Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections, affecting millions globally. They are the second most common infection after respiratory infections and are significantly more prevalent in women than men. Approximately 50-60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lives.

UTIs are a major public health concern due to their high incidence and morbidity. Their financial burden is substantial, estimated at billions of euros annually worldwide. Understanding the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of UTIs is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

This online curriculum is developed by the European School of Urology in collaboration with the EAU Section of Infections in Urology and the EAU Guidelines on Urological Infections. It is a mix of live webinars, podcasts and accredited e-courses where key opinion leaders in urological infections and anti-biotic resistance will address key knowledge gaps and misconceptions about cystitis and UTIs among the general public but also among HCPs.

Attending the webinars and e-courses are free of charge and participants joining live will receive accreditation points. The podcasts are excluded from CME accreditation but will be an engaging way to stay updated of the latest developments.

On-demand content

1. UROwebinar recording: Public awareness of UTIs and the fight against antimicrobial resistance

This UROwebinar is designed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs), with a focus on public awareness and education.

Faculty: Assoc. Prof. Z. Tandoğdu (GB), Prof. Dr. G. Bonkat (CH), Mrs. J.M. Meijlink (NL)

You can access the accredited e-course for this webinar here.

2. Podcast on the outcome of the Urology Week survey on the public awareness of UTIs

3. Podcast on Recurrent urinary tract infection and uncomplicated UTI

This podcast will address risk factors for antibiotic resistance in uUTIs and the need to better understand resistance rates in the outpatient/ambulatory setting

To be expected:

17 February 2026 – UROwebinar 2: Unmet needs in the treatment of UTIs

In the second webinar of this series you will get a glimpse of the updated EAU Guidelines on Infections. Furthermore experts in the field will delve deeper into the impact of antibiotic resistance, classification of UTIs and the management of patients with multidrug-resistant germs and ESBL+
Faculty: TBD

This educational programme of these online activities has been supported by GlaxoSmithKline., but independently developed and approved by the European School of Urology, the EAU Section of Infections in Urology and the EAU Guidelines.

NP-GBL-GPT-WCNT-250001, date of preparation: September 2025