7 May, Aarhus University’s major societal conference, MatchPoints 2026, will take place, featuring a wide array of debates and presentations from experts, decision-makers and businesses – all under the theme “Resilience in a Challenged Europe”.
Health is responsible for one of the conference sessions, “A Healthy Population”, and it is well worth adding to your calendar.
“We have put together an excellent programme with a strong line-up of researchers,” says Christina C. Dahm, who, in addition to being a professor at the Department of Public Health, is also co-chair of Health’s programme track at this year’s MatchPoints conference.
“From their respective perspectives, our researchers will discuss how strengthening public health and increasing societal resilience – whether in relation to pandemics, climate change or our modern food environments – requires social cohesion, strong systems and equitable access to resources. We will explore this in much greater depth at the conference,” she says.
See the full MatchPoints programme and purchase tickets via the conference website.
Pandemics, mental health and health literacy on the agenda
The “A Healthy Population” session takes place in the Lakeside Lecture Theatres from 13:30 to 15:00. Speakers include:
- Christian Morberg Wejse, Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine:
How do we ensure resilient (g)local healthcare systems – preparing for the next pandemic - Per Kallestrup, Professor, Department of Public Health and Head of the Research Unit for General Practice:
Stronger together: Resilient communities for mental health and equity - Helle Terkildsen Maindal, Professor, Department of Public Health:
People are the infrastructure: Health literacy and public health resilience
The session will also feature a couple of flash talks:
- Anne Bak Mørch, PhD student, Department of Public Health:
Sustainable dietary recommendations: a win-win for people and the planet - Sophie Esmann Andersen, Consultant, Aarhus Municipality:
Green cuisine as a catalyst for change: An integrated approach to climate, urban planning and a healthy population
Contact
Professor Christina C. Dahm
Aarhus University, Department of Public Health
Phone: +45 23 32 18 75
Mail: ccd@ph.au.dk