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The U21 Health Sciences group is one of the collaborative groups of the network for international higher education Universitas 21. It provides Health Sciences Faculty within U21 member universities with a framework for exploring opportunities for collaborative research, information exchange, and sharing of resources. The U21 Health Sciences membership includes Dentistry, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Biomedical Sciences.

25/07/2025

🎤 Meet the Speakers of Plenary Session 5: The Perils of Being Born in the Fall
🗓️ 28 August 2025 | 🕑 2:00 PM
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We’re wrapping up our speaker announcements for the 2025 Annual Meeting, hosted by , Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University! 🎉

Get ready for an hour of edu-tainment with Dawn Bowdish, Professor and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health. This session blends quirky history, science, and storytelling—from 19th-century psychiatry to climate and pregnancy connections—all leading to surprising insights on how cold & flu season impacts mental health.

😮 Born in September? You might want to hear this.
🎓 Laugh, learn, and leave with fun facts to share!

24/07/2025

🌟 Join the U21 Health Sciences IPE Group! 🌟

Are you passionate about Interprofessional Education in the Health Sciences? Curious about how your expertise can make a difference—or eager to learn from others across disciplines?

The U21 Health Sciences Group Interprofessional Education (IPE) team is growing and looking for new members!

📩 Interested in joining or learning more? Reach out to the Secretariat Office at u21health@gmail.com.

Let’s shape the future of collaborative healthcare together! 💬👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🧑‍🔬

23/07/2025

🎤 Meet the Speakers of Plenary Session 4: Innovative Pedagogies in Dementia Education

🗓️ 27 August 2025 | 🕒 3:15 PM

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We’re thrilled to keep the momentum going with our next speaker reveal for the 2025 Annual Meeting, proudly hosted by Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University!

This session explores fresh, forward-thinking approaches to dementia education across nursing, medicine, and rehabilitation sciences—featuring short presentations and a dynamic panel discussion.

✨ Esther Loseto-Gerritzen – Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Nottingham, specializing in tech-enabled support for Young Onset Dementia and global education initiatives.

✨ Sharon Kaasalainen – Professor and Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing, co-lead of SPA-LTC, advancing palliative care in long-term care settings.

✨ Lori Letts – Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science; expert in aging-in-place and community-based dementia support; President of the Hamilton Council on Aging.

✨ Anthony J. Levinson – Professor and John Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research; co-creator of iGeriCare.ca and leader in e-learning innovation for dementia care.

💡 Join us to explore innovative strategies for curriculum design and student engagement in dementia education!

🎤 Meet the Speakers of Plenary Session 4: Innovative Pedagogies in Dementia Education

🗓️ 27 August 2025 | 🕒 3:15 PM

🔗 bit.ly/3XpVgGQ

We’re thrilled to keep the momentum going with our next speaker reveal for the 2025 Annual Meeting, proudly hosted by , Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University!

This session explores fresh, forward-thinking approaches to dementia education across nursing, medicine, and rehabilitation sciences—featuring short presentations and a dynamic panel discussion.

✨ Esther Loseto-Gerritzen – Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Nottingham, specializing in tech-enabled support for Young Onset Dementia and global education initiatives.

✨ Sharon Kaasalainen – Professor and Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing, co-lead of SPA-LTC, advancing palliative care in long-term care settings.

✨ Lori Letts – Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science; expert in aging-in-place and community-based dementia support; President of the Hamilton Council on Aging.

✨ Anthony J. Levinson – Professor and John Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research; co-creator of iGeriCare.ca and leader in e-learning innovation for dementia care.

💡 Join us to explore innovative strategies for curriculum design and student engagement in dementia education!

22/07/2025

🌲 Join Us for Exciting Hikes at the 2025 Annual Meeting! 👩‍🦯‍➡️
Explore nature with interpretive hikes led by expert guides! Tailored for all ages and abilities, these hikes last 1.5-2.5 hours and accommodate 5-30 participants.

Locations: Cootes Paradise, McMaster Forest, Dundas Valley Trails (Sherman & Tiffany Falls)

Cost: $50 flat rate + shuttle costs for Dundas Valley hikes.

📩 Plan your adventure! Contact Nature @ McMaster at nature@mcmaster.ca.

Note: An additional cost is associated with organized trips for small groups.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and enhance your Annual Meeting experience!

21/07/2025

The Nursing & Midwifery Discipline Group is proud to share a new publication:
“Preparedness of nurses for climate change: questionnaire development and preliminary validation,” published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances in June 2025.

