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New PN masterclass: An interview with Prof. Porpiglia
The newest addition to the popular masterclasses of the European School of Urology (ESU), the ESU-ESUT-ERUS Virtual Masterclass on Partial Nephrectomy aims to enrich the participants’ knowledge on partial nephrectomy (PN) for improved management of renal tumours. This much-awaited...
EUSP redesigns programmes to take place in home countries
The European Urological Scholarship Programme (EUSP) recently redesigned its two scholarship programmes Clinical Visit and 1-Year Scholarship in order for young urologists to still refine their skills in the time of the pandemic but this time, at certified leading...
Why early detection for prostate cancer is vital
This article was written by Prof. Hein Van Poppel (BE) and Mrs. Sarah Collen (BE) of the European Association of Urology and by Ms. Sarah Coghlan (GB) and Ms. Kellie Paich (US) of Movember. It was published as part...
European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer tackles early detection of prostate cancer
In a public hearing on early detection and screening of cancer on 18 March 2021, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) heard from Prof. Hein van Poppel (BE), EAU Adjunct Secretary General, on the issue of early detection of...
EAU21 will be a Virtual Congress
While we all had long hoped to have our Annual Congress in Milan this year, we feel there is currently insufficient scope for a successful congress in Italy this summer. With too many uncertainties about the current situation, we...
Application open: Chair of the EAU Guidelines Office
The EAU Guidelines Office is looking for a new chairperson to lead the office. Current Guidelines Office chairman Prof. James N’Dow has joined the EAU Executive as Adjunct Secretary General-Elect, awaiting full confirmation at the next General Assembly. Within the...
In memoriam: Giorgio Pizzocaro (1939-2020)
“Italian pioneer in testicular and penile cancers” With great sadness I heard that Giorgio Pizzocaro died on 26 November, 2020. He had been suffering from a long and grave illness for a considerable time, which resulted in an ever-increasing...
ESU Online the umbrella for EAU’s educational activities in times of remote learning
For about a year now, the absence of physical meetings has not slowed down the EAU’s ambitions in offering continuing medical education and training the next generation of urologists. As an EAU member you will have noticed that in...
EAU RF seeding grants: Call for applications
Through a ‘seeding grant’, short-term, exploratory research projects can be supported. The results will determine the potential and long-term feasibility of the research. A seeding grant allows young colleagues with ideas for new research initiatives, which may be high-risk...
Call for applications: YAU searches for young promising talent
The Young Academic Urologists (YAU) is encouraging young and promising urologists to join as its new members. Are you the one the YAU is searching for? The YAU offers an established network with 10 working groups aimed to improve...