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At the recent World Academic Summit, organised by Times Higher Education in partnership with The University of Manchester, #NTUsg Vice President (Research) Prof Ernst Kuipers participated in a panel discussion on how universities can address local health challenges, sharing the stage with Sir Richard Leese, Chair of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, and Prof Olive Mugenda, former Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University and Chair, Board of Directors at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital. Prof Kuipers emphasised the crucial role #universities play in #healthcare systems, not only in the provision and organisation of care but also as ecosystems for #innovation. He highlighted how interdisciplinary collaboration — bridging engineering, social sciences, and life sciences — fuels discovery and drives advancements in healthcare. Addressing the challenges posed by ageing populations in developed nations, Ernst Kuipers noted that the current labour-intensive model of healthcare provision is unsustainable. He stressed that universities will have to lead the way in rethinking healthcare, integrating it more closely with welfare and social care systems. In response to a question, Ernst Kuipers explained that while past innovations in medicine have come from biology, genetics, and life sciences in the last few decades, the next decade will see breakthroughs via #DataScience, #AI, and #Robotics. Thus, universities are ideally positioned to drive these advancements through their robust innovation #ecosystems and expertise. #WorldAcademicSummit #Leadership Wanda Preiser

NEW PROJECT ALERT 📣 📣 📣 The Planetary Health field seeks to understand the inextricable link between health and the environment. Embedding planetary health education in curricula is urgently needed to deliver new transdisciplinary, intersectoral solutions for communities facing complex planetary challenges. The “Catalysing Transformative Change in Planetary Health Education” (CATA-Earth) project has been accepted by the European Commission on Capacity Building in Higher Education. CATA-Earth brings together 6 Higher Education Institutions (HEI): UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain Asian University for Women, Bangladesh Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh University of Indonesia Indonesia Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia and one EU social enterprise partner: Elevate Health The overall objective of CATA-Earth is to build capacity for designing and delivering innovative community-driven planetary health education in climate-vulnerable regions in Asia and to create a new generation of change-makers with actionable planetary health knowledge and skills. This is achieved by employing Community Engaged Learning and Challenge-Based Learning methods and a “Co-Design, Co-Develop and Co-Deliver” approach to involve non-academic stakeholders at all stages. This project is brought to life by our esteemed colleagues George Downward, Nikki Giron, Camilla Alay Llamas, Joyce Browne, Sayed Mohammad Nazim Uddin, Nazmul Alam, Dr. Mohammad Mohinuzzaman, Diantha Soemantri, Dian Eka Safitri, Respati W. Ranakusuma @Indah Kartika Murni, Eva van Ingen, Fenna Buis, Suze Hodzelmans, @Carmen Carreon, @Cristina O'Callaghan Gordo, Ariadna Moreno, The CATA-Earth project has received funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme under Grant Agreement no. 101128952 See here for more details: https://lnkd.in/eDjtP7vS

#PhDvacancy Alert : We have an exciting Global Health hashtag #PhD position available on the topic of "Just Transformations" where the candidate will investigate what a just and equitable health system transformation is, as well as contest institutionalized ways of working and thinking, including institutionalized inequality. The candidate will explore the nuances of social/epistemic/transformative justice in Global Health, and investigate whether "solidarity" is a concept that may, when operationalized in action, contribute to realizing a ‘just’ and ‘equitable’ transition in health systems.

🌟 Exciting Opportunities on the RIS-Partnerships Platform! 🌟 Do you have a research idea or want to join an innovative project? The Multidisciplinary Matchmaker on the RIS-Partnerships platform connects researchers across Scotland to form dynamic teams for significant research calls. 🔍 Why Join? To build multidisciplinary teams with academics across STEAM To collaborate with experts to strengthen your applications. They are actively seeking academics interested in interdisciplinary projects. 🔗 Current Calls Supported: EPSRC’s Healthcare Technology Translation Partnership Scheme EPSRC’s 3D Nanoscale Metamaterials Hub for a Sustainable Future EPSRC Network Grant: Nov 2023: Responsive Mode UKRI Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme: Round 2 MRC’s Applied Global Health Partnership: Stage One MRC’s Applied Global Health Research: Stage One MRC Centre of Research Excellence: Round Three 💡 How to Get Involved: Provide some basic information on the platform, and they'll help identify potential collaborators within their network. If there's a call not listed, reach out at director@sulsa.ac.uk. 🚀 Funded by the Scottish Funding Council and facilitated by Research Innovation Scotland, this initiative is your gateway to impactful research collaborations. 👉 Sign up now on the RIS-Partnerships platform and start building your research future here https://buff.ly/3MSIqfg #intelligentautomationsystems #ResearchInnovation #Collaboration #RISPartnerships #ScottishResearch

Apply for our #PhD #vacancy in Just Transformations in Global Health Systems and contribute to a just and equitable transition towards a sustainable health system 💡. As a PhD #researcher, you will: - Investigate what a just and equitable health system transformation entails, and explore the role of #solidarity in this process. - Participate in strengthening a participatory approach that puts justice and equity at its core. - Provide guidance on how to achieve a participatory approach and highlight the challenges and opportunities of doing so. 🔗 For more details and to apply - https://lnkd.in/gxtbkebr The deadline for applications is April 9  ⏰ #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems #Sustainability #Equity #Justice