Authored by 護士應對氣候變化的準備問卷調查 Pui Hing Chau, Tiffany L.T. Yu, Yan Hu, Yasna K. Palmeiro Silva, Eileen Gilder, Michelle Cole, Roinah Ngunyulu, and Chia-Chin Lin.

🌍 A global collaboration from the U21 Nursing & Midwifery group!

🔗 Read here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X25000463?via%3Dihub

18/07/2025

🎓 Doctoral Student Forum 2025 – Podium Presenter Highlights
📅 Monday, 25 August
🧠 Theme: Aging Across the Lifespan

We’re wrapping up our presenter spotlight series with two innovative researchers whose work is shaping the future of aging care:
🔹 Zishuo Huang – PhD Student, Fudan University
🔹 Xinxin Wang – PhD Student, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Their work reflects the evolving challenges and opportunities in aging care. Catch their presentations at the forum!

✨ We’re excited to welcome their contributions to the Doctoral Student Forum at the 2025 Annual Meeting!

17/07/2025

🎓 Doctoral Student Forum 2025 – Podium Presenter Highlights
📅 Monday, 25 August
🧠 Theme: Aging Across the Lifespan

We’re wrapping up our presenter spotlight series with two innovative researchers whose work is shaping the future of aging care:
🔹 Lei Kong – PhD Candidate, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
🔹 Anittha Mappanasingam – Master's Graduate & Incoming PhD Student, McMaster University

These presenters embody the innovation and empathy driving health sciences research across the U21 network.

✨ We’re excited to welcome their contributions to the Doctoral Student Forum at the 2025 Annual Meeting!

16/07/2025

🎓 Doctoral Student Forum 2025 – Podium Presenter Highlights
📅 Monday, 25 August
🧠 Theme: Aging Across the Lifespan

We’re pleased to introduce two more podium presenters whose research offers valuable insights into aging-related health challenges:

🔹 Paige DiStefano – Doctoral Trainee, McMaster University
🔹 Xuqian Zong – PhD Candidate, Fudan University

These presenters exemplify the diversity and depth of research being shared at the forum. Stay tuned for our final spotlight post!

15/07/2025

🎓 Doctoral Student Forum 2025 – Podium Presenter Highlights
📅 Monday, 25 August
🧠 Theme: Aging Across the Lifespan

We’re proud to introduce two more outstanding podium presenters whose research is advancing our understanding of aging and health:

🔹 Chaoyu Lei – MD, PhD Candidate, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
🔹 Sophia Werden Abrams – PhD Candidate, McMaster University

These presenters bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes across the lifespan. Stay tuned for more highlights from the U21 HSG Doctoral Student Forum at the U21 HSG 2025 Annual Meeting!

14/07/2025

🎓 Doctoral Student Forum 2025 – Podium Presenter Highlights
📅 Monday, 25 August
🧠 Theme: Aging Across the Lifespan

We’re excited to spotlight two exceptional podium presenters who will be sharing their cutting-edge research at this year’s Doctoral Student Forum:
🔹 Yushen Zuo – PhD Candidate, University of Hong Kong
🔹 Michael Macleod – PhD Student, University of Birmingham

Their work reflects the innovative spirit and global collaboration at the heart of the U21 Health Sciences Group. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear their insights and connect with emerging scholars from across the U21 HSG network.

✨ Stay tuned for more presenter highlights as we count down to the Doctoral Student Forum at the U21 HSG 2025 Annual Meeting!

11/07/2025

🎤 Meet the Speakers of Plenary Session 3: Education That Ages Well

We’re excited to continue our speaker announcements for the 2025 Annual Meeting, hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University!

Join us for a lively, talk-show-style session featuring three incredible voices in health professions education:
✨ Teresa Chan – Emergency physician, Clinical Professor at McMaster, and Founding Dean of TMU’s School of Medicine. A leader in medical education and innovation.
✨Jonathan Sherbino – Professor of Medicine and William J. Walsh Chair in Medical Education. A globally recognized educator and co-editor of the CanMEDS 2015 Framework.
✨Danielle Brewer-Deluce – Anatomy education expert and award-winning scholar focused on assessment, EDI, and digital learning tools.
✨ A fourth speaker will be joining the panel—stay tuned for the reveal!

10/07/2025

🌟 Experienced Academic Nominees – U21 HSG 2025 Teaching Excellence Award 🌟

We’re proud to present our 10 exceptional nominees in the Experienced Academic category for the U21 HSG 2025 Teaching Excellence Award!

With over 6 years of impactful teaching, these educators have shaped learning experiences and inspired countless students across our global network. 📚🌍

We applaud their commitment to excellence and leadership in education.

👀 Stay tuned — the winners will be revealed at the U21 HSG Annual Meeting this August!

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