Fall 2025 Universitas 21 International Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) Symposium at University College Dublin- October 15-17th

Fall 2025

Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) is a virtual 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, US (UMD- lead institution), University of Birmingham, UK (UoB), and University College Dublin, Ireland (UCD), U21HREx facilitates research and practice 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.

Join us October 15-17th, 2025 for our Fall Symposium hosted by UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems held in person to meet an international team of scholars and practitioners and learn about Health Systems and informing health policy and practice. We will also have professional development activities and Skill development workshops for Students/Early Career Researchers.

Details:
Location for all sessions: Boardroom B107, 1st Floor, Health Sciences Centre, UCD Belfield.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15TH
Symposium Opening 12-1PM Lunch and Networking – Join us for a light lunch before we open the
Symposium – Register for Lunch and Networking

Session 1: Opening Session on Comparative Health Systems
When: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Presentations by Associate Professor. Hasheem Mannan, Professor Mark Exworthy and
Professor Negin Fouladi, followed by open discussion.

Session 2: Panel Session on Informing Health Policy and Practice followed by Q/A Discussion
When: 2:45pm – 4:30 pm
Presentations from UCD – David Bennett, Dr Emma Dorris, USA- Maryland, Dr Ken Kerr, University of Birmingham,
Helen Crump, followed by Q/A discussion including Dr Anne Cody, Health Research Board and Dr Maria Quinlan,
Health Service Executive.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16TH
Session 1: PhD Student Presentations- Quick Fire Thesis
When: 9:30-11AM GMT

Session 2: Student and Early Career Researcher Networking and Skills Development Session.
When: 11:15- 12:45PM GMT (6- 7:45AM EST) Join Virtually on Zoom, Meeting ID: 654 8459 1043, Passcode: 343267

Session 3: Student and Early Career Researcher Change Management & Health Services Implementation Workshop followed by “Ask the Experts: Common Issues and Wellness/Methods” Discussion.
When: 2:15- 4:20 PM GMT (9:15- 11:20 AM EST) Join Virtually on Zoom Meeting ID: 654 8459 1043, Passcode: 343267

FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH
Symposium Wrap-up: Meetings with UCD Faculty and Clinical Leaders
When: 9:30AM- 1PM GMT

Location detail:
University College Dublin, Ireland. Location for all sessions: Boardroom B107, 1st Floor, Health Sciences Centre, UCD Belfield.

How to register:

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15TH
Symposium Opening 12-1PM Lunch and Networking – Register for Lunch and Networking
https://forms.gle/C1RNb3T8hu7YBFPi6

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16TH

Session 2: Student and Early Career Researcher Networking and Skills Development Session.
When: 11:15- 12:45PM GMT (6- 7:45AM EST) Join Virtually on Zoom and use Meeting ID: 654 8459 1043, Passcode: 343267
https://ucd-ie.zoom.us/j/65484591043?pwd=vans8EveiOiCWBaK1WbvUWSQPMCfSC.1

Visit the Maryland Global Website to learn more about U21HREx CoP and view past and upcoming events.

For more information about U21HREx CoP and how to get involved, contact:

Dr. Negin Fouladi, University of Maryland, [email protected]
Professor Mark Exworthy, University of Birmingham, [email protected]
Professor Kate Frazer, University College Dublin, [email protected]

Follow U21HREx on X @U21_HREx
Linkedin Universitas21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) Community of Practice

Start: 15/10/2025 12:00 am
End: 17/10/2025 12:00 am

Eligibility:

Open to students, staff, academics and practitioners from U21 members and their wider networks.