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# METIS

Supporting Midwives’ Transition into Sustainable Practice

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## Posts

- [Supporting Students Beyond Graduation: How METIS Strengthens the Transition Into Practice](https://metismidwifery.eu/supporting-students-beyond-graduation-how-metis-strengthens-the-transition-into-practice/) - The move from student to newly qualified midwife is one of the most important transitions in a professional career. Across Europe, evidence consistently shows that the first year of practice strongly shapes confidence, wellbeing, and long‑term retention. METIS was created to respond to this moment—when support matters most.
- [First International Presentation of METIS at the EMA Congress in Malta](https://metismidwifery.eu/first-international-presentation-of-metis-at-the-ema-congress-in-malta/) - METIS marked an important milestone with its first international presentation at the European Midwifery Association (EMA) Congress in Malta, held October 24-25, 2025. Organized every three years, the EMA Congress brings together midwives, educators, researchers, and professional leaders from across Europe, with a strong focus on midwifery education, professional development, and the future of the profession.
- [Live Kick-off of the METIS Project in Ghent](https://metismidwifery.eu/live-kick-off-of-the-metis-project-in-ghent/) - The METIS project officially kicked off with its first in-person partner meeting in November, hosted in the inspiring setting of the Old Abbey of Drongen in Ghent on November 20, 2025. For many partners, this marked the first opportunity to meet face to face and begin shaping the project together as a consortium.
- [What Is an ePortfolio—and Why It Matters for Midwives](https://metismidwifery.eu/metis-project-overview/) - As a student or newly qualified midwife, you learn a huge amount—during placements, through feedback, and in everyday practice. An ePortfolio is a simple way to collect, reflect on, and make sense of that learning over time.
- [METIS and EU Priorities: Strengthening Health Workforce Transitions](https://metismidwifery.eu/metis-and-eu-priorities-strengthening-health-workforce-transitions/) - Across Europe, health systems face a shared challenge: supporting newly qualified professionals as they move from education into practice, while maintaining quality of care, workforce sustainability, and professional mobility. The METIS project responds directly to this challenge and aligns closely with key European Union policies and strategic priorities. At the same time, its approach offers practical lessons that are relevant well beyond midwifery.
- [Strengthening Impact and Monitoring in Our Erasmus+ Project](https://metismidwifery.eu/strengthening-impact-and-monitoring-in-our-erasmus-project/) - As part of our Erasmus+ KA2 project, several members of our project team took part in a dedicated Impact+ and monitoring day. The morning workshop gave us valuable time and structure to jointly reflect on the intended impact of our project. Working together as a team helped us sharpen our project narrative, align expectations, and better connect our activities to concrete and sustainable outcomes.
- [Student Spotlight: Joint Master’s Thesis by Marthe Masselus and Fien Keymolen](https://metismidwifery.eu/student-spotlight-joint-masters-thesis-by-marthe-masselus-and-fien-keymolen/) - The transition from education to professional practice is a critical moment in any healthcare career. Within the METIS project, student research helps shed light on how this transition can be better supported.
- [Exploring the Transition to Practice: Midwifery Students Share Their Voices](https://metismidwifery.eu/exploring-the-transition-to-practice-midwifery-students-share-their-voices/) - Starting a career in midwifery is an exciting but also challenging step. As part of the METIS project, three focus groups were conducted with final-year midwifery students from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany), and the University of West Attica (Greece). The aim was to explore how students experience this important transition as they prepare to enter the labour market.
- [Live Kick-Off of the METIS Project in Athens](https://metismidwifery.eu/live-kick-off-of-the-metis-project-in-athens/) - The METIS consortium met for its second in-person project meeting in Athens on April 16–17, 2026, hosted by the University of West Attica (UNIWA). Building on the strong foundation established during the kick-off meeting in Ghent, partners focused on advancing key project components and moving more decisively into the implementation phase.
- [The First METIS Newsletter Issue Published](https://metismidwifery.eu/the-first-metis-newsletter-issue-published/) - This regular email newsletter shares updates, insights, and stories from the METIS project as it works to strengthen the transition from midwifery education into professional practice through innovative, Eportfolio-supported approaches. It aims to inform and connect students, educators, and stakeholders while highlighting practical tools, research, and progress that support a more resilient and sustainable midwifery workforce across Europe.
- [METIS Gathers Expert Feedback at First Advisory Board Meeting](https://metismidwifery.eu/metis-gathers-expert-feedback-at-first-advisory-board-meeting/) - The METIS project recently held its first online Advisory Board meeting on 11 May 2026, bringing together project partners and advisory members to review progress, exchange ideas, and gather feedback on the project’s next steps. The meeting focused on how METIS can continue developing practical, evidence-based tools to support midwifery students and newly qualified midwives as they move from education into professional practice.
- [Supporting the Shift From Student to Professional Midwife](https://metismidwifery.eu/supporting-the-shift-from-student-to-professional-midwife/) - For student midwives, graduation is both an achievement and a turning point. While formal education provides essential knowledge and skills, the transition into professional practice brings new responsibilities, expectations, and pressures that cannot be fully simulated in the classroom. Educators play a critical role in shaping how prepared—and how supported—students feel as they take this step.
- [METIS at UGent’s Internationalisation Inspiration Afternoon](https://metismidwifery.eu/metis-at-ugents-internationalisation-inspiration-afternoon/) - On 21 May, we presented the METIS-project at UGent’s Internationalisation Inspiration Afternoon. The event brought together staff supporting students, lecturers, and programmes, with a focus on strengthening internationalisation.
- [Exploring Europass for the METIS Project](https://metismidwifery.eu/exploring-europass-for-the-metis-project/) - On Friday 26 June 2026, during one of our weekly METIS team meetings, we had the pleasure of attending an engaging Europass demonstration session led by Eray Canipek, Europass Coordinator for Flanders.

