The reappointment of the head of the Health Sciences study program at Alma Mater Europaea to the working group of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy confirms his international recognition and professional excellence.
European guidelines in the field of physiotherapy education, research, and evidence-based clinical practice will continue to be co-shaped in the future by a representative of Alma Mater Europaea University. Associate Professor Tine Kovačič, head of the Health Sciences study program, has been reappointed as a member of the Education & Research Working Group at the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy , one of the most important professional bodies of the European region of the global organization of physiotherapists.
The reappointment represents an important international recognition of his professional, research, and teaching work to date. At the same time, it confirms confidence in his continued contribution to shaping European directions in the fields of physiotherapy education, research, and the introduction of evidence-based clinical practice.
World Physiotherapy is a global professional organization that brings together physiotherapy associations from more than 120 countries and represents more than 670,000 physiotherapists worldwide. Its mission is to promote the development of the physiotherapy profession, improve the quality of education, strengthen research activity, and ensure high standards of patient care. The European region of the organization (Europe Region of World Physiotherapy) connects national professional associations across Europe and makes an important contribution to shaping common strategic guidelines for the development of physiotherapy.
Within the European region, the Education & Research Working Group operates, bringing together recognized experts in the field of physiotherapy education and research. The group prepares professional recommendations, encourages the development of modern teaching approaches, strengthens cooperation among research institutions, and contributes to transferring the latest scientific findings into everyday clinical practice. Membership in this working group is a recognition for individuals who significantly contribute to the development of the profession at the European level through their work.
For Alma Mater Europaea, the reappointment of Associate Professor Kovačič is of special importance, as it confirms the quality of the research and teaching work he develops together with his colleagues. International cooperation enables direct contact with the latest professional guidelines and good practices, which are also transferred into the study process and research work at the faculty.
The Health Sciences study program at Alma Mater Europaea University is designed interdisciplinarily and enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary challenges in healthcare, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and the development of quality healthcare treatment. The program emphasizes linking scientific evidence with clinical practice, developing research competencies, and cooperation among various health professions, which enables graduates to actively participate in the development of the healthcare system both at home and internationally.
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It is precisely international networking that represents one of the important orientations of Alma Mater Europaea University. The participation of teachers and researchers in esteemed international organizations enables the exchange of knowledge, inclusion in European research networks, and the development of study programs that follow the highest international standards. Such integration also contributes to greater opportunities for students, who acquire their knowledge in an environment closely connected with current developments in the profession.
The reappointment of Associate Professor Tine Kovačič is therefore not only a personal recognition of his many years of professional work, but also a recognition of Alma Mater and its contribution to the development of health sciences and physiotherapy in the European area. It represents confirmation that knowledge, research, and international cooperation remain key foundations of quality higher education and the development of health professions.
We sincerely congratulate Associate Professor Tine Kovačič on his reappointment and wish him much success in his further work and in co-shaping the future of the physiotherapy profession in Europe.
