How can my university be a member of U21 Health Sciences Group?

U21 Health Sciences Group (“U21 HSG”) is one of the collaborative groups of the Universitas 21 (“U21”) network. As such, member universities of U21 HSG need to be a member of U21.

Is there a Membership Fee?

U21 HSG is self-funded and relies on an annual subscription from participating universities to run its activities.  The annual fee invoice is sent out every year in January.

Why Join?

Be a part of one of the foremost international networks of research-intensive universities, with a focus on health sciences.

  • Form new international working relationships.

  • Participate in a variety of initiatives for the member universities’ academics, students and staff, such as funding opportunities.

  • Enhance students’ engagement, mobility and employability through internationally-focused opportunities.

  • Share best practice and key educational resources among the membership.

  • Work in a respectful and constructive environment with those from very different international educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, maintaining the highest professional standards in all staff and student interactions, both face-to-face and online.

Benefits of Joining

U21 HSG member institutions, including their staff and students can: 

  • Attend the U21 HSG Annual Meeting and any related events / meetings during the year 

  • Interact and collaborate with other staff and student members in the U21 HSG network 

  • Participate in any activities of the Discipline and Project Groups 

  • Give an opinion on the strategies and focus areas of the group, based on the strategy of the U21 network 

  • Apply for U21 HSG funding for discipline or interprofessional projects within U21 HSG 

  • Host the U21 HSG Annual Meeting 

  • Host the U21 HSG Summer School 

  • Receive administrative and operational support from the U21 HSG Secretariat 

Discipline and Project Groups

U21 HSG comprises of seven Discipline Groups and five interdisciplinary Project Groups: 

Discipline Groups:

  • Biomedical Sciences 

  • Dentistry 

  • Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 

  • Medicine 

  • Nursing and Midwifery 

  • Pharmacy 

  • Public Health 

Project Groups:

  • Clinical Simulation 

  • International Development Group 

  • Interprofessional Education Group 

  • Sustainable Development Goals Initiative 

  • University Mental Health