## Pages

- [Home](https://metismidwifery.eu/) - METIS is an Erasmus+ project empowering early-career midwives with digital tools, mentorship, and evidence-based support for sustainable careers in Europe.
- [Tutor Certificate](https://metismidwifery.eu/tutor-certificate/)
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- [Work Packages](https://metismidwifery.eu/work-packages/) - Work Packages at a Glance A Journey from Education to Confident Early Career Practice Overview Each Work Package supports one stage in this journey — from preparing for employment, to mentoring, to long-term growth. Integration Together, the Work Packages ensure midwives across Europe are better supported as they transition from study to work. Trusted Partners
- [Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS)](https://metismidwifery.eu/artevelde-university-of-applied-sciences-auas/) - Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) Leads work to help new midwives settle into their careers through better onboarding and mentoring, and supports training and development with students and mentors across Belgium. Visit About the Organization Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS, Arteveldehogeschool) is a major university of applied sciences based in Ghent, Belgium. It
- [Parantion Groep bv (Scorion)](https://metismidwifery.eu/parantion-groep-bv-scorion/) - Parantion Groep bv (Scorion) Provides the digital portfolio system that helps students and mentors record progress, give feedback, and track learning goals, and supports universities in using these tools effectively across countries. Visit About the Organization Founded in 1999 in Deventer (Netherlands), Parantion Groep bv is a pioneer in digital education solutions. Its flagship product,
- [University of West Attica (UNIWA)](https://metismidwifery.eu/university-of-west-attica-uniwa/) - University of West Attica (UNIWA) Leads work to make sure the project runs smoothly, meets EU quality standards, and shares results widely through its website, events, and policy outreach. Visit About the Organization The University of West Attica (UNIWA) is a major Greek public university established in 2018 through the merger of two technological institutes.
- [Zorgnet-Icuro](https://metismidwifery.eu/zorgnet-icuro/) - Zorgnet-Icuro Ensures the quality and EU alignment of WP2 and WP3 activities by providing expert practice-based oversight through the Advisory and Practice Advisory Committees. Visit About the Organization Zorgnet-Icuro vzw is the umbrella organisation of the Flemish general hospitals, initiatives in mental healthcare and social profit facilities in geriatric care. More than 775 recognised care
- [Independent Quality Controller](https://metismidwifery.eu/independent-quality-controller/) - Independent Quality Controller The Independent Quality Controller ensures that the project is delivered to the highest standards. This role provides an external, unbiased view on the quality of project activities, outputs, and management processes. The Quality Controller monitors progress, reviews the consistency of deliverables, and verifies compliance with the approved project plan and Erasmus+ requirements.Throughout
- [Imengine bv (Medbook)](https://metismidwifery.eu/imengine-bv-medbook/) - Imengine bv (Medbook) Builds and manages the digital tools that support the project’s online learning and mentoring activities. Visit About the Organization Imengine bv, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, develops tailor-made software for health-care and education. Its flagship product, Medbook, is an established ePortfolio system for competency tracking, assessment, and continuous professional development. Medbook is used
- [Ghent University (UGent)](https://metismidwifery.eu/ghent-university-ugent/) - Ghent University (UGent) Coordinating METIS and leading project management, mentorship, and well-being support. Visit About the Organization Ghent University (UGent), founded in 1817, is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities with over 50,000 students and 15,000 staff. With the motto “Dare to Think”, UGent fosters innovation, critical reflection, and international collaboration. Ranked among the world’s
- [FeedbackAid](https://metismidwifery.eu/feedbackaid/) - FeedbackAid Helps strengthen the support system around new midwives by training mentors and supervisors to give high quality feedback, build confidence, and guide career growth in the early stages of professional practice. Get In Touch About the Organization FeedbackAid is a Belgian start-up dedicated to building feedback literacy and mentoring capacity in education and healthcare
- [European Midwives Association](https://metismidwifery.eu/european-midwives-association/) - European Midwives Association (EMA) Helps strengthen the midwifery profession and promote safe, high quality maternity care, sexual and reproductive health, and improved maternal and neonatal outcomes across Europe. Visit About the Organization The European Midwives Association (EMA) is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation of midwives, representing midwifery organisations and associations from the member states of
- [Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin](https://metismidwifery.eu/charite-universitaetsmedizin-berlin/) - Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Leads work to help students move smoothly from study to work through digital job-application training and helps develop new mentoring approaches. Visit About the Organization Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious university hospitals, serving as teaching hospital for the Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu
- [BioRICS](https://metismidwifery.eu/biorics/) - BioRICS Leads the integration of wearable well-being monitoring into METIS, supporting early-career midwives to understand, manage, and prevent stress and burnout during the transition into practice. Visit About the Organization BioRICS is a Belgian high-tech company and university spin-off specializing in biometric monitoring and data analytics for health, performance, and well-being. Originating from applied research
- [Events](https://metismidwifery.eu/events-calendar/) - Events International Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference 2026 Monday 14 September METIS partners and collaborators will be attending the International Normal Labour and Birth Research... METIS Project Management Meeting #3 Thursday 8 October 34th ICM Triennial Congress Sunday 14 June Several METIS collaborators will be attending the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial... Advisory