I am excited to be heading to Baltimore this week to join many in the vibrant Biomedical Engineering Society community that is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in biomedical engineering. The conference organizers have selected “Synergizing Research and Cultural Excellence” as this year’s theme. The conference aims to explore how facilitating diverse perspectives strengthens biomedical research and innovation. The conference will emphasize the importance of inclusivity for achieving the highest standards of excellence in industry and academic research. There is a specialty track that aims to highlight the following themes: (a) Public Engagement and Policy Advocacy in Biomedical Engineering (b) AI in Global Health Beyond Borders (c) Education and Ethics of Biomedical Engineering in Multicultural Context (d) The Fusion of Engineering Principles with Cultural Insights toward Culturally Competent Medical Devices (e) The Future Societal Impact of Biomedical Engineering. As part of the the specialty track, I am pleased to deliver a talk in the session: "The Power of Education and Innovation", this Thursday 8:30-10:00am. I will be talking about the importance of service learning, and promoting cultural competency in the context of developing healthcare innovations. https://lnkd.in/gfAp7BQr. #bmes2024 #biomedicalengineering #bioengineering #biodesign #research #studentsuccess #uark #uarkbmeg #arkansas #research #inclusivity #communityengagement #innovation #entrepreneurship

Interesting news from the #lifesciences sector: A recent report by MedCity has crowned #London as the top city in #Europe for life sciences, ranking third globally after Boston and New York. Here's why: ● Research & Innovation: London ranks 2nd globally, thanks to its prolific output of #patents and publications and its world-class academic institutions. ● Health research environment: London leads the world, with a high concentration of clinics, rapid recruitment for #clinicaltrials, and a supportive #regulatory system. ● Business environment: The city is 2nd globally, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of life sciences companies and a favorable business climate. ● Investment & Talent: London is a top contender, with strong venture capital access and a rich #talent pool. London's diverse population and its leadership in #AI and data-focused life sciences further bolster its position as a global hub. This recognition comes just in time for London Life Sciences Week (LLSW), highlighting the city's pivotal role in driving #innovation and growth in the industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dz7r2sst

🌟Citizen Science for Health: We present the poster ‘Do researcher want to engage the public?’ at the ESCA Conference in Vienna this week. The poster is based on a survey with the 24 research groups who has participated in ‘A Healthier Southern Denmark’ and presents the researchers experience with engaging and involving the public. In the Citizen Science project "A Healthier Southern Denmark," citizens from Southern Denmark have been voting for five years on which of five research projects should be prioritized and implemented. The citizens have enthusiastically embraced the task, with a total of 53,000 votes cast via SMS. The involved researchers from the region's hospitals and SDU, along with two Danish media partners (TV 2 FYN and TV SYD), have prepared them for the task. And more than 2,3 million citizens have been engaged to some degree in the projects during the years. But what do the researchers think? We asked 24 researchers who participated during the first five round of the project about their experiences and attitudes towards citizen involvement. For the past 20 years, the doors to the ivory tower have been wide open. It's no longer considered unprofessional for a doctor and researcher to involve citizens in their research - but how and how closely should citizens be involved? The overarching conclusion of this small study is that there is great potential for citizen involvement, and that it makes their research more relevant. All researchers in the study believe that it is important for citizens to have insight into the research process and easy access to health science research. Also, citizen involvement in research has the potential to improve participants' health, scientific literacy, sense of community, as well as increase policy relevance and overall public interest in health (Mark et al. 2023). Medical researchers have traditionally seen citizens as patients, but now hospitals have strategies mentioning a human-centered approach. And the culture is already changing towards a higher degree of citizen involvement. And here Citizen Science can be a powerful tool also when it comes to ensuring impact of new knowledge and new solutions in practise. Please come by for a chat during the poster presentation at the ESCA Conference! The case-study is published in Danish: https://lnkd.in/dqTQTdNg #SDU #SDU_SUND #ESCA2024 Thomas Kaarsted Kurt Espersen Kim Brixen Uffe Holmskov Ole Skøtt Birgitte Nørgaard Emil Kjærsgaard Villebro Nielsen Caroline Dalsgaard Nielsen Bertil Fabricius Dorch Berit Alving Berit Alving

Celebrating Growth in Research and Commitment to Medicine, Medical Education and Sustainability at Sunway University's School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University We are happy to share our remarkable achievements in the field of #Medicine, as shown on #Scival database. Our scholarly output has reached new heights, with 636 publications contributing to 5,391 citations in Scopus. Furthermore, our commitment to the United Nations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (#SDGs) is evident in our research contributions. In particular, we have made significant strides in SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, with outstanding scholarly output that highlights our role in advancing global health initiatives. At SMLS, we continue to push the boundaries of knowledge, driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in #medicaleducation and #clinicalresearch. Let's keep up the momentum and continue making strides in #research and #sustainability! With Dean Prof Dr Raja Affendi Raja Ali; Jactty Chew; Alvin Lai Oon Ng, DPsych; Mei-Hua Lin; Mahendhiran Sanggaran NAIR; Daniel Lee Lih Wei; Chua Khong Wai #MedicalResearch #Sustainability #SDGs #Innovation #Healthcare #ResearchExcellence

Artificial Intelligence, innovation and implementation – enhancing healthcare ecosystems through information driven care Halmstad University invites doctoral students to the fifth Health Innovation Summer School (HISS2024) in Halmstad, Sweden, on August 19–23, 2024. #artificialIntelligence #healthcare