What is U21?
Universitas 21 (U21) is a unique global network that brings together 30 world-leading, research-intensive universities who share a common belief in the value of collaboration and internationalisation. From Belgium to Chile, South Korea to South Africa, our member-led initiatives and programmes are designed to benefit staff, students and member institutions, through sharing resources, learning together and co-designing solutions to our common challenges. Our dynamic approach has helped nurture a global network of over 1.25 million students and 260,000 staff, inspiring institutional innovation for over 20 years.
Visit the U21 website to learn more here.
How Can HREx Help Me?
Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) is an international knowledge translation and exchange network and community of practice for students and early career researchers (ECRs) in Health and Social Care. Consisting of the University of Maryland (lead institution), University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), and University College Dublin (Ireland), U21HREx emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and culturally sensitive evidence‐based research mentorship and professional development. This network provides the opportunity to expand on local and international research, practice, and joint academic initiatives to strengthen U21 member institution connections and train the next generation of researchers to be healthcare leaders.
For more information contact U21HREx Chair, Dr. Negin Fouladi at fouladi@umd.edu.