Global knowledge exchange in focus as NVS welcomes students from Tokyo
Each March, the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) welcomes students from Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) for a two-week academic exchange. This year, we hosted eight second-year students from four-year programmes: three from occupational therapy, one from physiotherapy, one from radiology, and three from nursing.
The programme combines lectures, study visits, group discussions, and individual presentations, offering a varied and engaging learning experience. The students were highly motivated and actively participated throughout the exchange. They especially appreciated the wide range of study visits. One of the highlights this year was the newly introduced visit to an Assistive Devices Center, which gave valuable insights into practical innovations in healthcare.
Sustainability in healthcare
Sustainability in healthcare was a recurring theme and sparked many interesting discussions and reflections among the students. Contributions from four doctoral students were also very well received, highlighting the value of involving early-career researchers in international education.
At the same time, NVS welcomed a delegation from TMU, consisting of three representatives, including the university’s international coordinator. During their three-day visit, they took part in meetings and networking activities that further strengthened the collaboration between our institutions. Discussions with NVS’s International Committee, including representatives from occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and nursing, focused on future collaboration and shared priorities for continued exchange.
The delegation also joined parts of the student programme, including a visit to KUA at Södersjukhuset, which was particularly appreciated. These interactions created valuable opportunities to exchange perspectives on the Swedish healthcare system, differences between rural and urban healthcare, and possibilities for future collaboration in both education and clinical practice.
Overall, the exchange provided a valuable platform for interdisciplinary learning, professional networking, and cross-cultural dialogue, and further strengthened the partnership between NVS and TMU.
Text: Mandana Fallah Pour
