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A European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with neurodegenerative disorders in Sri Lanka


 “nEUROcare – a European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with neurodegenerative disorders in Sri Lanka” is a project aimed for the Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education (CBHE).
This is a joint project through the main coordination of Kristianstad University (Sweden) with partner Universities in Europe and Sri Lanka namely Triskelion (Norway), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), University of Tartu (Estonia), Neapolis University Pafos (Cyprus), University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), University of Ruhuna (Sri Lanka), University of Peradeniya and Kotelawala Defense University (Sri Lanka).

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Congratulations !!!!

nEUROcare project has received GOOD grade for the successful progress.

Evaluation of Technical Implementation of the CBHE projects implement under the Erasmus+ projects of European Union conducted by the EUROPEAN EDUCATION AND CULTURE EXECUTIVE AGENC (EACEA) has reported that the performance efficiency of the implementation of the

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Erasmus + nEUROcare conference Colombo 2024

nEUROcare conference Colombo, Sri Lanka.S teve Smith’s keynote speech

nEUROcare Conference 2023


International Conference on neurodegenerative disorders (nEUROcare 2023) was held successfully on 9th and 10th of February 2023 at the Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This was held under the nEUROcare project and was hosted by University of Colombo. The conference was chaired by Prof. Sudath Warnakulasuria, Dean, Faculty of Nursing, University Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme of the conference was “Expanding the Horizen for Neurocare in Sri Lanka”.

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4th workshop – nEUROcare Project


The 4th workshop of the nEUROcare project was successfully held in in Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka which was hosted by University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Administrative officers including Vice-Chancellor of Kristianstad University of Sweden, Vice-Chancellors of University of Peradeniya, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, project implementation team members from all the Sri Lankan and foreign partner universities participated in the meeting.

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Upcoming Event


2nd nEUROcare Dissemination and Education Conference

“Expanding the Horizons for neurocare in Sri Lanka”

At Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Hosted by nEUROcare team, Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo
On 27th and 28th November 2024


6th workshop
nEUROcare project
Slovenia

The next workshop will be held in Slovenia, that will be hosted by the University of Lublijana, from 5th – 9th June 2024



Frontiers Abstract Book: Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Care, communication and biomedical challenges


This abstract book, published with Frontiers, one of the world’s largest and most reputed publishing companies, compiles all the abstracts presented by the nEUROcare team at the Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders conference held in Slovenia June 2024. It serves as a comprehensive showcase of the progress, outcomes, and impactful contributions of the nEUROcare project.

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2nd nEUROCare Conference


The 2nd nEUROcare Conference was successfully held at the University of Colombo with leadership of the conference chair, Prof. Sudath Warnakulasuriya, bringing together a distinguished gathering of healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, and students from Sri Lanka and Europe. This landmark event provided a platform to showcase the advancements and outcomes of the nEUROcare project while addressing the challenges and opportunities in improving care for neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) in Sri Lanka. Under the theme “Expanding the Horizons for Neurocare in Sri Lanka,” the conference attracted an impressive participation of approximately 500 healthcare professionals and students.

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nEUROCareFinal Meeting


The nEUROCare project continues to make remarkable progress, bringing together all project members from both European and Sri Lankan partner universities for the final meeting held on the 25th November 2024 at the University of Colombo.

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Opening of Erasmus+ Projects Office at Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka


The General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). recently celebrated the opening of its new Erasmus+ Projects Office, a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen international collaborations. The center, directed by Dr. Prasanna Herath, the nEUROcare project manager at KDU, is set to serve as a crucial hub for fostering partnerships with the European Union and other international academic institutions.

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nEUROcare Project Field Monitoring Visit by Ms. Elissabetta Necco from the European Union


Ms. Elisabetta Necco from the European Union visited University of Ruhuna as a part of her field monitoring visit for the nEUROcare project. This visit was a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between European and Sri Lankan institutions aimed at enhancing capacity building and neurocare education in Sri Lanka.

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Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders


The nEUROcare team of Ljubljana University organized a conference titled “Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders” on 6th and 7th of June 2024 at the Hotel Grand Union Euro Stars, Ljubljana, Slovenia, dedicated to the advancement of care and research in neurodegenerative disorders Its ambition was to overview the novel approaches and progress, uniting the minds from neuroscience, neurology, healthcare, psychology, novel IT applications and family perspectives.

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Painting Workshop for People with Dementia at the Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia


We were thrilled to host a heartwarming and inspiring painting workshop for people with dementia, run by Home of the Enderly Fužine, Ljubljana at the Dialogues in Neurodegenerative Disorders conference. This special event, part of the nEUROcare project, showcased our commitment to advancing care and support for individuals with neurodegenerative disorders.

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5th workshop of nEUROcare project


The 5th workshop of the nEUROcare project was successfully held at the Raddisons Blu Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka which was hosted by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Administrative officers including Vice-Chancellors of all the Sri Lankan partner universities, project implementation team members from all the Sri Lankan and foreign partner universities participated in the meeting.

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Specialized Education Programme 


Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Sweden

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Delivery of Continuous Professional Development Sessions


Delivery of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) session under the nEUROcare project was held on 09th of November 2023 at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. This was held in parallel to the International Ruhuna University Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Research Symposium 2023 (iRuFARS 2023) together with the pre-congress workshop the same conference. 

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Work Packages

WP1 – PREPARATION

Efficiently identify staff, enact the legal framework, and convene partners to finalise work plan details.

WP2 – DEVELOPMENT

Development of the neurodegenerative disease study programme and continuous.
professional development training modules.

WP3 – QUALITY PLAN

To monitor and evaluate the development of the courses

WP4 – DISSEMINATION AND EXPLOITATION

The outcome is to further increase the real sustainability of the proposed activities and

WP5 – MANAGEMENT

The focus upon running the project such as, but not limited to; from planning, coordination, reporting, financial work and management, dissemination, communication with partners, updating project documentation and plans.

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