- [Newsletter Issues](https://metismidwifery.eu/newsletter-issues/) - Newsletter Issues First Name Last Name Email Subscribe to Newsletter
- [Subscribe & Socials](https://metismidwifery.eu/subscribe-socials/) - Subscribe & Socials Join our LinkedIn Group The group is open to all who want to discuss METIS-related news and development and connect with others interested in improving midwifery professional practice and workforce entry in Europe. Subscribe to Newsletter We will send very occasional updates with METIS news and resources to your email inbox. View
- [News & Updates](https://metismidwifery.eu/news-and-updates/) - News & Updates Exploring Europass for the METIS Project June 30, 2026 On Friday 26 June 2026, during one of our weekly METIS team meetings, we had the pleasure of attending... Read More METIS at UGent’s Internationalisation Inspiration Afternoon June 2, 2026 On 21 May, we presented the METIS-project at UGent’s Internationalisation Inspiration Afternoon. The...
- [Contact](https://metismidwifery.eu/contact/) - Contact Us Email us at contact@metismidwifery.eu or fill out the form below to reach us—we are listening! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name * Name Message Subject Email *SubjectMessage * Submit
- [Resources](https://metismidwifery.eu/resources/) - Resources METIS is a co-creation project. Tools, training materials, and evidence-based resources are currently being developed with students, midwives, educators, and employers. This page will grow throughout the project as outputs are tested, refined, and released. Subscribe for Updates Year 1 Co-design, needs assessment, early pilots Year 2 Pilot tools, training delivery, interim findings Year
- [About](https://metismidwifery.eu/about/) - About Why METIS? Midwives are central to maternal health and safe births, a fact recognised by WHO. Yet attrition is a major problem: in some countries, one in three leaves the profession within their first years. This weakens health systems and puts families at risk. Objectives Improve employability with Eportfolio-driven job application training. Support onboarding
- [For Students & Midwives](https://metismidwifery.eu/for-students-midwives/) - For Students & Midwives Connect with us and explore resources, publications, news and community. Review Familiarize yourself with Work Package activities, timelines and partners. Learn Explore our resources page for latest publications, tools and links. Connect Join our dedicated LinkedIn group where discussion and news are shared. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter and receive
- [For Policymakers & Associations](https://metismidwifery.eu/for-policymakers-associations/) - For Policymakers & Associations Connect with us and explore resources, publications, news and community. Review Familiarize yourself with Work Package activities, timelines and partners. Learn Explore our resources page for latest publications, tools and links. Connect Join our dedicated LinkedIn group where discussion and news are shared. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter and receive
- [FAQ](https://metismidwifery.eu/elementor-153/) - What is the METIS project? METIS (Midwives’ Eportfolio-supported Transition Into Sustainable Practice) is a three-year European cooperation project that helps midwives move more confidently from education into professional practice. It does this by using digital portfolios (ePortfolios) to support job applications, onboarding, mentorship, and wellbeing. Why was METIS created? Across Europe, 30–67% of midwives leave
- [Privacy Policy](https://metismidwifery.eu/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: http://metismidwifery.eu. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a
- [Accessibility Statement](https://metismidwifery.eu/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility Statement for www.metismidwifery.eu METIS is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels
- [Cookie Policy](https://metismidwifery.eu/cookie-policy-eu/) - This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 4, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.1. IntroductionOur website, https://metismidwifery.eu (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have
- [Disclaimer](https://metismidwifery.eu/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer Last updated: 6 January, 2026The information provided on this website relates to the METIS – Midwives’ Eportfolio-supported Transition Into Sustainable Practice project, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.General Information OnlyThe content on this website is provided for general information, educational, and dissemination purposes only.While the METIS project consortium makes every effort
- [Imprint/Legal Notice](https://metismidwifery.eu/imprint-legal-notice/) - Imprint / Legal Notice Website name: METIS – Midwives’ Eportfolio-supported Transition Into Sustainable PracticeProject acronym: METISProject InformationMETIS is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education funded by the European Union.Programme: Erasmus+Action type: KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher educationProject duration: 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2028Responsible Entity (Website Owner)Project Coordinator:Ghent University (Universiteit Gent)Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 339000
- [Privacy Statement](https://metismidwifery.eu/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Statement Last updated: 4 January, 2026The METIS – Midwives’ Eportfolio-supported Transition Into Sustainable Practice project is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent, lawful, and secure manner, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).This website is primarily an information and dissemination platform for an Erasmus+
- [For Academics & Partners](https://metismidwifery.eu/for-academics-partners/)
- [Consortium & Partners](https://metismidwifery.eu/consortium-partners/) - PartnersUGent (Belgium) – coordinator; HR and burnout expertise; competency-based education and Eportfolio.AUAS (Belgium) – competency-based midwifery education, Medbook integration.Charité (Germany) – EPA (Entrustable Professional Activities)-based midwifery education, Scorion integration.UNIWA (Greece) – Midwifery program at the university, Europass integration, EU policy.Imengine (Belgium) – Medbook Eportfolio developers.Parantion (the Netherlands) – Scorion Eportfolio developers.FeedbackAid (Belgium) – mentorship and
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## Courses

