We invite you to contribute to a special issue of the journal University Management: Practice and Analysis, No. 2 (June) 2026, on the topic: “Strategic Health Preservation Management in the University Environment.”

The aim of this issue is to summarize contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches, best management practices, and the results of empirical research in the field of forming and developing a health-preserving educational environment in higher education institutions.

Suggested thematic areas for articles:

1. Strategic management of health preservation at the university
   • Integration of health-preserving principles into the university’s strategy and mission
   • Organizational models and managerial solutions
   • Development of institutional infrastructure (health centers, occupational safety services)
   • Implementation of the principles of a “healthy university”
2. Organizational models and practice of health-preserving management in the university
   • Introduction of a systemic approach into management processes
   • Management of academic and work load, optimization of schedules
   • Training of leaders and managers in the basics of staff health management
3. Monitoring and assessment of health within the university management system
   • Development and implementation of systems for monitoring the health and well-being of students and staff
   • Methods for assessing psychological well-being
   • Use of data for managerial decision-making
   • Evaluation of the effectiveness of health-preserving programs
4. Formation of a health-preserving culture in higher education
   • Health-preserving attitudes and practices of the academic community
   • The role of physical activity and sports in the development of organizational culture
   • Information and educational campaigns to promote a culture of health
5. Infrastructure of the university’s health-preserving environment
   • Campus and workspace design based on health-by-design principles
   • Organization of nutrition, rest, and physical activity
   • Interdepartmental and partnership cooperation (regional authorities, employers, medical institutions)
6. Risk management and prevention in the university system
   • Management of occupational, infectious, and psychosocial risks
   • Crisis preparedness and campus safety
   • Organization of preventive activities and medical check-ups
   • Risk assessment, insurance, and social guarantees

We invite university leaders and staff, researchers, postgraduate students, as well as specialists in the fields of education management, occupational safety, and public health to take part.