- [From Student to Midwife: Building Your Professional Profile](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/from-student-to-midwife-building-your-professional-profile/) - This METIS Transition-to-Practice Programme supports final-year midwifery students as they prepare to enter professional practice. Through practical, portfolio-informed activities, students will reflect on their competencies, explore career pathways, prepare application materials, and build confidence for recruitment and early transition situations. The programme focuses on making students’ skills and experiences visible, helping them communicate who they

## Lessons

- [Transition Self-Check](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/lessons/transition-self-check/)
- [Your Professional Snapshot is Done!](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/lessons/your-professional-snapshot-is-done/) - Well done!
- [Dein Snapshot ist fertig!](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/lessons/dein-snapshot-ist-fertig-2/) - Well done!
- [Your Professional Snapshot is Done!](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/lessons/your-professional-snapshot-is-done-2/) - Well done!

## Quizzes

- [Transition Self-check](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/selbsteinschatzung-3/quizzes/selbsteinschatzung-3/) - How do I currently experience my transition into professional practice?
- [Learning Experience](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/quizzes/erfahrungen-2/)
- [Learning Experience](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/erfahrungen-2-2/quizzes/erfahrungen-2-2/)
- [Selbsteinschätzung](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/selbsteinschatzung-2/quizzes/selbsteinschatzung-2/)

## Assignments

- [Competency mapping](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/assignments/competency-mapping/) - How confident do I currently feel across different areas of midwifery practice?
- [Competency mapping](https://metismidwifery.eu/courses/my-transition-into-midwifery-practice-discover-who-you-are-as-a-midwife-explore-where-you-want-to-go-prepare-to-get-there/assignments/competency-mapping-2/) - How confident do I currently feel across different areas of midwifery practice?

## Events

- [International Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference 2026](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/international-normal-labour-and-birth-research-conference-2026/) - METIS partners and collaborators will be attending the International Normal Labour and Birth Research Conference 2026.
- [METIS Project Management Meeting #3](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/metis-project-management-meeting-3/)
- [34th ICM Triennial Congress](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/34th-icm-triennial-congress/) - Several METIS collaborators will be attending the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress in Lisbon.
- [Interview with students about job training and recruitment in Ghent](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/interview-with-students-about-job-training-and-recruitment-in-ghent/)
- [Advisory Board Meeting #1](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/advisory-board-meeting-1/)
- [Belgian METIS Colleagues Attending EPOS Meeting (EU Flanders)](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/belgian-metis-colleagues-attending-epos-meeting-eu-flanders/)
- [METIS Project Management Meeting #2](https://metismidwifery.eu/event/metis-project-management-meeting-2/)

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- [Policy & Practice](https://metismidwifery.eu/category/policy-practice/)
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